Joey Loose

Joey Loose

Joined: Sep 12, 2018

A Chicago native and Valpo alum, I'm obsessed with all things sports, especially college basketball, with a focus on sports statistics, data, and cartography.

USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) reacts after being called for a foul Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.

Why Desmond Claude is Washington’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Dec 29, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) dribbles against Michigan Wolverines guard Justin Pippen (10) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Why Don McHenry is Utah’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Malique Ewin (12) with the ball as Syracuse Orange center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why Malique Ewin is Arkansas’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Jacksonville Dolphins guard Robert McCray V (13) drives the lane against North Florida Ospreys forward Josh Harris (10) during the first half of an NCAA men’s basketball matchup Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Why Robert McCray V is Florida State’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) hesitates before rushing past Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.

Why Josh Dix is Creighton’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) drives to the hoop past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the second half during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Why Darrion Williams is NC State’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Feb 8, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Isaiah Watts (12) and forward LeJuan Watts (4) celebrate during a game against the Pepperdine Waves in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Washington State Cougars won 87-86. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Why LeJuan Watts is Texas Tech’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Dug McDaniel (0) drives to the basket around Arizona State Sun Devils guard Joson Sanon (3) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Why Dug McDaniel is Memphis’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Feb 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; BYU Cougars forward Kanon Catchings (6) shoots a three-point shot over Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Why Kanon Catchings is Georgia’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Kyle Smith reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why Jeremy Dent-Smith is Stanford’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Jan 30, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; George Washington forward Darren Buchanan Jr. (3) drives against Dayton Flyers forward DaRon Holmes II (15) at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Lunsford-Imagn Images

Why Darren Buchanan Jr. is Rutgers’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Wagner Seahawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (11) is defended by North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cormac Ryan (3) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Melvin Council Jr. is Kansas’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Meechie Johnson Jr. (1) shoots over Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Ohio State won 80-66.

Why Meechie Johnson Jr. is South Carolina’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Michael Ajayi (1) dives to keep the ball in play against Houston Cougars guard Mylik Wilson (8) during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why Michael Ajayi is Butler’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) reacts against the Florida Gators in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Why Chad Baker-Mazara is USC’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

Mar 1, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Ahmad Nowell (0) passes the ball around Providence Friars guard Bensley Joseph (7) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Why Ahmad Nowell is VCU’s most important team transfer for 2025-26