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2024-25 transfer rankings: Kadary Richmond, new No. 1
There's a new top transfer in the portal as the May 1 deadline -- for all players, undergraduates and graduates -- approaches.
TOP HEADLINES
LOOKING AHEAD
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston at No. 1, while decimated Duke, Kentucky fall
The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.
COLLEGE HOOPS RECRUITING
Meet the new No. 1s in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes
Paul Biancardi introduces the new No. 1 prospects in the next three recruiting classes.
Top 10 players to watch from the 2025 and 2026 classes
Here are 10 names to keep an eye on in the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
National championship or bust? Why coaching Kentucky men, Tennessee women is so tough
These are supposed to be dream jobs for many college basketball coaches. And yet, top candidates turned down the opportunity to lead Kentucky men's and Tennessee women's basketball. Why?
ANDSCAPE
Black coaches in NCAA men's basketball have a deeper bench but a quieter voice
The days of the outspoken John Thompson, John Chaney are gone but there are more Black coaches than ever.
RECRUIT TURNING HEADS
Is Duke commit Khaman Maluach better than Joel Embiid at 17?
South Sudan international Khaman Maluach has played in the BAL since age 15, and now only 17 he's become a league drawcard, committed to Duke Blue Devils, and being labelled '10 times better than Joel Embiid'.
NBA
Sources: Juwan Howard agrees to be Nets asst.
Juwan Howard is returning to the NBA, agreeing to a deal to become a Nets assistant coach, sources told ESPN.
Top Headlines
- BYU star wing Robinson plans to enter portal
- All-American Dickinson returning to Jayhawks
- Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley
- Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation
- Alabama transfer Griffen commits to Jayhawks
- Hoggard seeks new school after 4 years at MSU
- Five-star G Fland following Calipari to Arkansas
- New No. 1s in the '25, '26 and '27 classes
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NCAA men's basketball transfer rankings for the 2024-25 season
There's a new top transfer in the portal as the May 1 deadline -- for all players, undergraduates and graduates -- approaches.
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How did it happen? Kentucky's Calipari is the new Arkansas coach
John Calipari is headed across the SEC. As his 15-season career in Lexington ends, what does the move mean for both schools?