Youngstown State head coach Jerrod Calhoun shouts instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Youngstown, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer) LOGAN — Utah State has found its next men’s basketball coach, the one who will be tasked with leading the Aggies into an uncertain offseason and 2024-25 campaign. Athletic Director Diana Sabau has tabbed Youngstown State’s Jerrod Calhoun as the man for that very job. “Jerrod Calhoun embodies all the qualities we are looking for as the next leader of our men’s basketball program,” said Sabau in a press release. “He is energetic, enthusiastic, a player’s coach and is motivated to keep our current student-athletes in Logan. He is a formidable recruiter, an exceptional motivator, and has a keen understanding of the competitive nature of NIL and will be a great partner in growing the Blue A Collective.” The news was first reported Friday evening by ESPN’s Pete Thamel and later by other reporters. Utah State confirmed the news with its own release Saturday morning. The announcement ends Utah State’s coaching search in under six days following the departure of the one-year coach Danny Sprinkle on Monday. A native

LOGAN – The transfer portal is already open and Utah State needs to be on its toes to make sure it gets the best out of the volatile system. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams could end up needing to get most of next year’s rosters via the portal. It’s becoming an annual tradition for the Aggies, constantly watching the portal for news of where the players they spent a season rooting for will play their next season and this is where you can find that news. This tracker will update whenever someone transfers in for either the men’s or women’s team or someone enters the portal. Keep it bookmarked to check in on changes. MBB Departing Players Total — 3 MBB Incoming Players Total — 3 LAST UPDATED — March 27 Departing Players Darius Brown Position: Guard Reason: No Eligibility Left ’23-24 Stats: 12.3 Points | 4.3 Rebounds | 6.5 Assists Landon Brenchley Position: Guard Reason: Transfer Portal (Entered March 26) ’23-24 Stats: 0.7 Points | 0.8 Rebounds | 0.4 Assists Mason Falslev Position: Guard Reason: Transfer Portal (entered March 27) ’23-24 Stats: 11.3 Pts | 4.4 Reb | 2.4 Ast Incoming Transfers There are no

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The dream, the magic, and the season could only last so long. And as it’s long been said “All good things must come to an end.” That’s the state of Utah State basketball after a 106-67 shellacking at the hands of the Midwest region’s top seed, Purdue, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. A truly dominant force the Aggies just couldn’t seem to handle. From a program in disarray last spring, to a Mountain West champion in March, these Aggies created a memorable season. “What our team did this year was historic,” USU head coach Danny Sprinkle said. “I don’t know if it’ll be done again at the Power Five, Power Six level. When you’re playing Mountain West, Big Ten, it’s hard to do with a completely brand new roster.” Utah State’s point guard Darius Brown, called the season a “storybook ending” for his career. Another of USU’s veteran guards, Ian Martinez, said it was “really special” given his

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Utah State players celebrate on the bench in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against TCU in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Utah State won 88-72. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Utah State hasn’t exactly been in this position often. Since the NCAA Tournament moved to 64 teams in the mid-80s, the Aggies have participated in the Round of 32 just twice, with this season becoming a third instance. But as tricky as finally getting out of the opening round was, with 10 straight defeats across 23 seasons, game only get harder the further a team gets into the tournament. And boy does the second round bring a new rude awakening for Utah State. Purdue, the No. 3 overall team in the country according to the AP Top 25 Poll, KenPom, the NET, just about any reputable ranking has the Boilermakers in the top three. They’re the No. 1 seed of the Midwest region and just completed a 28-point dismantling of Grambling State. Most importantly of all, Purdue is the home of Zach Edey, the reigning AP and Naismith Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and a heavy favorite to repeat that