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Michigan Transfer Portal Target Juke Harris Could Earn More Than $3 Million
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Following their national championship win, the Michigan Wolverines have quickly begun navigating the transfer portal. Coach Dusty May gained a reputation for making big splashes after adding four players that formed the No. 4 transfer class last offseason.
The Wolverines already landed former Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella, but the coaching staff is pushing for an even bigger fish.
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Former Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Juke Harris is the No. 1 player in the transfer portal this offseason, according to On3 . Michigan has been trending in the right direction for the sophomore. On Friday, On3's Pete Nakos logged a prediction for Harris to commit to the Wolverines. However, Nakos noted NC State , North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas Tech were also in the mix.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May.Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
While the Wolverines would love to land Harris, he may come with a big price tag. On Tuesday, Nakos provided a new report with a jaw-dropping figure.
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"Sources expect the Wake Forest transfer to land a deal upwards of $3 million," Nakos wrote. "That number could balloon if a bidding war breaks out between the schools."
It's a number much higher than his On3 name, image and likeness licensing valuation of $1.5 million , which is already the 25th-highest in college basketball. However, Harris has proved a valuable option when on the court.
Last season for the Demon Deacons, the sophomore started all 35 games. He averaged 21.4 points , 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from the 3-point line.
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His performance led to several accolades. Harris was named the ACC 's Most Improved Player and earned second-team all-conference honors. As he weighs his options, the national champion Wolverines are a serious candidate.
With a price tag that could eclipse $3 million, however, Michigan must decide whether Harris' potential on-court performance is worth it.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
