How has Drake bounced back from massive roster overhaul? | College Basketball Enquirer

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde react to the Drake Bulldogs impressive season with a brand new roster and highlight how impactful the transfer portal can be. Hear the full conversation on the “College Basketball Enquirer” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.

Creighton’s Kalkbrenner matches Ewing with 4th Big East Defensive Player of the Year award

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner was selected Big East Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth straight season on Monday, joining Georgetown great Patrick Ewing as the only players to accomplish the feat. The 7-foot-1 senior led the league with 80 blocks for the Bluejays (22-9, 15-5), the No. 2 seed in this week's conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Ewing won the award every year from 1982-85 before going on to a Hall of Fame career in the NBA.

Florida State takes on Syracuse in ACC Tournament

Florida State is fifth in the ACC with 33.9 points per game in the paint led by Malique Ewin averaging 10.6. The Orange are 7-13 against ACC opponents. Syracuse gives up 78.4 points to opponents while being outscored by 2.8 points per game.

Saint Mary’s (CA) faces Pepperdine in WCC Tournament

Saint Mary's (CA) plays in the WCC Tournament against Pepperdine. The Gaels' record in WCC games is 17-1, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference play. Saint Mary's (CA) is fourth in college basketball with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Mitchell Saxen averaging 4.2 offensive boards.

Troy Trojans face the Arkansas State Red Wolves in Sun Belt Championship

Arkansas State Red Wolves (24-9, 15-5 Sun Belt) vs. Troy Trojans (22-10, 15-5 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wolves -1.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Troy takes on Arkansas State in the Sun Belt Championship. The Trojans are 15-5 against Sun Belt opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play.