Class of '66 Old Fart

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Pete Thamel - The NCAA’s appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court in the Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case has been denied. He’ll be eligible to play for Ole Miss in 2026.

Another former IU offer. Offered Sept. '23; committed to Butler Aug '24. Seemed like it was always one of Woody's here's an offer; you have an offer; everybody gets an offer because it never went anywhere after that. https://butlersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/azavier--stink--robinson/12805

Given the amount of time that's passed from the initial transfer announcement to Chloe's announcement today I wonder what's happened in that period of time. If she planned to portal I would have expected her announcement around the same time as the other 3. Has she been urged to look elsewhere because our staff is that confident we've got some incoming transfers signed, sealed and just waiting to deliver? Had she planned to portal all along and her agent has been working to find her a new home which is now in place? Inquiring minds want to know.

Another one-time IU offer hits the portal. Offered July '22 and committed a month later to Maryland. Georgetown wing Deshawn Harris-Smith is entering the transfer portal. The 6-5 junior out of Woodbridge, Virginia began his career playing two seasons at Maryland before spending one at Georgetown. He averaged 5.2PPG and 2.5RPG in 6 games this season.

Matt Norlander - Alabama spokesperson tells CBS Sports that "nothing will change" in regard to Holloway's availability. He's off the team as his case continues and will not be playing for the Crimson Tide this weekend.

42 girls will participate in the Women’s Junior National Team minicamp from April 3–5 in Phoenix. From my records, 14 of them have an IU offer. Obviously, we may not land a single one, but we're definitely targeting the right caliber of players.

The head sportswriter for the South Bend Tribune did quite a story on the ND basketball program and specifically stated he expects Markus Burton and Jalan Haralson to portal. Really interesting that the local newspaper would go this hard at ND whom they typically treat with oven mitts. https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/25/notre-dame-basketball-transfer-portal-departures-update-shrewsberry/89323415007/

When the pundits start profiling specific players it's a good bet they're high on the IU radar. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-transfer-portal-names-to-know-belmont-forward-sam-orme/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQzj69leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9tEwMW6gLiW9neVpacWeQnpPl5UGMbD_dpON9J_GMGLhYNT1rGefMHBu83w_aem_BDedUEVsoxJNnQfx3EvN7w

Raegan McCowan (6-0 JR wing, Lebanon, MO) has announced she's entering her name into the portal, out of Western Illinois WBB; she's averaged 20.4 PPG and 7.7 RPG over three seasons (74 games)

UC Irvine’s Kyle Evans (@_kylevans_) intends to enter the transfer portal, source told @LeagueRDY. Repped by@DanielPoneman of @WEAVE. The 6-foot-10 forward was named First Team All-Big West and Big West Defensive Player of the Year this season while leading the nation in blocks. He averaged 12.1PPG, 8.7RPG and 3.3BPG in 2025-26.

Seen some reports this one might be one to keep an eye on. Big name in the transfer portal with Talexa Weeter out of Fort Hays State (D2). The 6’0” junior guard averaged 27.5 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 BPG & 1.4 SPG in 31 games this season. She was the NCAA D2 scoring leader this season.

Very good memory.

Arkansas’ Bonnie Deas plans to enter the transfer portal, her representative @chrispongrass of Lighthouse Sports told @On3. The 5-9 freshman averaged 10.2 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.6 apg and 1.5 spg this season. Pretty good stat line for a 5'9" player.

Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas plans to enter the @TransferPortal, source told @On3. 

The 6-9 freshman averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists per game this season.

https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/athlete-of-the-week/chase-branham-logan-rogersville-state-champs/ May face a decision on staying at Logan-Rogersville for his senior season or transfer to a basketball factory. “I’ve had thoughts (of attending an academy). I mean, they’ve reached out,” he said. “As of right now, no decisions have been made. This is where I want to be, at Logan-Rogersville, but time comes where a decision has to be made. It might happen, but this is where I want to be, (with) my guys.”

Tennessee forward Lauren Hurst will enter the transfer portal, per her representatives @GSEworldwide. Hurst is a former four-star recruit and shot 41.4 % from three this season. Will have three years of eligibility remaining. https://utsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/lauren-hurst/22219 Offered by us in July '23; committed to TN Nov '24.

But keep in mind, there's been a whole lot of backdoor channeling already taking place and honestly, people like us are the last ones to find out that a player is portaling.

Travis Ford lands at Little Rock.

Raby has confirmed that Trent is staying at IU.

Carmel, IN HS graduate. Belmont forward Sam Orme, a 2nd Team All MVC Selection, intends to enter the transfer portal, a source tells @247Sports. Averaged 12.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG and 1.8 APG this season, shooting 39.7% from three. Repped by CAA Sports.

Hoosiers (10-14) (3-6) are on the road at #24 Nebraska (19-6) (5-1) and undefeated at home. All 3 games televised on B1G+. Tuesday evening we'll be in Evansville, IN, and next weekend we host Rutger. Friday - 7:00 ET Saturday - 3:00 ET Sunday - 1:00 ET Radio Live Stats

Women (25-7) play host to Detroit Mercy (7-18) this weekend for a 2-game series. Both televised on B1G+. No mid-week game. Next weekend they'll be on the west coast for 3-games at UCLA (28-3) (9-0). Friday - 6:00 Saturday - 2:00 Radio Live Stats

Davidson shooting guard Roberts Blums plans to enter the @TransferPortal, per his agents @ArtursKalnitis. Blums, a 6-4 sophomore from Latvia, averaged 12.4 points and shot 40.7% from three this season.