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St. John's will be without forward Donnie Freeman for the 2026‑27 campaign after a ruptured Achilles sustained during a workout, a setback that threatens their bid for a third consecutive conference championship.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino has welcomed Spanish guard Gildas Gimenez to the program, a move that underscores the team’s growing global reach and ambition to secure a third straight Big East regular‑season and tournament title.
St. John's University is seeking a permanent general manager following Tom Ostrom’s interim role, aiming to sustain its recent basketball success.
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 league's revenue‑sharing model and strategic player moves have positioned the Big East as a top contender in next season's national picture.
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.
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.
The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has clarified rosters and reshaped the projected AP Top 25 for men's college basketball, with Florida Gators moving to the top spot after Reuben Chinyelu's return and other notable transfers.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
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.
Baylor’s freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou has pulled his name from the 2026 NBA Draft, pledging to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s. Meanwhile, Kentucky is emerging as a top contender for the highly rated Milan Momcilovic, a three‑point shooting specialist from Iowa State.
Milan Momcilovic, the No. 2 transfer portal prospect, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft, choosing instead to complete his senior year and reshape the upcoming college basketball landscape.
Despite upcoming NCAA eligibility changes that could sideline several veterans, Iowa State secures its international recruits and adds fresh talent through the portal and high school signings
The Cyclones have replaced departing stars with a mix of portal acquisitions and fresh recruits, ensuring continuity as the NCAA tightens rules for international players.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ian Jackson, a key returnee for St. John’s, aims to turn a modest statistical season into a bounce‑back campaign that could reshape the team’s prospects.
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.