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Deadline Decisions: 10 Stay-or-Go Picks That Could Shape 2026-27 College Hoops

With the May 27 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline looming, SB Nation outlines 10 high-stakes stay-or-go decisions that could reshape the 2026-27 season: Koa Peat (Arizona), Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor), and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State) are predicted to stay in the draft; Momcilovic is expected to return to college with Kentucky among potential destinations; Allen Graves (Santa Clara) stays; Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) returns; Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois) returns; Amari Allen (Alabama) stays; Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) returns; Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) stays in the draft while Billy Richmond (Arkansas) returns. The piece follows recent withdrawals and underscores how these decisions will affect rosters and title chances for 2026-27.

via SB Nation|

#college-basketball #deadline #nba-draft

sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Mavericks Compile a Five-Name Coaching Watch List

Dallas’ search to replace Jason Kidd centers on five candidates: former Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, current Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter (former interim Portland coach), Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. The piece notes each candidate’s background and connections to the Mavericks’ organization, with Masai Ujiri’s star-studded track record keeping options open and no clear favorite yet.

via Mavs Moneyball|

#coaching #college-basketball #dawn-staley

sports-college-basketball6 days ago•4 min saved

Wade’s LSU Reload Pushes NCAA Rules to the Brink

LSU coach Will Wade is pursuing an aggressive roster build, signing former pro RJ Luis Jr. for the 2026–27 season and reportedly planning a lawsuit to overturn NCAA eligibility rules that bar players who sign NBA contracts from returning to college. The move, along with LSU’s pursuit of other European pros, could prompt scrutiny and potentially upend how eligibility and rosters are handled in the NIL era.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-basketball #lsu #ncaa

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Kentucky’s Moreno and Momcilovic Expected to Stay in College After NBA Combine, CBS Says

CBS Sports predicts Malachi Moreno will return to Kentucky for his sophomore season and Milan Momcilovic will also stay in college, with potential destinations for Momcilovic if he withdraws including Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and UCLA; other outlets echo the stay-news, but the final decision isn’t known until the NCAA withdrawal deadline on May 27. Moreno’s decision was also tied to his five-on-five scrimmage absence at the combine, which some speculate UK encouraged to avoid risk while gathering feedback.

via A Sea Of Blue|

#college-basketball #kentucky-wildcats #malachi-moreno

sports13 days ago•4 min saved

Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten slate features two-game duels with MSU, Ohio State, and Minnesota

Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten schedule includes two-game duels with Michigan State, Ohio State, and Minnesota; the rest of the league is played once, with a mix of home and away games, and the non-conference slate features Duke, UConn, Marquette, Villanova and a Las Vegas event.

via UM Hoops.com|

#big-ten #college-basketball #michigan

sports13 days ago•1 min saved

BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa told the Wizards they should draft him No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft, joking that he ’fills seats’ with his draw. He dominated college basketball, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.0% shooting, while BYU drew strong attendance. Mock drafts have Washington linked to him at No. 1, with analysts noting his fit alongside other scorers as the draft on June 23 approaches.

via Bleacher Report|

#byu-cougars #college-basketball #dybantsa

sports17 days ago•27 min saved

Boozer Tops a Deep 2026 NBA Draft Field With High Ceiling

Cameron Boozer is my No. 1 on a unusually deep and uncertain 2026 draft board, thanks to elite passing and scoring upside for a 6‑9 big, despite questions about rim finishing and defense. The piece emphasizes a shift toward versatile bigs and a crowded guard cohort, driven by NIL-era changes, with the Top 15 spread across tiers that include standout prospects like AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Darryn Peterson and a strong group of point guards.

via The New York Times|

#cameron-boozer #college-basketball #draft-board

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Iowa State lands Wisconsin target Donovan Davis over Badgers

Kaukauna, Wis., native Donovan Davis, a 6-foot-7 power forward projected as a top-10 forward in his class and a top-40 national recruit, chose Iowa State over Wisconsin and several other programs, marking a notable in-state miss for the Badgers and giving the Cyclones a big early win as Wisconsin continues to assemble its 2027 class.

via Badgers Wire|

#college-basketball #donovan-davis #iowa-state

sports18 days ago•5 min saved

NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams, Tapping Alcohol Sponsorships for Cash

Starting next season, the NCAA will expand both men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams, funded by beer, wine and spirits sponsorships and extra TV advertising; the First Four becomes the Opening Round, adding eight games and 12 winners to the 64-team bracket for 120 games in a seven-day window. At-large bids rise to 44 and revenue will be distributed to schools, with critics calling it a money grab by the power conferences.

via WRAL|

#college-basketball #expansion #march-madness

sports18 days ago•8 min saved

NCAA expands March Madness to 76 teams, reshaping openings and revenue

The men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments will grow from 68 to 76 teams next season, introducing a new “March Madness Opening Round” for the 12 lowest-seeded at-large and automatic qualifiers. The men’s opening games will be split between Dayton and a second site via bid, while the women’s will be played on the home courts of top seeds; only 52 of the 76 teams will be guaranteed a spot in the round of 64. Six automatic qualifiers will now play at least two tournament games each year, and four fewer automatic qualifiers from low- and mid-major leagues will participate in the first round. The expansion is expected to boost TV rights value by about $50 million per year, delivering roughly $131 million in added revenue to schools over six years, with added sponsorship opportunities for alcohol products. While some coaches opposed expansion, NCAA officials say the change meets member needs and preserves the tournament’s appeal within a tighter three-week window.

via nytimes.com|

#college-basketball #march-madness #ncaa

college-basketball-mens19 days ago•7 min saved

ESPN to Broadcast Expanded Players Era Men’s Championships Across Two Las Vegas Tournaments

ESPN will exclusively broadcast the expanded 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships, growing to 24 teams across two Las Vegas tournaments with ESPN Events co-managing staging; the field features Michigan and Florida plus 11 other 2026 NCAA Tournament teams and strong Big 12 representation, with further scheduling and ticket details to be announced.

via ESPN Press Room|

#championships #college-basketball #college-basketball-mens

college-basketball22 days ago•2 min saved

Juke Harris Transfers to Tennessee, Adds Scoring Punch for Volunteers

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee via the NCAA Transfer Portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. The former ACC Most Improved Player posted a breakout 2025-26 season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from deep, earning second-team All-ACC honors. Harris started all 35 games last season and chose Tennessee over Michigan and North Carolina; the Volunteers went 25-12 and reached the Elite Eight, with head coach Rick Barnes returning for next season.

via On3|

#college-basketball #juke-harris #tennessee

sports22 days ago•2 min saved

Vols land No. 1 transfer guard Juke Harris from Wake Forest

Tennessee landed the No. 1 transfer in On3’s class by attracting Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, giving the Vols their seventh and biggest portal addition as Rick Barnes retools the roster. Harris averaged 21.4 points per game at Wake Forest last season and is expected to provide elite scoring on the wing for a UT squad aiming to become one of Barnes’s highest-scoring groups through multiple double-digit scorers from the portal.

via On3|

#college-basketball #juke-harris #sports

college-basketball22 days ago•2 min saved

Michigan Shifts Portal Focus to Cal Poly Wing Hamad Mousa After Frontcourt Additions

Michigan is still pursuing transfer options, reportedly monitoring Cal Poly wing Hamad Mousa as a potential addition after adding three frontcourt pieces and moving on from Juke Harris; Mousa had a standout Cal Poly season and is rising in portal rankings.

via Maize n Brew|

#basketball #college-basketball #hamad-mousa

sports-media25 days ago•5 min saved

Prime Video inks Duke college basketball three-game neutral-site slate

Prime Video will exclusively stream three Duke men's basketball neutral-site nonconference games per season, marking its first foray into college sports. The inaugural schedule features Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas (Nov. 25), Duke vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 21), and Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit (Feb. 20), with Prime Video producing all games. Duke will also participate in ESPN-owned neutral-site events in 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 as part of the deal, expanding Prime Video's live-sports portfolio.

via Awful Announcing|

#college-basketball #duke #media-rights