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LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the Final Four in New Orleans this weekend closes out the 2021-22 college basketball season, the most important part of next season has already begun. It's transfer portal season.

The Colts are reportedly hiring Brent Jackson to the defensive coaching staff.

CHICAGO — The Miami Hurricanes’ improbable ride through March Madness continued, as they overcame Iowa State’s suffocating defense and deafening fan contingent to advance to their first Elite Eight in school history with a 70-56 win over the Cyclones in the most unforeseen Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament.

The Hurricanes guard knew his dunk over Auburn’s Jabari Smith was highlight-worthy, but he's looking ahead with the goal of leading his team into a bigger, brighter spotlight.

A youth movement is on with the new coaches in the conference.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here’s the offseason storyline for SEC basketball: Out with the old, in with the new. Literally. When it comes to league coaches, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard, with an emphasis on youth.

Who is the real transfer portal king in college football? The Ole Miss star or newly tabbed USC coach?

So here is how Jim Larrañaga grinds his way to the Sweet 16: He walks across campus for lunch with his staff, same as always, and ducks in the Smoothie King for a small, Angel Food smoothie (strawberry, bananas and non-fat milk).

Plus, which No. 1 seed could be next to go out?

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins made one of the more astute comments while moonlighting as a March Madness studio analyst last weekend, saying he never has seen so many balls bounce or roll off the rim on inside shots.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Of all the impressive statistics the Miami Hurricanes put up over the weekend to earn a spot in the Sweet 16, the one that stands out most is this: Seven turnovers in 80 minutes of basketball.