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NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer

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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.

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Bill Self, Kansas Suffer Transfer Portal Loss on Friday

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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 ...

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UConn G Braylon Mullins Reacts to Career Decision

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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 ...

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Kentucky Forward Predicted to Transfer to Rising College Basketball Team

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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 ...

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Rick Pitino, St. John's Suffer Transfer Portal Loss on Tuesday

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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 ...

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Michael Malone, North Carolina Predicted to Land $1.2 Million Transfer Portal Recruit

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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. ...

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St. John’s Red Storm meeting with Kentucky transfer amid Virginia competition

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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.

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St. John’s Transfer Portal: Rick Pitino Turns Attention to 7’1 Freshman to Replace Departing Players

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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.

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Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas

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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.

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One Shining Moment video captures Michigan joy, St. John's ecstasy, Iowa excitement, Vanderbilt heartbreak – sportingnews.com

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One Shining Moment video captures Michigan joy, St. John's ecstasy, Iowa excitement, Vanderbilt heartbreak  sportingnews.com

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Top 3 JP Estrella transfer portal destinations after Tennessee departure

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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.

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Dan Hurley Almost Left UConn For The NBA, He Could Make That Move After National Championship

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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.

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Dan Hurley’s wife, Andrea, calls out St. John’s fans for ‘crappy’ move

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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…

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Dan Hurley’s wife calls out 1 opposing fanbase

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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.

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Tough Coaching Isn’t The Problem; Soft America Is | Kathy Taylor

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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.

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Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Bad News on Thursday

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Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks opened up the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a 68-60 win over No. 13 seed California Baptist Lancers in the first round. However, Kansas' March Madness run didn't last much longer, falling to Rick Pitino and the No. 5 seed St. John's Red Storm in the Round of ...

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3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision

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The American Athletic Conference watched Wes Enis emerge as the breakout surprise for South Florida basketball. He went from NCAA Division II transfer to igniting the Bulls’ March Madness run. He won over fans despite falling to Louisville during the first round. Enis still captivated Tampa Bay by hitting 16.4 points per game. The southpaw […] The post 3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino, St. John’s Dealt Unfortunate News

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Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm ended the 2025-26 college basketball regular season with a 28-6 overall record and 18-2 in Big East play, securing the No. 5 seed in the East region of the NCAA Tournament. But after taking down the No. 12 seed Northern Iowa Panthers in the first round and ...

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UConn-Duke thriller posts average viewership as Sweet 16, Elite Eight benefit from Nielsen lift

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UConn’s thrilling comeback win over Duke during last Sunday’s Elite Eight delivered on the court, but wasn’t a ratings monster by any stretch. Braylon Mullins’ last-second three to lift the Huskies over the Blue Devils and complete a 19-point comeback averaged 13.4 million viewers in the Sunday evening window on CBS, the network announced on…

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