College Basketball

Virginia Tech basketball: Elon G Ned Hull transfers to Hokies

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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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 …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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