Tournament expansion isn't the only major change likely coming to college basketball this season. Eligibility rules and new, creative ways to increase revenue are also coming.
From Michigan center Moustapha Thiam to Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks, these underrated transfer portal additions could become major breakout stars during the 2026-27 college basketball season.
LSU’s pursuit of 25-year-old EuroLeague veteran Yam Madar could become one of the defining NIL stories of the offseason as Will Wade aggressively rebuilds the Tigers roster.
Nebraska basketball added another major nonconference matchup for 2026-27, as Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers will face Providence in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Clemson added San Francisco transfer David Fuchs, giving Brad Brownell another experienced, physical frontcourt piece as the Tigers reload for another NCAA Tournament push
Purdue landed five-star 7-footer Isaiah Hill, giving Matt Painter one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history and the next potential star in the Boilermakers’ dominant big man pipeline.
St. John’s landed four-star big man Theo Edema, giving Rick Pitino another high-upside frontcourt piece and one of the most intriguing developmental prospects in college basketball.
Michigan and Illinois were the top Big Ten Basketball teams last season. Are they still the teams to beat for 2026-27?
Arizona star Koa Peat suddenly faces a difficult NBA Draft decision after a shaky NBA Combine performance sparked speculation about a possible return to the Wildcats.
Former Abilene Christian player Airion Simmons was permanently banned by the NCAA after investigators said he helped fix games for bettors, raising major concerns about gambling in college basketball.
We're looking at some of the new additions for Wisconsin basketball and wondering if this program has done enough to contend in the Big Ten in the near future.
Former Wisconsin basketball star Sam Dekker is returning to college basketball as an assistant coach at South Carolina under Lamont Paris, bringing Final Four and NBA experience to the SEC.
Considering their lackluster offseason, we're considering just what might be a bleak future for Mark Pope and Kentucky.
There's been plenty of roster turnover at Wake Forest this offseason and we're consider what Steve Forbes has accomplished and whether or not his Demon Deacons can finally reach the Big Dance.
Which Big East Basketball teams are set to compete near the top next season?
Coming off a disappointing season, UCLA didn't exactly make a splash in the offseason but we're considering Mick Cronin's history and this program's potential for next season.
Allen Graves could be 50/50 whether he stays in the NBA Draft or comes back to college. Which teams will be trying to land him if Graves picks the second option?
Luigi Suigo is one of the best players available still considering the college route. Which teams are in the mix to land him?
Milan Momcilovic is the best player left in the transfer portal. If he doesn't stay in the NBA Draft, where will he land?
The top remaining transfers as the college basketball roster construction season winds down
Saint Louis is embracing elite mid-major scheduling under Josh Schertz, giving college basketball the kind of meaningful non-conference matchups fans want to see.
Illinois rewarded Brad Underwood after the Illini’s Final Four run, signaling full belief that one of college basketball’s premier programs is built to contend nationally for years to come.
Illinois and Duke will begin a home-and-home series in 2026 with games at Cameron Indoor Stadium and State Farm Center featuring two projected college basketball powers.
Florida and Miami are expected to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Tampa in a high-profile rivalry matchup loaded with history, talent, and national buzz.
Battle 4 Atlantis is reportedly changing formats for 2026 with Marquette, Virginia, Texas A&M, Memphis, Penn State, and Wake Forest expected in the field.