2 months ago
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The Maryland Terrapins are coming off their first season under new head coach Buzz Williams, a season in which they finished 12-21 overall, 4-16 in the Big Ten Conference and missed the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years. As Williams is tasked with building up his program, Maryland landed their first recruit of the class of 2027 with a commitment from point guard Payton Jones, as per Joe Tipton of On3 and Rivals.
Payton Jones' commitment gives Maryland a top-60 recruit and one of the best guard prospects in the country. The Texas native will play his senior year in high school at Dynamic Prep while joining the Terrapins for the 2027-28 season.
For Jones, his budding relationship with the Maryland coaching staff was a big reason why he made the decision to commit.
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The Maryland Terrapins are coming off their first season under new head coach Buzz Williams, a season in which they finished 12-21 overall, 4-16 in the Big Ten Conference and missed the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years. As Williams is tasked with building up his program, Maryland landed their first recruit of the class of 2027 with a commitment from point guard Payton Jones, as per Joe Tipton of On3 and Rivals.
Payton Jones' commitment gives Maryland a top-60 recruit and one of the best guard prospects in the country. The Texas native will play his senior year in high school at Dynamic Prep while joining the Terrapins for the 2027-28 season.
For Jones, his budding relationship with the Maryland coaching staff was a big reason why he made the decision to commit.
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2 months ago
It has been reported for a while that BYU was the frontrunner to land Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler, and now it is official, as he committed to the Cougars on Thursday, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Kohler had a Zoom meeting with Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff on Wednesday, but BYU ultimately won out.
The decision makes sense for Kohler, as he could not return to Michigan State because the Spartans had a full roster. Instead, he decided to return to his home state of Utah and become a Cougar.
Pope previously recruited Kohler out of high school when he was at BYU, but Michigan State ultimately won out. Pope tried to recruit him again this offseason, but he was unsuccessful in landing the 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward.
Kentucky fans likely will not have to worry too much about playing against Kohler or BYU, as the most likely way the two teams would meet would be during the NCAA Tournament.
#kohler #state #cougars
Kohler had a Zoom meeting with Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff on Wednesday, but BYU ultimately won out.
The decision makes sense for Kohler, as he could not return to Michigan State because the Spartans had a full roster. Instead, he decided to return to his home state of Utah and become a Cougar.
Pope previously recruited Kohler out of high school when he was at BYU, but Michigan State ultimately won out. Pope tried to recruit him again this offseason, but he was unsuccessful in landing the 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward.
Kentucky fans likely will not have to worry too much about playing against Kohler or BYU, as the most likely way the two teams would meet would be during the NCAA Tournament.
#kohler #state #cougars
2 months ago
For Kentucky Basketball's 15th and final roster spot, Mark Mitchell is priority No. 1 for now, while names like Jaxon Kohler and Keyshawn Hall are other potential transfer candidates to fill that spot.
We now have another name that's worth monitoring for the Wildcats.
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Yale forward Nick Townsend would enter the transfer portal. The 2026 Ivy League Player of the Year instantly becomes one of the best available players following a four-year career with the Bulldogs.
Now, there's been nothing connecting Kentucky to Townsend just yet, but on paper, he looks like someone who Mark Pope should be taking a hard look at.
A 6-foot-7, 240-pound native of Chappaqua, New York, Townsend averaged 16.3 points on 51.1% shooting (46.3% on 3.2 3-point attempts per game), 7.4 rebounds, 4.3 ****** ists, and 1.1 steals across 33.4 minutes per contest. He shot 48.3% from deep on 1.9 attempts per outing in the 2024-25 season. A big man who can ****** e the floor is something Pope loves having, especially when said player is hitting nearly half of his 3-point attempts.
#townsend #spot
We now have another name that's worth monitoring for the Wildcats.
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Yale forward Nick Townsend would enter the transfer portal. The 2026 Ivy League Player of the Year instantly becomes one of the best available players following a four-year career with the Bulldogs.
Now, there's been nothing connecting Kentucky to Townsend just yet, but on paper, he looks like someone who Mark Pope should be taking a hard look at.
A 6-foot-7, 240-pound native of Chappaqua, New York, Townsend averaged 16.3 points on 51.1% shooting (46.3% on 3.2 3-point attempts per game), 7.4 rebounds, 4.3 ****** ists, and 1.1 steals across 33.4 minutes per contest. He shot 48.3% from deep on 1.9 attempts per outing in the 2024-25 season. A big man who can ****** e the floor is something Pope loves having, especially when said player is hitting nearly half of his 3-point attempts.
#townsend #spot
2 months ago
While Kentucky Basketball is focused on landing Mark Mitchell to round out the 2026-27 roster, there are a few other contenders for that final spot, namely Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler.
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Kohler was officially entering the transfer portal now that he's been granted a TRO against the NCAA as part of the California lawsuit vs. the NCAA.
Not long after, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported that Kentucky was among the schools Kohler is now considering. Joining the Wildcats at Kansas, BYU, and Louisville.
For what it's worth, Tipton and Pete Nakos previously reported that BYU was the favorite to land Kohler, so Kentucky may just be window dressing on the list at this point. The Utah native grew up about 15 miles from BYU's campus, so this would be a homecoming of sorts if it comes to pass.
Still, if things don't work out with Mitchell, Kohler is someone Kentucky should make a run at. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season while shooting 38.9% from deep on 4.3 attempts per game.
#kentucky
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Kohler was officially entering the transfer portal now that he's been granted a TRO against the NCAA as part of the California lawsuit vs. the NCAA.
Not long after, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported that Kentucky was among the schools Kohler is now considering. Joining the Wildcats at Kansas, BYU, and Louisville.
For what it's worth, Tipton and Pete Nakos previously reported that BYU was the favorite to land Kohler, so Kentucky may just be window dressing on the list at this point. The Utah native grew up about 15 miles from BYU's campus, so this would be a homecoming of sorts if it comes to pass.
Still, if things don't work out with Mitchell, Kohler is someone Kentucky should make a run at. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season while shooting 38.9% from deep on 4.3 attempts per game.
#kentucky
2 months ago
Hunter Tipton spoke to the media on Saturday after practice, and he discussed multiple topics from his new Memphis tattoo to the ongoing quarterback competition.
Tipton joined the Tigers in the offseason after spending the 2025 season at Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders were his fourth school in four years after playing at two JUCOs before making the jump to the Division I level.
Tipton started his career at Tyler Junior College, where he appeared in only three games, before he transferred to Northeast Oklahoma A&M. After two years at the JUCO level, Tipton transferred to Louisiana Tech, where he played in six games and finished with 23 yards on five receptions.
He entered the transfer portal again and landed at Middle Tennessee and had a breakout season. The tight end finished the season with 411yards and two touchdowns on 39 receptions.
Hunter Tipton's Memphis tattoo:
#years
Tipton joined the Tigers in the offseason after spending the 2025 season at Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders were his fourth school in four years after playing at two JUCOs before making the jump to the Division I level.
Tipton started his career at Tyler Junior College, where he appeared in only three games, before he transferred to Northeast Oklahoma A&M. After two years at the JUCO level, Tipton transferred to Louisiana Tech, where he played in six games and finished with 23 yards on five receptions.
He entered the transfer portal again and landed at Middle Tennessee and had a breakout season. The tight end finished the season with 411yards and two touchdowns on 39 receptions.
Hunter Tipton's Memphis tattoo:
#years
2 months ago
Preseason game number one for the New Orleans Saints is finally here. After a scrimmage with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, the Saints will host the Jaguars in the Superdome on Saturday afternoon. It will be the first 2026 preseason outing for either team.
Most starters for both teams will sit out the game. However, there is still much to keep an eye on for both teams. The Saints look like a much-improved roster from the 2026 version, but now have to show it on the field. This preseason test will be against a Jaguars squad coming off a 13-4 season and an AFC South championship. Here are a few things to watch closest during Saturday's Saints-Jaguars clash.
Don't expect any of the New Orleans starting five to see the field. However, this unit must show that they have some quality depth. Losing veteran Dillon Radunz for the year hurts. Radunz was able to fill in at multiple spots and had starting experience. The spotlight will be on second-year players Torricelli Simpkins, Easton Kilty, and rookie Jeremiah Wright on the inside. At tackle, Asim Richards along with undrafted rookies Alan Herron and Alex Wollschlaeger will have their opportunities.New Orleans has yet to sign a veteran offensive lineman after the injury to Radunz. Their philosophy is clearly to see what they have in their younger players. Saturday's performance of this unit against Jacksonville will help determine whether the Saints need to bring in veteran additions to the position before the end of training camp.
We won't see Chris Olave or Jordyn Tyson. But there is still a lot to be determined within the receiving corps. Rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance have made some jaw-dropping plays consistently in practice. Now, they'll get a chance to do it in a game against a different defense. Brown and Lance seem nearly certain for roster spots, as does veteran Devaughn Vele. That leaves perhaps one job up for grabs within the unit.
Can returning veterans Ronnie Bell, Kevin Austin Jr., or Mason Tipton make their claim? Will Trey Palmer provide another threat for the offense? Can Bub Means revert back to his promising 2024 rookie form? Will any of them close the apparent gap between themselves and Brown or Lance? These are just a few of the questions to watch play out on the field. The biggest is this: Will the New Orleans receiving corps provide both a legitimate threat against defenses and quality depth for the team's offense?
#jaguars #brown #lance #preseason
Most starters for both teams will sit out the game. However, there is still much to keep an eye on for both teams. The Saints look like a much-improved roster from the 2026 version, but now have to show it on the field. This preseason test will be against a Jaguars squad coming off a 13-4 season and an AFC South championship. Here are a few things to watch closest during Saturday's Saints-Jaguars clash.
Don't expect any of the New Orleans starting five to see the field. However, this unit must show that they have some quality depth. Losing veteran Dillon Radunz for the year hurts. Radunz was able to fill in at multiple spots and had starting experience. The spotlight will be on second-year players Torricelli Simpkins, Easton Kilty, and rookie Jeremiah Wright on the inside. At tackle, Asim Richards along with undrafted rookies Alan Herron and Alex Wollschlaeger will have their opportunities.New Orleans has yet to sign a veteran offensive lineman after the injury to Radunz. Their philosophy is clearly to see what they have in their younger players. Saturday's performance of this unit against Jacksonville will help determine whether the Saints need to bring in veteran additions to the position before the end of training camp.
We won't see Chris Olave or Jordyn Tyson. But there is still a lot to be determined within the receiving corps. Rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance have made some jaw-dropping plays consistently in practice. Now, they'll get a chance to do it in a game against a different defense. Brown and Lance seem nearly certain for roster spots, as does veteran Devaughn Vele. That leaves perhaps one job up for grabs within the unit.
Can returning veterans Ronnie Bell, Kevin Austin Jr., or Mason Tipton make their claim? Will Trey Palmer provide another threat for the offense? Can Bub Means revert back to his promising 2024 rookie form? Will any of them close the apparent gap between themselves and Brown or Lance? These are just a few of the questions to watch play out on the field. The biggest is this: Will the New Orleans receiving corps provide both a legitimate threat against defenses and quality depth for the team's offense?
#jaguars #brown #lance #preseason
3 months ago
Aug. 5—A recent court ruling in Ohio has enabled Gonzaga to fill one of its vacant backcourt spots three months before the start of the college basketball season.
Javon Bennett, a 5-foot-10 point guard who earned All-Atlantic 10 first-team honors last season at Dayton, committed to the Zags on Wednesday after securing a fifth season of eligibility three weeks ago through a preliminary injunction in Ohio.
Bennett's agent, Harrison Gaines, confirmed the player's commitment to Joe Tipton of On3.com.
A veteran guard who appeared in 136 college basketball games over four seasons at Merrimack and Dayton, Bennett was one of the 15 student-athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Ohio, claiming they should be eligible to return for a fifth season through the governing body's new age-based eligibility model, also known as the "5-for-5" rule.
With only eight players signed to financial aid agreements as of Wednesday, Gonzaga is in a position to add multiple players in the coming weeks, and desperately needed to address its depth in the backcourt after combo guard Jack Kayil kept his name in the NBA draft and starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery signed a professional contract with Valencia in early July.
#dayton #three
Javon Bennett, a 5-foot-10 point guard who earned All-Atlantic 10 first-team honors last season at Dayton, committed to the Zags on Wednesday after securing a fifth season of eligibility three weeks ago through a preliminary injunction in Ohio.
Bennett's agent, Harrison Gaines, confirmed the player's commitment to Joe Tipton of On3.com.
A veteran guard who appeared in 136 college basketball games over four seasons at Merrimack and Dayton, Bennett was one of the 15 student-athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Ohio, claiming they should be eligible to return for a fifth season through the governing body's new age-based eligibility model, also known as the "5-for-5" rule.
With only eight players signed to financial aid agreements as of Wednesday, Gonzaga is in a position to add multiple players in the coming weeks, and desperately needed to address its depth in the backcourt after combo guard Jack Kayil kept his name in the NBA draft and starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery signed a professional contract with Valencia in early July.
#dayton #three
3 months ago
Ohio State basketball landed in the top eight for one of the top point guards in the 2027 class.
Four-star prospect Jason Gardner Jr. listed the Buckeyes as one of the final teams he is looking at via Joe Tipton of On3. Gardner is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound combo guard out of Fishers (Indiana) High School. He is listed as the No. 63 player overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle per 247 Sports Composite.
According to Tipton's list, Ohio State will be competing with Auburn, Creighton, DePaul, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi State, and Stanford for Gardner's services. Ohio State is already getting a visit from Gardner on Oct. 3. He also plans on visiting Auburn on Sept. 19.
According to 247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein, Gardner Jr. "is a physically gifted, but undersized, attacker who can break down opposing defenses at will and has the potential to be a real pest at the point of attack on the opposite end."
There has been some turnover on the basketball roster this past offseason. Head coach Jake Diebler and his Buckeyes are coming off a sweep in an exhibition played in Puerto Rico, and will hope to continue that positive momentum off the court by locking down Gardner Jr.'s commitment.
#buckeyes #Basketball #point
Four-star prospect Jason Gardner Jr. listed the Buckeyes as one of the final teams he is looking at via Joe Tipton of On3. Gardner is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound combo guard out of Fishers (Indiana) High School. He is listed as the No. 63 player overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle per 247 Sports Composite.
According to Tipton's list, Ohio State will be competing with Auburn, Creighton, DePaul, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi State, and Stanford for Gardner's services. Ohio State is already getting a visit from Gardner on Oct. 3. He also plans on visiting Auburn on Sept. 19.
According to 247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein, Gardner Jr. "is a physically gifted, but undersized, attacker who can break down opposing defenses at will and has the potential to be a real pest at the point of attack on the opposite end."
There has been some turnover on the basketball roster this past offseason. Head coach Jake Diebler and his Buckeyes are coming off a sweep in an exhibition played in Puerto Rico, and will hope to continue that positive momentum off the court by locking down Gardner Jr.'s commitment.
#buckeyes #Basketball #point
3 months ago
One of the most experienced guards in college basketball has committed to Gonzaga. Former Dayton standout Javon Bennett will seek to play out his final season of eligibility with the Bulldogs, according to a report from On3's Joe Tipton.
Bennett was one of 15 players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in the wake of the NCAA approving an age-based eligibility model. The suit resulted in an injunction for the 15 athletes in Ohio, granting them eligibility for the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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The injunction also granted the athletes the ability to transfer now outside of the NCAA's designated transfer portal window. The transfer portal window for men's basketball opened on Tuesday, April 7 and closed on Tuesday, April 21.
Javon Bennett should be a quality addition for Gonzaga. He spent his last three years suiting up for Dayton after initially starting his college career at Merrimack.
#eligibility #transfer #dayton
Bennett was one of 15 players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in the wake of the NCAA approving an age-based eligibility model. The suit resulted in an injunction for the 15 athletes in Ohio, granting them eligibility for the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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The injunction also granted the athletes the ability to transfer now outside of the NCAA's designated transfer portal window. The transfer portal window for men's basketball opened on Tuesday, April 7 and closed on Tuesday, April 21.
Javon Bennett should be a quality addition for Gonzaga. He spent his last three years suiting up for Dayton after initially starting his college career at Merrimack.
#eligibility #transfer #dayton
3 months ago
The high school football season is back and the Caller-Times is recognizing some of the top returning players from across the Coastal Bend with the Apple Dental Center High School Football Preseason Player of the Year poll.
The ballot features returning All-South Texas, all-state and all-district offensive and defensive standouts expected to make an impact during the 2026 season.
Voting is open through Friday, August 7. Take a moment to view the nominees and cast your vote below or at Caller.com.
ALL-SOUTH TEXAS: 2025 All-South Texas Football Team: The Superlatives
Jimmy Tipton, Calallen
#high #returning #times #coastal
The ballot features returning All-South Texas, all-state and all-district offensive and defensive standouts expected to make an impact during the 2026 season.
Voting is open through Friday, August 7. Take a moment to view the nominees and cast your vote below or at Caller.com.
ALL-SOUTH TEXAS: 2025 All-South Texas Football Team: The Superlatives
Jimmy Tipton, Calallen
#high #returning #times #coastal
3 months ago
AJ Williams has been regarded by many as a prospect that could play in the NBA almost immediately.
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, he took one-step towards that goal as the nation's top 2028 recruit reclassified to the 2027 class, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Williams is the latest top prospect to reclassify up a class. That list includes four players who ended up being drafted first overall: AJ Dybantsa, Cooper Flagg, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
Other recent notable names to reclassify are Marcus Spears Jr., Bruce Branch III, Adan Diggs, Alijah Arenas, Baba Oladotun and Obinna Ekezie Jr.
According to 247Sports and the USA TODAY Sports composite ranking, the 6-foot-8, 210-pounder was the undisputed No. 1 overall prospect in the country for his class.
#sports #tipton #dybantsa
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, he took one-step towards that goal as the nation's top 2028 recruit reclassified to the 2027 class, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Williams is the latest top prospect to reclassify up a class. That list includes four players who ended up being drafted first overall: AJ Dybantsa, Cooper Flagg, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
Other recent notable names to reclassify are Marcus Spears Jr., Bruce Branch III, Adan Diggs, Alijah Arenas, Baba Oladotun and Obinna Ekezie Jr.
According to 247Sports and the USA TODAY Sports composite ranking, the 6-foot-8, 210-pounder was the undisputed No. 1 overall prospect in the country for his class.
#sports #tipton #dybantsa
3 months ago
Former Arizona State guard Maurice Odum plans to enter the Transfer Portal, On3's Joe Tipton reports.
Odum's decision to return for one more season of collegiate basketball comes after Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that requires the NCAA to declare eligible all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted four seasons of eligibility this spring.
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Odum played four seasons of college basketball with three different programs. He spent his first two seasons at Pacific (2022-24), before spending a season each at Pepperdine (2024-25) and Arizona State (2025-26) to cap off what he thought would be the end of his college basketball career.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3's Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
#portal #seasons #arizona #four
Odum's decision to return for one more season of collegiate basketball comes after Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that requires the NCAA to declare eligible all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted four seasons of eligibility this spring.
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Odum played four seasons of college basketball with three different programs. He spent his first two seasons at Pacific (2022-24), before spending a season each at Pepperdine (2024-25) and Arizona State (2025-26) to cap off what he thought would be the end of his college basketball career.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3's Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
#portal #seasons #arizona #four
3 months ago
Former UCLA guard Donovan Dent plans to enter the Transfer Portal with a do not contact tag, On3's Joe Tipton reports.
Dent's decision to return for one more season of collegiate basketball comes after Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that requires the NCAA to declare eligible all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted four seasons of eligibility this spring.
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Dent previously retired from basketball earlier this year after choosing not to enter the NBA Draft.
"It's nothing new to me, I already knew where I was at mentally," Dent said. "It was a long talk with my family after the season. I wanted to make sure they understood my side of it and that they supported me through it. Once they did, it was really easy for me to adjust to it."
#enter #season #class
Dent's decision to return for one more season of collegiate basketball comes after Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that requires the NCAA to declare eligible all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted four seasons of eligibility this spring.
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Dent previously retired from basketball earlier this year after choosing not to enter the NBA Draft.
"It's nothing new to me, I already knew where I was at mentally," Dent said. "It was a long talk with my family after the season. I wanted to make sure they understood my side of it and that they supported me through it. Once they did, it was really easy for me to adjust to it."
#enter #season #class
3 months ago
Former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3's Joe Tipton confirms. He went through the NBA Draft process this summer after exhausting his eligibility, however the NCAA's five-for-five rule and a preliminary injunction for the 2022 recruiting class have paved a path back to college basketball.
The 6-foot-9 forward was one of the top recruits in the 2022 class, ranked No. 23 nationally as part of Duke's talented recruiting class. After two seasons, he transferred closer to home, landing at Missouri.
He went on to become a two-time All-SEC selection for the Tigers. In the 2025-26 season, Mitchell averaged 18.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 38.8-percent from the three-point line and 54.7-percent from the field.
In total across four seasons, the 22-year old has averaged 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. He immediately becomes one of the top available players on the market as teams scramble to fill out their roster with a new pool of talent added back into the mix.
#mitchell #back #seasons #averaged
The 6-foot-9 forward was one of the top recruits in the 2022 class, ranked No. 23 nationally as part of Duke's talented recruiting class. After two seasons, he transferred closer to home, landing at Missouri.
He went on to become a two-time All-SEC selection for the Tigers. In the 2025-26 season, Mitchell averaged 18.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 38.8-percent from the three-point line and 54.7-percent from the field.
In total across four seasons, the 22-year old has averaged 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. He immediately becomes one of the top available players on the market as teams scramble to fill out their roster with a new pool of talent added back into the mix.
#mitchell #back #seasons #averaged
3 months ago
The New Orleans Saints built a deeper, more balanced roster in the team's second offseason under head coach Kellen Moore. They made additions across the offense and defense that appear to have raised the team's ceiling ahead of training camp.
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.
#talent #upside #season #orleans
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.
#talent #upside #season #orleans
3 months ago
UCF transfer big man Jamichael Stillwell has committed to Texas Tech, On3's Joe Tipton reported Friday afternoon.
This is a developing story.
#stillwell #tipton #Friday #committed
This is a developing story.
#stillwell #tipton #Friday #committed
3 months ago
Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Miami Heat shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft and would go on to play in five games with the Heat as part of the NBA Summer League earlier this month.
Usually, playing in the NBA Summer League is a clear sign that a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility and has shifted focus to a professional career. However, that may not be the case for Hall.
Joe Tipton of On3 reported Thursday that Hall has been granted a fifth season of eligibility through a preliminary injunction, and will explore the possibility of signing with another program for his final season of eligibility.
The ruling most likely stems from the new NCAA eligibility ruling, otherwise known as the "5-for-5" ruling that allows athletes to play their respective sport for five seasons beginning when the athlete enrolls with a university as a full-time student, or the start of the academic year following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The rule allows student-athletes to compete for five seasons, virtually eliminating traditional redshirt rules and medical hardships.
If Hall signs with a program, it will mark the fifth program he has played for in five seasons. He signed with Auburn through the transfer portal last offseason after leading the Big 12 in scoring at UCF as a junior. Before his time in Orlando with the Knights, Hall started 28 games for George Mason after starting his career at UNLV.
#five #league
Usually, playing in the NBA Summer League is a clear sign that a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility and has shifted focus to a professional career. However, that may not be the case for Hall.
Joe Tipton of On3 reported Thursday that Hall has been granted a fifth season of eligibility through a preliminary injunction, and will explore the possibility of signing with another program for his final season of eligibility.
The ruling most likely stems from the new NCAA eligibility ruling, otherwise known as the "5-for-5" ruling that allows athletes to play their respective sport for five seasons beginning when the athlete enrolls with a university as a full-time student, or the start of the academic year following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The rule allows student-athletes to compete for five seasons, virtually eliminating traditional redshirt rules and medical hardships.
If Hall signs with a program, it will mark the fifth program he has played for in five seasons. He signed with Auburn through the transfer portal last offseason after leading the Big 12 in scoring at UCF as a junior. Before his time in Orlando with the Knights, Hall started 28 games for George Mason after starting his career at UNLV.
#five #league
3 months ago
Michigan basketball managed to hold onto most of its roster, but not everyone chose to stay in Ann Arbor under new head coach Mike Boynton Jr.
The Wolverines lost one player to the transfer portal in backup point guard LJ Cason, who had torn his ACL in the Illinois game this past season. Expected to be out for the majority, if not all, of the upcoming season, Cason was going to redshirt for the maize and blue before the NCAA's five-for-five ruling came down. But when Dusty May left Michigan for the NBA, Cason was the last player to decide if he was staying or going, and ultimately chose to leave.
Cason entered the transfer portal, and on Tuesday, he ultimately opted to go to Miami, as reported by Rivals' Joe Tipton.
Cason is the second player in as many years to leave Ann Arbor for Coral Gables. Starting point guard in May's first season coaching the maize and blue, Tre Donaldson, also transferred to the Hurricanes.
A huge spark off the bench, Cason was expected to be the starting point guard of the future for the Wolverines. He improved from scoring 4.3 points per game as a true freshman to 8.4 points per game in his sophomore year. He has three years of eligibility remaining now that five-for-five is enacted.
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The Wolverines lost one player to the transfer portal in backup point guard LJ Cason, who had torn his ACL in the Illinois game this past season. Expected to be out for the majority, if not all, of the upcoming season, Cason was going to redshirt for the maize and blue before the NCAA's five-for-five ruling came down. But when Dusty May left Michigan for the NBA, Cason was the last player to decide if he was staying or going, and ultimately chose to leave.
Cason entered the transfer portal, and on Tuesday, he ultimately opted to go to Miami, as reported by Rivals' Joe Tipton.
Cason is the second player in as many years to leave Ann Arbor for Coral Gables. Starting point guard in May's first season coaching the maize and blue, Tre Donaldson, also transferred to the Hurricanes.
A huge spark off the bench, Cason was expected to be the starting point guard of the future for the Wolverines. He improved from scoring 4.3 points per game as a true freshman to 8.4 points per game in his sophomore year. He has three years of eligibility remaining now that five-for-five is enacted.
#point #wolverines
4 months ago
Michigan basketball's roster continues to hold firm despite the departure of national championship-winning head coach Dusty May.
According to Rivals' Joe Tipton, freshman forward Quinn Costello has announced that he is staying with the Wolverines rather than exploring other options following May's move to the NBA.
"Michigan freshman Quinn Costello is staying at Michigan despite Dusty May's departure," Tipton reported.
Costello is one of the top prospects in Michigan's highly touted 2026 recruiting class.
The 6-foot-10 power forward is ranked as the No. 23 overall recruit in the 2026 class, according to Rivals, making him one of the highest-rated incoming players on Michigan's roster.
According to Rivals' Joe Tipton, freshman forward Quinn Costello has announced that he is staying with the Wolverines rather than exploring other options following May's move to the NBA.
"Michigan freshman Quinn Costello is staying at Michigan despite Dusty May's departure," Tipton reported.
Costello is one of the top prospects in Michigan's highly touted 2026 recruiting class.
The 6-foot-10 power forward is ranked as the No. 23 overall recruit in the 2026 class, according to Rivals, making him one of the highest-rated incoming players on Michigan's roster.
4 months ago
It’s another day with more reports that Michigan basketball will keep a few of more of its players on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. Today, multiple reports said fans should expect center Marcus Moller, guard/forward Ricky Liburd, and forward Oscar Goodman on the roster for the 2026-2027 season.
Earlier today, Rivals’ Joe Tipton shared that freshman Marcus Moller is expected to stay at Michigan. He’s a 7-foot-3 center who signed with the Wolverines as part of the class of 2026. He’s been committed to the program for nearly a year, and Michigan stuck with him even after he announced a cancer diagnosis. He was the first player in Michigan’s 2026 class to commit.
This afternoon, it was reported by Brice Marich that forward Oscar Goodman would be back for the season, too. Goodman was a redshirt freshman on Michigan’s national championship-winning squad. He wasn’t the largest contributor on the team, finishing with 86 minutes, 10 shots, and going 0-for-6 on 3-pointers. He finished 2-of-5 on free throws. But his decision to stay shows continuity on the roster and buy-in from the program when it comes to interim coach Mike Boynton.
Ricky Liburd didn’t have any stats from his freshman season at Michigan since he decided to redshirt, but it’s once again a good sign that Boynton is keeping the guys on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. John Rothstein posted the news earlier today and shared that Liburd could be a breakout player in Ann Arbor once the season starts.
What are your thoughts on the latest players sticking with the Wolverines? Let us know in the comments!
Earlier today, Rivals’ Joe Tipton shared that freshman Marcus Moller is expected to stay at Michigan. He’s a 7-foot-3 center who signed with the Wolverines as part of the class of 2026. He’s been committed to the program for nearly a year, and Michigan stuck with him even after he announced a cancer diagnosis. He was the first player in Michigan’s 2026 class to commit.
This afternoon, it was reported by Brice Marich that forward Oscar Goodman would be back for the season, too. Goodman was a redshirt freshman on Michigan’s national championship-winning squad. He wasn’t the largest contributor on the team, finishing with 86 minutes, 10 shots, and going 0-for-6 on 3-pointers. He finished 2-of-5 on free throws. But his decision to stay shows continuity on the roster and buy-in from the program when it comes to interim coach Mike Boynton.
Ricky Liburd didn’t have any stats from his freshman season at Michigan since he decided to redshirt, but it’s once again a good sign that Boynton is keeping the guys on the roster despite the departure of Dusty May. John Rothstein posted the news earlier today and shared that Liburd could be a breakout player in Ann Arbor once the season starts.
What are your thoughts on the latest players sticking with the Wolverines? Let us know in the comments!
4 months ago
Another Michigan basketball player is staying in the fold.
Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 incoming freshman center from Denmark, will stay with the program despite the departures of coach Dusty May, according to a report by On3's Joe Tipton. Mike Boynton Jr. was named interim coach in the days following May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks, and he's kept the vast majority of the team intact.
Moller, one of six freshmen who signed with the Wolverines, is now the fifth newcomer to announce he's staying with Michigan, joining five-star Brandon McCoy Jr., four-star Joseph Hartman, four-star Lincoln Cosby and three-star Malachi Brown. The last freshman who has not announced is McDonald's All-American Quinn Costello.
Michigan also got good news in recent weeks from what's projected to be its starting lineup, with Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney, J.P. Estrella and Moustapha Thiam (alongside McCoy) all stating they will stay with the program for the 2026-27 season. The same goes for LSU transfer big man Jalen Reed.
U-M is just waiting on word from Costello and three returning pieces: L.J. Cason (who is coming off of a torn ACL), Oscar Goodman and Ricky Liburd.
Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 incoming freshman center from Denmark, will stay with the program despite the departures of coach Dusty May, according to a report by On3's Joe Tipton. Mike Boynton Jr. was named interim coach in the days following May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks, and he's kept the vast majority of the team intact.
Moller, one of six freshmen who signed with the Wolverines, is now the fifth newcomer to announce he's staying with Michigan, joining five-star Brandon McCoy Jr., four-star Joseph Hartman, four-star Lincoln Cosby and three-star Malachi Brown. The last freshman who has not announced is McDonald's All-American Quinn Costello.
Michigan also got good news in recent weeks from what's projected to be its starting lineup, with Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney, J.P. Estrella and Moustapha Thiam (alongside McCoy) all stating they will stay with the program for the 2026-27 season. The same goes for LSU transfer big man Jalen Reed.
U-M is just waiting on word from Costello and three returning pieces: L.J. Cason (who is coming off of a torn ACL), Oscar Goodman and Ricky Liburd.
4 months ago
Michigan basketball is reportedly retaining a big transfer.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella plans on staying with Michigan next season despite the departure of former U-M coach Dusty May. Per Thamel, Estrella "quickly bonded" with U-M interim coach Mike Boynton, whom the University officially appointed as the interim on June 23.
Estrella's re-commitment follows that of 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, who according to On3's Joe Tipton said he would stay in Michigan on June 30.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella plans on staying with Michigan next season despite the departure of former U-M coach Dusty May. Per Thamel, Estrella "quickly bonded" with U-M interim coach Mike Boynton, whom the University officially appointed as the interim on June 23.
Estrella's re-commitment follows that of 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, who according to On3's Joe Tipton said he would stay in Michigan on June 30.
4 months ago
Michigan basketball is reportedly retaining a big transfer.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella plans on staying with Michigan next season despite the departure of former U-M coach Dusty May. Per Thamel, Estrella "quickly bonded" with U-M interim coach Mike Boynton, whom the University officially appointed as the interim on June 23.
Estrella's re-commitment follows that of 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, who according to On3's Joe Tipton said he would stay in Michigan on June 30.
Estrella averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per game over 33 games as a junior with Tennessee in 2025-26, spending his first three seasons in Knoxville before transferring to Michigan. He and Thiam were part of a three-person transfer class brought in by May following the Wolverines' national championship in April.
But with May leaving for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, it opened an opportunity for Michigan players to transfer elsewhere. So far, however, Michigan has gotten further commitments from many of its most important players, including senior point guard Elliot Cadeau and sophomore shooting guard Trey McKenney.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella plans on staying with Michigan next season despite the departure of former U-M coach Dusty May. Per Thamel, Estrella "quickly bonded" with U-M interim coach Mike Boynton, whom the University officially appointed as the interim on June 23.
Estrella's re-commitment follows that of 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, who according to On3's Joe Tipton said he would stay in Michigan on June 30.
Estrella averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per game over 33 games as a junior with Tennessee in 2025-26, spending his first three seasons in Knoxville before transferring to Michigan. He and Thiam were part of a three-person transfer class brought in by May following the Wolverines' national championship in April.
But with May leaving for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, it opened an opportunity for Michigan players to transfer elsewhere. So far, however, Michigan has gotten further commitments from many of its most important players, including senior point guard Elliot Cadeau and sophomore shooting guard Trey McKenney.
4 months ago
Kentucky Basketball is still in the hunt for one of the highest-ranked big men in the class of 2027.
Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 center from Phoenix, Arizona, has cut his list to six schools. Kentucky joins Arizona, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas on his list.
Wabbington is ranked 14th overall in the 2027 class, according to Rivals, and is the highest-ranked center in the class.
Wabbington told Joe Tipton from On3 that he has scheduled three visits this fall with Louisville, Arizona, and Texas. He also told Tipton that relationships with the coaching staff and style of play will be two of the biggest factors in his recruitment.
“I’ll probably just be looking at my relationship with the coaches, and then the style of play. Those are the two main things that I want to see with a school. I really like the five-out style, but I also like playing with two bigs. You know, just bully ball. Where you’re bigger than everybody, and you’re just going to show everybody that you’re bigger than them, and just make them stop it. Those are the two styles I really like to see.”
Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 center from Phoenix, Arizona, has cut his list to six schools. Kentucky joins Arizona, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas on his list.
Wabbington is ranked 14th overall in the 2027 class, according to Rivals, and is the highest-ranked center in the class.
Wabbington told Joe Tipton from On3 that he has scheduled three visits this fall with Louisville, Arizona, and Texas. He also told Tipton that relationships with the coaching staff and style of play will be two of the biggest factors in his recruitment.
“I’ll probably just be looking at my relationship with the coaches, and then the style of play. Those are the two main things that I want to see with a school. I really like the five-out style, but I also like playing with two bigs. You know, just bully ball. Where you’re bigger than everybody, and you’re just going to show everybody that you’re bigger than them, and just make them stop it. Those are the two styles I really like to see.”
4 months ago
Jun. 25—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois forward Ben Humrichous signed an Exhibition 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets late Wednesday night following the 2026 NBA Draft. Jon Chepkevich, of Draft Express, was first to report.
Humrichous went undrafted, but with the Exhibit 10 deal will now get at least a shot at the NBA. First up? Likely a Summer League run with the Nets for the 6-foot-9 forward.
An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed minimum salary deal that includes a training camp invite. The agreement can then either be guaranteed or converted to a two-way contract before the regular season starts. Teams can waive a player on an Exhibit 10 contract at any time without a salary cap hit.
Humrichous' path to a potential NBA landing spot is unique. The Tipton, Ind., native started his college career at NAIA Huntington University before a one-year stop at Evansville led him to Illinois. He played two seasons for the Illini, turning into a valuable role player during the team's Final Four run this past season.
Humrichous averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in his final season at Illinois while shooting 36 percent from three-point range. He was a solid team defender with a penchant for sneaky blocked shots and posted one of the the Illini's highest offensive ratings during their 28-9 campaign.
Humrichous went undrafted, but with the Exhibit 10 deal will now get at least a shot at the NBA. First up? Likely a Summer League run with the Nets for the 6-foot-9 forward.
An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed minimum salary deal that includes a training camp invite. The agreement can then either be guaranteed or converted to a two-way contract before the regular season starts. Teams can waive a player on an Exhibit 10 contract at any time without a salary cap hit.
Humrichous' path to a potential NBA landing spot is unique. The Tipton, Ind., native started his college career at NAIA Huntington University before a one-year stop at Evansville led him to Illinois. He played two seasons for the Illini, turning into a valuable role player during the team's Final Four run this past season.
Humrichous averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in his final season at Illinois while shooting 36 percent from three-point range. He was a solid team defender with a penchant for sneaky blocked shots and posted one of the the Illini's highest offensive ratings during their 28-9 campaign.
4 months ago
Iowa basketball is getting one of its top targets in the 2027 class on campus this fall.
Per On3's Joe Tipton, five-star point guard Cayden Daughtry will take an official visit to Iowa on Sept. 12, which coincides with the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium.
Daughtry, a 6-foot, 160-pound point guard from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a five-star prospect, per the 247Sports composite rankings. In the 247Sports composite, Daughtry ranks as the No. 16 player nationally, as the No. 4 point guard and as the No. 4 player in Florida.
According to ESPN, Daughtry is the No. 12 prospect nationally, the No. 4 point guard and the top player in Florida. Daughtry is rated as the No. 22 player nationally, as the No. 7 point guard and as the No. 4 player in the Sunshine State, per Rivals.
The Hawkeyes offered Daughtry on July 12, 2025, and are viewed as one of the top contenders for his commitment, alongside schools such as Michigan, Miami and Florida State. Daughtry also holds offers from fellow power programs such as BYU, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, UConn and Villanova.
Per On3's Joe Tipton, five-star point guard Cayden Daughtry will take an official visit to Iowa on Sept. 12, which coincides with the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium.
Daughtry, a 6-foot, 160-pound point guard from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a five-star prospect, per the 247Sports composite rankings. In the 247Sports composite, Daughtry ranks as the No. 16 player nationally, as the No. 4 point guard and as the No. 4 player in Florida.
According to ESPN, Daughtry is the No. 12 prospect nationally, the No. 4 point guard and the top player in Florida. Daughtry is rated as the No. 22 player nationally, as the No. 7 point guard and as the No. 4 player in the Sunshine State, per Rivals.
The Hawkeyes offered Daughtry on July 12, 2025, and are viewed as one of the top contenders for his commitment, alongside schools such as Michigan, Miami and Florida State. Daughtry also holds offers from fellow power programs such as BYU, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, UConn and Villanova.
4 months ago
Penn State men’s basketball received another roster boost with a commitment from St. Bonaventure transfer Dasonte Bowen earlier today:
NEWS: St. Bonaventure transfer guard Dasonte Bowen has committed to Penn State, his agent CJ Ward of LIFTSPORTSMNGMT told On3.
The 6-2 senior, who has been granted a fifth year of eligibility according to Ward, averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.8 ***** ists per game this… pic.twitter.com/3i7NnErJp3
— Joe Tipton (JoeTipton) June 17, 2026
A point guard, Bowen began his college career at Iowa before transferring to St. Bonaventure for the 2024-25 season. He put together two very solid seasons for the Bonnies and led the team in ***** ists in 2025-26. The NCAA granted him a fifth season of eligibility after his 2024-25 season was limited to just 10 games due to injury. With longtime Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt retiring, Bowen has decided to join Penn State for his final season of eligibility.
Bowen shot just 41% from the floor last season , though his ***** ist rate was 10th in the Atlantic 10. This looks like a decent pickup for Penn State, but we will see if he readjusts to the level of competition in the Big Ten after making just nine starts in his two seasons at Iowa. He is not the first St. Bonaventure player to transfer to Penn State. Izaiah Brockington joined the Nittany Lions from the Bonnies in 2018.
NEWS: St. Bonaventure transfer guard Dasonte Bowen has committed to Penn State, his agent CJ Ward of LIFTSPORTSMNGMT told On3.
The 6-2 senior, who has been granted a fifth year of eligibility according to Ward, averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.8 ***** ists per game this… pic.twitter.com/3i7NnErJp3
— Joe Tipton (JoeTipton) June 17, 2026
A point guard, Bowen began his college career at Iowa before transferring to St. Bonaventure for the 2024-25 season. He put together two very solid seasons for the Bonnies and led the team in ***** ists in 2025-26. The NCAA granted him a fifth season of eligibility after his 2024-25 season was limited to just 10 games due to injury. With longtime Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt retiring, Bowen has decided to join Penn State for his final season of eligibility.
Bowen shot just 41% from the floor last season , though his ***** ist rate was 10th in the Atlantic 10. This looks like a decent pickup for Penn State, but we will see if he readjusts to the level of competition in the Big Ten after making just nine starts in his two seasons at Iowa. He is not the first St. Bonaventure player to transfer to Penn State. Izaiah Brockington joined the Nittany Lions from the Bonnies in 2018.
7 months ago
South Carolina forward EJ Walker plans to enter NCAA transfer portal
According to On3’s Joe Tipton, South Carolina forward EJ Walker plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Walker just wrapped up his first season in Columbia, earning some playing time off the bench as a true freshman. He now goes into the open market, hoping to find a new home.
Originally, the plan for Walker was to redshirt. However, head coach Lamont Paris decided to change the course of direction and get Walker out there. This came after South Carolina started the season 5-3, losing against the three power conference f
According to On3’s Joe Tipton, South Carolina forward EJ Walker plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Walker just wrapped up his first season in Columbia, earning some playing time off the bench as a true freshman. He now goes into the open market, hoping to find a new home.
Originally, the plan for Walker was to redshirt. However, head coach Lamont Paris decided to change the course of direction and get Walker out there. This came after South Carolina started the season 5-3, losing against the three power conference f
