Georgia Tech guard Akai Fleming plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

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Feb 14, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Akai Fleming (0) shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Grant Grubbs

Thu, Apr 2, 2026 ·

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Georgia Tech guard Akai Fleming plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Fleming has three years of eligibility remaining.

As a true freshman this past season, Fleming appeared in all but one of Georgia Tech’s 31 games. He averaged 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.5 minutes per game. He shot 37.3% from the field and 32.9% from beyond the arc.

Fleming found his rhythm in the final stretch of the season. He scored 15 or more points in each of Georgia Tech’s final four games of the season. Most notably, Fleming notched 18 points and six rebounds in the Yellow Jackets’ season-ending loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament.

Fleming played high school basketball for Overtime Elite (GA), where he was a four-star prospect. Fleming was the No. 87 overall player and No. 25 guard in the 2025 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.

He is the fifth Georgia Tech player who has announced his intent to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The program is undergoing significant roster turnover after firing head coach Damon Stoudamire , who failed to reach the NCAA Tournament in all three of his seasons at the helm.

In March, Georgia Tech hired Scott Cross as its new head coach. Cross was Troy ‘s head coach from 2019-26. Cross led the Trojans to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances the past two seasons.

“I am truly honored and humbled to be named the head coach of Georgia Tech men’s basketball,” Cross said. “I want to thank President Cabrera and Director of Athletics Ryan Alpert for their belief and trust in me and my vision for this program. We will build a culture defined by discipline, toughness and accountability.

“Our players will represent Georgia Tech with pride, compete relentlessly and embrace the responsibility that comes with wearing the jersey. This is a program with a proud tradition, a world-class institution and a passionate fan base. I’m excited to get to work.”

The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opens on April 7 and closes on April 21. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the men’s basketball oversight committee. Athletes don’t have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire . The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.