
Milan Momcilovic Weighs Future Options Amid Kentucky Pursuit
Milan Momcilovic is weighing NBA draft entry, a college return, or a move to Kentucky, where NIL opportunities and a starring role could reshape his career.
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Milan Momcilovic is weighing NBA draft entry, a college return, or a move to Kentucky, where NIL opportunities and a starring role could reshape his career.
After pulling out of the NBA draft, Malachi Moreno will suit up for Kentucky again in 2026‑27, giving the program a rare home‑grown talent and a boost heading into a pivotal season.

Veteran coach Rick Pitino is reshaping St. John's men's basketball with a ‘PHD’ mentality, blending experienced returnees and fresh European talent to compete at a high level.

With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, a handful of top prospects are weighing the benefits of staying in college against the allure of the NBA draft, a choice that could reshape next season's power balances.

St. John's basketball team is set to transition into a new era with Ruben Prey stepping into the starting center role, backed by strong endorsements from Coach Pitino and key teammates.

After stints at Kansas, Syracuse and Mercer, Cuffe Jr. joins the Red Storm, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a roster bolstered by several newcomers.

After a injury‑marred previous year, Kyle Cuffe Jr. will finish his college career at St. John's, where his father once starred, joining a select group of father‑son duos and bolstering a roster that also welcomes Donnie Freeman and Avery Brown.

Kyle Cuffe Jr. will wear the red and white for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of size, shooting and heritage to Queens.

Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.

Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.

Former Syracuse guard Kyle Cuffe Jr. is transferring to St. John's, where he will reunite with his father's alma mater and help the program continue its recent streak of 30‑win seasons.

Theo Edema, a 7‑foot four‑star recruit, announced his commitment to St. John's University and will reclassify to the 2026 cycle, sparking excitement across the college basketball landscape.
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.

Former St. John's player Dillon Mitchell played a pivotal role in recruiting forward Donnie Freeman, a high‑profile transfer who is expected to strengthen the team’s interior.
Milan Momcilovic, known for leading the nation in three‑point percentage, is navigating a pivotal decision that could shape his professional trajectory, as coaches and programs jockey for his commitment.

The departure of Donnie Freeman leaves a gap in Syracuse’s frontcourt, prompting coach Gerry McNamara to turn to emerging talent and transfers to rebuild depth at power forward.

St. John's and Syracuse are set to meet at Madison Square Garden this season, renewing a storied Big East rivalry and featuring notable transfers and player narratives.

Syracuse and St. John's will meet at New York’s iconic arena during the 2026‑27 season, reviving a rivalry that last saw the Red Storm win four straight games. The matchup is part of a broader ACC/SEC Challenge that also pits the Orange against Providence, Indiana and an SEC school.

St. John’s University is reshaping its men’s basketball roster with an eye toward seasoned international talent, a move prompted by the NCAA’s recent relaxation of eligibility rules that now permits older, professionally‑exposed players to compete.

The Orange and the Red Storm will meet in a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup at MSG, marking the 96th chapter of a century‑old rivalry.