Kelvin Odih, a former standout at La Salle, has committed to play basketball at St. John's under renowned coach Rick Pitino for the upcoming 2025-26 season. A four-star recruit, Odih is expected to bolster the Red Storm's roster with his impressive defensive skills and physicality. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots made headlines by releasing longtime long snapper Joe Cardona, signaling a shift in the roster after his decade-long tenure at the team, which included two Super Bowl victories. With the transfer portal closing, local college basketball teams like Brown, Bryant, Providence, and URI have recently solidified their rosters, welcoming new talent.