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College basketball roster tracker: Illinois adds Providence’s Stefan Vaaks; DePaul gets a high-scoring guard

One day after the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship, the college basketball transfer portal opened. The Tribune is tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local teams. Want the latest news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for o

Dick Vitale health update: College basketball analyst confirms melanoma diagnosis

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale shared another health update on Monday in which he announced he was diagnosed with melanoma.

Big Ten basketball team that made Final Four has shown genuine interest in John Blackwell

Wisconsin's John Blackwell is already looking for a new home. if it works out, he may wind up staying in the Big Ten after all.

OU basketball brings back point guard Xzayvier Brown for second season

Oklahoma men's basketball secured point guard Xzayvier Brown for next season, making him a top returning scorer in the SEC.

Kim English, former Missouri star, reportedly hired as assistant at UNC

Former Missouri basketball star Kim English reportedly has been hired as an assistant coach on Michael Malone’s staff at North Carolina.

Bierlink commits to Whitworth basketball

Apr. 13—QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks' Pierce Bierlink has declared his intent to pursue basketball at the collegiate level by committing to the Whitworth Pirates. According to him, he's been working toward this goal for a long time. "It's a lot of blood, sweat and tears. I've been