USC lands high-profile Auburn basketball transfer Chad Baker-Mazara

Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Images This much is clear -- USC is financially committed to its men's basketball program.After last week landing Maryland guard transfer Rodney Rice, who was reportedly seeking a substantial NIL package, the Trojans added one of the biggest names this entire transfer portal cycle in Chad Baker-Mazara from Auburn.

Federal judge tosses lawsuit brought by ex-college basketball players against NCAA over use of NIL

A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players, including Kansas standout Mario Chalmers, after ruling its claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations. The lawsuit, which included 16 total players who played before June 16, 2016, claimed that the NCAA had enriched itself by utilizing their names, images and likenesses to promote its men's basketball tournament. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer pointed toward a four-year statute of limitations for federal antitrust violations, despite the lawsuit contending that the law continues to be breached by the NCAA’s use of the players' NIL in March Madness promotions.

Fordham basketball hit with NCAA sanctions for improper benefits to recruits

Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show cause under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations. The program also was fined $35,000 plus 2% of the men's basketball budget. Former director of basketball operations Trevonn Morton was hit with a three-year show cause for misleading NCAA investigators and former athletic director Edward Kull was hit with a one-year show cause.

Reports: John Calipari in contact with Kentucky transfer

Arkansas head coach John Calipari has been in contact with Kentucky transfer guard Travis Perry, according to multiple reports. Perry, a former four-star guard in the class of 2024 according to Rivals, entered the transfer portal shortly before it closed on Tuesday. Reports said in addition to Arkansas, Perry has heard from schools like Ole Miss, Tennessee, Louisville, Missouri, LSU and others.