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Transfer Portal

Spring transfer portal window closes — winners, losers, and what's next

Over 1,800 men's basketball players entered the portal this cycle. Here's how the late movement is reshaping rosters and what it means for the 2026 high school class.

May 8, 20265 min read
Eligibility

NCAA expands eligibility clock for non-traditional pathways

A quiet rule update gives prep school and JUCO athletes a wider window. We explain who benefits and how to document your timeline correctly.

May 3, 20264 min read
Recruiting Calendar

Summer 2026 recruiting calendar — every date that matters

Live periods, dead periods, and the official visit windows that drive offers. Print this one and put it on the fridge.

Apr 28, 20263 min read
Coaching

The blue-blood coaching shuffle nobody saw coming

Three top-15 programs changed staff in a single weekend. We map the dominoes — and the recruits whose commitments are now in play.

Apr 22, 20267 min read
Player Movement

Why five-star decommitments are spiking in the 2027 class

Earlier offers, NIL leverage, and longer visit cycles are reshaping decision timelines. Here's what families should learn from it.

Apr 15, 20265 min read
Team News

Mid-majors are out-recruiting power conferences — and it's not an accident

Player development, longer minutes, and clearer roles are pulling top prospects away from blue bloods. The case for looking past the brand on your hat.

Apr 9, 20266 min read
Advice

The official visit checklist every recruit should have

Twelve questions to ask the head coach, three to ask the strength staff, and the one nobody ever asks academic support. Don't show up unprepared.

Apr 2, 20264 min read
NCAA Rules

Scholarship cap changes are quietly reshaping basketball rosters

The shift from 13 scholarships to a roster-based model is opening doors for walk-ons and changing how staffs evaluate the back end of a class.

Mar 26, 20265 min read
Recruiting

The July evaluation period: how to actually get seen

Live periods reward preparation, not hustle. A practical playbook for AAU players, parents, and coaches heading into the most-watched weekends of the year.

Mar 18, 20266 min read
Team News

Why high-major staffs are quietly leaning on international pipelines

From Spain to Australia, the international recruit pool is reshaping how programs build rotations — and what that means for domestic prospects on the bubble.

Mar 11, 20265 min read