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For most college basketball teams in the current landscape, future championships are won in April and May when rosters are being built.
The transfer portal opened at midnight after Michigan's 69-63 national championship win over UConn on Monday, April 6. Nearly 4,800 players have entered the transfer portal since, per a USA TODAY Network source.
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The two best teams in college basketball this season, Michigan and UConn , featured numerous transfers on their respective teams. The Wolverines start five transfers, whereas the Huskies' best player this season, center Tarris Reed Jr., is also transfer.
Transfers by conferences: ACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | SEC | Big East
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The NCAA approved a shortened transfer portal window for the 2026 season, with players allowed to officially enter from April 7-21 on the men's side. The window to enter the transfer portal has since closed, but those that had already submitted their paperwork can commit at anytime.
The old transfer portal window lasted 30 days and started after the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, putting teams that advanced in March Madness at a disadvantage. As soon as the buzzer sounded at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana polis for the national championship, the race was on for the top available players.
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Here's a look at USA TODAY's top players available in the 2026 transfer portal window:
Men's college basketball transfer portal players rankings
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C Flory Bidunga (Louisville)
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G Juke Harris (Tennessee)
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F Allen Graves
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C Massamba Diop (Gonzaga)
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G Tounde Yessoufou
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F Paulius Murauskus (Arizona State)
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G John Blackwell (Duke)
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G PJ Haggerty (Texas A&M)
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F David Punch (Texas)
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G Neoklis Avdalas (North Carolina)
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G Stefan Vaaks (Illinois)
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F Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
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C Moustapha Thiam (Michigan)
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G Jackson Shelstad (Louisville)
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G Dedan Thomas ( Houston )
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G Terrence Hill Jr. (Tennessee)
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G Isaiah Johnson (Texas)
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C Somto Cyril ( Miami )
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C Najai Hines (UConn)
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F Donnie Freeman (St. John's)
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G Markus Burton (Indiana)
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C Mouhamed Sylla (West Virginia)
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C Kwame Evans Jr. (Villanova)
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C Oswin Eruhunmwunse (Creighton)
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G Acaden Lewis (Miami)
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F JP Estrella (Michigan)
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G Kayden Mingo (Baylor)
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G Alex Wilkins (Kentucky)
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G Terrence Brown (North Carolina)
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F Nikolas Khamenia (UConn)
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F Jalen Haralson (Tennessee)
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F Bryson Tiller (Missouri)
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G Jeremiah Wilkinson (Arkansas)
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G Matt Able (North Carolina)
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G Zoom Diallo (Kentucky)
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G Cruz Davis (Texas Tech)
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C Julius Halaifonua (Oklahoma State)
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C Samet Yigitoglu (Indiana)
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C Sananda Fru (Marquette)
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DeSean Goode (Miami)
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Anton Bonke (Michigan State)
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Keanu Dawes (Kansas)
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Jaylen Petty (UCLA)
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Tyrone Riley (Oregon)
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Leroy Blyden Jr. (Kansas)
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Alvaro Folgueiras (Louisville)
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Christian Hammond (NC State)
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Finley Bizjack (West Virginia)
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Tomislav Buljan (Maryland)
College basketball transfer portal news, live updates
Juke Harris chooses Tennessee
Former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, the No. 2-ranked overall player in the transfer portal by USA TODAY, has committed to Tennessee. Harris averaged 21.4 points with 6.5 rebounds on 44.4% shooting last season for the Demon Deacons, and lands with one of the biggest winners of the offseason in the Vols.
He'll join a starting lineup with all new players via the transfer portal, including four of Terrence Hill Jr. (VCU), Dai Dai Ames (Cal), Tyler Lundblade (Belmont), Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame) and Miles Rubin (Loyola-Chicago).
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Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal
Tounde Yessoufou is entering the transfer portal, and signifies a huge addition to the market mere hours before the portal closes. The former five-star recruit averaged 17.8 points with 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game this season at Baylor as a true freshman.
The 6-foot-5 guard was the No. 14 overall high school recruit in 2025, per 247Sports' Composite. Yessoufou had previously declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.
Paulius Murauskus commits to Arizona State
Arizona State and first-year coach Randy Bennett make a splash in the transfer portal, bringing former Saint Mary's forward Paulius Muraukus to the Sun Devils.
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Muraukus, who played for Bennett last season with the Gaels, averaged 18.4 points with 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 2025-26 and is USA TODAY's No. 6-ranked player in the transfer portal.
John Blackwell commits to Duke
Duke lands one of the best players in the transfer portal in former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, an All-Big Ten third-team selection last season.
Blackwell, the No. 7-ranked player in the portal per USA TODAY, averaged 19.1 points with 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season for the Badgers, and will instantly be one of the Blue Devils' top scorers next season.
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Matt Able commits to North Carolina
North Carolina adds another top-tier transfer portal guard in former NC State standout Matt Able. Able, the No. 34-ranked player in USA TODAY's rankings, averaged 8.8 points with 3.4 rebounds for the Wolfpack last season as a true freshman.
The 6-foot-6 guard received some NBA draft consideration, but ultimately decides to stay in school. Have a day in the transfer portal, Michael Malone.
Terrence Brown commits to North Carolina
North Carolina lands another top guard in the transfer portal in Terrence Brown, the No. 28 overall player in USA TODAY's rankings. Brown averaged 19.9 points for Utah last season in his first year after transferring from Fairleigh Dickinson.
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Brown forms a backcourt with fellow top transfer Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech for first-year coach Michael Malone.
Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's
St. John's makes a huge addition in Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, who committed to the Red Storm on April 20. Freeman averaged 16.5 points with 7.2 rebounds last season and will help replace Bryce Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor , who both are out of eligibility.
Freeman is USA TODAY's No. 19-ranked overall transfer portal recruit.
Nolan Minnessale commits to Marquette
Marquette makes another splash in its first time using the transfer portal, landing Summit League Player of the Year Nolan Minnessale from St. Thomas, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Minnessale averaged 19.8 points with 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game last season for the Tommies, which nearly made the NCAA Tournament in their first season of postseason eligibility as a Division I team. He hails from Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, where Marquette is located.
Leroy Blyden Jr. commits to Kansas
Kansas lands one of the top mid-major transfer portal guards in Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo. The true freshman averaged 16.4 points with four rebounds and 4.5 assists per game last season, and was USA TODAY's No. 19-ranked player available before committing.
Drew Scharnowski commits to Duke
Duke makes its first transfer portal addition in former Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski, the No. 10-ranked player available by USA TODAY.
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Scharnowski averaged 10.7 points with six rebounds and 2.6 assists per game last season as a sophomore, and also shot 68.1% from the field.
VCU G Terrence Hill Jr. commits to Tennessee
Former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. has commited to Tennessee, he announced on April 19. He was USA TODAY's No. 10 player available before committing.
The sophomore had a breakout season in 2025-26, averaging 15 points a game on 46.6% shooting. He scored 34 points against North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee has brought in a haul in the transfer portal, adding Hill to a group that includes Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson, Loyola-Chicago transfer Miles Rubin, Belmont transfer Tyler Lundblade and Cal transfer Dai Dai Ames.
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Alex Wilkins commits to Kentucky
Furman guard Alex Wilkins, USA TODAY's No. 10-ranked player available, has committed to Kentucky.
Wilkins, a true freshman in 2025-26, averaged 17.8 points with two rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in his first collegiate season. He scored 21 points with four assists in Furman's first-round loss to UConn in the NCAA Tournament.
It'll be interesting to see how Kentucky coach Mark Pope fits Wilkins alongside Washington transfer Zoom Diallo, as both project to be lead guards.
Nikolas Khamenia commits to UConn
UConn lands a commitment from former Duke five-star Nikolas Khamenia, the No. 30-ranked overall transfer in USA TODAY's rankings. The 6-foot-8 wing averaged 5.7 points with 3.3 rebounds last season for the Blue Devils, and was the No. 19 overall recruit nationally in the 2025 high school class, per 247Sports' Composite.
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Khamenia pairs with former Seton Hall center Najai Hines as two transfer portal pickups projected as starters for the Huskies.
Cruz Davis commits to Texas Tech
Texas Tech lands its Christian Anderson replacement in former Hofstra guard Cruz Davis, the CAA Player of the Year in 2026. Davis averaged 20.1 points with 4.7 assists last season, and was USA TODAY's No. 16-ranked available player in the transfer portal before committing.
Keanu Dawes commits to Kansas
Kansas lands a starting-level player in former Utah forward Keanu Dawes, who committed to the Jayhawks on April 16. Dawes, the No. 20-ranked player available by USA TODAY before committing, averaged 12.5 points with 8.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for the Utes last season.
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He scored 22 points with 12 rebounds in Utah's loss to Kansas during the regular season.
Jake Hall withdraws from transfer portal
New Mexico guard Jake Hall, the No. 22-ranked player in the transfer portal by USA TODAY, has withdrawn from the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on April 16. Hall, a true freshman in 2025-26, averaged 16.4 points with 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 43.8% from 3-point range.
Huge retention for second-year coach Eric Olen.
Bryson Tiller commits to Kansas
Former Kansas big man Bryson Tiller (no, not the musician), has committed to Missouri. A former five-star recruit, Tiller averaged 7.9 points with 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game for the Jayhawks last season, starting 31 of 35 games as a redshirt freshman.
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Tiller was the No. 34 player in USA TODAY's rankings.
Kayden Mingo commits to Baylor
Baylor lands its next lead guard in Kayden Mingo, the No. 28 overall transfer portal prospect in USA TODAY's rankings. Mingo, a true freshman in 2025-26, averaged 13.7 points with 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists at Penn State last season, and is the younger brother of 5-star 2026 recruit Dylan Mingo, who recently backed out of his pledge to North Carolina.
Mingo was high school teammates with former top-five pick and Baylor standout VJ Edgecombe at Long Island Lutheran in New York.
UConn lands Tarris Reed replacement in Najai Hines
UConn lands its next center in former Seton Hall big man Najai Hines, who will likely replace star center Tarris Reed next season. Hines, the No. 9-ranked available player by USA TODAY before committing, was a top-10 ranked center in the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports' Composite.
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He averaged 6.5 points with 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game last season, but came on late in the year.
Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky
Kentucky fans, you can now exhale. The Wildcats are finally on the board with the commitment of Washington guard Zoom Diallo, according to multiple reports on April 15. He was USA TODAY Sports' No. 18 best available player entering the day, and No. 37 overall prospect in the portal.
Diallo had a career-high season for the Huskies last season, as he averaged 15.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. It's a nice get for Kentucky after missing out on Rob Wright earlier in the day, according to reports.
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Jalen Haralson commits to Tennessee
Former Notre Dame forward Jalen Haralson is heading to Tennessee, he announced via Instagram on April 15. USA TODAY Sports' No. 16 available player before committing, Haralson averaged 16.2 points with four rebounds and 2.6 assists per game on 51.5% shooting as a true freshman in 2025-26.
Tennessee has put together quite the haul so far, adding Cal guard Dai Dai Ames, Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade and Loyola-Chicago center Miles Rubin.
Sananda Fru commits to Marquette
Shaka Smart has finally landed a Division I player out of the transfer portal. Marquette adds former Louisville center Sananda Fru, according to multiple reports on April 15. Fru, USA TODAY Sports' No. 23-ranked available player entering the day, averaged 9.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game last season with the Cardinals. He'll now be part of a backcourt with sophomore Royce Parham in Milwaukee for the 2026-27 season.
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It's the first transfer that Marquette has added from a previous Division I school since Smart's first season in 2021.
Aiden Sherrell commits to Indiana
Indiana adds another highly sought-after transfer portal recruit in former Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell, according to multiple reports on April 15. Sherrell, the No. 7-ranked available player by USA TODAY, averaged 11.1 points with 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game in 2025-26, and also shot 33.8% from 3-point range.
Sherrell pairs with former Notre Dame guard Markus Burton and former SMU center Samet Yigitoglu to form one of the best transfer portal classes this season.
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Rob Wright returns to BYU
BYU guard Rob Wright is returning to BYU and withdrawing from the transfer portal, according to multiple reports April 15. It's a huge win for the Cougars, retaining their lead guard that averaged 18.1 points with 4.6 assists per game last season despite playing second fiddle to potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa.
Wright will be among the top scoring guards in all of college basketball next season, and was the No. 5 overall player available in USA TODAY's rankings.
Karter Knox commits to Louisville
Louisville lands another impressive transfer portal addition in former Arkansas guard Karter Knox, a former five-star prospect. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 8.1 points with 4.5 rebounds in an injury-riddled season for the Razorbacks after tearing his meniscus in February.
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The No. 31-ranked available player before committing pairs with Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga and Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad to make the best group of transfers this offseason so far for coach Pat Kelsey.
Arkansas lands Jeremiah Wilkinson
Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas, according to multiple reports on April 14. The No. 23-ranked available transfer per USA TODAY averaged 17.4 points per game this season after transferring from Cal. He has two seasons of eligibility left and gives the Razorbacks a proven scorer in the SEC.
Wes Enis commits to Creighton
Former USF guard Wes Enis has committed to Creighton, despite his former coach Bryan Hodgson leaving USF for Providence this offseason. Enis, the No. 34-ranked available player by USA TODAY before committing, averaged 16.4 points with 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season, leading the Bulls to a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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Indiana lands Samet Yigitoglu from SMU
Indiana lands its next center in SMU's Samet Yigitoglu, one of the best scoring bigs in the transfer portal. Yigitoglu was the No. 20-ranked player available by USA TODAY, and averaged 10.7 points with 7.9 rebounds on 62.8% shooting for the Mustangs last season.
KJ Lewis heading to USC
Former Georgetown and Arizona guard KJ Lewis is heading back to the West Coast after committing to USC on April 14. The No. 33-ranked available player by USA TODAY before committing, Lewis averaged 14.9 points with 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for the Hoyas in 2025-26.
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Lewis gives USC coach Eric Musselman a highly athletic guard with experience.
Acaden Lewis commits to Miami
Former Villanova guard Acaden Lewis has committed to Miami, according to multiple reports on April 14. Lewis, the No. 21-ranked player by USA TODAY before committing, averaged 12.2 points with three rebounds and 5.3 assists as a true freshman in 2025-26, and joins fellow highly ranked transfer portal addition Somto Cyril from Georgia with the Hurricanes.
Second-year coach Jai Lucas is cooking in the transfer portal.
Jamier Jones commits to Missouri
Former Providence forward Jamier Jones has committed to Missouri, according to multiple reports on April 14. The No. 31-ranked available player by USA TODAY before committing, Jones averaged 11.9 points with 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 2025-26.
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Devin Royal commits to Villanova
Villanova and Kevin Willard had a successful Monday with the transfer portal. Shortly after the Wildcats landed Oregon transfer Kwame Evans Jr., they secured a commitment from Ohio State forward Devin Royal, the No. 38-ranked available transfer by USA TODAY.
Royal averaged 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 32.5 minutes last season for the Buckeyes. Villanova is building a strong frontcourt through the portal with size, which is something it struggled with at times last season.
Mouhamed Sylla commits to West Virginia
West Virginia lands one of the top-ranked centers in the transfer portal, adding former Georgia Tech big man Mouhamed Sylla on April 14. Sylla averaged 9.6 points with 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in 2025-26 as a 6-foot-10 true freshman.
Sylla was the No. 19-ranked available player by USA TODAY before committing.
Dylan Mingo re-opens recruitment
Former five-star North Carolina commit Dylan Mingo is re-opening his recruitment, which could have transfer portal implications as one of the top-rated high school recruits is back on the market. He's the No. 5-ranked high school recruit of the 2026 class, per 247Sports' Composite.
Mingo's older brother, Kayden Mingo, is USA TODAY's No. 14-ranked player available in the transfer portal after averaging 13.7 points with 4.3 assists per game as a true freshman at Penn State in 2025-26. Maybe they'll be a package deal?
Derek Dixon commits to Arizona
After losing out on Jackson Shelstad to Louisville, Arizona picks up a commitment from former North Carolina guard Derek Dixon, according to multiple reports. Dixon, a true freshman in 2025-26, averaged 6.5 points with 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists while starting 16 of his 33 games for the Tar Heels.
The 6-foot-5 guard was USA TODAY's No. 38-ranked available player, and was a high-end four-star recruit in the 2025 high school recruiting class.
Markus Burton commits to Indiana
Former Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, the No. 14-ranked player in USA TODAY's rankings before committing, will play for Indiana next season, according to multiple reports.
Burton averaged 18.5 points per game last season, although he only played in 10 games. The three-year Fighting Irish starter averaged 21.3 points per game in 2024-25.
Christian Hammond commits to NC State
Former Santa Clara guard Christian Hammond, the No. 42-ranked available player by USA TODAY, has committed to NC State, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15.6 points with 2.5 assists per game last season while shooting 39.3% from 3-point range, earning first-team All-WCC honors.
High Point's Rob Martin to enter transfer portal
High Point guard Rob Martin is entering the transfer portal while applying for an eligibility waiver for next season, according to multiple reports. The 5-foot-10 guard was one of the most prolific players of the NCAA Tournament's first weekend, scoring 23 points with 10 assists in the Panthers' win over Wisconsin and 30 points with five assists against Arkansas in the second round.
Finley Bizjack commits to West Virginia
Former Butler guard Finley Bizjack has committed to West Virginia, he announced April 13. The No. 38 available player in USA TODAY's rankings, Bizjack averaged 17.1 points with 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in 2025-26, and started 61 games in three seasons for the Bulldogs.
Cruz Davis enters transfer portal
Hofstra guard Cruz Davis is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on April 13. The 6-foot-3 junior guard was the CAA Player of the Year in 2025-26 after averaging 20.1 points with 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, leading the Pride to the NCAA Tournament.
Davis started his career at Iona, before following coach Rick Pitino to St. John's for a year. He then transferred to Hofstra, where he spent the last two seasons. He has one season of eligibility remaining.
Kwame Evans Jr. commits to Villanova
Villanova lands one of the top available centers, getting former Oregon big man Kwame Evans Jr., who announced his commitment on April 13. The former five-star recruit averaged 13.3 points with 7.4 rebounds and two assists per game this season for the Ducks.
He started 59 games in three seasons at Oregon.
Neoklis Avdalas commits to North Carolina
North Carolina coach Michael Malone lands his first big recruit, earning a commitment from Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas on April 13. The 6-foot-9 guard from Greece averaged 12.1 points with 4.6 assists as a true freshman in 2025-26, and scored a career-high 33 points in an overtime win over Providence early in the season.
Another top-10 ranked transfer portal prospect comes off the board.
David Punch commits to Texas
Texas lands TCU forward David Punch, not long after former Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson joined the fold.
Punch, a 6-foot-7 sophomore, was USA TODAY's No. 5-ranked player available before committing after averaging 14.1 points with 6.8 rebounds and two assists per game while being one of the Big 12's best defenders. Johnson, a true freshman last season, averaged 16.9 points with three assists per game and was one of the top available guards.
Punch and Johnson along with center Matas Vokietatis returning next season has Texas looking dangerous in coach Sean Miller's second season.
Stefan Vaaks commits to Illinois
After leading Illinois to its first Final Four in 21 years, Brad Underwood's reloading for another run. The Fighting Illini have landed a commitment from Providence forward Stefan Vaaks, his agents told ESPN on Sunday, April 12. As a freshman last season, the 6-foot-7 Estonian averaged 15.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Friars while shooting 35% from 3-point range. Vaaks is the No. 18 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings.
It ain't the Balkans, but Underwood's got another talented Eastern European on his roster.
Flory Bidunga, Jackson Shelstad commit to Louisville
A Louisville program that will have to replace effectively everyone from its 2025-26 roster just landed two of the biggest, most coveted transfers in the portal. Kansas big man Flory Bidunga and Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad have committed to Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals after visiting the school this weekend, according to multiple reports on Sunday, April 12.
Bidunga, the No. 2 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings, averaged 13.3 points, nine rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game last season for the Jayhawks. He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was named the conference's defensive player of the year. Shelstad, the No. 10 player in USA TODAY's rankings, averaged 15.6 points and 4.9 assists per game though he missed the final two months of the season due to a hand injury.
Milan Momcilovic plans to enter transfer portal
The transfer portal just got perhaps its biggest name yet. Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic announced on Sunday, April 12 that he plans to enter the portal and declare for the NBA Draft . The 6-foot-8 Momcilovic averaged a team-high 16.9 points per game and shot an astonishing 48.7% from 3-point range on 7.5 attempts per game from beyond the arc.
Momcilovic is the No. 43 prospect on ESPN's latest big board for the 2026 NBA Draft, a placement that would seem to make a return to college, an undoubtedly massive NIL payday, more likely than going pro.
Jaquan Johnson commits to Iowa State
Bradley guard Jaquan Johnson has committed to Iowa State, he announced on Instagram on Saturday, April 11. Johnson was one of the top guards in the portal after averaging 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game as a sophomore last season for the Braves. The 5-foot-11 Johnson was also one of the best defenders at the mid-major level last season, averaging 2.5 steals per game and making the Missouri Valley Conference all-defensive team. About as seamless of a fit as you could hope for if you're the Cyclones.
Dedan Thomas commits to Houston
Dedan Thomas' journey in the transfer portal was as simple as hopping on I-10 in Baton Rouge and heading west. The LSU guard, the No. 15 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings, has committed to Houston, his agent told DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 Thomas was averaging 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game last season before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January. Thomas, who played his first two college seasons at UNLV, has one season of eligibility remaining.
Within minutes of landing Thomas, Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars also got a commitment from Kent State forward Delrecco Gillespie , who averaged 17.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game while earning first-team All-Mid-American Conference honors.
Dai Dai Ames commits to Tennessee
Cal's Dai Dai Ames, the No. 46 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings, has committed to Tennessee, his agent told On3 Sports . Last season, Ames averaged 16.9 points per game and shot 37.6% from 3-point range. The 6-foot-2 guard should provide some punch to a Tennessee offense that has occasionally lacked firepower over the past several years.
The Vols will be Ames' fourth college stop in four years. Before Cal, he played at Virginia from 2024-25 and Kansas State from 2023-24.
Isaiah Johnson commits to Texas
One of the top transfer guards available is officially off the board. Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson, the No. 14 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings, has committed to Texas, he announced on Instagram on Saturday, April 11.
As a freshman last season with the Buffaloes, Johnson averaged 16.9 points and three assists per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention recognition.
Collin Chandler commits to BYU
Kentucky transfer Collin Chandler has committed to BYU, he announced on his Instagram page on Saturday, April 11. Chandler, the No. 41 player in USA TODAY's portal rankings, was one of the better players on a disappointing Wildcats team last season, averaging 9.7 points per game while shooting 41% from 3-point range.
The move west is a homecoming of sorts for Chandler, who's a Utah native and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chandler had originally signed with BYU coming out of high school, but decommitted when Mark Pope left the Cougars for Kentucky in 2024.
PJ Haggerty commits to Texas A&M
Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty is heading to Texas A&M, he announced on his social media pages. It's a nice grab by Bucky McMillan and the Aggies, as Haggerty averaged 23.4 points per game last season, which was third-best in the country. He was USA TODAY's No. 9th-best-ranked player in the transfer portal.
Duke Brennan enters transfer portal
Villanova forward Duke Brennan is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. He's the third top-four leading scorer from the Wildcats roster last season to enter the transfer portal. In his lone season on the Main Line, as he transferred from Grand Canyon, Brennan scored 12.4 points per game and shot a career-best 65.8% from the field.
Brennan needs a waiver from the NCAA to play next season.
Nolan Minessale enters transfer portal
St. Thomas standout Molan Minessale is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello on April 10. The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 19.8 points with 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game for the Tommies on 50.6% shooting.
St. Thomas was the Summit League favorite in 2025-26, but fell to North Dakota in the semifinals of the conference tournament. He'll be highly sought after two seasons as a starter.
Denzel Aberdeen commits to Florida
Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen is heading back to his former school, announcing his commitment to Florida on April 10. Aberdeen was a key contributor off the bench for Florida during its national championship run two seasons ago, and averaged 13.5 points per game for the Wildcats in 2025-26.
Aberdeen needs a waiver from the NCAA to play next season.
Allen Graves enters transfer portal
Another high-end true freshman from the mid-major ranks, Santa Clara forward Allen Graves is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports April 10. Graves averaged 11.8 points with 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game off the bench on 51.2% shooting.
The 6-foot-9 forward scored 17 points against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds to give Santa Clara the lead before Otega Oweh's near-halfcourt shot to force overtime.
Graves had previously entered the NBA draft.
Jake Hall enters transfer portal
New Mexico guard Jake Hall is entering the transfer portal after a standout true freshman season, according to multiple reports April 10. Hall averaged 16.4 points with 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game last season, and was originally committed to UC San Diego before following Eric Olen to New Mexico.
Hall will have a long list of suitors, especially with three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Justin Pippen commits to Ohio State
Former Cal guard Justin Pippen has committed to Ohio State, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel on April 10. Pippen, the son of Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, averaged 14.2 points with 3.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season in his first season with the Golden Bears.
Pippen started his career at Michigan, where he played in 28 games off the bench in 2024-25, averaging 1.6 points per game. He's heading back to the Big Ten with two seasons of eligibility left.
Alvaro Folgueiras enters transfer portal
Iowa March Madness hero Alvaro Folgueiras is entering the transfer portal after one season with the Hawkeyes, according to multiple reports April 10. Folgueiras, a former Robert Morris standout, averaged 8.4 points with 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season.
The 6-foot-10 stretch forward scored 14, 14 and 16 points, respectively, in Iowa's three NCAA Tournament wins. He also hit the game-winning 3-pointer to upset No. 1 Florida in the second round.
G-Leaguer Dink Pate commits to Providence
Providence earns another commitment on April 9, this time from Westchester Knicks G-Leaguer Dink Pate, a top-30 recruit of the 2023 class who decided to take the G-League Ignite route out of high school rather than play college.
The 6-foot-8 guard averaged 16 points with 6.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Knicks affiliate this season.
Miles Byrd commits to Providence
The No. 12-ranked player in USA TODAY's rankings, former San Diego State guard Miles Byrd committed to Providence on April 9, he announced on Instagram. The 6-foot-6 rising fifth-year senior was the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in 2025-26 and averaged 10.4 points with 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
JP Estrella commits to Michigan
Former Tennessee big man JP Estrella is headed to Michigan, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel on April 9. Estrella continues the lineage of high-end transfer portal forward to the reigning national champions.
Estrella averaged 10 points with 5.4 points for the Vols this season, shooting 59.6% from the field. The rising redshirt junior has two seasons of eligibility remaining, and was USA TODAY's No. 20-ranked available player before committing.
Cal Poly's Hamad Mousa in the transfer portal
A big entry from the mid-major ranks is in the transfer portal, as Cal Poly sophomore Hamad Mousa is looking for a new school, according to multiple reports.
Mousa, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, was a first-team All-Big West selection last season after averaging 20.1 points with 6.3 rebounds and two assists per game last season. He also shot 37.2% from 3-point range on 7.1 attempts per game.
The Doha, Qatar, native started his career at Dayton. He's USA TODAY's No. 44 available player.
David Punch Jr. enters transfer portal
TCU forward David Punch Jr. is entering the transfer portal, and will be one of the best power forwards on the market. The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 14.1 points with 6.8 rebounds and two assists per game last season as a first-year starter, and scored 16 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks in TCU's first-round NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State.
Kiyan Anthony returning to Syracuse
Kiyan Anthony, son of Syracuse and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, is returning to the Orange for his sophomore season in 2026-27, he announced via Instagram on April 8.
Kiyan Anthony averaged eight points per game for Syracuse this season, and will play under his dad's former teammate, Gerry McNamara, who was hired from Siena. He was the No. 34-ranked player in the 2025 high school class, per 247Sports' Composite.
Collin Chandler enters portal
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler is on the move, as he reportedly entered the transfer portal April 8. The 6-foot-5 sophomore guard averaged 9.7 points with 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season, starting 31 of his 36 games for the Wildcats.
Chandler was a top-40 ranked high school recruit in 2022, but took two years off of basketball to fulfill a mission trip. He has two seasons of eligibility left.
Paul McNeil entering transfer portal
NC State guard Paul McNeil is in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The sophomore sharpshooter averaged 13.8 points per game last season, and shot 42.7% from 3-point range on 7.2 attempts per game.
The 6-foot-5 guard had a few eye-popping games, including a 47-point showing against Texas Southern in nonconference game. He's USA TODAY's No. 29-ranked available player.
Chance Westry enters transfer portal
Another UAB standout is entering the transfer portal. 6-foot-6 guard Chance Westry, the No. 35 player in USA TODAY's rankings, entered on April 8, according to multiple reports.
Westry averaged 15.5 points with 3.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game for the Blazers this season, earning second-team all-conference in the American. Westry started his career at Auburn before transferring to Syracuse, but only played 14 total games in his first two seasons.
While not quite on Yaxel Lendeborg's level, Westry will be a sought-after target in the transfer portal.
Massamba Diop enters transfer portal
Another high-end center is entering the portal in Arizona State center Massamba Diop, according to multiple reports April 8.
Diop, a true freshman last season, averaged 13.6 points with 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. The 7-foot-1 center was a 3-star recruit out of high school, but will be among the most sought-after big men in the portal.
Jaylen Petty enters transfer portal
Despite star Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson declaring for the NBA draft, true freshman Jaylen Petty is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports April 8.
Petty, averaged 9.9 points with 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 2025-26 on 40.6% shooting. He scored 24 points in the Red Raiders' first-round NCAA Tournament win over Akron.
Kayden Mingo enters transfer portal
Penn State true freshman Kayden Mingo is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on April 8.
Mingo, who showed promise in 2025-26, averaged 13.7 points with 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game on 47.7% shooting as a first-year player. He's the No. 22-ranked player in USA TODAY's uncommitted player rankings.
Oswin Eruhunmwunse commits to Creighton
Former Providence center Oswin Eruhunmwunse has committed to Creighton, he announced via Instagram on April 8. USA TODAY's No. 13-ranked available player, Eruhunmwunse averaged 6.9 points with 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game last season.
The two-year starter has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Robert Wright III enter transfer portal
Last year, Robert Wright III was one of the biggest names to enter the transfer portal (and one of the biggest earners from switching schools) after leaving Baylor following a promising freshman season to go to BYU. Now, he's on the move from the Cougars after one season and will instantly be one of the most coveted guards available.
Last season, Wright averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 41% from 3-point range. He was second on the team in scoring, behind only potential No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa.
PJ Haggerty enters transfer portal
Kansas State's PJ Haggerty is in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on April 7. The 6-foot-4 guard ranked fourth nationally averaging 23.4 points per game for a Wildcats squad that went 12-20 and finished second-to-last in the Big 12 standings.
A rising fifth-year senior, Haggerty's next school will be the fifth of his career. He redshirted after playing in six games at TCU as a true freshman, before playing one season each at Tulsa, Memphis and Kansas State.
Regardless, he'll be one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal due to his scoring prowess.
James Nnaji to enter transfer portal
One of the more breathlessly discussed players in college basketball last season is set to be on the move. Baylor big man James Nnaji plans to enter the transfer portal after an eventful and abbreviated season with the Bears in which he averaged 1.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Nnaji was the No. 31 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and was playing professionally in Europe before he joined Baylor, which announced on Christmas Eve that he had been added to the roster. The addition of the 21 year old drew widespread criticism, including from high-profile coaches like Tom Izzo and John Calipari.
Donnie Freeman plans to enter transfer portal
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman is planning to enter the transfer portal after a sophomore season in which the 6-foot-9 Washington, D.C. native averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The move comes after the Orange made a coaching change, replacing Adrian Autry with program legend Gerry McNamara.
Freeman was a five-star recruit and the No. 13 prospect in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' Composite rankings.
Denzel Aberdeen enters transfer portal
The transfer portal has room for all — even those seemingly out of eligibility. Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen has entered the transfer portal after averaging 13.5 points and 3.4 assists per game last season for the Wildcats. It's unclear whether he has any eligibility remaining, though, as he played for three seasons at Florida, including on the Gators' 2025 national championship team, and one at Kentucky. He played just 12 games as a freshman at Florida in 2022-23, but that surpasses the NCAA's threshold that allows players to compete in up to 30% of their team's games to earn a redshirt.
For his career, Aberdeen is averaging 7.7 points per game and shooting 35.1% from 3-point range.
Justin Pippen to enter transfer portal
Cal guard Justin Pippen is transferring from Cal after one season. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who began his career at Michigan, averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game for the Golden Bears last season, though he shot an inefficient 37% from the field. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
And, yes, if his last name looks familiar, it's because he's the son of former NBA superstar Scottie Pippen.
Gavin Doty commits to Syracuse
Siena star Gavin Doty is following Gerry McNamara to Syracuse, he announced via Instagram on April 7. The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 18 points with 6.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season, leading the Saints to the NCAA Tournament.
Doty scored 21 points in Siena's 71-65 loss to Duke in the first round.
Purdue lands multi-year Princeton starter
Purdue already has its first transfer signed, as it announced Princeton forward Caden Pierce signed with the program on April 7, the first day of the window. Pierce, the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2023-24, redshirted last season to finish his degree at Princeton before transferring as a graduate transfer.
Pierce committed to Purdue in February, and chose the Boilermakers over UConn, Duke, Louisville and Gonzaga, according to ESPN. He averaged 16.6 points with 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in 2023-24, before his per-game averages dipped to 11.2 points with 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 2024-25.
Aiden Sherrell plans to enter transfer portal
Alabama sophomore forward Aiden Sherrell is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 11.1 points with 6.2 rebounds per game as a first-year starter at Alabama, along with 2.2 blocks per game.
A former five-star recruit, Sherrell was the No. 23 player and No. 5 center of the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' Composite. Sherrell can also shoot from outside, making 33.8% of his 2.4 3-point attempts per game.
Bryson Tiller to enter transfer portal
Kansas redshirt freshman forward Bryson Tiller is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports April 6.
Tiller averaged 7.9 points with 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season, starting 31 of 35 games for the Jayhawks. The former blue-chip recruit has three seasons of eligibility remaining and will be highly sought-after, thanks to his starting experience and 6-foot-11, 240-pound frame.
John Blackwell to enter transfer portal
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, the No. 3-ranked player available by USA TODAY, announced April 6 that he's entering the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process.
The All-Big Ten third-team selection this season averaged 19.1 points with 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and is a two-year starter for the Badgers. He scored 22 points with 10 rebounds in Wisconsin's upset loss against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
It's a brutal loss for Wisconsin, which is also losing leading scorer Nick Boyd. Blackwell will be among the most sought-after players available with two seasons of high-level scoring production in the Big Ten.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College basketball transfer portal player rankings, news: Best available
