Portal 2026

[Franisdaman]

Not just hot water lost his job and then a bowl ban which was a 12-0 Ohio State season. Pretty crazy. Even at time felt like too much

Remember Will Wade? In his first LSU stint from 2017-22, Wade was 105-51 with an SEC regular-season championship and three NCAA tournament appearances.

LSU fired him in March 2022 for his involvement in NCAA Level I and Level II recruiting violations (cash payments, improper recruiting, and a lack of institutional control).

He was also caught up in an FBI probe that caught Wade on a wiretap discussing a "strong-a.ss offer" to a recruit.

After sitting out a season, followed by 2 years as head coach for McNeese and NC State this past season, he's back at LSU.

The Tigers fired Matt McMahon, Wade's predecessor, after he went 60-70 overall and 17-55 in the SEC in four seasons.

Will Wade says aim is national title in return to LSU hoops

Will Wade shrugged off criticism for his departure from N.C. State and said his commitment is to win national titles at LSU.

www.espn.com

 

[Franisdaman]

Has 1 year of eligibility remaining

 

[Dragon4Tao]

Has 1 year of eligibility remaining

His highlights remind me of Stirtz.

 

[TrojanHawkeye]

Owen Freeman got at least $1.8M at Creighton

Iowa paid Alvaro over $1M

I don't know how this is sustainable.

As I've said many times, it's not

 

[Hawkeye54545]

Portal doesn't open until the 6th and as of this morning there are 342 players in it.

I can't wrap my head around that.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portal doesn't open until the 6th and as of this morning there are 342 players in it.

I can't wrap my head around that.

What happens if you enter the portal and don't come out?

 

[HawkInDenver]

As I've said many times, it's not

Agreed. Its not. When AF was good he really elevated the team -is that worth a million? was hitting the game winning shot against FL worth a million? In the grand scheme of things maybe!

 

[Franisdaman]

For the 2025-26 season, Kentucky spent $22 million on its roster. They lost in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament.

On3 reported that Iowa, which made the Elite 8, spent between $8 million and $10 million on its roster.

Link to that story:

Sweet 16 top spenders: Which programs spent $10 million, who got biggest bang for buck

The Sweet 16 tips off Thursday, and many of the teams still standing are the biggest spenders. On3 is breaking down who spent the most.

www.on3.com

 

[HawkBot]

Remember Will Wade? In his first LSU stint from 2017-22, Wade was 105-51 with an SEC regular-season championship and three NCAA tournament appearances.

LSU fired him in March 2022 for his involvement in NCAA Level I and Level II recruiting violations (cash payments, improper recruiting, and a lack of institutional control).

He was also caught up in an FBI probe that caught Wade on a wiretap discussing a "strong-a.ss offer" to a recruit.

After sitting out a season, followed by 2 years as head coach for McNeese and NC State this past season, he's back at LSU.

The Tigers fired Matt McMahon, Wade's predecessor, after he went 60-70 overall and 17-55 in the SEC in four seasons.

Will Wade says aim is national title in return to LSU hoops

Will Wade shrugged off criticism for his departure from N.C. State and said his commitment is to win national titles at LSU.

www.espn.com

That's kinda like putting your dishes through a quick dishwasher cycle instead of a normal cycle.

 

[Hawkeyes19]

This is the kind of kid I can see Ben going after. Defensive stud. Averaged 12/6/3 and hit 38% from 3 and 80% FT. Played at DMACC the year prior.

From WDM Valley high school.

 

[HAWKNESS]

From WDM Valley high school.

Don't know if it's true but I've heard he's likely going to Iowa State

 

[Hawkangler]

478 names so far. Portal doesn't officially open until the 7th. Are teams allowed to interact with portal players other than grad transfers before that date?

Can they talk to agents or family members before that date?

I get the vibe that is going on a lot. The day the portal opens there are commitments. How does that happen without a visit?

 

[LaQuintaHawk]

Might be looking to get closer to home, seems like prospect Ben would take an interest in...

 

[Max Rebo]

478 names so far. Portal doesn't officially open until the 7th. Are teams allowed to interact with portal players other than grad transfers before that date?

Technically, no.

Can they talk to agents or family members before that date?

Yes.

I get the vibe that is going on a lot. The day the portal opens there are commitments. How does that happen without a visit?

See above.

 

[Hawkangler]

Might be looking to get closer to home, seems like prospect Ben would take an interest in...

View attachment 1242740Hawks have a bevy of wing players, maybe NW though.

 

[AndreTheHawk]

342 in the portal as of this morning.

And many more coming. I'm gonna wait to care when I hear who Iowa actually targets and there is something outside of Fantasy that we have a shot.

Most of these guys who's pictures are already posted are guys nobody knows and likely never will. But to each their own.

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

5 early transfer portal targets emerging for Ben McCollum to lock in on

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5 early transfer portal targets emerging for Ben McCollum to lock in on

There are just a few days left before the transfer portal window opens for winter sport athletes. The portal window opens on April 7 and stays open until April

dearoldgold.com