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Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job

Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:44pm

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The North Carolina Tar Heels surprised everybody by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. After firing Hubert Davis as the men’s basketball coach, North Carolina has decided on Malone in an unexpected move. Malone has never been a college head coach before, and he is just one year removed from … The post Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Darren Harris Transfer Portal: Top 5 Landing Spots for Duke Star

Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:40pm

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College Football Network

Darren Harris becomes first Duke player to enter transfer portal this year.

Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:51pm

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Larry Brown Sports

Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register. Division II Cal State LA hires Lakers great Michael Cooper as … The post Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

St. John’s finishes season at No. 10 in AP poll for highest ranking in almost 30 years

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:47pm

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NY Post Sports

St. John’s finished last year at No. 11 after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michael Malone sends ‘proud’ debut message to North Carolina basketball fans

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:17pm

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ClutchPoints

With the North Carolina basketball program hiring Michael Malone as the new head coach, there was no doubt an immense reaction from the sports world. As the stunning hire from the North Carolina basketball team of Malone has been surprising for many, the coach would break his silence on how he feels about the next […] The post Michael Malone sends ‘proud’ debut message to North Carolina basketball fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks’ Josh Hart Offers 5-Word Solution to NCAA Transfer Dilemma After Nearly 3,000 Players Enter Portal

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:57pm

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Pro Football Network

The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on April 7, 2026, and within hours, the numbers were already staggering. With 2,901 players entering the portal in just the first 14 hours, nearly half the entire Division I player pool was suddenly on the move, sending shockwaves across college basketball programs nationwide. The chaos […]

2026 WNBA Draft Projections for LSU Players Ft. Flau’jae Johnson

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:36pm

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College Football Network

Flau'jae Johnson is the only LSU player projected to enter the WNBA draft this year, so where should she land?

North Carolina Transfer Portal News: Full List of Players Leaving and Joining Tar Heels

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:27pm

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Pro Football Network

The latest North Carolina transfer portal news amid an offseason of upheaval for the Tar Heels.

Michigan Wolverines Transfer Portal: Insider Claims Dusty May Gearing Up For Major Clash With Duke As Star Center Up For Grabs

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:21pm

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College Football Network

The Michigan Wolverines of Dusty May are after Kansas's Flory Bidunga, who declared for the NBA Draft and jumped on the transfer portal.

“How Much Are They Gonna Pay Tyran Stokes?”: Fans Troll Bill Self’s Kansas As Transfer Portal Exodus Continues

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:51pm

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College Football Network

Fans poke fun at Bill Self's Kansas after losing another player to the transfer portal.

North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone Took A Massive Pay Cut To Coach The Tar Heels

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:49pm

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BroBible

Michael Malone was officially named as the next college basketball coach at North Carolina on Tuesday morning. He will reportedly take a significant pay cut in earning potential with his new role. The 54-year-old chose not to pursue a return to the NBA to coach the Tar Heels. There is not the same amount of […] The post North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone Took A Massive Pay Cut To Coach The Tar Heels appeared first on BroBible.

“Hubert Davis Spent $2M On This Guy”: Former UNC HC’s Fans React As Transfer Portal Recruit Announces Career Decision

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:44pm

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College Football Network

Hubert Davis gets mention from fans after notable portal departure out of North Carolina.

Emely Rodriguez Transfer Portal: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Iowa Star

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:24pm

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College Football Network

Emely Rodriguez is heading elsewhere. Here's a look at some of the best landing spots that make the most sense for the Iowa star.

UVA Basketball Transfer Portal: Full List of Players Entering and Exiting

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:02pm

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College Football Network

The UVA Cavaliers have had several major players announce their return for the 2026-27 season. No major player has jumped on the transfer portal.

Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed

Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:09pm

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Larry Brown Sports

Michael Malone is being paid handsomely to become the new head basketball coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels officially announced Malone’s hire on Tuesday, confirming him as Hubert Davis’ successor at the school. Brian Murphy of WRAL obtained details on the new coach’s contract, which comes out to six years and $50 million. Malone … The post Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Owen Freeman Transfer Portal: Top 5 Landing Spots for Creighton Big Man

Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:50pm

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College Football Network

Owen Freeman enters transfer portal after one season with Creighton.

“He has a resume that no one else in college basketball has” – Kenny Smith on Michael Malone taking the reins at Chapel Hill – Basketball Network

Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:47pm

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Basketball Network

“He has a resume that no one else in college basketball has” - Kenny Smith on Michael Malone taking the reins at Chapel Hill Basketball Network

2026 WNBA Draft Projections for South Carolina Players Ft. Raven Johnson

Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:26pm

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College Football Network

Three players are projected to enter the WNBA draft, including point guard Raven Johnson. When would they be picked?

Duke Blue Devils' 4-star 2024 recruit leaving for transfer portal — keep an eye on Villanova, Virginia Tech, Georgetown – sportingnews.com

Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:09pm

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Sporting News

Duke Blue Devils' 4-star 2024 recruit leaving for transfer portal — keep an eye on Villanova, Virginia Tech, Georgetown sportingnews.com

UNC Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal 2026: Full List of Players Entering and Exiting

Apr 7, 2026 @ 1:14pm

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College Football Network

UNC is losing four players to the transfer portal and has so far not recruited anyone yet.

Way-too-early college basketball title favorites before the portal chaos begins

Apr 7, 2026 @ 11:14am

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FanSided

Which college basketball teams have the best chance to win the 2027 national title immediately after the Michigan Wolverines cut down the nets?

2026 NBA Mock Draft after dust settles on March Madness

Apr 7, 2026 @ 11:02am

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FanSided

March Madness is complete, with Michigan crowned as championship. Now attention turns toward the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class, featuring AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and other potentially generational talents.