Staff identifies roster needs for college basketball teams in 2026-27

7 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 30

Kentucky needs shooting and star power, BYU rim protection, Miami a reliable 3-point shooter, and Texas Tech and St. John's a high-level big man.
The assessment comes after the transfer portal closed and the NBA draft declaration deadline passed, leaving fewer options but still some uncommitted transfers and international prospects.
Kentucky's misses in recruiting drew particular focus, while Texas Tech's search is shaped by JT Toppin's ACL injury and St. John's by failed pursuits of several transfer centers.

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