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.

Jan 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Carey Booth (0) controls the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Why Carey Booth is Colorado State’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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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

Why PJ Haggerty is Kansas State’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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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.

Why Oscar Cluff is Purdue’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Dai Dai Ames (7) handles the ball against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Lance Terry (0) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Dai Dai Ames is California’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Feb 24, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) shoots the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Why Christoph Tilly is Ohio State’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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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

Why KeShawn Murphy is Auburn’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Jan 28, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Michael Rataj (12) reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Why Michael Rataj is Baylor’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Evansville's Gabriel Pozzato (0) takes a shot as the Evansville Purple Aces play the Drake Bulldogs at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Why Gabriel Pozzato is Xavier’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Naithan George (1) brings the ball up court against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Naithan George is Syracuse’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Sebastian Mack (12) drives to the basket against Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Why Sebastian Mack is Missouri’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Nick Boyd (2) dribbles the ball defended by North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) in the first half  at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Why Nick Boyd is Wisconsin’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) and Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) go for the ball during the second half during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Why KJ Lewis is Georgetown’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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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

Why Donovan Dent is UCLA’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jayson Woodrich (11) grabs a rebound over UW-Milwaukee Panthers guard Themus Fulks (1) during the second half in a game Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UWM won, 71-66.

Why Themus Fulks is UCF's most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Nick Davidson (11) reacts from the bench in the first half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Why Nick Davidson is Clemson’s most important team transfer for 2025-26

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Nov 23, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA;  Tennessee State Tigers head coach Brian Collins watches action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Mid-major CBB loses another head coach, this time to the NBA

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