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Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires
sports10 hours ago

Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five new hires for the men’s basketball program: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations. The hires bring extensive experience from programs including Kentucky, Baylor, Tennessee, Georgia, North Florida, Boston College, Clemson, Yale and Xavier, and are framed around winning and developing players on and off the court to build a championship-ready program.

via HoopDirt|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Mara's Size-Driven Rise Elevates Michigan Into NBA Lottery Talk
sports15 hours ago

Mara's Size-Driven Rise Elevates Michigan Into NBA Lottery Talk

Michigan's 7-3 center Aday Mara, who transferred from UCLA, anchored a dominant title run with elite length, post scoring, elite rim protection, and exceptional outlet passing. His late-season free-throw improvement and a potential future three-point shot add to his appeal, though his shooting range is still developing. His standout NCAA Tournament performance has vaulted him into lottery consideration in 2026, with mock drafts placing him in the top 10 as evaluators weigh his unique size and playmaking ability in double-big lineups.

via SB Nation|
#aday-mara#college-basketball#michigan-basketball
McKenney Returns to Michigan, Poised for Bigger Role Next Season
sports15 hours ago

McKenney Returns to Michigan, Poised for Bigger Role Next Season

Michigan freshman Trey McKenney is returning for his sophomore season after averaging 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 22.1 minutes per game as a freshman and earning All-Big Ten Freshman honors. He drilled 12 threes in the NCAA Tournament, including a clutch late shot against UConn, and is expected to inhabit a larger role in 2026-27. He’s the second Wolverine to announce a return, joining starting point guard Elliot Cadeau.

via UM Hoops.com|
#big-ten#college-basketball#michigan
Pippen Crosses Rivalry Line, Transfers from Michigan to Ohio State
college-basketball18 hours ago

Pippen Crosses Rivalry Line, Transfers from Michigan to Ohio State

Justin Pippen, a guard who played for Michigan and Cal, has committed to Ohio State via the transfer portal, adding depth to the Buckeyes’ backcourt as the heated Michigan–Ohio State rivalry continues. At Cal this season he averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds and earned All-ACC honorable mention, while he appeared in 28 games for Michigan in 2024-25 with 1.6 points per game. The move follows a pattern of crossovers between the programs, including Roddy Gayle Jr. and Andrew Dakich.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#justin-pippen#michigan-wolverines
Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops
sports20 hours ago

Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five hires to his men's basketball staff: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll, and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations, each bringing extensive Division I experience and a track record of program-building to help develop players on and off the court as the team aims for championships.

via Inside Pack Sports|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Michigan basketball kicks off transfer portal chase as roster reshaping begins
sports-college-basketball20 hours ago

Michigan basketball kicks off transfer portal chase as roster reshaping begins

As the NCAA transfer portal opens (April 7–21), Michigan is lining up potential additions to replace departures and injured players, with a running list of targets and rumors. Key departures include Yaxel Lendeborg, Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter, and L.J. Cason’s season-long absence. Michigan has already landed J.P. Estrella and remains connected to guards and big men such as Juke Harris, Flory Bidunga, Andrew McKeever, Neoklis Avdalas, Kameron Taylor, John Blackwell and Aiden Sherrell, among others. The tracker updates with visits and shifting interest after Estrella’s commitment, offering a live feed of Michigan’s 2026–27 roster-building landscape.

via Maize n Brew|
#basketball#college-basketball#michigan
Michigan lands 6'11
college-basketball22 hours ago

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.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#dusty-may#jp-estrella
Mara’s Draft Dilemma: Return to Michigan or Turn Pro?
sports23 hours ago

Mara’s Draft Dilemma: Return to Michigan or Turn Pro?

Michigan center Aday Mara must choose between entering the NBA draft or returning for another college season. The piece compares Mara to Donovan Clingan, Walker Kessler, and Marc Gasol to weigh whether another year could boost his lottery chances, noting Mara’s elite 7'3" frame and strong two-point defense but highlighting needs to improve shooting, free-throw accuracy, and rebounding. It suggests that while a return could help, it's unclear if it would meaningfully raise his draft stock, making the decision a wait‑and‑see gamble.

via Maize n Brew|
#aday-mara#college-basketball#draft-stock
Gainey-Guided Defense Meets Goins-Driven Tempo at NC State
sports23 hours ago

Gainey-Guided Defense Meets Goins-Driven Tempo at NC State

NC State hires Justin Gainey to implement a defense-first system inspired by his Tennessee tenure, while Anthony Goins arrives from Georgia to run a fast, efficient offense; the two are expected to blend pack-line defensive discipline with a quicker, transition-friendly attack, aided by analytics. The strategy targets physical, high-IQ players and a lead guard who can drive, kick, and shoot, potentially elevating the Wolfpack's pace in the ACC without sacrificing defensive rigor.

via Pack Insider|
#anthony-goins#college-basketball#defensive-philosophy
Michigan Fires Up Five Big-Impact Transfer Targets to Reload After Title
sports1 day ago

Michigan Fires Up Five Big-Impact Transfer Targets to Reload After Title

Fresh off a national title, Michigan plans a bold transfer-portal reload, already adding J.P. Estrella and targeting five top targets—Juke Harris (Wake Forest), Flory Bidunga (Kansas), Aiden Sherrell (Alabama), Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech), and Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati)—to overhaul the frontcourt and wings as it looks to stay atop college basketball.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#frontcourt#michigan-wolverines
KU Forward Bryson Tiller Sets Sights on Missouri After Entering Transfer Portal
sports-college-basketball1 day ago

KU Forward Bryson Tiller Sets Sights on Missouri After Entering Transfer Portal

Kansas freshman Bryson Tiller has entered the transfer portal, with Missouri, Michigan, Arizona and Miami among his top choices. He started 31 games last season for KU, averaging 7.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, but his late-season production dipped and he was benched in the Big 12 semifinal. Kansas staff had projected NBA potential and wanted more physicality, and Tiller is weighing a move that could land him at a rival such as Missouri.

via Kansas City Star|
#bryson-tiller#college-basketball#kansas-jayhawks
UCLA lands Auburn forward Filip Jovic as 2026 transfer era begins
sports1 day ago

UCLA lands Auburn forward Filip Jovic as 2026 transfer era begins

Auburn transfer Filip Jovic, a 6'9 Serbian forward who averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game this past season, commits to UCLA, signaling the Bruins’ first 2026 transfer and a step in roster rebuilding under Mick Cronin. Jovic arrives with three years of eligibility and follows UCLA’s 24-12 season that ended in a Second Round exit; Auburn finished 20-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament bubble. UCLA’s roster picture remains fluid, with departures like Donovan Dent and Tyler Bildeau and returning players such as Eric Daily and Trent Perry, plus incoming Joe Philon anticipated to help shape the lineup.

via On3|
#auburn#college-basketball#filip-jovic
Nebraska lands Belmont forward Sam Orme in transfer portal swoop
sports1 day ago

Nebraska lands Belmont forward Sam Orme in transfer portal swoop

Nebraska landed 6'9/6'10 forward Sam Orme from Belmont via the NCAA transfer portal. Orme averaged 12.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG and shot 39.7% from three this season, earning All-MVC Second Team after a 22-point game against Drake and helping Belmont reach the postseason. He chose the Huskers over Kansas State after Belmont coach Casey Alexander left. Nebraska is retooling after graduating Mast and Lawrence; Pryce Sandfort’s NBA Draft decision could further shape the Huskers’ scoring outlook this offseason.

via On3|
#belmont-bruins#college-basketball#nebraska-cornhuskers