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WINNERS: Florida, UConn, Duke retain ELITE talent, while North Carolina loses at NBA Draft deadline

Florida Gators surge as NBA Draft early entry deadline shakes up college basketball power rankings. Star forward Thomas Haugh, projected as a lottery pick, stuns observers by returning to Gainesville, joining Alex Condon and Reuben Chinyelu to solidify Florida’s frontcourt. UConn, Duke, and Illinois also emerge as major winners, but North Carolina reels after losing Henri Veesaar with few reliable big men left in the transfer portal. Which programs made the right moves—and who’s scrambling after deadline surprises? Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down the biggest winners and losers from this pivotal window, spotlighting teams like Michigan and Arizona, who face both gains and setbacks. Will Andrej Stojakovic boost Illinois by returning, or will high-profile prospects leave more programs in crisis? Get expert insights on the ripple effects of NIL, the thinning big man market, and the future of top contenders as rosters take shape for next season. JOIN the Locked On College Basketball Everydayer Club! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On College Basketball community: https://lockedoncollegebasketball.supercast.com/ Join the Locked On College Basketball Discord: https://discord.gg/bsKxDp8Qqb Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #NCAABasketball #NCAATournament #NCAA #CollegeHoops

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The BIGGEST Winners & Losers of the Transfer Portal

The college basketball transfer portal has completely reshaped the landscape… and some teams just changed their entire season overnight. In this video, we break down the BIGGEST Winners & Losers of the Transfer Portal heading into the 2026 college basketball season. From programs that built national championship-caliber rosters to teams that lost their entire core, we cover EVERYTHING you need to know. We dive into major winners like the Florida Gators, Duke Blue Devils, Illinois Fighting Illini, Texas Longhorns, and UConn Huskies — and break down why their roster construction could make them serious contenders. We also analyze major losers like the Kentucky Wildcats, Kansas Jayhawks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and more — including what went wrong and how it impacts their outlook. Plus, we break down fascinating teams like the Louisville Cardinals, who landed one of the most talented portal classes in the country… but still have major questions about fit. 🔥 Who do YOU think won the transfer portal? Let me know in the comments! #collegebasketball #transferportal #cbb #cbbtransferportal #basketball 0:00 Intro 0:20 Xavier Musketeers 0:57 Saint Louis Billikens 1:40 Florida Gators 2:35 Kentucky Wildcats 3:27 Duke Blue Devils 4:36 Kansas Jayhawks 5:33 Illinois Fighting Illini 6:29 Georgia Bulldogs 7:26 Miami Hurricanes 8:27 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9:21 Indiana Hoosiers 10:24 TCU Horned Frogs 11:10 Texas Longhorns 12:25 Kansas State Wildcats 13:20 Tennessee Volunteers 14:23 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 15:18 Providence Friars 16:17 Seton Hall Pirates 17:11 UConn Huskies 18:11 Santa Clara Broncos 19:01 Louisville Cardinals 20:15 Outro Business Inquires: thebasketballnetworkbusiness@gmail.com Watch on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@thebasketballnetwork Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasketballnetwork Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballnetwork/ Follow us on Twitter!: https://www.x.com/TheBballNetwork We DO NOT own any clips or videos that we post of basketball highlights. All clips are property of the NBA or NCAA including ESPN, TNT, ABC, CBS, Fox Sports, ACCN, SECN, BTN, etc… All videos are edited following the “fair use” guidelines of YouTube. Please contact us regarding any concerns with our videos. TheBasketballNetwork, Basketball, Highlights, College Basketball, CBB, NCAAM, NCAA Tournament, NCAA Tournament Predictions, March Madness, March Madness Predictions, College Basketball Transfer Portal, Transfer Portal, College Basketball Rankings, CBB Rankings, NBA, National Basketball Association, NBA News, NBA Draft, NBA Mock Draft, Mock Draft, NBA Free Agency, Free Agency, NBA OffseasonNBA Trades, NBA Trade Deadline, Trade Deadline, NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, NBA Rankings