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1. All-American Dickinson returning to Jayhawks

   All-America center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he plans to return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely solidifying the Jayhawks as the preseason No. 1 team in men's college basketball.

2. Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley

   Liam McNeeley, a top-10 recruit and the best available high school prospect in 2024, has committed to UConn, he told ESPN.

3. Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation

   More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.

4. Alabama transfer Griffen commits to Jayhawks

   Alabama transfer Rylan Griffen, one of the best shooters in the portal, has committed to Kansas, he told ESPN.

5. Hoggard seeks new school after 4 years at MSU

   Michigan State senior A.J. Hoggard has entered the transfer portal and will have one year of eligibility at his next school.

6. Five-star G Fland following Calipari to Arkansas

   Boogie Fland, the No. 2-ranked point guard in the 2024 class and No. 15 overall in the ESPN 100, decommitted from Kentucky earlier this month.

7. Seton Hall star Richmond enters transfer portal

   First-team All-Big East guard Kadary Richmond entered the portal Thursday afternoon, potentially becoming the best player available.

8. Men's WTE Top 25: Houston at No. 1, while decimated Duke, Kentucky fall

   The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.

9. National championship or bust? Why coaching Kentucky men, Tennessee women is so tough

   These are supposed to be dream jobs for many college basketball coaches. And yet, top candidates turned down the opportunity to lead Kentucky men's and Tennessee women's basketball. Why?

10. Is Duke commit Khaman Maluach better than Joel Embiid at 17?

    South Sudan international Khaman Maluach has played in the BAL since age 15, and now only 17 he's become a league drawcard, committed to Duke Blue Devils, and being labelled '10 times better than Joel Embiid'.