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.

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) with the ball as Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

St. John's bolsters talented class with former ACC freshman phenom

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) shoots the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Money plays major role in luring Florida national champion guard to SEC rival

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Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots as Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Elite ACC scoring guard latest star to join transfer portal, devastating Cal's roster

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Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty (4) drives the ball during the second half against Colorado State Rams at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

All-American point guard instantly becomes top player in the transfer portal

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Dec 3, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Sam Houston State Bearkats guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) defends in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Darian DeVries outduels SEC powerhouses to land elite mid-major scorer

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Florida State Seminoles forward Malique Ewin (12) drives the ball to the basket. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Southern Methodist Mustangs 76-69 on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

John Calipari grabs ACC starting forward to bolster Arkansas's frontcourt

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Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Lipscomb Bisons guard Joe Anderson (22) reacts after a basket during the first half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lipscomb Names Kevin Carroll as Next Head Coach

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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA;  Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) blocks the pass from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Nick Pringle (5) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Arkansas finally lands first portal addition in former SEC forward

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Jan 14, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Mississippi State Bulldogs forward KeShawn Murphy (3) is pressured by Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Bruce Pearl continues to rebuild Auburn's frontcourt without Johni Broome

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Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts after cutting down a piece of the net after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

20 active head coaches closest to winning their first national championship

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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Alan Huss speaks with an official during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament head coach takes Big East assistant job in surprise carousel move

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Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Colorado State Rams guard Kyan Evans (0) drives the ball past Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty (4) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

A March Madness breakout led this mid-major point guard to North Carolina

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Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Lipscomb Bisons head coach Lennie Acuff during the second half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Samford grabs Lennie Acuff from Lipscomb as next Head Coach

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Dec 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Pop Isaacs (2) reacts to the crowd after making a three point basket against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Does this transfer portal addition have Houston as next year’s favorites?

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What winning a national title would mean for Florida Basketball head coach Todd Golden

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Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Samford Bulldogs head coach Bucky McMillan during the first half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Samford Bulldogs at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Texas A&M taps mid-major star as their next Head Coach

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