JT Toppin’s Return Highlights NIL Boom Driving College Basketball’s Star Exodus Halt

NIL deals have college basketball underclassmen heading back to college for another shot at glory and an opportunity at a bigger paycheck.  After Texas Tech’s heart-wrenching Elite Eight collapse—blowing a nine-point lead in the final minutes against Florida—the Red Raiders received a surge of optimism. JT Toppin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 May 2025
Andrej Stojaković Transfer Portal: North Carolina Leads Chase Over Illinois; Return To Stanford Still Possible

Andrej Stojaković is in the portal again, seeking his third team in three years. The 6’7″ wing and son of NBA sharpshooter Peja Stojaković is looking for a new program after averaging 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists last season at Cal. His shooting splits—42.7% from the field, 31.8% from deep—weren’t elite, but he […]

David Evans  •  26 Apr 2025
Jaydon Young to UNC: Another Missed Opportunity for Hubert Davis

Virginia Tech transfer Jaydon Young announced his commitment to North Carolina today after decommitting from High Point. It fills a roster spot but raises bigger concerns about Hubert Davis’ handling of the transfer portal. Young averaged 8.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game last season. He shot just 34.7% from the field and […]

David Evans  •  25 Apr 2025
Travis Perry Transfer Portal: WKU and Tennessee Emerging as Favorites, Ole Miss and Louisville Chase

Travis Perry, the 2024 Kentucky Mr. Basketball and the state’s all-time leading scorer, struggled to find a role as a freshman at Kentucky and has entered the transfer portal. Perry’s transfer decision is starting to take shape, and two schools — Western Kentucky and Tennessee — look like the most serious options right now. Ole […]

David Evans  •  25 Apr 2025
Donovan Mitchell Wanted to Play at UNC — Roy Williams Called ing on Him a “Mistake”

Donovan Mitchell wanted to be a Tar Heel. He didn’t just consider UNC, he was adamant he was going there. Mitchell shared his story about wanting to attend Chapel Hill on the latest podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce. Donovan Mitchell Wanted to be a Tar Heel @newheightshow Don’t show this to a UNC fan […]

David Evans  •  23 Apr 2025
Jaylin Sellers Looking to Transfer From Providence After Just One Week: Ole Miss and Illinois Back in the Picture?

Jaylin Sellers committed to Providence last week. Now there’s chatter that he might not stay. Sources close to the situation say something about the fit at Providence isn’t sitting right. Whether it’s the system, staff, or something else behind the scenes, Sellers is reportedly weighing a quick exit. Jaylin Sellers Leaving After a Week? Sellers […]

David Evans  •  22 Apr 2025
Memphis Basketball Doesn’t Trust Penny Hardaway: Refusal to Pay PJ Haggerty’s $5 Million NIL Demand Proves It

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 […]

David Evans  •  22 Apr 2025
House v. NCAA Explained: Why Players Are Entering the Transfer Portal Early

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 […]

David Evans  •  22 Apr 2025
Rodney Rice Transfer Portal: USC Offers ‘A Bag’, Tennessee Leads Race Over Villanova

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 […]

David Evans  •  22 Apr 2025