Joey Loose

Joey Loose

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.

March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams reacts during the second half against the Yale Bulldogs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

10 potential candidates to replace Buzz Williams at Texas A&M

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South Dakota State Jackrabbits center Oscar Cluff (45) posts up against Omaha Mavericks forward Valentino Simon (21) on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at First Bank and Trust Arena in Brookings, S.D.

Purdue nabs coveted mid-major star big man from transfer portal for 2025-26 season

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Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) dribbles the ball defend by San Diego State Aztecs guard BJ Davis (10) in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Michigan lands former 5-star prospect in early transfer portal find

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Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard provides direction during the first half against Grand Canyon Antelopes at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Late night hire gives Villanova its next head coach after Sweet 16 run

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Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Alabama vs Duke men’s basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

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Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives to the hoop past Maryland Terrapins guard JaKobi Gillespie (0) during the first half during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Texas Tech vs Florida men’s basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

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Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard watches play downcourt during the first half against the Florida Gators during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Maryland reportedly expecting Kevin Willard to leave for Villanova after Sweet 16 loss

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Dec 22, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes head coach Rob Senderoff during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Fordham raids MAC for its next possible head coach

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Jan 27, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) controls the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Creighton lands one of best players in transfer portal in Owen Freeman from Iowa

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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches the action Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Major surprise lands as newest Ivy League Head Coach

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Mar 8, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA;  Arizona State Sun Devils guard Joson Sanon (3) shoots a jumper during the second half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

St. John's lands former Arizona State guard Joson Sanon

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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Bryant University Bulldogs forward Barry Evans (5) forward Connor Withers (7) and head coach Phil Martelli Jr reacts in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans  during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

VCU grabs Phil Martelli Jr. as next Head Coach

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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Richard Pitino reacts in the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Xavier Basketball chooses New Mexico’s Richard Pitino as next head coach

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Feb 11, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dunks the ball during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky vs Tennessee men’s basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

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Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) dribbles the ball defended by San Diego State Aztecs guard BJ Davis (10) in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Transfer Portal gains embattled former North Carolina guard

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Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; New Mexico Lobos guard Donovan Dent (2) shoots the ball over Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

New Mexico's Donovan Dent becomes new top name in the transfer portal

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