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Kentucky, BYU, Louisvile, UNC + more: The 9 big portal stories in the first 9 days of the offseason

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Kentucky, BYU, Louisvile, UNC + more: The 9 big portal stories in the first 9 days of the offseason

Eye On College Basketball›
Apr 15, 20261:07:11

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The transfer portal has been open for nine days, and the college basketball landscape is already shifting in a major way. On this episode of Eye on College Basketball, the guys break down the nine biggest developments since the portal opened, separating real impact moves from offseason noise as programs across the country aggressively reshape their rosters.Louisville has made one of the biggest early statements with the additions of Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad, while Texas continues to reload with David Punch and Isaiah Johnson. Illinois stays aggressive on the international front with Stefan Vaaks, and North Carolina makes key moves both on the bench and the roster. Arizona adds important guard depth, UConn navigates both loss and retention with Eric Reibe and Silas Demary, and PJ Haggerty’s winding journey continues at Texas A&M, his fifth school in five years.Plus, Miami quietly stacks talent with two top-25 transfers, and St. John’s may have finally found its answer at point guard. It’s a rapid-fire, big-picture look at what matters most so far in the portal, and why, as always, not every offseason win translates to success in March.


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