
College Basketball Teams Rebuild as Top Prospects Opt for Another Year
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jaylen Carey across Basketball.

Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.

Tennessee announced the appointment of Chris Parker as assistant director of player development, filling the vacancy left by Riley Collins, while the program confronts a wave of departures and new additions through the transfer portal.

Jordan Crawford, a 6‑foot‑3 guard known for his sharpshooting and leadership, has committed to the University of Missouri, adding a proven scorer to a program that has recently secured back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament appearances.

Jordan Crawford, a 6‑foot‑3 guard from Charlotte, North Carolina, has signed with the University of Missouri for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding a proven scorer and three‑point threat to a roster already enriched by a top‑ranked recruiting class.

Jordan Crawford, a 6‑foot‑3 guard from Charlotte, has signed with the Mizzou Tigers, adding depth and shooting prowess to a program that has secured back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament bids.

Kansas prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate, blending a full roster with marquee matchups against Kentucky, Villanova, UConn and more
The Tigers have finalized their 2026‑27 roster, adding five‑star talents and navigating departures as they chase a deeper tournament run.
The Tigers announced a quartet of assistant coaches and a loaded transfer portal class, signaling a push for a championship‑contending lineup under head coach Dennis Gates.
The Tigers announced a quartet of assistant coaches, including Jason Crowe Sr., Zach Reynolds, Jimmie Foster and Tavaras Hardy, to complement head coach Dennis Gates' ambitious roster built around size and talent.

Missouri has completed its roster for the upcoming season, adding transfers, a top‑ranked class and a clear coaching vision.

Coach Rick Barnes highlighted the leadership and defensive versatility of Christian Fermin, who joins the Vols after a three‑year stint at VCU.

Tennessee basketball secured the signing of VCU center Christian Fermin, a one‑year‑eligible rim protector whose leadership and defensive skills were highlighted by head coach Rick Barnes. His addition caps a transfer class that includes eight newcomers and reinforces a front line already bolstered by rising sophomore DeWayne Brown, Miles Rubin and Braedan Lue.

St. Louis native Kennard Davis Jr. is set to rejoin the Missouri Tigers after stints at Southern Illinois and BYU, bringing a blend of local familiarity and national tournament experience.
Missouri finalizes its 2026‑27 roster, adding guard Cord Stansberry, a 6‑foot‑4 transfer expected to bolster depth in the SEC transition.

Missouri basketball has locked in its 15‑player roster, completing the addition of Cord Stansberry, a 6‑foot‑4 guard expected to bring scoring depth to the team’s transition into the SEC.

Cord Stansberry, who averaged 14.1 points per game last season, pledges to join the Missouri program, bringing a mix of scoring and experience.

Cord Stansberry, a 6‑foot‑4 junior from Western Carolina, joins the Tigers after a season that saw him average 14.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, adding depth at the guard position as head coach Dennis Gates continues to reshape the squad.
Western Carolina transfer guard Cord Stansberry has committed to Missouri, giving the Tigers a proven scorer just as they finalize a 15‑player roster for the 2026‑27 season.

Cord Stansberry, a standout guard from Western Carolina, has pledged to the University of Missouri’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing a proven scoring threat to a team already bolstered by multiple transfers.
Missouri’s 2026‑27 basketball squad features 14 scholarship players, a top‑12 transfer class and a freshman group headlined by Jason Crowe Jr., setting the stage for a competitive season.
Missouri’s men’s basketball program is shaping up for the 2026‑27 season with a roster that blends experienced transfers and a highly anticipated freshman class, totaling 14 scholarship players.

After a standout season at BYU, where he helped the Cougars secure a No. 6 seed and posted career‑high scoring stretches, Kennard Davis Jr. is set to transfer to the University of Missouri, adding depth to a Tigers squad that has established itself as a consistent postseason contender.

Christian Fermin, a former VCU forward, joins the Volunteers after posting career‑highs of 5.2 points and four rebounds last season.

Tennessee has added eight transfer portal players, six of whom rank among the nation’s Top 100, as Coach Rick Barnes pushes for a Final Four breakthrough after three straight Elite Eight appearances.