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Naismith Men's College Basketball Player of the Year winners
Each year, the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award is given to the nation's best men's college basketball player. The recipient of the Naismith Trophy is determined by a board that includes NCAA basketball head coaches, administrators…
New-era Raptors make good on promise of playoff basketball
The Toronto Raptors ' road back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 has been long and winding, and — technically at least — was still in doubt until Sunday night when the Raptors hosted the Brooklyn Nets for the final game…
UCLA men's basketball gets commitment from Jaylen Petty
The UCLA men's basketball team landed a big addition for its backcourt Sunday, receiving a commitment from former Texas Tech freshman guard Jaylen Petty. The move continued a trend of adding young players out of the transfer portal. Bruins coach…
Hawks claim 'attempted cover-up' as Basketball Australia clears NBL owner
The Illawarra Hawks are unimpressed after a Basketball Australia probe into NBL owner Larry Kestelman cleared him of any wrongdoing. Hawks owner Jared Novelly put in an official complaint with BA, querying the distribution of the league's revenue…
Jaquan Johnson Is the Next Star of Iowa State Basketball
The Iowa State Cyclones have gone absolutely nuclear in the transfer portal thus far. On April 10, they received a commitment from Leon Bond III, formerly of the Northern Iowa Panthers, before he visited Ames. The following day, they got three…
Pitt Basketball Lands Alabama Transfer
The Pitt Panthers are slowly but surely making up for all of the players they have lost in the transfer portal. After getting commitments from Jonathan Powell of North Carolina and Dominique Diomande of BYU, they have secured sophomore Jalil Bethea…
Milan Momcilovic Officially Reveals Iowa State Basketball Future
The Iowa State Cyclones men's college basketball team is going to look a lot different for the 2026-27 season than it did at the end of this most recent campaign. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger knew that he would no longer have Tamin Lipsey and Joshua…
Top Transfer Prospect Schedules Visit with Northwestern Basketball
One of the top basketball transfer prospects on the market for Northwestern has slated a visit for the program. Junior guard Jake Fiegen, a transfer out of Cornell but a Wilmette native, has apparently narrowed down his next destinations to the…
Predicting Leon Bond III's Role With Iowa State Basketball
It's been a hectic first few days for the Iowa State Cyclones in the offseason. Three players elected to enter the transfer portal: Mason Williams and Cade Kelderman with eligibility, while Dominick Nelson is seeking a waiver for one more year of…
Mizzou Women's Basketball Lands Indiana Transfer
After making her first splash of the offseason on Wednesday, Missouri head coach Kellie Harper hinted at the addition of another incoming Tiger on social media on Saturday. Returning just two of their top eight scorers, the Tigers still have plenty…
Alabama Basketball Lands Kentucky Big from Transfer Portal
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…
One Question Is Hanging Over Sun Devils Basketball
Right now, Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball isn't just focused on who they can add in the transfer portal; they're fighting to keep the players they already have. And honestly, that might matter even more. This offseason isn't just about…
Illinois Basketball 2026 Offseason Tracker: Departures, Additions, What's Next
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…
Iowa State Basketball Coach Shares Statement on Milan Momcilovic
Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger knew that he had his work cut out for him this offseason. At the very least, he was going to have to replace two stars, Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson, and a key rotation piece in…
During Portal Chaos, Rutgers Basketball Fans Hope for the Best
It's the most anxious time of year for Rutgers fans: portal season. A season in which head coach Pikiell and staff raise the fanbase's hopes that they will receive an influx of talent that will help the Scarlet Knights compete in the rugged Big Ten…
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