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Nolan Winter has elected to remain with the University of Wisconsin for his final year of eligibility, bringing his rebounding prowess and defensive intensity back to the program.
John Blackwell, a standout guard from Wisconsin, has chosen to withdraw from the NBA Draft and join Duke for the upcoming season, a move that reshapes the national championship conversation and promises a deeper backcourt for the Blue Devils.
Joshua Jefferson eyes a top‑45 slot while Milan Momcilovic balances elite shooting with a college return plan.
A look at the rising prospects from Iowa State, their draft outlook, and the strategic choices shaping the next NBA draft cycle.
After returning to Madison, Andrew Rohde combined playmaking brilliance with defensive grit, delivering key performances for the Badgers before heading abroad for his next chapter.
With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the NBA will soon publish the names of players who have chosen to remain in the draft. Many athletes are still weighing their options, while a few have already announced their decisions.
Recent NBA Draft combine results have left several key prospects at a crossroads, with Duke, Illinois, Florida and North Carolina all feeling the ripple effects ahead of the upcoming season.
John Blackwell’s expected arrival at Duke coincides with a draft landscape that could reshape the roster of several ACC powerhouses.
Austin Rapp’s late‑season surge and expanded role signal a promising future for the Badgers, with key teammates poised to amplify his impact
The latest CBS Sports Top 25 college basketball poll highlights a shifting power balance, with the Big Ten and SEC each placing three teams in the top ten and several programs making bold roster moves ahead of the new season.
As the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaches on May 27, players such as Matt Able, Amari Allen and Christian Anderson evaluate their options, influencing both college basketball and professional team plans.
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaching, key players are deciding whether to turn professional or return to college, influencing the composition of next season's top teams.
Returning four of the top six scorers and adding high‑profile transfers, Duke’s Blue Devils aim to dominate the upcoming season with a focus on length, versatility and elite defense.
Freshman big Aleksas Bieliauskas emerged as a secret weapon for the Wisconsin Badgers, delivering clutch three‑point shooting and earning a B‑grade rating before announcing his transfer to South Carolina, where he aims to broaden his offensive role under Lamont Paris and Sam Dekker.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
Freshman forward Aleksas Bieliauskas delivered key performances for the Badgers, including a five‑three outburst against Michigan, before announcing his transfer to South Carolina to continue his development under former Badgers coaches.
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.
An early look at Illinois’ 2026‑27 Big Ten slate reveals a blend of formidable opponents and winnable games, positioning the Fighting Illini for a deep conference run and a shot at the national title.
The upcoming Big Ten slate offers Illinois a more manageable path, highlighted by winnable home games and a roster bolstered by returning talent.
Jack Janicki’s 2025‑26 season was marked by defensive impact and playmaking flashes, but a wrist injury ended his run and left the Badgers questioning how he will evolve for the next year.
Duke secures its third straight No. 1 recruiting class, blending top freshmen with experienced transfers and returning scorers, heralding a new era of depth and versatility.
After capturing the national championship, the Wolverines bring back key talent while adding fresh faces, but a crowded field of contenders makes the road to another title anything but certain.
John Blackwell, a former Wisconsin standout, chose Duke and the NBA Draft over a childhood dream of playing for Michigan, citing transfer‑credit hurdles and a shifting roster as the reasons he could not return to Ann Arbor.
After capturing a national championship, the Wolverines face a major roster overhaul but bring back key talent and a highly ranked recruiting class, positioning them as contenders with +700 odds.