Troy transfer forward Fields discusses his West Virginia choice

Troy transfer forward Jackson Fields entered the transfer portal looking for the right fit. Fields, 6-foot-8, 210-pounds, committed to the Mountaineers in large part because of the culture that new head coach Ross Hodge is bringing over from his time at North Texas. Fields was able to cultivate a strong relationship with both Hodge and his coaching staff led by assistant Mike Randle by being on multiple calls with them to discuss his fit in the program.

Report: West Virginia lands Troy transfer forward Fields

West Virginia has landed Troy transfer forward transfer Jackson Fields. The news was reported by Jeff Goodman of Fieldof68 and WVSports.com has confirmed the commitment. Fields, 6-foot-8, 210-pounds, entered the transfer portal March 24 and received interest from a number of schools prior to picking the Mountaineers.

Betting was up in men’s NCAA Tournament and during women’s basketball season

In a men's NCAA Tournament in which upsets were unusual and a women's field sans Caitlin Clark, betting nevertheless was up on both sides this year at BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook. Plenty of fans put their money on the Gators, who were second to Duke at BetMGM in terms of money bet and number of tickets. “Duke losing was key, as 30 of the 50 largest futures wagers on the champion were on Duke,” BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said.