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Men's college basketball transfer portal live: Tracking news, updates

The latest news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN · 6 hours ago

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Ranking the top 100 men's basketball transfers for 2026-27

Juke Harris is joining a loaded Tennessee roster. Here's the outlook for more players on the move.

Jeff Borzello · 4 hours ago

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Wetzel: NCAA tournament expansion is bad, but it's happening. Here's how to lessen the damage

John Calipari knows a thing or two about the NCAA tournament, from all perspectives. He's as confused as anyone by expansion but wants to make sure it helps the little guy.

Dan Wetzel · 8 hours ago

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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field

Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.

Joe Lunardi · 9 hours ago

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NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to know now that it's official

The men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand from 68 to 76 teams. Here's how it will work.

Jeff Borzello · 8 hours ago

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NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

Jeff Borzello · 7 hours ago

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2026 NBA mock draft machine: Simulate all 60 picks over two rounds

Think you could do better than your team's general manager? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft simulator.

ESPN staff · 9 hours ago

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Players Era Men's Championships hoops event expands to 24 teams

Players Era, the EverWonder Studio company behind the November tournament, and ESPN have reached a multiyear agreement for ESPN to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner for the Players Era Men's Championships. The event is also expanding to 24 teams.

Jeff Borzello · 13 hours ago

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2026 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team, potential picks

We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.

Jeremy Woo · 11 hours ago

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Detroit Mercy coach Mark Montgomery gets extension through 2031

Detroit Mercy men's basketball coach Mark Montgomery has landed a contract extension through 2030-31 season.

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Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds

In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.

J.J. Post · yesterday

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Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams

We're tracking all the player movement across key programs during the offseason ahead of 2026-27.

Jeff Borzello · 3 days ago

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WNBA teams smashed Nigeria's D'Tigress... but it wasn't as bad as the scores suggest

Nigeria's D'Tigress rounded up their historic three-game WNBA Tour suffering what, on the face of it, was a devastating set of three defeats. But it was less about winning and more about measuring themselves team against top competition.

Colin Udoh · 3 days ago

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Former Kentucky star, NBA veteran Adrian Smith dies at 89

Basketball Hall of Famer Adrian "Odie" Smith, who won a title at Kentucky and a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, has died at age 89.

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Harris, fourth-best player left in portal, commits to Tennessee

Juke Harris, who played for Wake Forest for two seasons, has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers and was the fourth-best remaining player in the portal, according to ESPN.

Jeff Borzello · 4 days ago

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