Articles by David Evans (190)
Memphis went 29–6 this past season. They won the American Athletic Conference. They returned to the NCAA Tournament. On the surface, it looked like a high point for Penny Hardaway’s tenure. But when Player of the Year PJ Haggerty hit the portal asking for $4–5 million in NIL, Memphis barely blinked. The truth? This isn’t […]
Bernard Gooden is one of the most experienced defensive tackles available in the portal. After a strong 2024 season at USF—posting 35 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries—he’s now drawing attention from multiple playoff contenders. With Power Five programs reshuffling defensive fronts after key departures, Gooden has quickly become a […]
The House v. NCAA case is a $2.8 billion settlement that could change how college sports work—how athletes get paid, how many players schools can keep, and who’s eligible to play. It hasn’t been finalized yet, but the potential fallout is already affecting the transfer portal. What’s the House v. NCAA Case About? Filed by […]
Rodney Rice is back in the transfer portal after a strong season at Maryland and several high-major programs are already showing interest, including Tennessee, Villanova, and Auburn. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 43.4% from the floor and 37.4% from deep. Thanks to his scoring efficiency and positional […]
Ven-Allen Lubin has entered the transfer portal — but not because of playing time or a coaching issue. He’s still open to staying at UNC. His decision is tied to NCAA changes that could affect roster spots across the country. The NCAA is expected to approve a multibillion-dollar settlement that would allow schools to […]
Oregon’s transfer class is thin again. Just three players have ed the Ducks from the portal this offseason, and the group ranks 12th among Big Ten teams according to the latest transfer class rankings. That’s a problem. And it’s becoming a trend. Dana Altman’s Portal Results Are Subpar Since the transfer portal became a cornerstone […]
Acaden Lewis, a 6’2″ point guard from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has reopened his recruitment after decommitting from Kentucky. Ranked No. 5 among point guards and No. 30 overall in the 2025 class, Lewis originally committed to Kentucky in November 2024 over Duke, North Carolina, and UConn. That changed after the Wildcats added […]
Darius Adams, a top-25 recruit and McDonald’s All-American, recently decommitted from UConn. Michigan State and Tennessee now appear set to battle for the highly-rated guard, with MSU holding a slight advantage. Why Adams Decommitted from UConn Adams signed with UConn in November 2024 but reversed course due to a crowded backcourt. Incoming transfers Silas Demary […]
UCLA just made the Final Four. Cori Close won National Coach of the Year. And yet six players have hit the portal in the past two weeks. That disconnect matters — because it points to a growing issue under Close that awards and banners don’t cover up. UCLA Loses Six Players to Transfer Portal Londynn […]
Shelton Henderson is back on the market and one school has emerged among the pack as his top destination. The five-star wing out of Bellaire High School in Houston was released from his National Letter of Intent with Duke on April 17. Suddenly, the race is wide open for one of the best unsigned prospects […]