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Syracuse, St. John’s Both Miss Donnie Freeman — For Different Reasons

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The Syracuse Orange and St. John’s Red Storm both opened the 2026-27 college basketball season on Monday night. Both did it without Donnie Freeman. Freeman is missed by both programs, for different reasons. They may not have missed him intensely on Monday night, but the time will come soon enough. The Orange were taking on […] The post Syracuse, St. John’s Both Miss Donnie Freeman — For Different Reasons appeared first on HEAVY.

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St. John’s coach Rick Pitino pulls off personal best with superstar recruiting win

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St. John’s basketball made a run to the Sweet 16 in 2026 and looks to advance further this season. The Red Storm are in a good spot to improve this year. St. John’s brought back Ruben Prey after making an impact in the NCAA tournament. Now, Rick Pitino is getting another win, as he has […] The post St. John’s coach Rick Pitino pulls off personal best with superstar recruiting win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seton Hall out to defy expectations again despite exodus

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History keeps repeating itself in South Orange, N.J.  A mostly new roster, and low expectations.  A year ago, Seton Hall was picked to finish dead last in the Big East by the league’s coaches and came in fourth. This year, they were selected ninth again.  “Every year, my teams get picked like that, and sometimes...

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Providence Beats Out Baylor, Kentucky for Five-Star Center

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Providence just landed its biggest recruit in years.Five-star Lewis Uvwo committed to the Friars on Wednesday, choosing them over programs such as Baylor and Kentucky. It’s a major win for Bryan Hodgson just months into his tenure as the program’s head coach.The big man is ranked as the number one center and seventh overall player […] The post Providence Beats Out Baylor, Kentucky for Five-Star Center appeared first on HEAVY.

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UConn Makes Major Statement In Preseason Win over Purdue

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UConn earned a commanding 76-53 win over Purdue during its final exhibition match of the preseason. It might not count in the standings, but this game is a notable victory for the fourth-ranked Huskies. UConn’s Defense Destroys Purdue Offensively, the Boilermakers couldn’t get anything going in this one. The visitors went just two for 25 […] The post UConn Makes Major Statement In Preseason Win over Purdue appeared first on HEAVY.

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Villanova Star On Watch List for Major College Basketball Award

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On Tuesday, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame unveiled its 20-member watch list for the 2027 Jerry West Award. Handed out to college basketball’s top shooting guard, it’s an honor reserved for only for the nation’s elite. Villanova’s Tyler Perkins was one name that stood out on this year’s watch list. Fresh off of a […] The post Villanova Star On Watch List for Major College Basketball Award appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hubert Davis joins TNT Sports as college basketball analyst

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TNT Sports announced Tuesday that it has signed Hubert Davis to a multi-year deal to serve as a studio and game analyst for its men’s college basketball coverage during the 2026-27 season. He will debut Thursday, Nov. 5, when TNT’s studio show anchors a three-game slate of Big East and Big 12 matchups on truTV…

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NBC’s John Fanta explains why he passed up ‘tempting’ offer to join Barstool

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As John Fanta made a name for himself in recent years as a strong voice on college basketball, multiple suitors sprang up for his talents. Fanta came up as an announcer on Big East men’s basketball games, taking on more assignments over time for Fox Sports. Along the way, he also became a go-to commentator…

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UConn guard Braylon Mullins gets real on staying in Storrs for sophomore season

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Despite some viewing him as a first-round prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft, Braylon Mullins announced he would be returning to UConn for the 2026-2027 college basketball season. The former five-star recruit admitted the decision was not as difficult for him as some might have expected. Following one of his first spring practices since losing […] The post UConn guard Braylon Mullins gets real on staying in Storrs for sophomore season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St. John’s scores big transfer portal win with 16.5 PPG star

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St. John’s basketball delivered an aggressive Monday in the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Not just limited to re-adding Ruben Prey either. The Red Storm now lured in a talent representing a past Big East rival: Donnie Freeman of Syracuse. Rick Pitino and his staff win him over by beating Kentucky, with Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals […] The post St. John’s scores big transfer portal win with 16.5 PPG star appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgetown lands ex-McDonald’s All-American transfer from Kansas

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Georgetown basketball aims to become attractive again for past blue chip prospects. Now the Hoyas have added a past McDonald’s All-American after luring in Jaland Lowe from Kentucky. Ex-Kansas five-star Elmarko Jackson is heading to Washington D.C. Jackson rises as the newest prized College Basketball Transfer Portal addition for Georgetown. College basketball insider for 247Sports […] The post Georgetown lands ex-McDonald’s All-American transfer from Kansas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marquette lands top 5 rated Louisville transfer

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Marquette basketball delivered some highlight moments on the floor, notably Nigel James’ wicked dunk versus Georgetown. But the Golden Eagles now pulled off their first offseason win: Landing a prized Louisville transfer. The Big East program reeled in Sananda Fru Wednesday, with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress confirming the arrival. College basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa […] The post Marquette lands top 5 rated Louisville transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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St. John’s basketball rumors: Red Storm is ‘team to beat’ for Kentucky transfer

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After breaking out as one of the top programs in the Big East under Rick Pitino in 2024-25, St. John’s basketball rebounded from a tough start to 2025-26 to repeat as Big East champions and make a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The Johnnies rebuilt the roster last season mostly through […] The post St. John’s basketball rumors: Red Storm is ‘team to beat’ for Kentucky transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seton Hall lands transfer guard after Texas, St. John’s stints

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The college basketball transfer portal is in full swing now that the offseason is officially here. For the Seton Hall Pirates, a team that is looking to get back into the NCAA Tournament, they landed a commitment from an intriguing player in the transfer portal in former Texas and St. John’s guard Simeon Wilcher, as […] The post Seton Hall lands transfer guard after Texas, St. John’s stints appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Houston basketball must sign to win elusive title for Kelvin Sampson

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Houston basketball remains committed to Kelvin Sampson following the disappointing Sweet 16 exit against Illinois. The Cougars have created a national power under the veteran head coach. But UH knows Sampson can’t coach forever. Sampson turns 71 during the 2026-27 season. He’s still searching for that elusive first-ever national championship. Houston must replace prized freshman […] The post 1 transfer portal target Houston basketball must sign to win elusive title for Kelvin Sampson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn’s Braylon Mullins Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision on Friday

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Braylon Mullins helped the UConn Huskies nearly secure their third national championship in four years during the 2025-26 college basketball season. After finishing the regular season with a 29-5 record and 17-3 in Big East play, UConn secured a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But after ...

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Providence adding Knicks’ G League player for 2026-27 season

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Aside from scouring the transfer portal for available talent, Providence has also taken the controversial route in shoring up its roster for the 2026-2027 season. The Friars missed the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year after a lowly 15-18 record, including 7-13 in the Big East. Wanting to end the drought, Providence has added […] The post Providence adding Knicks’ G League player for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment

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St. John’s basketball handed Rick Pitino full confidence in leading the Red Storm for years to come. That includes Pitino earning leverage to pursue rival talent via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Looks like Georgetown star KJ Lewis rises as one to watch among the Johnnies. College basketball insider for On3/Rivals Joe Tipton revealed Tuesday […] The post St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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