College Basketball

Last week, your Georgetown Hoyas added a commitment from Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson. He is 6’ 3”, 195 pounds and very athletic, and shot 37.2% from 3 and 82.4% from the line last year. Entering college, his composite recruiting ranking was #21, higher than any high school recruit the program has seen this century. He was also a McDonald’s All-American. …

Rick Pitino moved quickly and pulled off a coup for his first addition in the transfer portal. On Monday night, Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman announced his commitment to play for St. John’s. Rated as a five-star high school recruit in the class of 2024, the 6-foot-9 forward from The Bahamas averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 48.4% …

Wisconsin basketball has been busy in the transfer portal over the last week. The program landed three impact players: George Washington guard Trey Autry, Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu and Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer. The trio figures to slot into the Badgers’ starting lineup entering next season. That top unit lost star guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd, as well …

The NCAA is at it again — they are currently weighing new eligibility rules that would allow student-athletes five years of eligibility. Should this be written into “law,” UNC’s Seth Trimble could return to Chapel Hill for a fifth year of college basketball. In fact, he entered the transfer portal on Monday afternoon with a do not contact tag, which …

Penn State power forward Sasa Ciani entered NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He played one season with the Nittany Lions. Ciani was a three-star recruit in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Ranking. He was ranked as the No. 77 power forward in the transfer class, as well as the No. 328 overall transfer this cycle. Advertisement To keep up …

After what seemed like a race between Kentucky and UConn, Rick Pitino swooped in under the cover of darkness (and a suitcase full of BodyArmor cash) to snag former Syracuse forward from the transfer portal. Reports suggest Freeman might earn upwards of $3m to play for Pitino, who is coming off a Sweet 16 loss to Duke last month. Advertisement …

Oscar Cluff, a man. The big man from Down Under filled an immediate need for Purdue, one that it lacked during the previous season after the broken leg that was sustained by Daniel Jacobsen. Cluff came to Purdue as one of the best rebounders in the country and one of the most efficient rebounders in the nation as well. After …

On3 national basketball reporter Joe Tipton logged an expert prediction for Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell to choose the Duke Blue Devils on Monday. The timing of the prediction is notable, as Blackwell visited Duke earlier in the day. Tipton wasn’t the only college basketball insider to predict such a conclusion on Monday night; 247Sports Duke insiders John Watson and …

The Washington Huskies are one of 13 reportedly interested in former Youngstown State and USC reserve center Gabe Dynes in the transfer portal. A native of Independence, Kentucky, the 7-foot-5 ex-Trojan big man made six starts and appeared in 30 total games in 2025-26, averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game. Before his move …

After a whirlwind of a week, former VCU point guard Terrence Hill Jr. has officially signed with the University of Tennessee. The Volunteers were hot in pursuit of Hill from the start, coming off of his 34-point outing against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. Tennessee survived an early visit to Kansas, getting him on campus in the middle of …

In 2013, Val Ackerman was teaching a leadership course at Columbia University as the Big East scraped its way back to existence after being left for roadkill amid college football realignment. Fascinated by the moxie shown by the remaining seven Catholic schools, Ackerman used the league’s plan as a case study for her students. Advertisement Six months later, she was …

In 2013, Val Ackerman was teaching a leadership course at Columbia University as the Big East scraped its way back to existence after being left for roadkill amid college football realignment. Fascinated by the moxie shown by the remaining seven Catholic schools, Ackerman used the league’s plan as a case study for her students. Advertisement Six months later, she was …

The Kentucky Wildcats have been hit hard by the transfer portal. Since it officially opened on April 7, seven players have entered. Of those seven departures, guard Jaland Lowe is the only one who did not appear in at least 30 games last season. With their season already ending in disappointment, losing to the Iowa State Cyclones in the second …

Kentucky Basketball’s pursuit of a frontcourt centerpiece took a major hit this week, and the fallout is drawing sharp criticism from the fanbase and national media. After Sebastian Rancik committed to Florida State on Sunday and Donnie Freeman followed by choosing St. John’s on Monday, Kentucky was left empty-handed despite being heavily involved with both players. Advertisement And according to …

Auburn HC Steven Pearl adds former Iowa star after Creighton failure appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Auburn Tigers and head coach Steven Pearl on Monday secured a commitment from former Creighton Bluejays forward Owen Freeman, a 6-foot-10 big man with one year of eligibility remaining. Advertisement Freeman arrives after a difficult junior …

USC HC Eric Musselman adds former UConn elite recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. USC Trojans and head coach Eric Musselman landed a commitment from former UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe on Monday. The 7-foot-1 freshman transfer arrives after one season with a Final Four program, ready for a bigger role. Advertisement …

Tarris Reed Jr. and the Connecticut Huskies had a remarkable season last year. In a memorable March Madness run that included an iconic shot by guard Braylon Mullins to defeat the No. 1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight, head coach Dan Hurley led UConn to its third national title game in the last four years (2023, …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Chinyelu announced his decision Monday, five days after teammate and fellow big man Alex Condon said he is returning to the Gators for “ one more.” Advertisement Chinyelu still could end up teaming up with Condon and maybe small forward Thomas Haugh …

St. John’s Sweet 16 hero returning after March Madness breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. St. John’s basketball lost one March Madness hero as Dylan Daring left for Grand Canyon University. But head coach Rick Pitino and company managed to keep one valuable contributor to the Sweet 16 run: Ruben Prey. Advertisement …

Kansas Jayhawks News What is Kansas getting in its new transfer guard from Toledo? A 7’5 (yes, 7’5) transfer center from USC is now set to visit Kansas Is the Tyran Stokes waiting game hurting the Jayhawks’ offseason? Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement How would Oklahoma State transfer Vyctorius Miller fit at Kansas? ($ Links! UNC’s Seth Trimble is fighting for another …

Former UConn big man and Kentucky Basketball transfer portal target Eric Reibe announced his commitment to USC on Monday. The 7-foot-1 former McDonald’s All-American received some interest from Kentucky when he entered the portal, but things never really materialized beyond that initial interest. He was also someone Mark Pope heavily recruited in high school before Reibe signed with UConn. Advertisement …

NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. St. John’s and Kentucky basketball are each losing a key frontcourt talent, forcing them to comb the transfer portal for a potential replacement. They just so happen to be pursing the same player. The two …

St. John’s scores big transfer portal win with 16.5 PPG star appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. St. John’s basketball delivered an aggressive Monday in the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Not just limited to re-adding Ruben Prey either. The Red Storm now lured in a talent representing a past Big East rival: Donnie …

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson charged in fatal DWI crash appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. On Monday, former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who put the program on the map, was dealt a terrible blow. His 26-year-old grandson, Joseph Savarino, was indicted on misdemeanor DWI charges, per Brad Crawford of CBS Sports. Advertisement According …

Kentucky loses 10-game starter to SEC rival via transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Kentucky basketball took a massive College Basketball Transfer Portal loss Monday. UK just watched Southeastern Conference rival LSU swipe away Mouhamed Dioubate in stunning fashion. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The SEC foe wins the Dioubate sweepstakes, with Joe …