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UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Elliot Cadeau comes up big; solid games for Jackson, Lubin
Former UNC point guard
Elliot Cadeau capped the biggest week of No. 3 Michigan’s amazing season with one of the best performances of his career. Meanwhile,
Ian Jackson had a solid game, Ven-Allen Lubin remained consistent, and
Teonni Key returned from injury. Cadeau had 17 points and six assists, but was huge down the stretch vs. Michigan State. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
College basketball Saturday scores, winners, losers
Saturday's college basketball slate had a bit of everything.
Darryn Peterson's apologists and doubters earned fodder for their respective causes in Kansas' 90-82 win over BYU. Kentucky went on the road and knocked off Arkansas. California upset Miami in Coral Gables. Texas A&M bolstered its case for top dawg in the SEC with a road win over Georgia. (
CBS Sports)
Ohio State football hires former UNC OL Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator
Ohio State hired
Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience. Smith was the Steelers’ offensive coordinator the past two seasons after being the Atlanta Falcons head coach from 2021 through ’23. Smith was an offensive lineman at UNC from 2001-2005. (
Associated Press)
Will Wade apologizes for uniform controversy, pleads for NC State fans to stop social media attacks
It was a remark that appeared to be a passing comment. NC State coach Will Wade was asked a simple question on his weekly radio show last Thursday about how much say he has in the program using the 1983 throwback uniforms that don the simple “STATE” across the chest. Wade, a person that doesn’t hide how he feels, answered it in an honest way. (
The Wolfpacker)
She died before Indiana football’s magical season. Her family wouldn’t let her miss it.
It’s true — the Slotas were Indiana basketball fans above all else. But Dorothy tried to never miss a football game, listening on the radio if she couldn’t attend. It didn’t matter that the Hoosiers lost more than they won. By then, Dorothy worked at Indiana’s School of Education, where, for 26 years, she helped aspiring teachers through the certification process. (
MSN.com)
Amari Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks college eligibility
Former UCLA standout
Amari Bailey is attempting to become the first basketball player to return to college after playing in the NBA. Bailey, 21, has hired an agent and a lawyer to fight for NCAA eligibility with hopes to join a college team and play one more season. The 6-foot-3 guard played one season at UCLA in 2022-23 before entering the 2023 NBA draft. (
ESPN.com)
Men's College Basketball Preview: 5 Best Games to Watch this Weekend
The Michigan-Michigan State matchup Friday night on FOX headlines this weekend's handful of must-watch college basketball games. Will Nebraska beat Illinois and gain ground in the Big Ten? Can BYU get back in the win column after losing a close one to Arizona earlier this week? The 19-1 Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season on Jan. 10. (
FOX Sports)
Why Will Wade and NC State branding office clashed over use of heritage uniforms
N.C. State has used multiple logos throughout its history, which has been reflected in university and athletic branding. While the athletic department primarily uses the current "Tuffy" mascot image and typography, men's basketball coach Will Wade revealed last week there has been internal conflict on using historic imagery. "They were not happy," Wade said. (
MSN.com)
Justice Haynes, former Michigan star RB, transferring to Georgia Tech
Michigan’s starting running back in 2025 has found a new home. Justice Haynes, U-M’s prolific home-run hitting ball carrier who transferred to Ann Arbor last season after two seasons at Alabama, has committed to Georgia Tech. Haynes ran 121 times for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns across seven games in 2025 before he was lost for the season due to injury. (
USA Today)
Duke transfer QB Darian Mensah commits to Miami
Duke transfer quarterback Darian Mensah has committed to the Miami Hurricanes. For the third consecutive transfer portal cycle, Mario Cristobal’s program has landed arguably the top transfer quarterback. His top wide receiver, Cooper Barkate, is following him to Miami, too. Barkate finished the 2025 college football season with 72 catches for 1,106 yards. (
On3.com)