College Sports News

May 6, 2026, 20:53
USSports

Introduction

Some colleges are getting new players. They find players in high school and from other colleges.

Main Body

Four colleges want new football players. Oklahoma got Krew Jones. Michigan State wants Caleb Johnson. Colorado offered a scholarship to Javian Jones-Priest. Florida State is looking at Justin Stewart. Two colleges want new basketball players. Tennessee got Juke Harris. They are looking at Favour Ibe. USC got Jadin Jones. He is a good guard. These colleges want the best players. They want to win more games.

Conclusion

Colleges now find young players early. They also use the transfer portal to get better.

Learning

đŸŽ¯ The 'Getting' Pattern

In this news story, we see different ways to say a team receives or wants a player. For A2 level, notice how the words change based on if the player is already there or if the team is still searching.

1. Already happened (Past)

  • Oklahoma got Krew Jones. →\rightarrow (Action finished)
  • USC got Jadin Jones. →\rightarrow (Action finished)

2. Happening now / Desired (Present)

  • Michigan State wants Caleb Johnson. →\rightarrow (A wish/need)
  • Florida State is looking at Justin Stewart. →\rightarrow (An ongoing search)

💡 Quick Word Tip Instead of saying "obtain," use get/got. It is the most common way to speak in everyday English.

  • Wrong: I obtained a coffee. →\rightarrow Better: I got a coffee.

Vocabulary Learning

college
a higher education institution where people study after high school
Example:She will attend college next year.
player
a person who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
football
a sport played with an oval ball and teams try to score points
Example:They watched a football game.
basketball
a sport played with a ball and hoops
Example:He plays basketball every week.
scholarship
money given to help pay for school
Example:She received a scholarship for her studies.
guard
a position in basketball that protects the basket
Example:He is a strong guard on the team.
transfer
to move from one school to another
Example:He will transfer to another college.
portal
a website or online platform where information is shared
Example:They use the transfer portal to find new teams.
young
not old; having lived a short time
Example:The young player is very talented.
game
a competition or match between teams
Example:They played a game of chess.
win
to be victorious in a competition
Example:They will win the championship.
best
the highest quality or most excellent
Example:She is the best player on the team.
early
before the usual or expected time
Example:They arrived early for the match.
high
tall or above average
Example:He has a high jump.
school
a place where people learn
Example:She goes to school by bus.
new
recently made or acquired
Example:They have a new coach.
other
different or another
Example:He prefers other sports.
want
to desire or wish for
Example:They want a better coach.
got
past tense of get
Example:They got a new player.
offered
presented or made available
Example:They offered him a scholarship.
looking
searching for or seeking
Example:They are looking for a guard.
good
positive or satisfactory
Example:He is a good player.
more
additional or greater amount
Example:They need more practice.
now
currently or at this time
Example:They are playing now.
find
discover or locate
Example:They find players early.
use
employ or utilize
Example:They use the portal to find players.