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Big East Welcomes Nine Transfer Stars for 2025-26

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The 2025-26 season opens as nine Preseason All-Big East players transfer into the Big East.
Butler and Georgetown adjust rosters, with Butler's Jaylin Stewart and Georgetown's Isaiah Abraham seeking more playing time.
UConn's Royce Parham aims for a starting role, while St. John's Dylan Darling seeks more assists.
LSU transfers Marquel Sutton and Dedan Thomas, with Matt McMahon emphasizing versatility and defense to fuel a dynamic rotation.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing athletes to transfer schools more easily, which significantly increased player movement. By 2021, new regulations permitted athletes in select sports to transfer once without sitting out a year. This shift has transformed roster management strategies, as teams like Butler and Georgetown adapt to attract top talent amid rising competition.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 season opens as nine Preseason All-Big East players transfer into the Big East.
Butler and Georgetown adjust rosters, with Butler's Jaylin Stewart and Georgetown's Isaiah Abraham seeking more playing time.
UConn's Royce Parham aims for a starting role, while St. John's Dylan Darling seeks more assists.
LSU transfers Marquel Sutton and Dedan Thomas, with Matt McMahon emphasizing versatility and defense to fuel a dynamic rotation.

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