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UC prez recommends UCLA pay Cal full subsidy

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The University of California Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for six years.

04

Sources: TTU closing on Linder as top assistant

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Texas Tech is close to a deal with Wyoming's Jeff Linder as the top assistant on Grant McCasland's men's basketball staff, sources told ESPN.

01

Calipari mulls limiting Ark. roster to '8 or 9 guys'

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As he prepares for his first season at Arkansas, John Calipari said he won't stack his rosters with an abundance of talent, which was his tactic during his lengthy tenure at Kentucky.

Thursday, May 9

04

Fifth-ranked point guard Perry commits to UCLA

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Trent Perry, a McDonald's All-American and the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class, has committed to the Bruins.

Wednesday, May 8

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Congressmen pitch bill to legally protect NCAA

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Two Republican Congressmen introduced a bill that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their ability to govern college sports.

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Marquette's Scholl to retire when next AD named

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Bill Scholl, who took over as Marquette's athletic director in 2014, announced his plan to retire as soon as the school names his successor.

Tuesday, May 7

21

Colorado adds basketball great Manning to staff

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle is adding basketball great Danny Manning to his coaching staff in a reunion of former Kansas teammates.

20

Seton Hall star Richmond joins St. John's, Pitino

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Kadary Richmond, a 6-foot-6 guard who led Seton Hall to the NIT title, has joined St. John's via the transfer portal. Said Richmond: "I'm ready to get to work."

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2024-25 transfer tracker: St. John's lands No. 1 transfer

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Rick Pitino has scored two of the best transfers in the portal on consecutive days, with Kadary Richmond joining Deivon Smith in Queens next season.

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Utah's Deivon Smith joining Pitino, St. John's

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Point guard Deivon Smith is transferring to St. John's from Utah, giving Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino a veteran replacement for Daniss Jenkins.

Monday, May 6

23

Lohner will transfer to Utah, play football for Utes

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Former Baylor and BYU basketball player Caleb Lohner, a 6-foot-8, 235-pound athlete who entered the transfer portal April 10, will return to the state where he started his career, but as a football player for Utah, where he is projected to…

21

Ex-UK star Thiero joining Calipari at Arkansas

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Former Kentucky forward Adou Thiero, a projected first-round NBA draft pick in 2025, is following John Calipari and will transfer to Arkansas, he told ESPN on Monday.

17

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Kansas goes No. 1, Creighton and Arkansas debut

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Hunter Dickinson puts the Jayhawks at the top. Who moves out for Ryan Kalbrenner-led Creighton and Arkansas' incomplete but still impressive roster?

05

All-ACC forward Omier leaving Miami for Baylor

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Miami transfer Norchad Omier, the best frontcourt player available in the portal, announced his commitment to Baylor on Sunday night.

Sunday, May 5

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Bama adds All-Big Ten center Omoruyi via portal

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Cliff Omoruyi, a two-time All-Big Ten center for Rutgers, is joining Alabama via the transfer portal. He averaged 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocks last season.

Friday, May 3

Clemson All-ACC center Hall entering NBA draft

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Clemson All-Atlantic Coast Conference center PJ Hall is entering the NBA draft. He has signed with an agent.

06

UW hires assistant who was part of FBI inquiry

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Former USC assistant Tony Bland, a key figure in the 2017 FBI probe designed to clean up college basketball, was among four assistant coaches hired by Washington on Thursday.

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Sources: NCAA could pay $2.7B in antitrust suits

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The NCAA's national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit in hopes of reshaping and stabilizing the college sports industry, according to…

Thursday, May 2

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Huskers F Mast (knee) to miss 2024-25 season

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Nebraska forward Rienk Mast is set to have surgery on his left knee and will miss the 2024-25 season, Huskers coach Fred Hoiberg said Thursday.

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Claude, Big East's Most Improved, to join USC

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Xavier transfer Desmond Claude, winner of the Big East's Most Improved Player award, has committed to USC.

17

Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed

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Not only are the Jayhawks returning national POY candidate Hunter Dickinson for his COVID year, but Kansas also boasts fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr. along with veteran portal additions Rylan Griffen, AJ Storr, Riley Kugel and Zeke…

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Comings and goings for 2024-25

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Your guide to all the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.

Wednesday, May 1

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Creighton's Kalkbrenner to return next season

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Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner, three-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year, announced Wednesday that he plans to return to the Bluejays for another season.

USC, UCLA play twice at Big Ten teams in east

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The USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins men's basketball programs will play two road games apiece against the Big Ten's easternmost schools, the league announced Wednesday.

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West Virginia transfer Kriisa commits to Kentucky

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West Virginia transfer Kerr Kriisa has committed to Kentucky, he told ESPN Wednesday.

21

Porter's brother arrested on suspicion of DWI

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Jevon Porter, the younger brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested Friday night in Missouri on suspicion of DWI.

20

UK lands top shooter in Dayton transfer Brea

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Dayton transfer Koby Brea has committed to Kentucky, picking the Wildcats over a list of schools that included Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and UConn.

Orioles put RHP Rodriguez on IL, recall Means

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The Orioles placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation.

Former FAU star Davis commits to Razorbacks

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Former Florida Atlantic star guard Johnell Davis, one of the best players in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Arkansas on Wednesday.

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All-American Davis staying at UNC for fifth year

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Writing "I'm back" on Instagram, RJ Davis said he is returning to North Carolina for the 2024-25 season after being named an All-American and Wooden Award finalist last season.