Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica, 17, has committed to UCLA as his path to the NBA, targeting a top-five selection in the 2028 draft. He impressed at the FIBA U17 World Cup this summer, and his decision highlights the gr…
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This week in NIL & Transfer Portal · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week, eligibility and financial dynamics continued to shape college sports. Indiana football players Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt will miss the Western Kentucky game as their eligibility remains tied up in a lawsuit, highlighting how legal challenges can disrupt participation. In men's basketball, offseason analysis shows the transfer portal and NIL have created clear winners and losers, with six programs improving through key additions and retention—such as Miami adding a point guard while keeping a star—while two teams face projected declines from roster losses. Separately, Miami's reported switch to Nike as its apparel provider signals a major financial shift for its athletic department, underscoring the growing commercial stakes behind program resources.
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UCLA lands Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica with NBA draft ambitions
Indiana players' eligibility status uncertain for Western Kentucky game
Indiana football players Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt will not play against Western Kentucky. Their eligibility is in question due to a lawsuit. The article updates their status.
College hoops offseason winners and losers: Six teams rise, two fall
The article examines how NIL and the transfer portal have reshaped men's college basketball rosters. It identifies six teams that improved through key transfers and retention, including Miami, which added a point guard a…
Miami Athletics to Switch to Nike in Major Apparel Partnership
Miami's athletic department is reportedly finalizing a significant sponsorship agreement with Nike, replacing Adidas as the official apparel provider. The deal is expected to have major financial implications for the uni…
Kaufman-Renn enters transfer portal seeking sixth year
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal while pursuing an additional season of eligibility. He missed the 2021-22 season due to injury and had filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. The move allo…
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn wins court ruling to potentially return to college
Trey Kaufman-Renn, selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing him to join a college team while awaiting a hearing.…
College Sports Commission approves $227 million in NIL deals over two months
The College Sports Commission cleared over $227 million in name, image, and likeness deals during July and August, nearly doubling the total from its first year. The increase is attributed to a streamlined submission pla…