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espn.com - Michael Voepel - Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes
Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes
ESPN

Oklahoma State lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to eventual champion UCLA on March 23. Then coach Jacie Hoyt had to count down to April 6, when the transfer portal opened. 'I'm not going to lie; there were a couple of dark days…

thesun.co.uk - Jack Figg - Essuman played cricket, rugby, swimming, football and basketball before boxing
Essuman played cricket, rugby, swimming, football and basketball before boxing
The Sun

EKOW ESSUMAN was a jack of all sports before finally mastering boxing. Essuman – who is in action at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester this weekend – is a former British and Commonwealth champion but the sweet science was not his…

si.com - Dan Raley - Huskies Turn to South America for First Time for Basketball Help
Huskies Turn to South America for First Time for Basketball Help
Sports Illustrated

Some people call him Wini Silva, others Wini Braga, yet others Wini Silva-Braga, with Braga possibly his most utilized identifier. The first name is pronounced Vinnie. Who he is exactly is a 6-foot-9 Brazilian basketball player who committed this…

si.com - Killian Wright - Three Point Guard Targets for Mizzou Basketball in the Transfer Portal
Three Point Guard Targets for Mizzou Basketball in the Transfer Portal
Sports Illustrated

Missouri basketball has two open spots on its 2026-27 roster. It's hard to imagine at least one of those not being filled by a point guard. As the roster currently stands, incoming five-star freshman Jason Crowe Jr. and rising redshirt freshman…

nypost.com - Ben Bolch - A big raise is likely coming for UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close
A big raise is likely coming for UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close
New York Post

UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close received a standing ovation from Regents; a raise is next. Coach Close's $1.2M salary is a bargain after leading UCLA to its first NCAA title. Close signed a four-year deal last May for $877,500 base…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - Vanderbilt Basketball Intel: Tyler Tanner State of The Union, Portal? Chad Myers' Role
Vanderbilt Basketball Intel: Tyler Tanner State of The Union, Portal? Chad Myers' Role
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE—The decision looms over Vanderbilt basketball these days. Will Tyler Tanner stay and work to cement a legacy as one of Vanderbilt basketball's greatest players of all time while working to boost his stock? Or will he stay in the…

si.com - Matt Bagley - Oregon State Basketball Legend José Ortiz Passes Away at 62
Oregon State Basketball Legend José Ortiz Passes Away at 62
Sports Illustrated

Today, basketball fans across the globe mourn the passing of legendary big man José Ortiz - an Oregon State alum - who passed away at the age of 62. Ortiz' time in Corvallis was star-studded: he was recruited by the namesake of Oregon…

si.com - Matthew McGavic - Louisville Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 3.0
Louisville Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 3.0
Sports Illustrated

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - It's less than a week from our last update, but as we've said, it's never too often (and never too early) to analyze how the 2026-27 roster for the Louisville men's basketball program shake out. There are still a few roster spots…

hollywoodreporter.com - Georg Szalai - In Biographical Drama 'Ulya,' Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)
In Biographical Drama 'Ulya,' Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)
The Hollywood Reporter

In Latvia, the name Ulya is a bit like the sporting equivalent of Bono in many parts of the world. No last name needed for people to know who you are talking about! If you are not in the know yet, it is the name of legendary Latvian basketball…

si.com - University of Louisville PR - Louisville's Imari Berry, Jonneshia Pineda to Participate in USA Basketball 3X Showcase
Louisville's Imari Berry, Jonneshia Pineda to Participate in USA Basketball 3X Showcase
Sports Illustrated

Press Release from the University of Louisville: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — University of Louisville women's basketball guard Imari Berry and associate head coach Jonneshia Pineda were selected to take part in the USA Basketball 3X…

si.com - Matt Giles - Mock Draft Puts Duke Basketball Product at Bottom of First Round
Mock Draft Puts Duke Basketball Product at Bottom of First Round
Sports Illustrated

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft takes place on Tuesday, June 23. There's a strong possibility that 2025-26 Duke basketball teammates Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans both come off the board that night. But judging by recent mock drafts…

si.com - Matt Postins - Remaining Goals for OSU Cowboys Basketball After Julius Halaifonua Signing
Remaining Goals for OSU Cowboys Basketball After Julius Halaifonua Signing
Sports Illustrated

Oklahoma State made the signing of former Georgetown center Julius Halaifonua official on Monday via release. The seven-foot center committed last month, but the signing puts him official on the men's basketball roster for the 2026-27 season. Last…

si.com - Trevor Tarr - Nebraska Announces Contract Extensions for Several Key Men's Basketball Staff Members
Nebraska Announces Contract Extensions for Several Key Men's Basketball Staff Members
Sports Illustrated

Nebraska is rewarding the group behind its most successful season in program history. After seventh-year head coach Fred Hoiberg led the Huskers to a 28-7 record and the program's first NCAA Tournament win, the Big Red signed multi-year contract…

si.com - Austin Veazey - FSU Basketball Starter Has Pre-NBA Draft Workout with New York Knicks
FSU Basketball Starter Has Pre-NBA Draft Workout with New York Knicks
Sports Illustrated

The 2025-26 college basketball season has run its course, and Florida State has already finalized its roster for next season. However, we are getting into NBA Draft season, as the lottery will be held on Sunday, then the draft will be held on June…

si.com - Cam Parker - Gators Football Hosting Former D1 Basketball Player as Transfer Target, Per ESPN Report
Gators Football Hosting Former D1 Basketball Player as Transfer Target, Per ESPN Report
Sports Illustrated

After already landing one former Division One basketball player in Jacksonville University forward Jaylen Jordon, the Florida Gators football program is targeting another, reportedly hosting Missouri State forward Michael Osei-Bonsu for a visit on…

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