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The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the 2026‑27 offseason as a laboratory for the transfer portal, with four of the league’s seven elite transfer classes originating from within its borders. This analysis maps each team’s biggest gains, most painful losses and the key gaps that remain as the new season approaches.
Colton Crowdis, a 6‑4 point guard from Toronto, commits to Marquette after narrowing his choices to St. John’s and Providence, bringing elite 3‑point shooting and playmaking to a team reshaped by departures and new acquisitions.
Colton Crowdis, a 6‑foot‑4 Canadian guard, has pledged to play for Marquette University, bringing four years of eligibility and a post‑graduate background to the program.
Colton Crowdis, a 6‑4 Canadian point guard, has pledged to join Marquette for the fall of 2026, bringing versatility and depth to the program.
Aki Collins, now player personnel director for Maryland basketball, discusses the challenges of modern recruiting, the impact of booster funding, and the growing influence of NIL agents as he looks toward a potential national championship.
Penn State announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens, a coach with extensive Big Ten experience and a personal tie to the university.
Former Western Michigan head coach Dwayne "DJ" Stephens is set to bolster Penn State's basketball program with his elite recruiting network and championship pedigree.
With eleven players already pledged and a handful of high‑profile additions, the Cardinals are shaping a roster that could rank among the nation’s most talent‑laden.
A record seven players arrive via the transfer portal, marking a dramatic shift in Tennessee's recruitment strategy and promising a new era of competition.
Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.
Xavier Musketeers are set to headline the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, opening against Penn State and meeting Wake Forest again after a 2024 victory.
Dwayne DJ Stephens, a coach with nearly 30 years of collegiate experience, has accepted an assistant position on Penn State's men's basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a deep recruiting pedigree and a brotherly tie to the school.
Penn State announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive Big Ten background and player development achievements.
Penn State announced the addition of Dwayne “DJ” Stephens as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive background at Michigan State, Western Michigan, Marquette and Oakland, and his work with NBA talents such as Draymond Green and Dwyane Wade.
Penn State announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive background and connection to the university through his brother Jarrett.
The Nittany Lions announced the hire of Dwayne Stephens, a veteran assistant with deep ties to Michigan State, to replace outgoing staff members.