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[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

BREAKING: Lopes get one of the top point guards in Dylan Darling.

- His well traveled history in college hoops
- Strengths, & how a pure point guard helps this team
- Why every other Lopes player should be AMPED

Watch commitment impact video here: https://t.co/z99AezDt72

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

We have seen lots of different rumors or variations of who the Lopes will play in Palm Springs, and this is the latest.

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

Sources: LSU will play in the 2026 Acrisure Series in Palm Springs.

The event includes 28 total teams & will feature the following teams in the top two pods:

USC
South Carolina
ASU
Utah St
GCU
Saint Louis
Stanford
Colorado

Official matchups will be released later this summer.

[Grand Canyon Men’s Basketball @GCU_MBB]

This is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 a hype video. 🎬

[GCU Lopes @GCU_Lopes]

Statement made. The standard is rising. Welcome to GCU, Coach Bieser! 📈

📰 » https://t.co/rrma7TmgmZ

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

Exclusive to @YahooSports: Sens. Ted Cruz & Maria Cantwell detail their groundbreaking legislation:
*1X transfer
*5-yr eligibility/pro player ban
*hard cap
*5% max agent fee
*"Lane Kiffin Rule"
*optional pooling of TV rights
*prohibits "super league"
More-
https://t.co/Kva5gesC5l

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Update on Efe Demirel...

@CBB_Central posted this follow up message regarding the new international ruling:

"If you already made it through the clearinghouse (IE guys who played last year in college) there’s no way they can unwind that. So like Dame Sarr remains eligible"

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Here is exact verbiage from @CBB_Central on the potential ruling for "Less lucrative" leagues.

I am SURE the NCAA will do an honorable job on the case by case basis right? Right?

If passed, could be another massive "Wow how'd we step on this rake?" situation by NCAA.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

All in all, not saying Efe is clear or saying Efe is in serious jeopardy of losing eligibility. And to be honest, it all feels a little hopeless trying to make sense of these sorts of things with the NCAA.

Just wanted to make sure I call it out!

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

I don't want to get people too worked up with a potential Friday news dump regarding International players...

But GCU big guy Efe Demirel did play pro in Turkey. While focus seems to be on official Euroleague play, it looks like all pro play could be under the microscope.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Here is exact verbiage from @CBB_Central on the potential ruling for "Less lucrative" leagues.

I am SURE the NCAA will do an honorable job on the case by case basis right? Right?

If passed, could be another massive "Wow how'd we step on this rake?" situation by NCAA.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Notable!

[Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress]

If this new rule is enforced as written, at least half of college basketball's preseason top 25 teams just lost one or more starters.

Dropping it in May, with no replacement options available, makes very little sense.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Go Lopes Radio Discord Mailbag is LIVE!

- Non-con schedule talk, what to expect
- Why I am optimistic about GCU's offense improving
- Favorite matchups if a Pac 12/MW Challenge happened (Zags/Lopes?)
- Plus my starting 5 of GCU dining options (and more!)

https://t.co/Vi4zFx4Nwn

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

Reminder that the Mountain West was seeking upwards of $150 million in exit and penalty fees.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Very important piece of info here.

I'll say it plainly... The MWN last season was a disaster, and a very bad product.

Excited for this next iteration! And please, PLEASE. Find a way to get the foul count/bonus on the scorebug.

[GCU Lopes @GCU_Lopes]

MW+ is on the way!
More games. More GCU moments. More MW action.
Stay updated before launch » https://t.co/EizNGFAjQ7

[Shawn Spencer @CoachSpencer1]

From Cleveland to the desert Mar is headed your way

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Special episode with @GCU_MBB guard Amarion Dickerson is LIVE!

- Growing up in Cleveland & college hoops journey
- Recovery from injury
- Early thoughts & excitement for upcoming season

Listen to my chat with the dunking & shot blocking machine below!

https://t.co/JObYzHH3aC

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Excited to have new Lopes guard Amarion Dickerson on the pod!

Episode will be up tonight, and can't wait to talk about his decision to come to GCU, his impact on winning, and how much he is looking forward to getting back out on the court.

Stay tuned!

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Mountain West News: Eric Olen gets a new deal at New Mexico. This doesn’t mean he won’t be a name in coaching searches in future, but does up the ante on what UNM receives if he does leave.

[Geoff Grammer @GeoffGrammer]

BREAKING: UNM, Eric Olen agree on new five-year contract
• • •
Salary pool goes up, so does buyout if Olen leaves for another job. https://t.co/PHmGOigCOW via @ABQJournal

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Per his instagram, John Whorton (@JohnTheDon44) has signed with the Lopes. 6 foot 9 and out of Ohio, he will be a freshman this upcoming season.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

Some really fun coffee in hand Saturday morning reading here from Ricky. Busy offseason for Mountain West, and lots of new names and a ton of talent incoming even with the "Pac 5" gone.

[Ricky Thompson @rthompson1050]

Mountain West Basketball transfer portal rankings and Top 20 incoming transfers from @EvanMiya projection data.

Does not include incoming freshmen or first year foreign players.

UNM has 3 of the top 5 transfers (Mayes, TVF, Petraitis)

GCU has 6 of the top 20 transfers.

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

@MidtownMadPod I know Stu reported that as well, but that definitely contradicts what ASU reporter is saying here. So we shall see.

Either way, hope we get SLU/GCU!!

[Brennan Williams @GoLopesRadio]

We have a few different reports here of different 4 team pods at the Acrisure. Let's go ahead and put this in "Wait and See" mode for the Lopes.

[Chris Karpman @ChrisKarpman]

Oklahoma, UCLA and Oregon State will be on Randy Bennett’s first non-conference hoops schedule. The team will also play in Acrisure Series in Palm Spring in the South Carolina half of the bracket. Still about six non-conference games left to be scheduled.