College Basketball

People tend to look at coaches like Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski and just assume that they were always going to be great. They forget about the struggles. It took Coach K a few years to establish his Duke program, and plenty of people wanted him gone before he did. Advertisement Roy Williams took the Kansas job in 1988, after …

With the offseason in full effect it’s time to start thinking about the transfer portal and how Purdue men’s basketball can improve their standing for next season. We asked last week what position you all thought that Matt Painter and his staff should prioritize in the transfer portal and it was a resounding result that the 4 and 5 positions …

In a sport where experience often separates the good from the great, true freshmen rarely ascend to the very top of college basketball’s hierarchy. That’s what makes Cameron Boozer’s rise so compelling. By capturing the men’s Wooden Award in his first collegiate season, Boozer didn’t just live up to expectations—he surpassed them in a way that places him in one …

Notre Dame continues to try to attract talent to their basketball team while former players are settling in on their next destinations. Cole Certa, the 6-foot, 4-inch sophomore guard from Bloomington, Illinois, announced that he will be playing basketball at ACC rival Clemson next season. Cole showed flashes of scoring potential in South Bend. He appeared in 31 games and …

The transfer portal is the biggest reason why Iowa basketball got back to the Elite Eight last season. New head coach Ben McCollum utilized it well, bringing in highly-skilled additions like Bennett Stirtz, Alvaro Folguerias, and Tavion Banks to the program. All three of those guys, along with other transfers, helped the Hawkeyes soar to new heights in March. Now …

Tennessee reportedly lands visit with No. 3 player in the transfer portal, battling UNC, Michigan originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball are going all-in on the transfer portal, targeting some of the biggest names available. Typically, Tennessee lands a well-known player and builds around …

As Iowa basketball continues to search for potential fits in the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes have shown interest in former Tulsa point guard Tylen Riley, who is coming off a season in which he earned second-team All-AAC honors. Sam Kayser of League Ready reported Iowa’s interest. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder from Las Vegas, Nev., will be entering his senior season during …

1 transfer portal target Kansas basketball must sign to replace Darryn Peterson appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Kansas basketball looks ready to produce its 38th first rounder ever. That also means the Jayhawks must replace Darryn Peterson. The star Kansas freshman saw heartbreak already after the epic St. John’s buzzer beater ended …

There were a few notable updates on the Spartans’ pursuit of a big-time transfer prospect on Sunday. Michigan State basketball reportedly held a Zoom meeting with Alabama transfer center Aiden Sherrell “within the past few days” according to 247Sports insider Justin Thind. It has been reported this week that Sherrell has been a top target for the Spartans in the …

Kentucky basketball rumors: Wildcats leading the way in Rob Wright’s recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. One of the best available point guards in the transfer portal may soon be joining the Kentucky Wildcats. Ahead of his scheduled visit to Lexington on Monday, Kentucky is currently considered the leader for BYU transfer …

As the Washington Huskies continue to look to retool their backcourt, Danny Sprinkle and his coaching staff have been in contact with former four-star recruit Isaiah Elohim from Florida Atlantic. According to League RDY’s Sam Kayser, the Huskies are among plenty of high-major programs and a handful of Big Ten teams in pursuit of the 6-foot-5 guard, with Kansas State, …

Iowa has reportedly locked in another transfer portal visitor for next weekend. Per Sam Kayser of League Ready, Iowa basketball will host Illinois State transfer portal guard Ty’Reek Coleman next weekend. According to Kayser, Coleman has visits lined up to Kansas State through Monday, to Nebraska next Tuesday and Wednesday, to Utah State on Thursday and Friday and then to …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their first commitment of the transfer portal cycle, and it’s a player they’ve been connected to for over three years. Isiah Harwell, a 6’6 guard who spent last season playing for the Houston Cougars, announced his commitment to Gonzaga on Sunday evening via Instagram. Advertisement Harwell will join the Zags with three seasons …

Gonzaga scores big transfer portal win with former 5-star Houston recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Gonzaga basketball sustained a big roster loss with the departure of Emmanuel Innocenti. But the Bulldogs made up for the departure in a big way Sunday. Former Houston five-star signing Isiah Harwell is heading to the …

1 transfer portal target Houston basketball must sign to win elusive title for Kelvin Sampson appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Houston basketball remains committed to Kelvin Sampson following the disappointing Sweet 16 exit against Illinois. The Cougars have created a national power under the veteran head coach. But UH knows Sampson can’t …

Elina Aarnisalo is running it back as a Bruin. The point guard who spent her freshman season with the UCLA women’s basketball program before going to North Carolina is coming back. Aarnisalo announced her commitment on X, posting a picture of herself in a Bruins jersey along with a bear emoji and blue and yellow hearts. After mostly backing up …

With the whirlwind that often is the college basketball offseason underway, Illinois had an unexpectedly uneventful first week since the Final Four loss to UConn ended the 2025-26 season. Then, the Illini lost two players to the portal and hit a huge home run. Here is every departure and addition thus far – and the next step for Illinois (as …

Alabama basketball has landed former Kentucky forward/center Brandon Garrison from the transfer portal, per DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony. The 6-foot-10, 245-pounder is the first player to transfer to the Crimson Tide this offseason. Garrison will be a senior at Alabama next season after spending the last two years with the Wildcats and his freshman campaign at Oklahoma State. Advertisement In 36 …

Early projections for the 2026-27 season were extremely optimistic on Illinois’ outlook, based on the expected retention for Brad Underwood’s unit. Then the Illini went and snagged one of the best available transfers in the country: Providence guard Stefan Vaaks. But is Illinois done? The Illini have reportedly been in the John-Blackwell sweepstakes since the Wisconsin guard entered the portal. …

A fierce Big 12 rival could be working his way to the Arizona Wildcats, as Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller has narrowed down his list of schools, with Arizona being one of them. Tiller recently revealed his top 4 landing spots, which are Arizona, Miami, Michigan, and Missouri. Tiller was a strong player for the Jayhawks this past season, averaging 7.9 …

The 2026-27 Iowa State men’s basketball will feature a quintet of new faces. Leon Bond III, Tre Singleton, Taj Manning, Jaquan Johnson and Ryan Prather Jr. announced over the weekend they’ll suit up in the cardinal and gold to play for T.J. Otzelberger in his sixth season at the helm of Iowa State. Leon Bond III, a 6-foot-5 junior transfer, …

According to On3’s Joe Tipton, the Alabama Crimson Tide have reportedly landed a commitment from talented big man Brandon Garrison. Alabama’s first NCAA transfer portal commitment this offseason, Garrison joins the Crimson Tide after two seasons at Kentucky, and will have one season of eligibility remaining. Advertisement With the Wildcats, Garrison has appeared in 71 games across the last two …

The Illinois Fighting Illini have landed one of the prized transfers of the 2026 portal, according to the player’s agents. Former Providence freshman guard Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois, according to Excel Sports Management in an ESPN story Sunday. Vaaks is ranked among the top 10 players in the transfer portal by some analytics sites. Advertisement He’s a 6-foot-7 …

Kentucky Basketball is back in the mix for San Diego State center Magoon Gwath. According to Tristan Pharis at KY Insider, Kentucky held a Zoom call with Gwath on Sunday. It’s unclear how much interest there is between the two sides at this point, but it’s very notable for Kentucky to contact Gwath after nearly landing him in 2025. Advertisement …

Former Texas Tech freshman point guard Jaylen Petty has committed to transfer to UCLA, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Petty will have three years of collegiate eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Petty averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 30.5 minutes per game while starting 22 of his 33 games in 2025-26 with the Red Raiders. Petty shot 40.6% …