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Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

The transfer portal has opened in college basketball, marking a crucial phase for teams aiming for the 2027 title

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his way-too-early men's college basketball rankings for next season.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

2026-27 Men's National Title Odds: Duke Favored; Michigan Second on Board

Even though it's a year out, the 2026-27 NCAA Tournament is now in our sights. See the odds for next year's champion.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026-27 Men's National Title Odds: Duke Favored; Michigan Second on Board

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to take over the Tar Heels' basketball program

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening

John Blackwell says he’s leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the year

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic

Those who believe college sports is losing its heart — being overtaken by money —are not all wrong

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Alex Kovatchev - Returning to Gators Kovatchev will return to Florida for his junior season, per his personal X account.

Impact Kovatchev was a non-factor with Florida in 2025-26 after he transferred from Sacramento State. The 6-foot-5 guard only played in 15 games, averaging 3.2 minutes. However, he'll return to Gainesville for his senior season, and will look for his role to increase in the Gators' backcourt.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lloyd - Running it back with Gators Lloyd has re-signed with Florida ahead of the 2026-27 season, per Zach Abolverdi of On3.com.

Impact Lloyd had a quiet freshman year in Gainesville, appearing in 17 games averaging 1.2 points across 4.6 minutes. Still, he's clearly part of Florida's plans for the future, and he should look to see his role increase next season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Brown - Retuning for Gainesville Brown will return to Florida in 2026-27, per Kyle Lander of Gators On SI.

Impact Brown took strides in his sophomore season with the Gators, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 12.8 minutes off the bench. The 6-foot-4 guard will look to potentially compete for a starting role as a junior.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Brown - Will return to Florida Brown will return to Florida for the 2026-27 season, according to Kyle Lander of SI.com.

Impact Brown and his brother Isaiah are the latest two players who have decided to return to the Gators for the 2026-27 campaign, the same as Boogie Fland and Urban Klavzar. The junior guard didn't make a single appearance for the Gators in 2025-26 but will aim to have a bigger role in the rotation in 2026-27.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Final Boss Juggernaut Jinx ends Nebraska's historic run in brutal fashion In retrospect, perhaps when the muscle-bound Florida Gators fan known on social media as the "Final Boss" showed up in Houston wearing a Neb...

MARCH 27 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

March Madness Meets the iPad era: How Coaches' Challenges are Changing the Game

A new coach’s challenge rule has changed college basketball and been on full display during the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament.

MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS

March Madness Meets the iPad era: How Coaches' Challenges are Changing the Game

Urban Klavzar - Announces return to Gainesville Klavzar will return to Florida for the 2026-27 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Klavzar, the SEC Sixth Man of the year, averaged 9.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Gators in his junior season, also hitting 41 percent of his threes on 5.0 attempts per game. The sharpshooter will now officially run it back in Gainesville, and with Boogie Fland also announcing his return to the Gators Thursday, Florida has secured two core pieces for its 2026-27 squad.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Boogie Fland - Returning for junior season Fland will return to Florida for his junior season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Compared to his freshman season at Arkansas, Fland's production fell off a bit at Florida because they had better talent. The 6-3 sophomore averaged 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals. With Xaivian Lee using up his eligibility, Fland should control the ball more and see his assists rise. It will be interesting to see how coach Todd Golden fills out the roster around Fland and potentially seniors-to-be Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed Jaouadi breaks a NCAA record and Florida, Indiana share Day 1 lead at swimming championships

Florida freshman Ahmed Jaouadi broke a NCAA record in the 1,650-yard freestyle and the Gators shared the Day 1 lead with Indiana at the Division I swimming and diving championships

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Florida hopes to sign coach Todd Golden to another extension to potentially stave off blue bloods

Florida is looking to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years with potential job openings looming at college basketball blue bloods Kansas and North C...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Will Blue Bloods Continue to Dominate Mach Madness in the NIL Era?

College basketball has changed because of NIL. The Big Ten has risen, old-school coaches have adapted, and the talent pool is deeper than ev...

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

Will Blue Bloods Continue to Dominate Mach Madness in the NIL Era?

Former Illinois fan favorite rightfully calls out Todd Golden for bone-headed mistake A former Illinois Fighting Illini player had a big question for Florida head coach Todd Golden's play calling during the Gators' second-roun...

MARCH 23 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

2025-26 March Madness Betting Report: Florida Loss Revives Weekend for Books

Bettors were getting the best of the books ... until they weren't. Patrick Everson breaks down how the dust settled after the Tournamen's fi...

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 March Madness Betting Report: Florida Loss Revives Weekend for Books

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues with the Round of 32 on Sunday, and we've got you covered with all the highlights!

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

Karaban scores 27 points and sends UConn back to the Sweet 16 with 73-57 win over UCLA

Alex Karaban scored a career-high 27 points and had Bill Murray and the rest of the UConn crowd roaring with each splashed 3 as he helped send the second-seeded Huskies back to the...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Takeaways from Florida's Shocking Upset Loss to Iowa in NCAA Tournament The Florida Gators' 2026 season fell in heartbreak with a 73-72 loss to Iowa.

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

What's next for Florida? Explaining future for Todd Golden, Gators after early NCAA tournament exit | Sporting News The Gators enter a much different offseason in 2026 than 2025, when they were the champions.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

2026-27 Men's National Title Odds: Duke Favored; Michigan Second on Board

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year

Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic

March Madness Meets the iPad era: How Coaches' Challenges are Changing the Game

Ahmed Jaouadi breaks a NCAA record and Florida, Indiana share Day 1 lead at swimming championships

Florida hopes to sign coach Todd Golden to another extension to potentially stave off blue bloods

Will Blue Bloods Continue to Dominate Mach Madness in the NIL Era?

2025-26 March Madness Betting Report: Florida Loss Revives Weekend for Books

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

Karaban scores 27 points and sends UConn back to the Sweet 16 with 73-57 win over UCLA

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team