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Isaac Trotter

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Inside Michael Malone's $20 million roster at North Carolina and what to expect for the Tar Heels in 2026-27

North Carolina will have one of the most expensive rosters in the ACC, but it does not enter 2026-27 as a National Championship contender.

Inside the brewing feud between the SEC and Kentucky over Mark Mitchell's eligibility status

Kentucky's Final Four hopes could rest on its willingness to go to war with its own league.

Illinois basketball roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, 2026-27 outlook

What does the encore look like for Illinois after Brad Underwood finally checked off the Final Four box?

Dribble Handoff: Who will win the SEC in 2027? Building the case for Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas

Our writers make the case for why Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas (or the field) will win the SEC title in 2027

College basketball transfer portal five-for-five tracker: Grading each move in unparalleled free agency window

Grading Keyshawn Hall to St. John's, RJ Luis to LSU, Mark Mitchell to Kentucky, Jaxon Kohler to BYU and notable top five-for-five commits

Louisville 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction and outlook for big money transfer haul

Louisville has one of the highest NIL budgets in all of college basketball. Will the investment lead to wins?

Dribble Handoff: If eligible, which 2026 seniors would make the most impact returning for a fifth season?

Our writers' roundtable looks at some of the premier names being buzzed about ... as we wait to see if they are fully cleared to come back

Michigan basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, outlook for reigning national champs

No Dusty May, no Yaxel Lendeborg, no problem? A look at Michigan's 2026-27 roster and potential starting lineup with a new head coach calling the shots

Kansas' Bill Self dishes on 2026-27 Jayhawks roster, compares Tyran Stokes to Carmelo Anthony

Bill Self discusses lessons learned from the Darryn Peterson experience while previewing the sky-high expectations for Tyran Stokes at Kansas

Texas Tech, Gonzaga headline early winners and losers from college basketball's five-for-five transfer portal

Diving into the fallout of college basketball's latest moves after a slew of five-for-five transfers, plus a look at how Mark Mitchell can benefit

Kentucky basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, outlook for Wildcats

The make-or-break season of Mark Pope's career is right around the corner.

Dribble Handoff: Who will be the best player in college basketball for the 2026-27 season?

With almost all of last year's All-Americans gone to the NBA, our experts predict who will claim the crown as college basketball's next superstar

Top players who have sued to return to college basketball after courts rule recent seniors can play fifth year

Several big-name players are suing in the attempt to play one more season

Purdue All-American Braden Smith will not explore return to college basketball after new eligibility ruling

Smith was a second-round draft pick by the Indiana Pacers, but he has not signed a rookie contract yet

Texas basketball roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, 2026-27 outlook for Longhorns

Sean Miller has won the offseason; will it translate to SEC dominance?

Isaac is a national college basketball writer for 247Sports. He previously covered Illinois for 247Sports and also spent time covering preps in Rochester, Minnesota.

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