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Texas A&M Guard Rylan Griffen Suffers Major Setback in NCAA Eligibility Lawsuit

Texas A&M basketball guard Rylan Griffen’s eligibility battle took another frustrating turn Wednesday after Brazos County Judge John Brick dismissed his lawsuit against the NCAA, citing a lack of jurisdiction, according to reports from KBTX.

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Rylan Griffen Could Return to Texas A&M Next Season in Major Turn of Events

The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team continue to make notable headlines ahead of the second year under head coach Bucky McMillan. After losing guard Bryson Warren to the transfer portal on Thursday, the Aggies could soon be making up for it with the potential return of a familiar face to the roster for the 2026-27 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 3

Alabama Set to Face Former Crimson Tide Final Four Player Against Texas A&M

Alabama men's basketball's 2023-24 season ended in the NCAA Tournament Final Four with a loss to UConn. However, this was perhaps the best season in Crimson Tide hoops history, as it was the first time that the program made the Final Four.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 31

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with road win

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with blowout road win

The Texas A&M Aggies may be getting closer to receiving the national respect they deserve.

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College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 18

Rylan Griffen's Second Half Whoops Texas in Massive Rivalry Win

If there was any doubt that Texas A&M would lose against Texas this time, you were wrong. Week after week, this team continues to rise to the occasion with everything to play for, despite being undersized.

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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.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 17

Texas A&M Storms Into Austin With Massive Rivalry Win vs. Texas

Texas A&M headed to Moody Center for the latest rendition of the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown against Texas, where coach Bucky McMillan's team dominated the second half, sparked by Kansas transfer Rylan Griffen’s phenomenal second half after going scoreless in the first half to escape with a 74-70 win.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / September 26, 2025

Texas A&M Guard Rylan Griffen Shares Hilarious Description of 'Bucky Ball'

Texas A&M basketball fans have become accustomed to former coach Buzz Williams’ old-school, offensive-rebound centric play style for years. Non-existent 3-pointers, down-low ground-and-pound, big bodies with big rebounding abilities.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 28, 2025

Was the Loss of Rylan Griffen to Texas A&M a Blessing in Disguise for Kansas?

After an ultimately disappointing 2024-25 season at Kansas, a handful of notable Jayhawks graduated, while nearly the entire remaining roster bolted for new destinations by way of the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / May 2, 2025

Former Alabama Four-Star Transfers to SEC Rival

The college basketball transfer portal has been chaotic since the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, and players from seemingly every team heading to the portal to find their next destination.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 2, 2025

Former Alabama, Kansas sharpshooter chooses Texas A&M as next stop

The college basketball transfer portal is finally starting to wind down just a little bit, but some of the best available players are starting to find their new homes for the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 2, 2025

Kansas Transfer Guard Commits to Texas A&M Aggies

The Texas A&M Aggies are continuing to add to their roster from the transfer portal as the program prepares for the first season under head coach Bucky McMillan.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 29, 2025

Kansas Transfer Portal Updates: News on Rylan Griffen and Rakease Passmore

Kansas and head coach Bill Self have seen a large portion of their roster bolt for the transfer portal after quite the underwhelming 2024-2025 campaign. But it's Kansas.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / April 28, 2025

Texas A&M in Contention for Kansas Guard in Transfer Portal

When Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan took over the Fightin’ Farmers basketball program, the roster was a completely blank slate. But now with the framework of a team beginning to form, McMillan and his staff are keying in on Kansas junior guard Rylan Griffen, as reported by On3’s Joe Tipton.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 25, 2025

Kansas Transfer Rylan Griffen Eyeing Reunion With Former Program

After a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign, Kansas lost a large portion of its roster to the transfer portal, including Rylan Griffen – who was expected to be a massive piece for the Jayhawks moving forward. Griffen came to Lawrence by way of Alabama – where he spent his first two collegiate seasons.

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Could This Transfer Prospect Be Kentucky’s Missing Piece?

As Kentucky continues to construct its roster for the 2025–26 season, head coach Mark Pope is evaluating options to address a critical need: perimeter shooting.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 19, 2025

Former Alabama and Kansas Transfer to Visit Kentucky

As Mark Pope continues to reshape the Kentucky Wildcats in his first year as head coach, another intriguing name has emerged on the transfer radar. According

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 19, 2025

Rylan Griffen would be a perfect addition for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are looking for one more player that will come in and get a lot of minutes, and he may have found the perfect fit. Rylan Griffen played at Kansas last season, where he didn't put up spectacular numbers, but during the 2023-24 season at Alabama, he was great in the team's Final Four run.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 18, 2025

Kentucky basketball, Mark Pope hosting ex-Alabama, Kansas star in portal visit

The Kentucky basketball team will be hosting an important college basketball transfer portal target soon as Rylan Griffen will be on campus soon. Griffen is in the transfer portal for the second time in his college career as he started his career at Alabama before leaving for Kansas.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 18, 2025

Kentucky will host a sharpshooting guard from a blue blood school for a visit

The Kentucky coaching staff is looking to add a shooter via the transfer portal to complete the roster, and a new option has come up. Kansas transfer Rylan Griffen has been a name Kentucy has been associated with for a while now but there wasn't a ton of smoke.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 2, 2025

Should Alabama Basketball Pursue Rylan Griffen in Transfer Portal? Just a Minute

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College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 1, 2025

Rylan Griffen Enters Transfer Portal: Roll Call, April 1, 2025

Former Alabama basketball guard Rylan Griffen entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday, per On3's Pete Nakos. Griffen spent last season at Kansas. Griffen was a member of Alabama's Final Four team during the 2023-24 season, his sophomore campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 31, 2025

Kansas Guard Rylan Griffen, Former ESPN Top 100 Recruit, Hits Transfer Portal

After starting in 20 games for Kansas Basketball in the 2024-2025 season, Rylan Griffen announced on Monday that he has entered the transfer portal, according Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / February 2, 2025

Christian Braun Gives Simple Answer on How to Fix Kansas Basketball

Kansas Basketball has lost the allure of what it once was and now finds itself in a bad spot in 2024-25. KU lost to Baylor on Saturday, blowing a double-digit lead and is now 6-4 in league play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 5, 2025

Rylan Griffen Finally Has Perfect Night for Kansas Basketball After Struggles

It had been a season of ups and downs for Rylan Griffen, as the Kansas basketballRylan Griffen Finally Has Perfect Night for Kansas Basketball After Struggles guard faced struggles with his shooting and consistency.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 12, 2024

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Watch: Kansas' Rylan Griffen Elevates for Huge Block Against North Carolina

As the season tipped off, the Kansas Jayhawks were well aware that Rylan Griffen’s presence would be a game-changer. Griffen, a transfer from Alabama, has established himself as a defensive force over the past two seasons, with his talent on the wing proving invaluable to his teams.