UConn will have a number of holes to fill in the college basketball transfer portal over the next two weeks, and an intriguing option who could help replace Braylon Mullins is now available.
2025-26 was another big year for Dan Hurley's Huskies team. While they faltered over the last two months of the season and had their doors blown by St. John's in the Big East Tournament, the program once again proved why it is built to win championships during the NCAA Tournament.
In the tournament, his talent-rich roster recorded big wins over powerhouses Michigan State, Duke and Illinois en route to the national championship game. Although they fell short of winning Michigan's third championship in five years, the Huskies were again an elite group last season.
Unfortunately, they are set to lose some key players this offseason. Big men Alex Karban and Tyrese Reed Jr. are both departing seniors. And the star of their Elite 8 win over Duke, Braylon Mullins, is likely to declare for the NBA Draft, where he will likely be selected in the top 20. This gives UConn a lot of work to do in the transfer portal and a lot of numbers to make up.
Should UConn target CJ Anthony in the transfer portal?
However, an interesting alternative is not available and is already in play in stores, closer to CT. "Iona senior G CJ Anthony is in the portal, and the school is working to help him get a waiver for a 5th year," a source told college basketball insider Adam Zagoria.
After three disappointing seasons in Cincinnati, Anthony redshirted in 2024-25 and then took his talents to Iona in the transfer portal a year early. With the Gaels, he had a successful season as he averaged 14.3 points, 5.4 assists and an impressive 1.6 steals a night.
If Anthony wants to raise his profile with NBA Draft evaluators for next year, it would make sense to bring his talents from New York to Connecticut. It would also be nice for UConn to bring in an experienced guard who can make an impact but doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
