Why retention trumps the transfer portal and how mid-majors can still land tournament bids

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline is creeping closer, and rosters for next season is becoming clearer. And yet, we’ve still got questions this offseason, including about future spending in college hoops, and if there’s any end — or ceiling — in sight.We’re also still talking about NCAA Tournament expansion because, well, (mostly) everyone is still upset about it. This will be a talking point from now until March 2027.Let’s get to the questions.Advertisement