Tom Harkness

URI '22. Big East Film Room and Friar Podcast contributor. Coverer of college basketball (Friars, Rams, Bears, Bulldogs- and everywhere in between!)

[Boston Celtics @celtics]

When you pull up in that 7 ⚡️

@FCHWPO 🤝 @rihanna 🤝 @asvpxrocky

[David Szczepanski @DavidSOnTheMic]

BREAKING: St. Frances Academy’s Carter Fisk has committed to Villanova, per his Instagram.

Fisk is a 6’ 2’’ combo guard from the Class of 2026 who averaged 17 points per game.

He also received offers from Loyola Maryland, Albany, Binghamton, and others.

@NovaMBB // @NovaAthletics

[Matt Norlander @MattNorlander]

Breaking: Next season's big Duke-Michigan game that was initially announced for MSG is being moved, sources told @CBSSports. The teams are finalizing plans to play at the home of the Miami Marlins. Yes, a baseball stadium.

Here's the story behind the saga:https://t.co/tgG0WfPMOC

[Bryant Men's Basketball @BryantHoops]

Welcome to Smithfield

Excited to add @_coach_pop to the coaching staff for the upcoming season!

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

Magoon Gwath was a top-10 shot blocker in the country as a freshman and made 46% on catch-and-shoot opportunities as a sophomore last year.

Here's a deep dive into his game, and his fit for a DePaul team that retooled its frontcourt and upgraded in the portal this spring.

https://t.co/9idgWTuqnH

[Nelson Castillo @NelCastNY]

LIU just received a commitment from 6'1" guard Providence transfer Daquan Davis, per his IG account. Appeared in only three games for the Friars last season. As a freshman, started 20 of 31 games at Florida State, averaging 8.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.5 APG. A former 4-star recruit who once played for Overtime Elite. Baltimore native. #NECMBB #LIUMBB

[Providence MBB @PCFriarsmbb]

🚨GAME ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

🆚 Syracuse
🏟️ @tdgarden
🗓️ December 19, 2026

@hofseries | #HOFSeries | #HoophallU

[PortalUpdates @portal_updates]

Providence transfer Daquan Davis has committed to LIU.

The 6’3” sophomore guard appeared in 3 games for the Friars before suffering a season ending knee injury.

Davis played his freshman season at Florida State where he averaged 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game during the 2024-25 season.

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

San Diego State-to-DePaul transfer Magoon Gwath was the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year before battling through some injuries as a sophomore.

Keep an eye out for our feature on him tonight. Rare combo of shot blocking/shooting ability and a key part of DePaul's retooled frontcourt.
@WeAreDePaul

[Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress]

NEWS: Arkansas transfer Elmir Džafić has committed to UConn, agent Miško Ražnatović tells DraftExpress.

The 7-foot, 20-year-old Bosnian center will provide frontcourt depth for a loaded UConn roster.

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

From Dink Pate's ceiling to where Providence's new center duo rates among the Big East, here's a look at four key questions facing the Friars following a strong roster rebuild this spring.

https://t.co/rzniBy8Q8V

[BIG EAST MBB @BIGEASTMBB]

The 2026 NBA Finals is a BIG EAST showdown.

@NBA x @BIGEAST

[Big East Hoyas: Owen Rosen @BigEastHoyas]

#UPDATE: Since reopening his recruitment from Georgetown earlier this offseason, 2026 4⭐️ SF Alex Constanza has heard from Baylor, Gonzaga, Houston, Creighton, Butler, Auburn, UNLV, Virginia, Seton Hall, San Diego State, and FAU, per sources.

The Top-20 SF and Top-60 overall prospect remains one of the most sought after players in the 2026 class as his recruitment heats back up.

Where should he go?

[John Fanta @John_Fanta]

Half of the starters in the NBA Finals are out of the Big East:

Knicks:
Jalen Brunson (Villanova)
Mikal Bridges (Villanova)
Josh Hart (Villanova)

Spurs:
Stephon Castle (Connecticut)
Julian Champagnie (St. John’s)

[BIG EAST Conference @BIGEAST]

Stephon Castle. The pride of @UConnMBB.

Julian Champagnie. The pride of @StJohnsBBall.

BIG EAST GUYS DOING BIG EAST THINGS ON THE BIGGEST STAGE!

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

After suffering through injuries for three years, Chance Westry enjoyed a resurgence at UAB last season.

Now, the 6'6 point guard (who had 10+ assists in each of the final three games of the season) is headed to @XavierMBB and the Big East.

Check out our feature story on him at https://t.co/RHKWtQ26cG -- hitting your inbox tomorrow morning.

Here's a peek at his game:

[Jon Walker @ByJonWalker]

2027 four-star forward London Dada — the No. 1 prospect in Nebraska — announced he’s headed to Creighton.

Had long been a priority for Alan Huss and the Jays, who score a massive in-state recruiting win. Nebraska and Iowa were also after the Omaha Westside product.

[Nelson Castillo @NelCastNY]

Former Bryant head coach Jared Grasso is back in college basketball, per @HoopDirt, as he has joined the staff at Hampton. The report doesn't say in what capacity, but mentions he is on the road recruiting.
https://t.co/dEPxKtRnn5

[Torch Sports @TorchSports]

Update:

Tounde Yessoufou committed to St. John’s for close to $6 million, according to @AdamZagoria

[Tom Harkness @THarknessStats]

@Kevin_Farrahar and I just tag-teamed a detailed breakdown on the newest @StJohnsBBall star, Tounde Yessoufou.

We got into everything- his year spent at Baylor, his decision to return to college hoops, fit with the Red Storm, and more!

Give it a read: https://t.co/fPggvZ4HZi