The transfer portal has become the fastest way to build a contender, and several programs took full advantage this offseason.
The Oregon Ducks had to be aggressive in the transfer portal after losing key pieces like guard Jackson Shelstad and forward Kwame Evans Jr. They've already landed four players from the portal, but arguably none of them are bigger than Kentucky transfer Jasper Johnson.
Flory Bidunga might have been the one that generated more headlines, but the second half of his package deal commitment to the Louisville men's basketball program was significant as well.
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Louisville basketball swooped up two offseason wins already in landing Flory Bidunga (Kansas) and Jackson Shelstad (Oregon). Now Pat Kelsey and company are hosting a former five-star target and one who just left Arkansas: Karter Knox.
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.
Yesterday, Flory Bidunga announced his transfer destination after spending two years with the Kansas basketball program. The National Defensive Player of the Year nominee committed to Louisville, along with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad.
In the NIL world, nothing is impossible. Louisville proved that statement true. Jackson Shelstad (Oregon) and Flory Bidunga (Kansas, No. 1-ranked portal player) both committed to Louisville for a MASSIVE amount of money.
As the transfer portal has officially been open for a week in college basketball, many players have already chosen their teams for next season. There are still some very good players left in the portal.
The Louisville men's basketball program's first transfer portal commitment of the offseason was a massive one to say the least. On Sunday, the Cardinals secured a commitment from former Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, who was the No.
Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey is ensuring the program stays on an upward trajectory after landing two of the biggest names in the transfer portal.
Louisville landed simultaneous commitments from former Kansas center Flory Bidunga and ex-Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad on Sunday as they concluded weekend visits, according to multiple media reports.
Kansas Jayhawks transfer center Flory Bidunga has committed to the Louisville Cardinals, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bidunga had a standout season for Kansas, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting an impressive 64.0% from the floor.
Flory Bidunga, the top transfer in the portal, has decided on his new school. Bigunda has committed to Louisville, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, another top transfer, will also be going to the Cardinals.
The Oregon Ducks' roster has been ravaged by the transfer portal. They’ve seen key contributors like Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr., and Devon Pryor
The Oregon Ducks lost another guard to the transfer portal in Wei Lin according to Verbal Commits. The sophomore joins Jackson Shelstad and JJ Frakes as the Ducks’ backcourt transfer entries this offseason. Even prior to Lin’s portal entry, the Ducks were looking dangerously thin at the guard spot.
Arizona is coming off one of the best seasons in program history, as they made it to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and won 36 games, which is a program record.
The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is in full offseason mode with the transfer portal now officially open across college basketball. The Ducks have already been hit with multiple departures, but none more significant than that of guard Jackson Shelstad.
The transfer portal hasn't even been officially open for a full day yet, and the Louisville men's basketball has already lined up their first visitor. Former Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad is set to visit Louisville this Friday, according to 247Sports' Dushawn London and confirmed by Louisville Cardinals On SI.
Arizona’s season is officially over after losing in the Final Four to Michigan. Now it is time for the offseason, which means Tommy Lloyd will have to gear up to make another run next season, but to do so, he will have to dip into the transfer portal.
The Oregon Ducks basketball team suffered a crushing blow with the news that star guard Jackson Shelstad would be hitting the transfer portal. The West
In his first 15 seasons as head coach of the Oregon men’s basketball program, Dana Altman strung together 15-straight 20+ win seasons, never missing a postseason appearance.
Oregon looks to sweep its first two-game Big Ten road trip this season when the Ducks face Rutgers on Monday in Piscataway, N.J. The Ducks (8-6, 1-2 Big Ten) opened their lone East Coast swing with a 64-54 win on Friday at Maryland without preseason all-Big Ten point guard Jackson Shelstad.
Earlier than expected, junior lead guard Jackson Shelstad made his season debut for the Big Ten Conference's Oregon Ducks after breaking his shooting hand in early October.
On Friday, Oct. 24, the Ducks played in their first exhibition game of the season and took down the Utah Utes 73-53. Expected starter at point guard Jackson Shelstad is sidelined with a broken right hand suffered in practice, transfer Wei Lin filled Shelstad's shoes as well as he could.
Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks will have a key contributor back in Eugene for next season. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Jackson Shelstad is officially staying with a lucrative NIL deal and putting off the NBA.
Jackson Shelstad scored 18 points and No. 23 Oregon held Indiana scoreless for more than 4 1/2 minutes late in the game Thursday to pull out a 72-59 win in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis.
The Big Ten Tournament tips off next Wednesday, with 15 of the 18 league teams descending upon Indianapolis. The teams that play on that first day will need to run the gauntlet of five games in five days to make the postseason.
EUGENE, Ore. – Indiana lost 73-64 to Oregon Tuesday at Mathew Knight Arena. Beginning with a deep three by Jackson Shelstad, the Ducks closed the game on a 10-0 run to secure the victory.
The Oregon men’s basketball team is on fire, and so is Jackson Shelstad. The sophomore point guard tallied 17 points and eight assists in a back-and-forth win over Penn State on Sunday, helping his team improve to an eye-catching 15-2 record.
Jackson Shelstad made two free throws with seven seconds left to put No. 15 Oregon ahead for good as the Ducks defeated host Ohio State 73-71 on Thursday in Columbus.
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