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As the St. John's Red Storm, coached by Rick Pitino, are actively chasing Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman, their 2026-27 roster just got boosted with incoming junior Ian Jackson confirming his return to the team next year.
Despite a $22 million spent on NIL deals for Mark Pope’s Kentucky, the team’s finish was pretty disappointing. They were eliminated in the second round. Rick Pitino’s St. John’s, on the other hand, reached the Sweet 16. Now, both teams are chasing a highly rated transfer forward who would cost a fair amount. Kiyan Anthony’s […]
Tahaad Pettiford shared his reaction after Donnie Freeman committed to St. John’s in a major transfer portal move.
Rick Pitino’s latest revenge against Kentucky happened via the transfer portal rather than the hardwood. The St. John’s head coach landed prized transfer Donnie Freeman from Syracuse, beating out Mark Pope at Kentucky for his services. The 6’9″ forward had two productive seasons with the Orange, and now adds a versatile scoring option to Pitino’s … The post Rick Pitino wrestles prized transfer away from Kentucky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mark Pope and Kentucky lost ground in the transfer portal as Donnie Freeman’s decision came down to coaching influence.
Kentucky basketball took a massive College Basketball Transfer Portal loss Monday. UK just watched Southeastern Conference rival LSU swipe away Mouhamed Dioubate in stunning fashion. The SEC foe wins the Dioubate sweepstakes, with Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals reporting the move. The now former UK big rises as the first portal addition in Will Wade’s return […] The post Kentucky loses 10-game starter to SEC rival via transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Kansas Jayhawks scored a big win on the college basketball transfer portal with the commitment of Toledo Rockets guard Leroy Blyden Jr. Blyden is coming off a terrific freshman campaign with the Rockets in the 2025-26 season and will now be taking his talents to Lawrence. “NEWS: Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. has committed […] The post Kansas basketball adds 16.1-PPG freshman to help replace Darryn Peterson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John’s and Kentucky basketball are each losing a key frontcourt talent, forcing them to comb the transfer portal for a potential replacement. They just so happen to be pursing the same player. The two Power Four programs are reportedly targeting Donnie Freeman, who is leaving Syracuse after two seasons, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Money […] The post NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Massamba Diop transfer rumors include Gonzaga, St. John's after 7-foot-1 rising star sportingnews.com
Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks had another strong season in 2025-26, finishing 24-11 and tied with the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Iowa State Cyclones at 12-6 for a No. 3 finish in the Big 12. Kansas was rewarded with a No. 4 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, facing the No. 13 Cal ...
Braylon Mullins and the Connecticut Huskies had a memorable year under head coach Dan Hurley. UConn went 30-6 overall during the regular season, finishing second in conference play (17-3), behind Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm (18-2). Connecticut received a No. 2 seed in the East Region ...
Forward Mouhamed Dioubate was solid in his first season with the Kentucky Wildcats. The junior appeared in 31 games and made 10 starts, averaging 8.8 points (career-high), 5.5 rebounds and one assist. He also shot 21.4% from the three-point line and 54.2% from the field. He made an immediate impact ...
Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm did not finish the 2025-26 college basketball season on the high note they were hoping for. After winning the Big East tournament, they entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 5 seed in the East Region. However, the Red Storm were eliminated in the Sweet 16 ...
Following North Carolina's first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels fired head coach Hubert Davis. They quickly found his replacement in Michael Malone. He's spent 12 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Sacramento Kings (two years) and Denver Nuggets (10 years), going 510-394. ...
As the St. John’s Red Storm continue to assess options in the transfer portal, Mouhamed Dioubate, a transfer from Kentucky, has surfaced as a priority target in head coach Rick Pitino’s roster construction for the 2026-27 season. Dioubate reportedly held Zoom meetings with both St. John’s and Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, with an on-campus visit […] The post St. John’s Red Storm meeting with Kentucky transfer amid Virginia competition appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With an influx of big men presumably leaving his program next season, St. John's Red Storm coach Rick Pitino is being linked to snag Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop, who just recently entered this offseason's transfer portal.
DJ Wagner rose as a coveted transfer two years ago after leaving Kentucky. Wagner then followed John Calipari to Arkansas. He’s back in the NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal as of Monday, though. Wagner also enters a familiar territory: Becoming a highly-wanted talent. Only this time it appears he and Calipari won’t be a pairing […] The post Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One Shining Moment video captures Michigan joy, St. John's ecstasy, Iowa excitement, Vanderbilt heartbreak sportingnews.com
Tennessee basketball gained a new shooting option in Belmont transfer Tyler Lundblade. But the Volunteers lose key big JP Estrella five days later. Roster changes are taking place amid Rick Barnes committing to a 12th season in Knoxville. Barnes and the Vols could be in for a long-awaited Final Four breakthrough after three straight Elite […] The post Top 3 JP Estrella transfer portal destinations after Tennessee departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley denied the Lakers' job offer in 2024, but after another national championship he could eye an NBA move once again. The post Dan Hurley Almost Left UConn For The NBA, He Could Make That Move After National Championship appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Connecticut Huskies are in the Final Four after stunning Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight. And ahead of the Huskies’ Final Four game vs. Illinois, Andrea Hurley, the wife of UConn head coach Dan Hurley, expressed disappointment in St. John’s Red Storm fans for rooting for Duke against UConn in the Elite Eight. Hurley…
Andrea Hurley did not like what she saw out of one fellow Big East School this year. Andrea, the wife of UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley, appeared over the weekend on The Field of 68 Media Network and discussed the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament run thus far. During the appearance, Andrea called out St. … The post Dan Hurley’s wife calls out 1 opposing fanbase appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Add another honor to Zuby Ejiofor’s memorable senior year.
Somewhere over the last decade, a loud minority decided that discomfort is danger. That being challenged is being harmed. That a raised voice is a raised fist. Gentle parenting crept off the playground and onto the sideline. Everyone got a participation trophy, and the kids who actually wanted to win were left wondering why their coach wasn’t allowed to coach anymore.
