Patrick McCaffery is transferring to Butler from Iowa. McCaffery, a 6-foot- 9 forward, will have a single season of eligibility at Butler as a graduate student after transferring from Iowa. “Patrick has played in multiple NCAA Tournaments and in really high-level games in the Big Ten; that experience will serve our program well over the next season,” said Butler coach Thad … [Read more...] about Butler adds Iowa transfer Patrick McCaffery
Indiana lands Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo
By ADAM ZAGORIA Oumar Ballo is headed to Indiana. The 7-foot center from Mali is transferring to the Big 10 school from Arizona after averaging 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season, a source confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. Oumar Ballo is headed to @IndianaMBB, per @JonRothstein. pic.twitter.com/5zaNyvxZFx— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) April 16, … [Read more...] about Indiana lands Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo
Butler adds Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser
By ADAM ZAGORIA Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser is headed to Butler, he confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. “Really enjoy the way coach [Thad] Matta embraces culture over there!” he said. As for what skillset he will bring, Kaiser said, “A bigger guard that can shoot and defend multiple positions.” The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds as a freshman under … [Read more...] about Butler adds Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser
Navigating the new norms of college hoops: Matt Painter’s blueprint for success
By SAM LANCE GLENDALE, Ariz — In the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball — where the transfer portal and NIL dollars reign supreme — Purdue’s head coach Matt Painter offers a unique strategy for team building and recruiting. Purdue has never been a program to grab the cream of the crop high school talent. In fact, Caleb Swanigan is the only five-star recruit … [Read more...] about Navigating the new norms of college hoops: Matt Painter’s blueprint for success
Purdue cruises to second-ever title game with 13 point win over NC State in the Final Four
By SAM LANCE GLENDALE, Ariz — The Purdue Boilermakers will be playing for a national title on Monday night for only the second time in school history after a 63-50 win over NC State in the Final Four. Purdue last made the title game in 1969. The two-time National Player of the Year, Zach Edey, was too much for NC State to handle in the paint. He led the way for the … [Read more...] about Purdue cruises to second-ever title game with 13 point win over NC State in the Final Four