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UConn Men’s Basketball has secured a campus visit from Koby Brea, the nation’s top 3-point shooter last season at Dayton. Brea, a 6-6 guard from New York, has narrowed his college choices down to five blue-blood schools, including UConn and Duke. His impressive shooting performance, averaging an astounding 49.8% from beyond the arc in his final season with Dayton, makes him a highly sought-after recruit. Industry experts believe UConn has a strong chance of landing Brea due to family connections and the large fan base in the Northeast. UConn is also pursuing other talented players, including top high school recruit Liam McNeeley and Aidan Mahaney from Saint Mary’s.

The Saint Mary’s College men’s basketball team, known for its throwback culture, has faced challenges with players entering the transfer portal and the rise of NIL collectives. Despite these obstacles, coach Randy Bennett remains confident in the program’s ability to adapt and continue its success by blending homegrown talent with strategic transfers.

Oregon State University’s football program continues to experience movement in the transfer portal, with three more players announcing their departures on Wednesday. Defensive lineman Quincy Wright, receiver Trevor Pope, and offensive lineman Jason White have all entered the portal. Wright made his transfer public on social media, while recruiting sites reported Pope and White’s entry into the portal. This brings the total number of Beavers departing the program since the spring portal window opened on April 16 to ten. Notable departures include running backs Isaiah Newell and Damien Martinez, linebackers John Miller and Michael Erhart, quarterback Travis Throckmorton, offensive lineman Dylan Lopez, and tight end Carter Neuman. While the departures of White and Pope, both fourth-year juniors, were not unexpected, they signify further roster turnover for Oregon State.

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.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith, a top receiver for Penn State last season, has announced his transfer to Auburn for his final year of eligibility. Lambert-Smith, who led the Nittany Lions in receptions and receiving yards in 2022, has been a key contributor for Penn State throughout his career. His move to Auburn adds depth and experience to the Tigers’ receiving corps.

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.

Mark Pope has taken over as head coach of the Kentucky men’s basketball program, inheriting a roster that hasn’t made it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the last four seasons. Like John Calipari, who led Kentucky to success after taking over in 2009, Pope has a lot of work to do. The 2024 recruiting class is in jeopardy of falling outside the top 100, and several key players have entered the NBA Draft or transferred. Pope has signed one player from BYU, where he was the head coach, and may bring others with him. With at least eight scholarships available, Pope will be active in the transfer portal and could also target players remaining in the 2024 recruiting class.

Oregon State junior offensive lineman Dylan Lopez has entered the transfer portal, becoming the sixth Beaver to do so since the spring window opened on April 16th. The 6-foot-3 southern California native played in three games during his two-year career with the Beavers, including two last season. He was projected to have a chance to crack the two-deep at offensive guard for the upcoming season. Lopez joins a growing list of Oregon State players who have entered the transfer portal since the spring window opened, including running backs Isaiah Newell and Damien Martinez, linebacker Michael Erhart, quarterback Travis Throckmorton, and tight end Carter Neuman. Players have until April 30th to file transfer portal paperwork and remain eligible for the 2024 season.

Syracuse football has bolstered its offensive line with the addition of transfer offensive tackle Savion Washington from Colorado. Washington, a 6-foot-8, 320-pound tackle, has played in 10 games for the Buffaloes last season and has a 3-star transfer rating from 247Sports Composite. He joins Notre Dame cornerback Clarence Lewis as the second transfer to join Syracuse during the second transfer window.

Amidst a flurry of transfer portal activity, Michigan State has added one running back while losing another. Kay’ron Lynch-Adams, a veteran with one season of eligibility remaining, has committed to the Spartans after a standout season at Massachusetts. The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Lynch-Adams joins Anthony Jones as Michigan State’s second portal addition during the spring window. This move comes as fifth-year senior running back Jalen Berger has entered the transfer portal, leaving a void in the Spartans’ backfield.