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Basketball transfer portal’s early losers: Big names, big swings, bigger questions

Basketball transfer portal’s early losers: Big names, big swings, bigger questions

  • Austin Curtright USA Today

The 2026 men's basketball transfer portal has been full of swings and misses for high-major programs.

Reports: NCAA finalizing plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams

Reports: NCAA finalizing plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

The men's and women's NCAA Tournament fields will expand from 68 to 76 teams in 2027.

Championship Moment: Kyle Church from Charlotte walk-on to the big stage

Championship Moment: Kyle Church from Charlotte walk-on to the big stage

  • From Charlotte 49ers Athletics

Kyle Church began his college basketball career as a walk-on for the Charlotte 49ers. Monday he helped cut down the nets after his Michigan Wolverines won the title. He is the team's general manager.

Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

  • EDDIE PELLS Associated Press

Nearly 12 hours into the portal opening, more than 1,200 players had already entered, with hundreds more expected to flood the market before the portal closes on April 21.

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

  • Associated Press

North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program. 

Carolina hires former NBA Coach Michael Malone, three players in the Portal

Carolina hires former NBA Coach Michael Malone, three players in the Portal

  • USA Today Network

CHAPEL HILL — Michael Malone will be the next UNC men’s basketball coach.

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

  • Erick Smith and Paul Myerberg USA TODAY

We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

    We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

    Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

    Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

      Michigan Wolverines clinched the title over UConn 69-63, with Elliot Cadeau scoring 19 points and snagging MOP honors. Donnie and Joe recap the action.

      Michigan Defeat UConn To Capture First National Title In 37 Years

      Michigan Defeat UConn To Capture First National Title In 37 Years

        The Michigan Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies 69-63 to capture their first National Championship in 37 years. Michigan, who became the first team to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later since 2009, clinch their second-ever national crown in the program’s history in the process. The Wolve…

        Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

        Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

          High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

          Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

          Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

            Now that the season is over, it’s time to reflect on what happened at the Final Four. Here are your winners and losers from the final weekend of the season.

            'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

            'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

              'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

              UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

              UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

                Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

                UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

                UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

                UConn can cement dynasty status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

                One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

                One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

                The Connecticut Huskies and Michigan Wolverines dominated in their Final Four games to reach the NCAA men's basketball national championship game.

                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday. 

                Pioneer women's basketball powers fade into the shadows full of pride as money reshapes the game

                Pioneer women's basketball powers fade into the shadows full of pride as money reshapes the game

                Powerhouses in this weekend's Final Four like UConn and South Carolina stand on the shoulders of schools like Immaculata, Queens College, Wayland Baptist and Delta State.

                It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion

                It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion

                Indiana’s 1976 team made history — and 50 years later, no one has matched it. Here’s how the Hoosiers stayed perfect.

                UConn carries an 18-game win streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

                UConn carries an 18-game win streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

                When Connecticut makes it past the opening weekend of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Huskies are almost impossible to stop.

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Until recently, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards. Now he's a part of NCAA Tournament lore.

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                Cabarrus softball, baseball teams roll into the NCHSAA playoffs

                Cabarrus softball, baseball teams roll into the NCHSAA playoffs

                Soccer title caps Hickory Ridge's GMAC triple crown

                Soccer title caps Hickory Ridge's GMAC triple crown

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                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

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                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

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                What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

                What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

                With the Final Four set, attention turns to whether talent or experience will be the deciding factor in which teams advance to the title game.

                National Championship Odds Analysis: Michigan Leads the Pack

                National Championship Odds Analysis: Michigan Leads the Pack

                Michigan leads as the championship favorite, with Yaxel Lindenborg leading the way. Kevin Walsh joins to explain why he believes they are the rightful favorite.

                Did Braylon Mullins have the greatest March Madness game-winner ever?

                Did Braylon Mullins have the greatest March Madness game-winner ever?

                UCONN's Braylon Mullins hit the biggest shot of his life to beat Duke and send the Huskies to the Final Four. But is it the greatest game-winner ever?

                Women's Final Four court is revealed

                Women's Final Four court is revealed

                Jay Parry, CEO of the Phoenix Final Four local organizing committee, reveals the court for the NCAA Women's Final Four in Phoenix.

                Will Wade on making his way back to LSU as men's basketball coach

                Will Wade on making his way back to LSU as men's basketball coach

                New LSU men's basketball Will Wade talks his return to the program has four years away.

                March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

                March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

                Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

                Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

                Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

                Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down the nets in Chicago after Michigan beat Tennessee to advance to the Final Four on March 29, 2026.

                Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

                Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

                All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum at UConn. And somebody has to be play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” That role belongs to Illinois.

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