Storr chose the Jayhawks over a list of suitors that also included Illinois and Arkansas. “With great excitement and humility, I announce my commitment to the University of Kansas Basketball program,” he wrote on social media. “Joining the Jayhawks is a dream realized, and I’m incredibly honored for this opportunity to be a part of […]
Continue readingHistory was made Monday night, as UConn became the first back-to-back national champions since Florida in 2006 and 2007. Is a three-peat “in Storrs” for the Huskies next season? Or will Dan Hurley and UConn finally be knocked from their perch? As the title game fades from memory and the transfer portal — and the […]
Continue readingIf Jack Gohlke was the NCAA tournament legend from Thursday, Yale’s John Poulakidas took the throne on Friday after scoring 28 points in an upset win over Auburn. There was arguably the game of the tournament, Colorado’s 102-100 win over Florida featuring KJ Simpson‘s winner in the final seconds. There was upset after upset — […]
Continue readingMINNEAPOLIS — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points on 15-for-17 shooting from the free throw line, helping 13th-ranked Illinois pass Wisconsin 93-87 in the Big Ten tournament championship game Sunday. Marcus Domask added 26 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds and Dain Dainja had nine points and seven rebounds for the Illini (26-8), who won […]
Continue readingOn Selection Sunday, while many schools were celebrating their tickets getting punched into the NCAA basketball tournament, fans of the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks were celebrating game-winners courtesy of Bam Adebayo and Kyrie Irving, respectively. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Sunday was the first time since April 9, 2017 that multiple game-winning […]
Continue readingKlesmit’s clutch shot followed his teammate Chucky Hepburn‘s in regulation, when Hepburn made a layup as time expired to force overtime. Hepburn finished with 22 points. AJ Storr had 20 points and Klesmit had 12 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds for fifth-seeded Wisconsin (22-12). Zach Edey led No. 3 Purdue (29-4) with 28 points […]
Continue readingBetween the one-time transfer waiver and the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season, keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible. As one coach said to me recently, it feels like every player in the country can find a year of eligibility if they really try. But keeping […]
Continue readingBecause it has been nearly impossible to keep track of rosters this offseason, we’ve decided to share a cleaner version of my roster changes research. (The actual one has cross-outs and underlines and capitalized names; it’s unreasonable to think anyone besides me can read it.) First, some guidelines. “Departed or expected to depart” players include […]
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