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The siren song of the transfer portal
Memphis, Auburn both lose players who seemed to be returning for 2025-26. Such is life in the portal era. But two elite program did secure commitments for next season, while Texas A&M snagged a high-profile commit. And what's with all the portal entrants who don't have eligibility? We break it all down.
Creighton's plan of record
Alan Huss leaves High Point to become the coach in waiting behind Greg McDermott. How long will he wait? Plus, BYU grabs its point guard for 2025-26, more transfer portal activity from Thursday, a top freshman enters the NBA Draft, and we dive into where the top portal prospects are visiting, and which teams have been hit hardest by the portal thus far.
Auburn's already a winner
Tigers snag one of the transfer portal's best scorers on a day when a handful of notable portal moves were made. Plus: ASU big man Jayden Quaintance will enter the portal, UConn gets a shooting star back, Chris Beard will stay at Ole Miss, and we dive into Final Four storylines to monitor.
A Sweet 16 comeback for the ages
Texas Tech stuns Arkansas for a spot in the West Regional final. Meanwhile, Duke held off Arizona, Alabama rained 3s on BYU and Florida ended the Crab Five's season. Plus, we preview Friday's four Sweet 16 matchups, note four coaching moves, and dive into Thursday's portal decision.
A seismic March injury
Duke's unlikely to play Cooper Flagg again this week after he hurt his ankle, and will have to be careful how it handles him during the NCAA Tournament. More on their title outlook. Plus, Thursday was LOADED with buzzer-beaters and game-winners. We take you through it all.
A fabulous Friday of hoops
Illinois and Dayton pull off crucial wins, while Memphis and New Mexico celebrate regular-season titles, not to mention a handful of conference tournament upsets and a monster day in the Summit. Plus, we preview today's game and highlight five coaching changes, a couple guys headed to the transfer portal and much more.
Conference clinchers and thrillers
Michigan State's all alone atop the Big Ten, while UC San Diego, Quinnipiac, SC State and Utah Valley all snagged at least a share of their league titles. We detail all of Thursday's action, including some late-game drama, and dive into Utah's new coach.
More Michigan magic
Wolverines get a game-winner to beat Rutgers, marking its 11th Big Ten win by four points or fewer. Plus: five teams clinched conference titles or top seeds in tournaments, UC San Diego boosted its case for an at-large bid, and we preview a weekend that'll be filled with bubble talk.
Bubbles popping?
Ohio State's at-large hopes took a hit on Thursday after a blowout loss to Northwestern. Though it wasn't the only surprise loss of the night as several conference leaders lost, including Big West power UC Irvine. Plus, another coaching legend to retire, and the storylines to watch this weekend.