The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to rebuild the roster following a disappointing 19-13 campaign. On Monday, former Elon guard Ned Hull became the latest player to join Virginia Tech for the 2026-27 season. Hull is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard from Charlotte, North Carolina, who played at Charlotte Latin High School. He played 17 games as a true freshman in 2023-24, …
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Projecting Kansas’ 2026-27 Starting Lineup After Tyran Stokes’ Commitment
After over a year of speculation and uncertainty regarding Tyran Stokes’ recruitment, the top-ranked player in the Class of 2026 finally made a decision on Tuesday. In front of the Inside the NBA crew on ESPN, Stokes committed to the University of Kansas for his lone season at the collegiate level. Bill Self and KU would have been in a …
Read More »Kansas lands commitment from No. 1 high school prospect
The No. 1 player in the 2026 college basketball recruiting class is heading to Lawrence. On Tuesday, five-star small forward Tyran Stokes committed to the Kansas Jayhawks over Kentucky, a heated recruiting battle that went down to the end. Stokes, who plays at Rainier Beach in Seattle, stands at 6-foot-7 and will be an instant impact wing for KU. Advertisement …
Read More »NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years. The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an ESPN report that cited unnamed sources saying a decision to add eight teams to the bracket …
Read More »“Violated Recruiting Rules”: Kentucky Coach Draws Attention After No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes Announces $7M Decision
Kentucky and Kansas Fans were excited when Tyran Stokes turned up with his announcement in a blue wrapper. After all, the consensus No. 1 recruit of the class of 2026 had narrowed it down to 3 schools: Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon. But the excitement especially rose in Kentucky. Mark Pope has desperately wanted Stokes, recruiting him for months. Unfortunately, Stokes …
Read More »NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years. The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an ESPN report that cited unnamed sources saying a decision to add eight teams to the bracket …
Read More »Massamba Diop Commits to Gonzaga Over St. John’s
Coach Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs lost Graham Ike to eligibility and came back with an immediate answer through the NCAA’s transfer portal. Arizona State Sun Devils freshman center Massamba Diop chose the Zags over coach Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm out of the Big East Conference, per CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. On3’s industry player rankings …
Read More »NCAA bans 2 former Fordham basketball players for their roles in point-shaving scheme
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme that was the subject of a sprawling federal indictment unsealed in January. According to the NCAA’s Division I Committee on Infractions, Elijah Gray and Will Richardson each agreed with a bettor to throw a game against Duquesne on Feb. 23, …
Read More »Why Tyran Stokes’ decision day was a horrible look for Mark Pope and his staff
There’s really no sugarcoating it: This was a brutal day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. When news broke that Tyran Stokes would announce his decision Tuesday night during ESPN’s NBA Tip-off, it was widely believed that the Kansas Jayhawks would be the choice (and, shocker, they were). Advertisement That didn’t stop Pope and his staff from finding …
Read More »St. John’s men’s basketball loses to Gonzaga in the sweepstakes for Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop
The Red Storm knew they needed a big man who could fill Zuby Ejiofor’s gargantuan shoes and serve as the face of their vaunted defense. Unfortunately for them, it doesn’t look like they are going to get that kind of player in the portal this year. Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop, one of the most highly-regarded centers in the portal, …
Read More »NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years. The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an ESPN report that cited unnamed sources saying a decision to add eight teams to the bracket …
Read More »NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years. The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an ESPN report that cited unnamed sources saying a decision to add eight teams to the bracket …
Read More »Kansas, Bill Self land No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes as Jayhawks reload
The top men’s college basketball recruit has made his decision. Forward Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas, he announces on “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday, April 28 in a major get for Bill Self and the Jayhawks. Advertisement It’s been a major sweepstakes as programs awaited to see where Stokes would choose to play college ball, as he was the last …
Read More »Top basketball recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Bill Self and Kansas over fellow blueblood Kentucky
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyran Stokes, the consensus No. 1 men’s basketball recruit for next season, announced his commitment to Kansas on Tuesday, ending a long, drawn-out recruitment that hinged on everything from who his coach would be to what sneaker he would be wearing. Stokes made the announcement during “Inside the NBA” on ESPN. Advertisement The 6-foot-7 forward from Ranier …
Read More »No. 1 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas
No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes has made his college decision. Stokes announced Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Tip-Off” that he’s heading to Kansas. He is the top recruit in Rivals’ 2026 high school rankings and the only player in the top 40 who had not announced where he would play next season. Advertisement Stokes’ decision is a massive boost for a …
Read More »Minnestota basketball guard Chansey Willis Jr. transfers to Kent State
KENT — A former Mid-American Conference guard who also had a taste of Big Ten basketball is transferring to Kent State. Chansey Willis Jr. will join the Golden Flashes for the 2026-27 season. The Detroit native statrted seven games at Minnesota this year before he suffered a season-ending injury. He also spent the 2024-25 season at Western Michigan, where he …
Read More »Former UConn forward Jaylin Stewart commits to SMU
Former UConn men’s basketball forward and national champion Jaylin Stewart has announced his commitment to transfer to SMU on Instagram. The junior from Seattle was a key piece off the bench for the Huskies the past three seasons, making a few starts due to injury as well. He averaged 4.0 points on nearly 50% from the field in 14.2 minutes …
Read More »Eric Mahaffey of Akron, Moeller officially signs with UC Bearcats men
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team has inked local product in Akron transfer Eric Mahaffey for its 2026-27 roster, first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced on Tuesday, April 28. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound Mahaffey, who played in 37 games, including 11 starts, as a freshman at the University of Akron, will have three years of eligibility remaining. Mahaffey played …
Read More »Oregon gets major news in Tyran Stokes recruiting battle with Kansas, Kentucky
Oregon gets major news in Tyran Stokes recruiting battle with Kansas, Kentucky originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Oregon Ducks made a long recruiting pitch for the No. 1 recruit in the basketball Class of 2026, Tyran Stokes. Advertisement Stokes is set to announce his decision on Tuesday …
Read More »Michigan basketball officially signs trio of transfers in frontcourt
Michigan basketball officially has a new trio of frontcourt players after it announced the signing of three transfers. The Wolverines officially added J.P. Estrella (Tennessee), Jalen Reed (LSU) and Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati) to the 2026-27 roster, three players who come in with pedigree. Advertisement It’s all part of U-M remaking its frontcourt after it lost a ton of production from …
Read More »Tyran Stokes to make big college commitment announcement: Live updates on No. 1 recruit
Tyran Stokes to make big college commitment announcement: Live updates on No. 1 recruit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tyran Stokes’ wait is nearly over. The No. 1 overall recruit in college basketball’s 2026 recruiting class is expected to make his college selection on Tuesday night during ESPN’s …
Read More »When is Tyran Stokes committing? Latest news on No. 1 recruit’s decision between Kentucky, Kansas
When is Tyran Stokes committing? Latest news on No. 1 recruit’s decision between Kentucky, Kansas originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tyran Stokes’ decision, finally, seems to be coming soon. Advertisement The No. 1 basketball recruit in the Class of 2026 is seemingly choosing between Kansas and Kentucky, and …
Read More »Michigan basketball reloads with 9 newcomers for potential run to another national title
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has reloaded, shooting to repeat as college basketball national champions with nine newcomers. Wolverines coach Dusty May announced Tuesday that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November. Advertisement May had to add an influx of talent because …
Read More »Where does Duke rank in ESPN’s way-too-early top 25 for next season?
The expectations at Duke are almost usually national championship or bust. That will be the case for Jon Scheyer’s squad next season after failing to get the job done this past year, losing to national runner-up UConn in the Elite Eight. Despite the loss of Wooden Award winner Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils are set up for another deep run …
Read More »When is No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes announcing his college decision?
The long recruitment of 2026’s top-ranked recruit is nearing an end.Tyran Stokes — the No. 1 overall recruit and the only top-10 player yet to make a college commitment — is finally set to announce his decision on Tuesday. And his choice will have almost a make-or-break impact on two blueblood programs … one way or the other. According to …
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