UC Irvine Reliever Ricky Ojeda Commits to Tennessee Volunteers
Ricky Ojeda, a Big West Pitcher of the Year and 2026 draft‑eligible prospect, has pledged to join Tennessee, bringing a proven track record and new coaching direction to the staff.
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Ricky Ojeda, a Big West Pitcher of the Year and 2026 draft‑eligible prospect, has pledged to join Tennessee, bringing a proven track record and new coaching direction to the staff.

UC Irvine transfer left‑handed pitcher Ricky Ojeda has pledged to the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing a 3‑3 record, 3.77 ERA and 1.13 WHIP from his junior season. His addition marks the fourth transfer this offseason as the Volunteers navigate a wave of portal movement.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram reveals its Dream Team for the 2025‑26 season, highlighting standout players, coach honors, and future prospects.

Coach Matt Majkrzak announced the addition of Akiva McBirney‑Griffin, a 6‑foot‑9, 225‑pound forward, to the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball roster for the upcoming season.

The University of Virginia men's basketball team returns with most of its core intact, aiming to build on a 30‑6 record and an ACC tournament final appearance.

The Mustangs' first Super Regional appearance reflects a season of resilience, key performances, and a program poised for future growth.

The 2026 season will be remembered for Cal Poly's breakout performance, highlighted by All‑American selections for Ryan Tayman and Nick Bonn, record‑setting statistics, and a conference sweep that propelled the Mustangs into the national spotlight.

Baseball America’s annual survey of the sport’s most promising bench bosses has turned its spotlight on thirty coaches who are positioned to take the next step in their careers.

The program announced the addition of Grace Smith and Laurynn Ziller, highlighting their collegiate experience and academic credentials.

After a wave of departures, the Wildcats announced a quintet of transfers on June 4, featuring rising sophomores Ally Brown and Lainey Swanson, junior Grace Smith, redshirt junior Laurynn Ziller and sophomore Elesha Magley.

The Wildcats announced five new transfers — Ally Brown, Lainey Swanson, Grace Smith, Laurynn Ziller and Elesha Magley — to fill gaps left by last season's departures and strengthen both attack and goalkeeping.

The St. John Bosco baseball team captured its second consecutive CIF‑Southern Section Division I title, defeating Norco 2‑0. Julian Garcia’s 14 strikeouts and the squad’s resilient offense underscore a remarkable season revival.

Olivier Rioux, the Guinness‑record‑holding 7‑foot‑9 centre, is set to transfer from the University of Florida to UC Irvine, bringing a unique blend of size and skill to a program that recently posted a 23‑12 season.

UC Santa Barbara's women's basketball program is adding eight new players, retaining star forward Zoe Borter, and focusing on development to contend for a Big West title.

Cal Poly’s consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances highlight both the team’s dominance under Coach Larry Lee and the challenges posed by a metrics-driven selection process that favors power-conference teams.

After a medical redshirt season at Mercyhurst, Emilis Butkus arrives in Buies Creek with a proven scoring record and the versatility to stretch the floor and guard multiple positions.

The Wolverines' season ended in Bellflower after a 3‑1 loss to St. John Bosco, but freshman Louis Lappe's standout performance offers a glimpse of future promise.

Washington State University’s baseball coach Nathan Choate has guided the Cougars to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in sixteen years, earning praise for his dedication to player growth amid conference and financial challenges.

VCU and Saint Louis shared the conference crown last year, but a wave of departures and newcomers sets the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.

The Tritons are set to open the Big West Championship against Cal Poly, aiming to capture the conference title and secure an automatic NCAA Regional spot.

The Wolfpack's latest transfer addition elevates their 2026 class to a top‑30 national ranking, but the team still seeks frontcourt depth and a true center before the next season.

The University of Hawai‘i baseball team is set to face Cal State Fullerton in a Big West tournament play-in game, a final chance to claim the conference title before transitioning to the Mountain West.
Vuk Lazarevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center from Belgrade, has pledged to Ohio State after a standout prep career at Wasatch Academy, highlighting a recruitment journey that blended international exposure with a personal connection to assistant coach Luke Simons.
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.