(#301) Updates on Colgate and Bentley; the portal has closed

In today's issue (#301) I lead off with more notes on the search process taking place at Colgate and Bentley. Who's out, and who's still in the mix? A pair of Colgate alums have emerged.

Also in this issue ...

-- Logan Cooley announced today that he will return to Minnesota for his sophomore season. He's now the fourth player returning who was a top 10 scorer last season.

-- Ohio State hired Paul Kirtland as an asssitant coach, which leaves an opening on Minnesota State's staff. Merrimack is moving along in its process.

-- The transfer portal window is closd. New players committed to Robert Morris, St. Thomas, and Sacred Heart (2) plus some overall portal numbers on this transfer season.

-- A mailbag on the preseason No. 1 team and future Frozen Four sites.

-- The latest commitments include a big flip for Colorado College, snagging a 4-star recruit who was originally committed to Minnesota State. Robert Morris, Alaska, Princeton, Air Force, Maine, and Sacred Heart also added players this week.

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