The Johnnies gave him one last chance at vindication after his reputation was marred by scandal at Louisville, and for much of this past season Pitino’s team seemed destined for glory on the sport’s biggest national stages.

Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN, likely cementing the Red Storm as a preseason top-five team. Mitchell, who visited St. John's earlier this month, spent last season with the Bearcats after beginning his career with two seasons at Texas.

Michigan State hockey has lost a member of its blue line to the transfer portal on Thursday morning. Vladislav Lukashevich has made the decision to leave the MSU program after just one season.

After three years in East Lansing, and being in-line for more playing time in 2025, the Spartans lose a defensive end to the transfer portal