How Louisville & Tennessee CRUSHED the Transfer Portal (And Why Kentucky is Sweating) | The Assist: Ep. 7

In this episode of The Assist, we dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball and the evolution of roster building. Join Kyle Tucker and Adam Finkelstein as they break down how Louisville and Tennessee have assembled the top two transfer classes in the nation. Discover how Louisville's Pat Kelsey is building a massive frontcourt to utilize "double big" lineups with the addition of five-star center Obina Ake. Then, we analyze Rick Barnes' complete offensive overhaul at Tennessee, bringing in a massive haul of high-usage scorers like Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr. to fix the Volunteers' historical shooting woes. We also discuss the controversial and "greedy" push to expand the NCAA tournament to 76 teams, Duke's cutting-edge multi-year streaming deal with Amazon to boost their recruiting, and the skyrocketing costs of roster building, where elite teams might spend upwards of $20 million this offseason.Finally, we look at Mark Pope's recruiting struggles at Kentucky compared to his biggest rivals, and why the Wildcats might need to offer up to $5 million to a single remaining portal target to save their roster. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update. SUBSCRIBE to the The Assist with Kyle Tucker Podcast: ​​ APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-assist-with-kyle-tucker/id1884410896 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UTZLgHab0CAn2OJb9lSfM?si=534d0f4720b546c6 Follow Kyle on X: @KyleTuckerCBB