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🏀 The Assist by Utrain: NBA Playoffs Heat Up + WNBA Tips Off + This Week in Basketball — April 26th, 2026
Inside: NBA Playoffs Round 1 action, Lakers up 3-0, WNBA preseason kicks off, NCAA coaching carousel & transfer portal, free workout video, Utrain News + More
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April 26, 2026
This weeks edition is Sponsored by Basketball AI
Weekly roundup
The Assist by Utrain! 🏀
Welcome to the newest edition of The Assist by Utrain—your Sunday playbook for the latest hoops news, Utrain updates, and growth tips designed to keep trainers locked in and leveling up. Let’s dive in!
In case you missed it
Basketball Buzz🏀
1V1 News
NCAA News
🚨 NCAA Rule Updates You Need to Know
1. Proposed “5-for-5” Eligibility Rule
The NCAA is discussing a major eligibility overhaul that would give athletes 5 full years to compete starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
That would likely eliminate:
Redshirt seasons
Medical redshirts
Extra waiver years (in most cases)
2. New Transfer Portal Enforcement
The NCAA passed immediate penalties for schools that recruit or add transfers before they officially enter the portal.
Possible penalties include:
Head coach suspension (50% of season)
Large fines to the program
3. Basketball Portal Window Already Changed
Basketball’s transfer portal now opens after the national championship and lasts only 15 days instead of 30.
WNBA News
2026 WNBA season begins, odds: Caitlin Clark is preseason favorite to win MVP
NBA News
Basketball AI News
Basketball AI Newsletter
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Training tips
Free Workout Of The Week Video🏀🎥
NCAA Division I guard Anthony Pritchard is putting in focused work on his shooting technique as he prepares for his rookie season as a professional.
This session is all about refining mechanics, building consistency, and leveling up his jumper under game-like pressure. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan of the craft — this gives you a look at what pro-level reps really look like.
Bonus Content
Before The Spotlight ⬇️
John St Germain → Holy Cross ✅ From 2021 to D1 college courts across the country.
That’s it for this week.
Thank you for being part of The Assist by Utrain. Here’s to a week of growth, game‑changing sessions, and smooth bookings! 🏀❤️
The Utrain Team
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