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Michigan basketball kicks off transfer portal chase as roster reshaping begins
sports-college-basketball23 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
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
Friday’s Sweet 16: Four Blue-Blood Showdowns Set Elite Eight Stakes
sports-college-basketball15 days ago

Friday’s Sweet 16: Four Blue-Blood Showdowns Set Elite Eight Stakes

Friday’s NCAA men’s Sweet 16 features four marquee bets: No. 1 Duke vs No. 5 St. John’s (7:10 p.m. ET) where Duke’s defense aims to slow St. John’s hot shooting; No. 1 Michigan vs No. 4 Alabama (7:30 p.m. ET) pitting Michigan’s balanced attack against Alabama’s high-octane scoring; No. 2 UConn vs No. 3 Michigan State (9:45 p.m. ET) a clash of size/experience versus playmaking in East Lansing; and No. 2 Iowa State vs No. 6 Tennessee (10:10 p.m. ET) a potential back-and-forth featuring Tennessee’s offense against Iowa State’s efficiency. Key storylines include injury/status notes (e.g., Duke’s Ngongba and Tennessee’s Joshua Jefferson) and depth rotations, plus up to 23 players from The Athletic’s top 100 prospects potentially suiting up as teams chase a spot in the Elite Eight.

via The New York Times|
#duke#march-madness#ncaa-basketball
Wade Leaves NC State for LSU Homecoming After 1 Season
sports-college-basketball16 days ago

Wade Leaves NC State for LSU Homecoming After 1 Season

Will Wade is leaving NC State after one season to return to LSU as head coach, a move that, if confirmed, would lead LSU to fire Matt McMahon. Wade’s return comes amid his controversial LSU tenure and sanctions history, while his lone year in Raleigh produced a 20-14 record and barely earned an NCAA Tournament berth; NC State’s buyout drops to $3 million on April 1 and could be settled.

via The New York Times|
#coaching-change#college-basketball#lsu-tigers
Creighton names Alan Huss to succeed Greg McDermott after retirement
sports-college-basketball18 days ago

Creighton names Alan Huss to succeed Greg McDermott after retirement

Creighton coach Greg McDermott retires after 16 seasons and will be succeeded by longtime assistant Alan Huss. Huss, a former Creighton player who later led High Point to its first NCAA Tournament appearance, takes over as McDermott leaves with a 365-188 Creighton record and Elite Eight runs; the Bluejays enter the Crown tournament at 15-17 as Huss prepares to take the helm.

via NBC Sports|
#alan-huss#coaching-change#creighton-bluejays
Wingspan defense and big-name exits reshape the second round
sports-college-basketball19 days ago

Wingspan defense and big-name exits reshape the second round

Michigan’s length anchored a defense-first second round victory over Saint Louis, while late-game drama and standout performances—like Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner’s 27 before a near-miss—highlighted the night. Illinois produced a rim-rocking, high-energy showing; Iowa, under Ben McCollum’s leadership, edged Florida in a bruising grind; Kansas suffered a shocking exit to St. John’s as Bill Self faces a program in transition; Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. erupted for 36 to push High Point aside, and Cinderella stories appear to be fading as power programs advance toward the Sweet 16.

via The Ringer|
#bill-self#march-madness#michigan
Pack Portal Plan: Paul McNeil Jr. Tops NC State’s Return Targets
sports-college-basketball23 days ago

Pack Portal Plan: Paul McNeil Jr. Tops NC State’s Return Targets

As portal season nears, NC State is expected to bring back at most two players from this year’s roster. Seniors Copeland, Lubin, Williams, Holloman, and Ebube won’t return, while Allen Breed’s eligibility remains unclear. The clear priority is Paul McNeil Jr, viewed as a future star and the staff’s top return target; Matt Able seems unlikely due to McNeil’s rise and the addition of Cole Cloer; Zymicah Wilkins has about a 60% chance to stay, Alyn Breed’s status is uncertain, and Colt Langdon could move to a lower level for minutes. Deng, Arceneaux, and Musa are not expected to stick without significant pay cuts. NC State plans to add at least five players via the portal to rebuild a more versatile guard-driven roster and culture under head coach Will Wade.

via Pack Insider|
#college-basketball#nc-state#paul-mcneil-jr
Greenberg Names 2026 NCAA Tournament's Five Standouts
sports-college-basketball25 days ago

Greenberg Names 2026 NCAA Tournament's Five Standouts

ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg revealed his top five players for the 2026 Men’s March Madness, highlighting Cameron Boozer (Duke), Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Keaton Wagler (Illinois), and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) as potential game-changers with elite scoring, versatility and NBA upside, while noting questions about fit, health, and how well they’ll carry their teams through the tournament.

via On3|
#aj-dybantsa#cameron-boozer#darius-acuff-jr
Calipari Guides Arkansas to SEC Tournament Title, Ending 26-Year Wait
sports-college-basketball26 days ago

Calipari Guides Arkansas to SEC Tournament Title, Ending 26-Year Wait

John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Vanderbilt 86-75 to claim the program's first SEC Tournament title in 26 years, led by Darius Acuff's 30 points and a 15-for-24 team shooting night from three. Arkansas won three straight to take the title, after beating Oklahoma and Ole Miss, and Calipari becomes the first coach to win the SEC Tournament with two different schools, bringing his total to seven.

via On3|
#arkansas#calipari#coaching-milestone
Duke Leads Narrow NCAA Bubble as Bracketology Tightens Toward Selection Sunday
sports-college-basketball28 days ago

Duke Leads Narrow NCAA Bubble as Bracketology Tightens Toward Selection Sunday

With Selection Sunday two days away, the latest bracketology projects have Duke as the overall No. 1 seed and a shrinking bubble as teams press their cases. Iowa State climbs to a 2-seed after a Big 12 win, while Arizona, Florida, and Michigan remain near the top seeds depending on late results. Seedings continue to hinge on NET rankings and quadrant data, with daily updates tracking last Four In/Out and potential top-seed swaps ahead of Selection Sunday.

via On3|
#bracketology#bubble#ncaa-tournament
From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise
sports-college-basketball1 month ago

From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise

Keaton Wagler, once overlooked by high-major programs, defied the odds as a lightly recruited 6'6 guard who blossomed after Illinois offered him late in the process, embracing a development plan and proving himself on the court with breakout scoring and playmaking—highlighted by a 46-point game against Purdue and a key role in Illinois' efficient offense—making him a potential NBA prospect and a symbol of how modern recruiting can miss a future star.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-basketball#guard#illinois
McKneely Key to Louisville’s Hopeful Night Against UNC
sports-college-basketball1 month ago

McKneely Key to Louisville’s Hopeful Night Against UNC

Preview of Louisville at North Carolina highlighting Isaac McKneely as the key offensive weapon; the recommended play is McKneely Over 2.5 three-pointers (+140) against UNC’s defense, with Louisville’s defense facing similar issues and UNC’s offense poised to score. The piece also mentions a potential same-game parlay (Louisville moneyline, Over 162.5) and notes the game tips off at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.

via Covers.com|
#college-basketball#isaac-mckneely#louisville
Kentucky extends SEC streak with resilient win over Texas
sports-college-basketball2 months ago

Kentucky extends SEC streak with resilient win over Texas

Kentucky beat Texas 85-80 to extend its four-game SEC winning streak, overcoming Kam Williams’s season-ending broken foot. Collin Chandler erupted for a career-high 18 points after an illness, while veterans Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen provided the scoring spark early and late. Malachi Moreno continued to grow into a versatile starter, and the Wildcats outscored Texas at the free-throw line and matched the Longhorns on the boards, showing resilience and depth as they build momentum without Williams.

via On3|
#college-basketball#collin-chandler#kam-williams-injury