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Southern Conference evaluates off-season transfer portal moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Southern Conference evaluates off-season transfer portal moves

Summary

With the transfer portal now closed, an evaluation of the Southern Conference recruiting efforts is underway. A record 75 players have moved on from the conference as programs adjust to significant roster changes. New member Tennessee Tech will join the Southern Conference this July, aiming to revitalize its basketball program under recently appointed head coach Tobin Anderson. The previous season was challenging for Tennessee Tech, finishing ninth in the OVC and missing the conference tournament. Injuries plagued the Chattanooga Mocs last season, impacting their performance despite being the reigning SoCon regular-season champions.

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By the Numbers

•75 players transferred from Southern Conference programs
•Tennessee Tech joins Southern Conference in July
•Tobin Anderson replaces John Pelphrey as head coach
•Chattanooga Mocs seek recovery after disappointing season
•Southern Conference faced record player departures this off-season

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — SoCon Portal Series: Off-Season Portal Rankings/Furman Paladins Portal Evaluation

What they're saying

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With the transfer portal now over, it’s time to look at the overall recruiting hauls at each of the now 11 Southern Conference programs after the dust as settled. There will be some teams that add late commitments, but the majority of what is going to happen has already transpired. It’s at least enough of […]
— Yahoo Sports

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