
Arkansas Razorbacks Target Top 2027 Center Caleb Ourigou in Roster Overhaul
Arkansas has offered a scholarship to Caleb Ourigou, a highly ranked 2027 center, while also scouting Shah Hall and Ilia Frolov for upcoming roster spots.
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Arkansas has offered a scholarship to Caleb Ourigou, a highly ranked 2027 center, while also scouting Shah Hall and Ilia Frolov for upcoming roster spots.

Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.

Mike Pegues, a former Delaware standout who once held the school's all‑time scoring record, has been added to the University of Connecticut's men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. His arrival adds a seasoned voice that blends on‑court instruction with a deep connection to the talent‑rich DMV recruiting corridor.

The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, tapping a proven developer of big men who previously worked alongside Luke Murray and Dan Hurley.

UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.

The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues to fill the assistant coach vacancy left by Luke Murray, who moved to Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties and player‑development skills position him as a key addition for the Huskies' upcoming season.

Mike Pegues, a standout recruiter from the DMV area, has been hired to replace Luke Murray on the UConn men's basketball coaching staff, bringing his proven ability to develop big men and connect with top local talent.

Mike Pegues, a seasoned recruiter with deep ties to the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region, has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut, stepping into the role vacated by Luke Murray who moved to Boston College.

CBS Sports' early Big East rankings place UConn at the summit, highlighting a potent backcourt led by Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins while noting frontcourt instability and key transfer additions.

The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.

The latest preseason rankings reveal St. John's in the top ten and Kentucky back in the top twenty-five, driven by major transfers and player returns that promise a volatile season.

A look at how the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and 1 rankings reflect the impact of key commitments, departures, and transfers across the nation's powerhouse basketball programs.

The league's revenue‑sharing model and strategic player moves have positioned the Big East as a top contender in next season's national picture.

Kentucky's newest sharpshooter, Milan Momcilovic, has sparked movement in the CBS Sports Top 25, prompting a fresh look at contending teams and their prospects.

A look at how the new addition influences the early-season rankings and what it means for the powerhouses heading into next season

UConn has secured Elmir Džafić, a 7‑foot center from Bosnia and Herzegovina, via the transfer portal, rounding out a roster that is close to full capacity and poised for another deep run.

With the NBA draft deadline passed, the 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season is taking shape. Here’s a look at the teams that cracked the top ten, the key players to watch and the storylines that could define the year.

UConn begins its summer session on Monday, tackling an ambitious schedule that includes a rematch with Michigan and a gauntlet of top‑ranked opponents, while integrating eight new players and seeking the right lineup to chase a fourth Final Four in five years.

Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.

The Huskies are addressing concerns about depth at power forward and center, bringing in transfers and developing existing talent to shore up the frontcourt.

A preview of the 2026‑27 season shows Florida at the top, with Duke, Michigan and a host of other programs making notable moves

Five new UConn basketball players have settled into off‑campus housing in Storrs, expressing excitement and a championship mindset, while additional transfers await and sophomore Colben Landrew competes for the United States in Mexico.

A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.

With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.