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Scotty Middleton, a freshman from Ohio State, has decided to transfer to Seton Hall University. The transfer decision was heavily influenced by Middleton’s prior relationship with Coach Shaheen Holloway from his time at The Patrick School in Hillside, N.J. Holloway was quick to reach out to Middleton after he entered the transfer portal, and the player ultimately chose Seton Hall over other suitors. According to Middleton, their strong bond and Holloway’s successful coaching history played key roles in his decision. Middleton and fellow transfer Prince Aligbe are expected to fill the void left by the departure of Dre Davis and Dylan-Addue Wusu. Middleton expressed his excitement to contribute to the team’s success and is confident in their ability to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, has been linked to a surprising school for a potential transfer: Duquesne University. The connection stems from Duquesne’s former coach, Keith Dambrot, who coached LeBron James in high school, and current assistant coach Dru Joyce, who is also an alumnus of LeBron’s alma mater. Despite struggling offensively at USC last season, Bronny’s defensive prowess and athleticism could shine in the less competitive Atlantic 10 conference at Duquesne. However, the 19-year-old still has his name in the NBA draft process and could potentially reconsider his college options, including schools like Oregon and Ohio State.

Oakland’s standout forward, who averaged 17.3 points and 8.1 rebounds last season, has committed to Kentucky. This move elevates the Wildcats to No. 15 in CBS Sports’ preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings. Other notable developments include Creighton’s acquisition of Jamiya Neal, Texas’s addition of Tyrese Hunter, and UCLA’s recruitment of Mac Etienne.

Scott Drew, head coach of the Baylor Bears, has lost his top assistant, Alvin Brooks III, to the Kentucky Wildcats. Brooks joins Mark Pope’s staff as associate head coach after eight seasons under Drew. Kentucky has now filled four of its five assistant coach positions with Brooks, Jason Hart, Cody Fueger, and Mark Fox. Former head coach Bill Armstrong is set to join Drew’s staff at Baylor, while five-star shooting guard VJ Edgecombe remains committed to the Bears despite Brooks’ departure.

The head coaching positions for the men’s and women’s college basketball programs at Kentucky and Tennessee recently came open, but several potential candidates apparently passed on the opportunities. Kentucky hired Mark Pope, who spent the past five seasons at BYU, while Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell, who had only one year of head-coaching experience at the Division I level. Both hires were met with surprise and skepticism, given the schools’ rich histories and large fan bases. However, both Pope and Caldwell have expressed confidence in their ability to succeed in their new roles.

Zach Edey, the decorated two-time college basketball Player of the Year, has officially declared for the NBA Draft. Despite some skepticism due to his lack of perimeter skills, analysts have highlighted significant improvements in his conditioning, mobility, passing, and defensive versatility, hinting at untapped potential. During Purdue’s run to the national championship game, Edey showcased his dominance with an average of 25.2 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. His future NBA success will depend on his ability to display more versatility and address the concerns surrounding his perimeter abilities.

BYU forward Jaxson Robinson has announced his intention to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, despite having one year of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-7 junior led BYU in scoring last season at 14.2 points per game and was named the Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year. Robinson’s decision follows speculation that he might follow former head coach Mark Pope to Kentucky, but he has now declared for the draft instead.

The matchups for the upcoming Big East-Big 12 Battle have been announced, with UConn set to host a marquee showdown against Baylor. The Huskies, who are also finalizing a home-and-home series with Texas, will face off against the Bears for the first time since a 96-88 win in 1965. The Big East-Big 12 Battle has been a highly competitive event since its inception in 2019, with UConn holding a 1-1 record in the two years they have participated, including a victory over Oklahoma State in 2022-23. The Battle will conclude after the 2024-25 season.

Temple University continues its nod to the 2000s NBA era by adding guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. to its roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Son of former All-Star Jamal Mashburn, the younger Mashburn brings a wealth of experience and offensive firepower to the Owls.

Hailey Van Lith, a highly touted basketball player who recently transferred out of LSU, has refuted reports that she has committed to TCU. Van Lith expressed interest in TCU after visiting the university, but emphasized that she has not made a final decision. Despite the recent departure of Haley Cavinder, another top recruit, from TCU’s program, Van Lith remains unfazed in her consideration of all her options.