College Basketball Teams Face Roster Changes

Michigan State's basketball team faces a significant roster overhaul as only four players from the previous season's successful squad are expected to return, necessitating active engagement in the transfer portal to rebuild. Meanwhile, Boise State is looking forward to the 2025-26 season with five key rotational players returning, despite some losses to the transfer portal. At the University of Virginia, new head coach Ryan Odom, previously at VCU, has announced his support staff, which includes several former colleagues from VCU, to rejuvenate the program's offensive capabilities. Odom, who has a historical connection to UVA, faces the challenge of revitalizing a team that has struggled offensively since their 2019 national championship. Additionally, a personal story from the University of West Florida highlights the role of student involvement in recruiting, as a sophomore helped secure a transfer by leveraging his knowledge of South Carolina sports.