Michael Malone, the NBA veteran with over 500 wins, is bringing his championship pedigree to North Carolina’s basketball program — and he’s already assembling a loaded roster. Returning stars Jaydon Young, Isaiah Denis, and Jarin Stevenson headline the core, while Malone’s aggressive portal moves include three Power Four transfers and two international big men. With a stacked recruiting class and high expectations for a seventh NCAA title, UNC fans are buzzing as the 2026-27 season looms.

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Reed Bailey, a dynamic forward who averaged over eight points for Indiana last season and starred at Davidson before that, is transferring to St. John’s — despite initially entering the portal with a “do not contact” tag. The move fits perfectly into Coach Rick Pitino’s rebuilding effort, as St. John’s returns to elite form after winning the Big East and reaching the Sweet Sixteen last year. What makes this transfer even more explosive? A recent federal court ruling grants athletes from the 2022 class an extra year of eligibility — including Bailey, along with stars like Jaxon Kohler and Donovan Dent. This legal shift is reshaping college basketball, giving players a second chance to compete and forcing teams to adapt in real time.

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RJ Luis is suing the NCAA to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season, arguing he deserves an extra year of eligibility after going undrafted and being waived from NBA and G League contracts without ever playing a minute. With a key federal court ruling now supporting fifth-year eligibility for 2022 graduates, Luis is betting his case will succeed—his preliminary injunction hearing next Monday could reshape college basketball’s future.

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