The Assist with Kyle Tucker

In this special episode of The Assist, host Kyle Tucker sits down with former Washington Wizards star John Wall in Washington, D.C.. Wall dives deep into his new, highly involved role as President of Basketball Operations at Howard University, explaining how managing NIL budgets and the transfer portal alongside head coach Kenneth Blakey is preparing him for his ultimate goal: becoming an NBA Gene...

Kyle Tucker and CBS Sports' Matt Norlander break down the biggest winners and storylines of the college basketball offseason now that the transfer portal and NBA draft withdrawal deadlines have passed. They highlight standout roster moves and player retention efforts from programs like Florida, Louisville, Texas, and Kentucky, while also debating which highly-hyped teams might fall short of expect...

In this episode of The Assist 247 Sports, host Kyle Tucker and Florida Assistant Coach Jonathan Safir break down how the Gators won the 2026 offseason through unprecedented roster retention. Discover the strategy behind bringing back stars like Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon, the analytics of building a dominant frontcourt, and a look at Kentucky's late recruiting surge in a historically loaded SEC.

Mark Pope has completely shifted the narrative for Kentucky Basketball by landing the most coveted player in the transfer portal, Milan Momcilovic, and retaining star big man Malachi Moreno. In this episode of The Assist, Kyle Tucker and Travis Branham break down how these massive moves elevate the Wildcats to a preseason Top 25 and potentially Top 15 squad. We discuss how Momcilovic, the only Div...

In this episode of the Assist, Kyle Tucker is joined by Issac Trotter to talk about how the NBA Draft Combine has essentially morphed into a massive, multi-million dollar college basketball recruiting event. They break down the financial stakes for top prospects making crucial "stay or go" decisions, highlighted by Milan Momcilovic , who is weighing a historic $3 to $6 million payday to return to...

In this episode of the Assist, Kyle Tucker is joined by Issac Trotter to talk about how the NBA Draft Combine has essentially morphed into a massive, multi-million dollar college basketball recruiting event. They break down the financial stakes for top prospects making crucial "stay or go" decisions, highlighted by Milan Momcilovic , who is weighing a historic $3 to $6 million payday to return to...

In this episode of the Assist with Kyle Tucker, we dive into the future of college basketball with Neel Ganta, the Director of Player Personnel for Illinois. With the rapid rise of the transfer portal, NIL negotiations, and roster management, having a GM is no longer optional for major programs to survive and thrive.

In this episode of The Assist, we dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball and the evolution of roster building. Join Kyle Tucker and Adam Finkelstein as they break down how Louisville and Tennessee have assembled the top two transfer classes in the nation. Discover how Louisville's Pat Kelsey is building a massive frontcourt to utilize "double big" lineups with the addi...

The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an upd...

On the latest episode of The Assist, we debate if Louisville or Texas has the #1 transfer class and why Illinois and Florida are the offseason "Kings of Retention". Is it panic time for Kentucky and Kansas basketball as they wait on Tyron Stokes' decision? Plus, Travis Branham teases a massive mystery top-10 guard hitting the portal at the 11th hour!

Michigan head coach Dusty May joins The Assist after winning the national championship and how the transfer portal kept him from celebrating a national championship win. Plus, 247Sports transfer portal insider Travis Branham joins to share the latest intel during the college basketball transfer portal window. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join...

North Carolina has hired former Denver Nuggets head coach and NBA Champion Mike Malone as their next head coach. Let's react!

On the latest episode of The Assist with Kyle Tucker , CBS Sports college basketball analysts Adam Finkelstein and Isaac Trotter join LIVE from Indianapolis to preview the national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the UConn Huskies. Can Dusty May win his first national championship or will Dan Hurley continue this new dominant era of UConn basketball and win his third national...

The Assist with Kyle Tucker returns for the second episode! We take react to the incredible Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, featuring the all-time game between the Duke Blue Devils and the UConn Huskies. We then give our thoughts on North Carolina parting ways with head coach Hubert Davis before we preview the Final Four games later this week. Finally, UConn Huskies captain Alex Karaban joins to talk...

The debut episode of The Assist with Kyle Tucker breaks down the full March Madness bracket and previews the NCAA Tournament with Final Four predictions, potential Cinderella teams, and the biggest storylines heading into the tournament. Kyle dives into the toughest regions, including a brutal path for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, why Arizona Wildcats men's basketball could win the natio...

Welcome to The Assist with Kyle Tucker. A weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed!