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Over the last couple of weeks, Oklahoma’s roster has improved significantly. The Sooners signed former SMU and Tennessee guard B.J. Edwards last week. And on Wednesday, they earned a commitment from forward Duke Brennan, who earned All-Big East honors for the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / August 19

Former Villanova center commits to Oklahoma

Duke Brennan, Villanova’s double-double machine from a year ago, will not be returning to the Main Line in his fifth season. Brennan chose Oklahoma over Villanova, Oregon, Ole Miss and USC.

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / August 11

Ranking 5 Best Landing Spots For Duke Brennan

Duke Brennan was a big part of Villanova last season as the Wildcats were able to return to the NCAA Tournament. The big man is now looking for a home for the upcoming season in his fifth year.

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College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

USC Trojans Among Final Five Schools For Talented Transfer Forward

The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman had another impressive offseason of adding talent in the transfer portal, and they may not be done just yet with the 2026-27 college basketball season on the horizon.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 7

Villanova makes Duke Brennan’s top five

Per Duke Brennan’s agency, OG6 Sports Management, the former Villanova center has narrowed his list of potential landing spots to five teams: Ole Miss, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma and the aforementioned Villanova.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / August 7

Oregon, Oklahoma among teams to watch for former Villanova big man Duke Brennan

There are a number of quality former college basketball seniors who are close to getting a 5th year, thanks to courts throughout the country arguing against the NCAA.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 6

UNC Pursuing Intriguing Asset To Complete Frontcourt Rebuild

Despite Michael Malone entering the fold during the transfer portal window opening, the North Carolina Tar Heels have constructed an intriguing roster on paper.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 3

Duke Brennan Getting Interest From Multiple Teams For Fifth Year

Villanova has done a lot this offseason to rebuild its frontcourt in the transfer portal. Now, a familiar name has become available but is he no longer a fit for the Wildcats?

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / July 23

Oregon “zeroing” in on former Villanova center

Per Dushawn London of 247Sports, Duke Brennan could be on his way to becoming an Oregon Duck. Brennan is currently part of a group of players seeking a fifth year of eligibility, so this theoretical commitment would be contingent upon that.

Lakers worked out Villanova’s Duke Brennan

Ever since the Lakers traded away Anthony Davis to acquire Luka Dončić, they’ve been searching for a big man they can rely on. They went with Jaxson Hayes as a starter for the rest of the 2024-25 season after their trade for Mark Williams didn’t pan out.

Villanova’s Duke Brennan Participating In Pre-Draft Workout

With the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are hard at work in identifying potential young players who could be proper fits on the team.

Duke Brennan working out for Detroit Pistons as interest heats up

Former Villanova center Duke Brennan is beginning to gain plenty of heat from teams ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Brennan’s agency shared that the big man will work out for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

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Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 10

Villanova Men’s Basketball’s Duke Brennan Enters The Transfer Portal

Villanova men’s basketball’s Duke Brennan has entered the transfer portal per Earl Flaggs of OG6 Sports Management. Though Brennan has already used his four years of eligibility, Brennan released a statement to his agency regarding his decision to enter the transfer portal and the NCAA’s possible adoption of a five-year eligibility rule.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

Duke Brennan, Acaden Lewis fuel Villanova past Xavier

Duke Brennan and Acaden Lewis each posted double-doubles as host Villanova rode a trio of lengthy runs to a 91-78 win over Xavier on Saturday in the Big East regular-season finale for both teams.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4

Villanova rides second-half surge past DePaul

Tyler Perkins scored 20 points, while Duke Brennan recorded 15 with 12 rebounds, as visiting Villanova used a strong second half to win 76-57 over DePaul on Wednesday night at Chicago.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / February 17

Duke Brennan having major impact on Villanova’s success

Villanova has a history of impact big men in the lineup — especially during title runs over the last decade. This year, Duke Brennan has taken on that role after transferring in from Grand Canyon, a team that Kevin Willard and the Terps knocked out of the NCAA Tournament last year.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

Villanova wins fifth straight, avenges loss to Creighton

Duke Brennan had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Tyler Perkins had 17 points and 11 rebounds as Villanova extended its win streak to five with an 80-69 victory over Creighton on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / January 14

Rhode Warriors: Villanova Takes Down Providence 88-82

Villanova (14-3) just keeps winning on the road, moving to 5-1 in true away games this year (with the only loss coming at Michigan). The win similarly makes the Wildcats 5-1 in conference play thus far.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / January 9

Creighton Men’s Basketball Film Study: Bluejays Beat Villanova with Ball Screen Attack

Creighton men’s basketball scored its biggest win of the season at Villanova on Wednesday thanks to a second half that saw the Bluejays shoot a blistering 66.7% from the field in the second half.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

Villanova's 16-0 second-half run sinks Seton Hall in Kevin Willard's New Jersey return

Acaden Lewis had a game-high 16 points and Villanova used a 16-point run early in the second half to fuel a 64-56 road victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

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College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 17

Wisconsin Badgers pursued Villanova star in transfer portal that could've changed season outlook

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't had the start they had hoped for in the 2025-26 season. Roughly a third of the way through the regular season, the Badgers have gone 1-3 in Quad 1+2 games, and all three losses have come by double digits.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 13

Duke Brennan helps Villanova cruise past Pitt

Duke Brennan scored 24 points on 8-of-8 shooting to guide Villanova to a 79-61 home victory over Pitt on Saturday. Brennan also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out four assists to help the Wildcats (8-2) bounce back nicely from an 89-61 pounding against No.

College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / December 13

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Villanova drops 94 points on Queens as Kevin Willard notches first Wildcats win

Duke Brennan scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds Saturday night for host Villanova, which never trailed in a 94-74 win over Queens.

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College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 6, 2025

Grand Canyon's Double-Double Machine Hears from West Virginia in Transfer Portal

Another player has been added to West Virginia's growing list of transfer portal targets. The Mountaineers recently reached out to Grand Canyon forward transfer Duke Brennan, according to Sam Kayser of 24/7 High School Hoops.

Duke Brennan News / Total Apex Sports / March 19, 2025

Maryland Vs. Grand Canyon 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 seed in the West Region Maryland Terrapins(25-8) are getting ready to face No. 13 seed Grand Canyon Lopes(26-7) in the 1st Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.