Power-conference programs benefited from the active early period driven by the looming House settlement and addition of agents to the process.

A few notable players hit the NCAA men's transfer portal during March Madness and have already made their big decision before the championship game.

After two rocky seasons at Michigan State, sophomore forward Xavier Booker entered the portal on Tuesday, a program spokesman confirmed. He is a former five-star prospect but so far has failed to live up to the lofty hype created by recruiting rankings and selection as a McDonald’s All-American.