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Pippen Crosses Rivalry Line, Transfers from Michigan to Ohio State
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Michigan lands 6'11
Michigan adds Tennessee center J.P. Estrella via the transfer portal, a 6'11, 240-pound big who averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds this season; 247Sports gave him an A for fit, praising his offensive glass, touch, and mobility as a match for Dusty May's scheme and noting he could pair effectively with current or future bigs like Mara or Johnson, while defense will require work under Mike Boynton Jr.
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Wolverines land Tennessee big man JP Estrella in transfer move
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Kentucky Targets Big-Name Additions in the Transfer Portal: Wright, Goode, Celiscar
Kentucky is actively pursuing transfer portal additions, with eye-catching targets including Robert Wright III (BYU), DeSean Goode (Robert Morris) and Isaac Celiscar (Yale), plus others like Neoklis Avdalas and Isaiah Johnson as the Wildcats aim to replace departing players and potentially land a starting point guard. The portal opened recently and runs through April 21, with UK in contact with multiple high-majors and mid-majors as conversations continue.
Indiana Targets Duke Guard Darren Harris in Transfer Portal
Indiana University is evaluating Duke guard Darren Harris as a potential transfer-portal addition to boost perimeter shooting and guard depth. Harris, a 2024 top-40 recruit from Paul VI Catholic, played sparingly at Duke with limited 3-point success and has two years of eligibility remaining, making him a potential buy-low fit for the Hoosiers if he can secure a larger role.
Duke Faces a Major Roster Redesign After Elite Eight Defeat
Duke’s Elite Eight loss to UConn ends their 2026 run and kicks off a pivotal offseason: Cameron Boozer is poised to enter the NBA draft (potential No. 1 pick), while the futures of Sarr, Ngongba II and Isaiah Evans remain uncertain; Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, Nik Khamenia and Darren Harris are expected back to provide experience. A powerhouse recruiting class (Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr., Bryson Howard, Maxime Meyer) arrives to reshape the roster, with the option to add a transfer if needed depending on NBA decisions.
Lendeborg's 27 Points Push Michigan Past Tennessee Into Final Four
Michigan rolled to a 95-62 victory over Tennessee in the NCAA Midwest Regional final at United Center, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 27 points as the Wolverines opened with a 21-0 run and never trailed, advancing to face Arizona in the Final Four. Ja'Kobi Gillespie paced Tennessee with 21 points, while Nimari Burnett and Elliot Cadeau contributed for Michigan (Cadeau had 10 assists). Both teams had 42 rebounds; Michigan shot 51.8% from the floor and 37.0% from three (29-56 and 10-27), while Tennessee shot 31.6% FG and 19.2% 3PT (24-76 and 5-26). Michigan also went 27-for-37 at the line (73.0%), compared with Tennessee’s 9-for-17 (52.9%).
Elite Eight Showdown: Purdue Meets Arizona for a Final Four Bid
In San Jose, Purdue (30-8) faces No. 1 Arizona (35-2) in the NCAA Elite Eight, aiming for a second Final Four in three seasons. Purdue remains the top offense per KenPom but needs improved 3-point shooting after a rough night from deep; Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith carry the scoring load, with Trey Kaufman-Renn trending at 21.3 PPG on 64% shooting in the tournament and Oscar Cluff providing inside heft. Arizona, a high-scoring, elite-efficient team, uses a low-volume 3-point approach but excels on the glass and interior defense, led by a strong frontcourt. Purdue must avoid foul trouble for its big men, generate double-digit threes, and rely on Smith to match Arizona’s physicality. On3 projects a tight, high-level clash with Arizona likely to edge Purdue 82-78.
Illinois Advances to Final Four with 71-59 Win Over Iowa, Wagler Scores 25
Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in Houston, powered by Keaton Wagler’s 25 points and a dominant frontcourt that outrebounded the Hawkeyes 38-21. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 24 points, but Illinois pulled away late and secured a Final Four berth, where they’ll face Duke or UConn in Indianapolis.
Duke Edges St. John’s as UConn Extends Sweet 16 Dominance
Friday's Sweet 16 delivered drama: Duke rallied to edge St. John’s 80-75 behind Caleb Foster’s emotional return; Michigan throttled Alabama 90-77 behind Yaxel Lendeborg to push its title bid forward; Iowa State fell 14 points to Tennessee, hampered by Joshua Jefferson’s injury; UConn extended its second-weekend win streak to 17, cementing its status as a title favorite as the Elite Eight slate is set.
Sweet 16 Showdown: Purdue Takes on Texas in San Jose
Purdue, riding a top KenPom offense and chasing a third 30-win season, faces Texas in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in San Jose with CJ Cox’s status uncertain; Texas brings strong scoring and size, but Purdue is favored to advance 80-72 per Gold and Black’s preview.
Syracuse coach begs for a different NCAA venue after lopsided UConn loss
After Syracuse’s 98-45 second-round NCAA Tournament defeat to UConn, coach Felisha Legette‑Jack vented about the team’s recurring trips to Connecticut, calling it a “personal attack” and urging the selection committee to stop pairing early-round teams with UConn on their home court.
Pope Targets Retention to Jumpstart Kentucky’s 2026-27 Roster
Kentucky coach Mark Pope emphasizes retention as the foundation of the offseason, aiming to bring back as many rotation players as possible while assessing departures (Otega Oweh, Denzel Aberdeen, and likely Jayden Quaintance) and supplementing with transfer portal additions to build for 2026-27 after a 7-seed NCAA Tournament exit.