Locked On College Basketball

Iowa gives basketball coach Ben McCollum a contract extension and the Jazz want to keep AJ Dybantsa in Utah. Kansas gets a quarterback commit over Auburn and Utah. #benmccollum #ajdybantsa #kansasjayhawks 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your fir...

NBA Draft lottery shakes up the futures of top college basketball phenoms—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. With the Washington Wizards landing the number one pick, the debate heats up: does AJ’s elite wing potential make him the obvious choice, or will a surprise pick disrupt the projected order? Andy Patton and Tyler Metcalf break down the draft’s top four, analyze...

NBA Draft Combine shakes up college basketball as Milan Momcilovic and Allen Graves face game-changing “stay or go” decisions. With Kentucky and LSU fiercely competing for these potential stars, the transfer portal and NIL era could guarantee million-dollar paydays and transform team fortunes overnight. Will Momcilovic’s elite three-point shooting boost Kentucky's title hopes, or will Graves trade...

Mark Pope faces Big Blue Nation head-on after a rocky offseason—will Kentucky Wildcats fans rally behind his transparent approach or demand more after missing on top transfer portal targets like Tyran Stokes? Pope’s bold Q&A exposes recruiting struggles and reveals Kentucky’s status as a leverage stop for prospects seeking bigger NIL deals, raising questions about program strategy and expectations...

West Virginia Mountaineers rebuild around freshman sensation Miles Sadler—can this ambitious roster deliver in the Big 12? Isaac Schade and Mountaineer Paul break down Ross Hodge’s bold strategy to build the team around Sadler’s playmaking and defensive grit, while spotlighting key transfers like Javan Buchanan and Finley Bizjack. The conversation highlights Buchanan’s versatility at the four, Biz...

Kansas State Wildcats enter a new era as Casey Alexander takes over as head coach, bringing a decade-long track record of 20+ win seasons from Belmont. Can Alexander’s focus on roster fit and efficient, high-tempo offense lift the Wildcats back into Big 12 contention after the tumultuous end of the Jerome Tang era? Christian Ruah and Andy Patton break down the Wildcats’ transfer-heavy roster, spot...

Louisville Cardinals land the nation’s top high school center, Obinna Ekezie, immediately bolstering an already loaded frontcourt and fueling Final Four buzz. With the Cardinals boasting the No. 1-ranked transfer portal class and standout additions like Flory Bidunga, is Louisville’s blend of elite youth and veteran transfers the recipe for a deep NCAA tournament run? Andy Patton and Dalton Pence...

Tennessee Volunteers shake up their identity as Rick Barnes lands elite scorer Juke Harris, adding to an already stacked transfer portal haul. With high-powered guards like Dai Dai Ames, Jalen Haralson, and sharpshooter Tyler Lundblade joining the roster, the Vols now boast over 100 points per game from their transfers alone. But with so many ball-dominant players, can Barnes orchestrate harmony,...

Florida, Duke, Michigan, Illinois, and UConn headline the way-too-early college basketball Top 25, each boasting impressive roster retention and key returning stars. Can Dusty May and the reigning champion Wolverines defend their crown amidst fierce competition, or will Florida’s powerhouse frontcourt and Duke’s depth propel them to the top spot? The rankings spark debate as pivotal NBA Draft deci...

NCAA fires up March Madness expansion, but will a 76-team tournament kill the magic of bracket mania? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down how the addition of more at-large bids and new play-in games could alienate casual fans, complicate office pools, and strip away the Cinderella upsets that make college basketball unique. Is short-term profit overriding the sport’s long-term future? Meanwhil...

UConn and Duke square off in a must-see Elite 8 rematch on Thanksgiving Eve, with Braylon Mullins back in action and Nik Khamenia adding intrigue after transferring from Duke to UConn. Could Las Vegas be the ultimate neutral ground for this spicy non-conference showdown, or does college basketball deserve a home-and-home atmosphere for such blue-blood programs? Isaac Schade breaks down the impact...

The NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams next season and top recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas. Gonzaga gets Massamba Diop out of the portal. #ncaatournament #tyronstokes #massambadiop 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase....

Kansas Jayhawks lock in top recruit Tyran Stokes for the second straight year—can Bill Self’s revamped squad make a deep March Madness run? Andy Patton and Derek Johnson break down Stokes’ impact, Kansas’ roster overhaul, and the significance of star big man Christian Reeves and transfer additions Keanu Dawes and Leroy Blyden. Will Stokes’ elite passing and versatility unlock a new offensive ident...

Arkansas Razorbacks secure the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class as Miikka Muurinen commits, giving John Calipari’s squad a frontcourt boost and leaving fans buzzing about a roster loaded with elite talent. Can the Hogs’ new mix of top recruits like Jordan Smith, J.J. Andrews, and Abdou Toure—plus key returners Meleek Thomas and Billy Richmond—take Arkansas from Sweet 16 hopefuls to SEC dominance or...

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...

BYU's AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft and Texas gets transfer Mikey Lewis. NC State lands transfer Eemeli Yalaho. #ajdybantsa #mikeylewis #eemeliyalaho 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, Ame...

The NCAA’s proposed “5-in-5 rule” could unleash chaos across college basketball, dramatically reshaping player eligibility and transfer strategies. Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down NCAA President Charlie Baker’s push for a streamlined five-year playing window, tackle the fallout for high-profile seniors like TKR and Cade Tyson, and weigh the legal battles and coaching headaches this seismic...

Duke Blue Devils’ backcourt just got even deeper—can Jon Scheyer balance his embarrassment of riches and keep everyone engaged? Caleb Foster returns alongside standout Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, joining returner Cayden Boozer and top recruit Deron Rippey, creating a logjam filled with scoring talent and experience. With Patrick Ngongba anchoring the frontcourt and Dame Sarr’s NBA Draft dec...

Duke gets a top transfer in Wisconsin's John Blackwell and Florida's Thomas Haugh will return next season. North Carolina gets NC State transfer Matt Able. #johnblackwell #thomashaugh #mattable 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase...

The transfer portal is officially closed, and there were multiple teams that got great news on Tuesday, the final day of the portal being open. Florida got the news they were hoping for - leading scorer Thomas Haugh is BACK! A trio of ACC teams reloaded  - with Duke getting Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, Carolina getting a trio of players, and Louisville getting a March hero!   JOIN the Locked...

Kentucky loses out on transfer Donnie Freeman and UConn loses Solo Ball for all of next sesason. Duke gets Pat Ngongba back for next year. #donniefreeman #soloball #patngongba 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Fan...

Duke Blue Devils land a major boost as Patrick Ngongba announces his return, potentially anchoring one of college basketball’s most talented frontcourts. Could the addition of transfer portal standout John Blackwell make Duke the preseason favorite? Andy Patton and JJ Jackson break down lineup possibilities, the futures of Dame Sarr, Isaiah Evans, and Caleb Foster, and why Drew Scharnowski’s arriv...

Braylon Mullins announces he'll return to UConn basketball and Andrej Stojakovic comes back to Illinois. Alberto Mendoza wins the Georgia Tech starting job. #braylonmullins #andrejstojakovic #albertomendoza 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your f...

UConn retools for another Final Four run as Braylon Mullins returns and Duke transfer Nik Khamenia joins a potent starting lineup. Is Dan Hurley’s squad already a national title favorite despite replacing key pieces like Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed? Get insight on how Najai Hines, Silas Demary, and Solo Ball fit into UConn’s blueprint and the crucial questions facing their new-look frontcourt. Me...

Baylor gets a commitment from Kayden Mingo and Kansas manages losing Bryson Tiller to the portal. Jalen Haralson commits to Tennessee. #kaydenmingo #brysontiller #jalenharalson 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Fa...