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The Tennessee Volunteers and Rick Barnes have struck gold in the transfer portal in recent years with players like Jacoby Gillespie, Felix Okpara and Dalton Knecht. Following their third consecutive trip to the Elite Eight, historic zero investment in the men’s basketball team has resulted in one of the program’s strongest classes ever.

• Tennessee basketball transfer portal commit: five

Let’s dive into the 2026 Tennessee College Basketball Transfer Portal class, highlighting each arrival to Knoxville.

Miles Rubin, center

The Volunteers have prioritized adding guards who can get buckets to the college basketball transfer portal. However, with Okpara graduating, Barnes also recognized a clear need in the frontcourt. Enter former Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin, who provides plenty of size for Tennessee at 6-foot-10. He is the second Chicago native (Dai Dai Ames) coming to Knoxville next season.

• Miles Rubin Stats (2025-26): 11.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.3 bgp, 2.3 apg, 58.5% FG, 54.3% FT

Rubin gives exactly what you expect from someone his size at 205 pounds, earning him a rating as a four-star transfer recruit by 247Sports and the 90th best player in the portal. Rubin recorded a double-double in six starts last season and recorded double-digit rebounds in 10 games. Where he really stands out is with his shot-blocking ability, he has recorded five blocks in three games and more than three blocks in 36 percent of his starts. The Vols are expected to continue adding to their frontcourt, possibly bringing in a player for depth.

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Come on Ames, point guard

A theme of the Tennessee transfer portal class is the poaching of players coming off breakout seasons. Dai Dai Ames, a 6-foot-1 guard, bounced early in his collegiate career with Kansas State and Virginia. This past season he found a home at Cal, became a full-time starter and contributed to the program by skyrocketing his scoring average (from 8.7 to 16.6 ppg) compared to the previous season. A four-star recruit and ranked as the 19th best point guard by On3.com, he also shows the need at the point guard position for Tennessee. Worth noting is that ESPN has ranked him as the 62nd best player in the portal.

• Dai Dai AIIMS Stats (2025-26): 16.9 PPG, 2.2 APG, 2.0 RPG, 1.7 TOG, 46.4% FG, 1.6 3PM per game, 37.6% 3PT, 3.5 FTGS per game, 85% FT

Ames proved to be an excellent and reliable scorer for Berkeley, scoring more than 20 points in 11 of 34 contests, with at least 16 points in more than half of his starts. He’s a capable shooter from beyond the arc, as evidenced by his three-plus treys in nine starts, and he’s also recorded four-plus assists in seven games. The senior will primarily play a bucket-getter role for Tennessee, with Barnes looking to prioritize his ability to score from all three levels this offseason.

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Tyler Lundblad, shooting guard

The first Tennessee commitment from the college basketball transfer portal came in early April when former Belmont Bruins guard Tyler Lundblad announced he was heading to Knoxville. The 6-foot-5 guard could potentially come off the bench, still playing meaningful minutes in Rick Barnes’ rotation, but that shores up a serious area of ​​need that hurt Tennessee last season.

• Tyler Lundblad Stats (2025-26): 15.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.9 tog, 43% FG, 3.6 3s per game, 40.6% 3pts

In the 2025–26 campaign, the Volunteers ranked 296th nationally in three-pointers made per game (6.6), and they were 208th in three-point shooting percentage (33.4 percent). Lundblad will help in both cases. In his final two seasons at Belmont, he made 219 three-pointers while shooting 43.9 percent from beyond the arc. Last season, he recorded three games with seven three-pointers and converted at least five threes in nine contests. Worth noting is that he made at least three three-pointers in 78.1 percent of his games this season.

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Jalen Haralson, wing

With Tennessee potentially losing forward Nate Ament in the 2026 NBA Draft, the program needed to find a potential replacement who could play wing. Enter 6-foot-7 forward Jalen Harrelson, who is from the same 2025 recruiting class as Ament and was also a 247Sports five-star prospect who was rated as the 17th-best player coming out of high school.

• Jalen Haralson Stats (2025-26): 16.2 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG, 2.7 TOG, 51.5% FG, 6.7 FTGS per game, 67.4% FT

In his lone season with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Harrelson suffered the usual bouts of inconsistency you’d expect from a freshman player. After averaging 13.1 ppg in his first eight contests, he began to plateau. In Notre Dame’s final 19 contests, Harrelson averaged 17.5 ppg and posted a 52.7 percent effective field goal percentage. He proved to be a particularly efficient scorer, shooting 58.6 percent from the field in his final nine games. He is expected to start at the three for Tennessee this upcoming season, giving Barnes another capable scorer with a high basketball IQ who can win inside the paint with his size; He is also able to find shots for others on the floor.

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Terrence Hill Jr., guard

On Sunday, former VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. committed to join the Tennessee Volunteers next season. He was rated as the 18th-best player in the college basketball transfer portal by 247Sports, while ESPN’s Jeff Borzello rated him 21st overall in the cycle. Tennessee had long been looking for a starting point guard to replace Ja’Coby Gillespie for next season; This move fills that void very nicely.

• Terrence Hill Jr. Stats (2025-26): 15 PPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.1 TOG, 46.6% FG, 2.3 3PM per game, 37% 3PT, 3.8 FTG per game, 84.4% FT

Hill, who turned 20 in December, was one of the breakout stars in college basketball last season. He played a key role in the team winning the conference and reaching the NCAA Tournament, earning Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player honors. He also proved he can carry a team, as evidenced by his 34-point performance in VCU’s first-round upset win over North Carolina. Hill became the fifth player to commit to Tennessee shortly after visiting Knoxville.

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Coming off of their third consecutive trip to the Elite Eight, Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers have hit the college basketball transfer portal hard this summer and another significant change could be coming.

On3.com’s Joe Tipton wrote Friday that he would give the Volunteers “the edge” in the fight to remove VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. from the portal.

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The 6-foot-3 Hill arrived in Knoxville earlier this week and is staying for a long time. That’s what happened to Tennessee’s four current commits — Miles Rubin, Dai Dai Ames, Jalen Harrelson and Tyler Lundblad, who all attended the program at the end of their official visits.

The Kansas Jayhawks and Oklahoma Sooners have also been linked to the VCU transfer. However, Tipton says it “does not seem likely” Hill will travel to Norman.

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On3 and Rivals.com ranked Hill as the 24th-best player and eighth-best guard in the college basketball transfer portal this offseason. Jeff Borzello of ESPN ranked him the 21st best player available.

“Hill undoubtedly boosted his stock with his performance against North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He led VCU to a 19-point comeback and upset victory with 34 points, five rebounds and five assists. He earned first-team All-Atlantic 10 honors last season after averaging 15.0 points while shooting 37% from 3.”

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello defends Terrence Hill Jr.

In his final season with VCU, the 20-year-old emerged as one of the biggest breakout stars outside of the Power 4 conferences. He earned first-team All-Atlantic 10 honors and was named Atlantic 10 Tournament MVP, Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year and the conference’s Most Improved Player.

In his final 15 games with the program, he averaged 15.7 points, 3.1 assists and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the field. Hill also played a key role in VCU’s conference title, averaging 17.3 ppg, and in the first round win over the North Carolina Tar Heels where he scored 34 points on 23 shots in an 82–78 overtime win.

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With Barnes looking to add more scoring ahead of next season, Hill will certainly help in that regard. He also provides perimeter shooting – 2.3 three-pointers per game at 37 percent – ​​for a team that ranks 296th nationally in three-pointers made per game (6.6) and 208th in three-point percentage (33.4 percent).

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Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers have been cleaning up the transfer portal this month, securing three commitments to bolster their depth next season. While the focus has primarily been on players from smaller schools, it appears the Volunteers are an emerging threat to field one of the best players available across the country.

On3.com’s Pete Nacos reports that Tennessee has emerged as one of the “top three schools to look at” for guard Jukes Harris in the transfer portal. However, it’s worth noting that a decision isn’t expected any time soon as the young guard is also evaluating his options to turn professional depending on where he’s projected to land in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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A week earlier, most reporting suggested that the Michigan Wolverines were in a very strong position to land Harris’ commitment. Since then, the offensive efforts of both the Volunteers and the North Carolina Tar Heels have made it a three-team battle.

Nakos elaborated that Harris visited Michigan during the championship program and that he walked away from the program with “confidence” it gave him a good chance to earn his commitment. However, after that, home visits to Tennessee and North Carolina have them set up for a tough battle with Michigan to land a star guard.

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The 6-foot-7 Harris is rated as the fourth-best player in the 2026 college basketball transfer portal by On3.com and Rivals. Jeff Borzello of ESPN ranked him the sixth-best player on the market and the second-best shooting guard.

In his final season at Wake Forest, the second-year guard averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He shot 33.2 percent from beyond the arc, averaged 2.5 three-pointers per game, while getting to the free-throw line frequently (7.1 attempts per game) and shot 78.3 percent from the charity stripe.

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A report for Barnes and the Volunteers’ coaching staff this season emphasizes adding more capable scorers to the roster. Harris, the reigning ACC Most Improved Player, scored more than 30 points three times this season and reached more than 27 points in eight contests. He also finished nine games with double-digit free-throw attempts.

Given how aggressive Tennessee has been in recruiting Harris under Barnes, it’s very possible that the program is able to lure him away from Michigan and North Carolina. If that happens, the zero commitment would certainly mean that next season’s roster is the most expensive in program history.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have been one of the most active programs so far in the college basketball transfer portal, signing three key players. With Rick Barnes and the coaching staff getting the nod of an even bigger NIL wallet this offseason, another change could be on the horizon.

On3.com’s Joe Tipton reports that former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. is set to visit Knoxville on Wednesday. Both the Volunteers and Kansas Jayhawks are reportedly “building positive momentum” with the 6-foot-3 sophomore guard.

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Hill is rated as a four-star transfer recruit this cycle by On3.com and Rivals. He is ranked sixth among shooting guards and 25th nationally among current players in the college basketball transfer portal.

Last season, the 20-year-old guard earned numerous honors in the Atlantic 10 Conference as a breakout player. He made the first-team All-Atlantic 10, was named the conference’s Most Improved Player and earned Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year.

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In three games in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, he averaged 17.3 points and 3 assists per game, while shooting 53.8 percent from the field. Although he was not an effective perimeter shooter at 28.6 percent, he averaged 1.3 three-pointers per game during the tournament.

They then had an outstanding performance in VCU’s first-round upset of the North Carolina Tar Heels. In the 82–78 overtime win, Hill scored 34 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 7 of 10 from beyond the arc with a 71.7 percent effective field goal percentage.

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As Tipton said, this is important any time a player visits campus. This is one reason why Tennessee is viewed as an emerging threat to get a commitment from Hill by the end of the weekend.

If Hill commits, he will join an incoming class that includes four-star big man Miles Rubin (Loyola), four-star point guard Dai Dai Ames (California) and four-star shooting guard Tyler Lundblad (Belmont). Hill will likely push Lundblad into a role off the bench.

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For the first time, Ohio State star running back Bo Jackson responded to rumors that he was considering leaving the Buckeyes in the transfer portal.

During the Buckeyes’ run to the national championship during the 2024 season, the team had a major two-headed monster in the backfield. Quinshawn Judkins passed for 1,060 yards and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. His teammate Treveon Henderson posted 1,016 yards and averaged 7.1 yards per rush. This is why he was also selected in Round 2 by the New England Patriots.

This has created a huge void in the backfield that will be nearly impossible to fill in just one offseason. However, right from the start, freshman Bo Jackson did an admirable job of trying to fill that numbers job with 1,090 yards and a 6.1 average per carry in his first season.

After putting up such good numbers as a rookie for a title contender, his representation undoubtedly told him he might be able to command an even better payday in the transfer portal. There were rumors that he might jump. However, Ohio State did what it should have done and gave him zero pay increases for 2026.

Bo Jackson came no closer to leaving Ohio State in the transfer portal

But how close was he to actually testing his value in the transfer portal? “It really wasn’t a difficult decision [to stay]Jackson told the media at spring practice this week. “This is where I want to be, so I’m here where I want to be.”

The running back claimed that speculation about him leaving Ohio State in the winter was “just rumors.” Luckily for Buckeyes fans, it looks like the change of scenery never really came to a close, and he’ll be back in Columbus this year.

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St. John’s looks to be one of the most aggressive teams in the ongoing college basketball transfer portal, and a new rumor has them linking to another interesting player.

In the first two months of the 2025–26 season, there were doubts whether St. John’s would be able to play at the new standard they had set the year before. After a loss to Providence on January 3, their record stood at 14–5, and reaching the NCAA Tournament seemed anything but a sure thing.

However, after that setback, the Red Storm caught fire and won 22 of their next 24 games, including a big win over eventual tournament finalist UConn. But, with great success comes major departures, and St. John’s will have to fill the void left by the upcoming exits of stars and key rotation players Jubie Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, Dillon Mitchell and Oziah Sellers.

Still, in the void era of college sports, the Johnnies are now a dominant player in college basketball, and Rick Pitino has quickly shown that he can attract notable talent to the portal. This week, they are already joined by Kansas State’s Flori Bidunga, Arizona State’s Massamba Diop and Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir.

St. John’s in Search of the Robert Morris Star

Well, you can add another lesser-known but still interesting player to that list. According to college basketball insider Adam Zagoria, St. John’s is one of five teams scheduled to meet with 6-foot-8 Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode this weekend. Other contenders for the West Virginia native also include Kentucky and Oklahoma.

Goode began his collegiate career at IU Indianapolis, then transferred to Robert Morris last year. Together with the colonialists, they took an important step forward towards development. Posting 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds. He shot 63% from the field, 76% from the line, and an excellent 57% from three – although that was only on two attempts a game.

Goode would be a great option to fill the role that Bryce Hopkins played this past season.

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A new report shows that in-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville are the top contenders for, arguably, the best point guard in this month’s college basketball transfer portal.

For Kentucky and Louisville, the 2025–26 seasons fell below the programs’ standards. The Cardinals regressed a bit last season, after winning 27 games – 18 in conference – last season. Posting a disappointing 11–7 record in the ACC and being bounced in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. While disappointing, it was better than the Wildcats.

Despite what many felt was a strong roster to start the season, Kentucky finished 22–14 and posted a miserable 10–8 record in the SEC this season. To make matters worse, after reaching the regional semifinals a year ago, they barely got past Santa Clara in the tournament’s opening round. They were then defeated by Iowa State in the round of 32.

Coaches Pat Kelsey and Mark Pope are beginning to feel the pressure of high expectations for their programs, and they will both look to the transfer portal for an improved season in 2026-27. What’s strange is that both schools are targeting the same player.

Robert Wright III is a top target for Louisville and Kentucky

According to 24/7 Sports basketball analyst Travis Branham, Louisville has been one of the most offensive teams in the portal and is expected to be in the pursuit of BYU guard Robert Wright III as they look to replace Mikel Brown after he declares for June’s NBA draft.

However, he is expected to get competition from Kentucky, which does not have a traditional point guard on the roster after this week’s graduation and Portal departure. With a shortage of impact point guards on the market and high demand, Branham suggests Wright III could become one of the highest-paid players in college basketball from a portal bidding war.

After transferring from Baylor last year, Wright III had a successful season for BYU. Posting 18.1 points (second on the team), 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals – both tops for the Cougars.

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Flori Bidunga is the top college basketball player in the NCAA transfer portal. Coming off a breakout season with the Kansas Jayhawks, Bidunga is an elite defensive anchor and high-efficiency finisher known for his incredible shot-blocking and explosive athleticism. The 20-year-old is dominant in the paint, shooting 64% from the field.

During the 2025–26 season, Bidunga averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. The 6-foot-10 standout finished seventh with a 64.0 field goal percentage while playing 31.6 minutes per match. Needless to say, Bidunga is going to demand a hefty price in the NCAA transfer portal.

Here are the five best landing spots for Bidunga as a top transfer player.

North Carolina Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels are looking to rebuild under new head coach Michael Malone, and Flory Bidunga would be a wonderful pick. With Caleb Wilson and Henry Visser likely leaving for the NBA, North Carolina could use a player of Bidunga’s caliber. The only drawback may be the unpredictability of Malone’s coaching style in college basketball.

louisville cardinals

The Louisville Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season. Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey had a great first year, but the continuity did not carry into his second campaign. Now, Bidunga is scheduled to meet with the Cardinals on Friday, and if all goes well, he could eventually leave Kansas for Louisville.

St. John’s Red Storm

The St. John’s Red Storm need to replace Zubie Ejiofor, and Bidunga would be an excellent option. Ejiofor had elite defensive versatility, rim protection and rebounding with St. John’s, matching Bidunga’s strength on the court. If St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino wants to keep the same blueprint, Bidunga should be on the first line.

duke blue devils

The Duke Blue Devils would love to add Bidunga to their frontcourt. Patrick Ngongba is expected to declare for the NBA Draft, creating a huge need for a big man for the 2026-27 college basketball season. It would be a steep price to land Bidunga, but he would fit head coach John Scheyer’s system as Duke tries to climb the hill.

michigan wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines could lose Ade Mara and Moraz Johnson Jr. to the NBA Draft, leaving Budinga as an excellent fit. Even if Johnson stays, the 20-year-old big man will be a great addition to the frontcourt as head coach Dusty Mays looks for another national championship. Michigan is a major destination for transfer players, and Budinga will be an anchor for the team.

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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.

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A new rumor claims both Texas and Texas A&M are in a battle with 10 other programs for a high upside freshman in the transfer portal.

Roster construction in college sports is much different than it was a decade ago. Instead of building primarily through recruiting the best high school players in the country, a school can quickly turn its fortunes around or draft a title contender through free agency, the amateur ranks version of the transfer portal.

With the 2026 NCAA Tournament officially in the rearview, the college basketball world will now shift its attention to the portal, where a few thousand players will be vying for the highest name, image and likeness bidders.

One player who is drawing a lot of interest from across the country is Providence forward Jamier Jones.

Texas and Texas A&M are among a dozen teams pursuing Jamier Jones

As college basketball insider Adam Zagoria reports, “The schools that have contacted Providence transfer Jamier Jones, who averaged 11.9 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game as one of the Big East’s best freshmen, include: Texas, Texas A&M, FSU, St. John’s, Oklahoma State, LSU, USC, Georgetown, Oregon, West Virginia, Miami and Missouri.”

The Florida native made 19 starts in his first season for the Friars. Along with his 11.9 points and 4.5 boards a night, he shot an impressive 57% from the field and 38.7% from three. Jones is an elite athlete who has shown strong offensive skills around the basket. His athleticism and size also help him become a versatile defender who can face strong powerhouses or quick wingmen.

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The women’s college basketball transfer portal got its biggest addition this week when Iowa State star Audie Crooks revealed she is entering college basketball free agency to “explore what it means to re-establish roots in a new land.” Which is code for getting one last big payday in his final year of eligibility.

In her three seasons with the Cyclones, Crooks became one of the best players in program history and emerged as one of the game’s leading scorers. Ranked second in the country with 25.8 points per night in 2025–26.

Crooks is a dominant force, with his bull in china shop style in the paint, and will surely have a number of big-time suitors in the transfer portal. With that in mind, we look at six potential landing spots for Star Jr.

UCLA Bruins

After a big win over Texas on Friday night, UCLA coach Corey Close is on the verge of bringing the women’s basketball program its first national championship. However, after the championship game, their team will either lose or win, as many stars are headed to the WNBA.

Close will need to rebuild quickly to keep the Bruins in tournament contention. Going after Crooks would make a lot of sense to fill the void left by the departure of top star Lauren Bates.

minnesota golden gophers

There is already talk that Minnesota could be the top contender for Audie Crooks in the transfer portal. Coach Don Plitzuwitz has turned the Golden Gophers into a powerhouse in the Big Ten and got the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in eight years this month. Splurging on an Iowa State star in the portal and trying to jump into title contention next season would be a smart risk for the program.

lsu tigers

LSU’s Kim Mulkey is one of the top coaches in college basketball and has already announced that she plans to enter the transfer portal to improve her roster for next season. Crooks could certainly be a priority to push the Tigers back into Final Four contention in 2026-27. The thought of Audie Crooks and Mylesia Fulville teaming up next season should scare SEC rivals.

iowa hockeys

Coaches Lisa Bluder and Kaitlin Clark transformed the women’s basketball program at Iowa into a glamor team. Jen Jensen has done a good job of maintaining the standards, but they need bigger guns. Especially because they will lose star forward Hannah Stuelke to graduation this spring.

Getting Crooks away from their in-state rivals would be a huge coup for the Hawkeyes program and they would get a new scoring machine in Clark.

yukon huskies

After being the best team in basketball all season, Geno Auriemma didn’t handle UConn’s chance at another repeat after losing to South Carolina in the Final Four. He has never been a fan of the transfer portal. However, that bitter loss could propel them to make a big splash this spring. Especially since they will lose several key players after this season, including forward Sarah Williams.

tcu horned frog

Mark Campbell has turned TCU into an elite program in the Big 12 after back-to-back seasons with 32 or more wins. However, they are set to lose some elite players from the program this year, including star forward Marta Suarez. The university has expressed its desire to continue spending on the transfer portal. Going after the top scorer in the country will help maintain the Horned Frogs’ new standard as a top program in women’s college basketball.

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Duke and Michigan were gifted a great replacement option for their top stars, Carlos Boozer and Yaxel Lendeborg, in the transfer portal.

It’s a big week for both the Blue Devils and Wolverines men’s basketball programs. A pair of top-five schools have advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and have a real chance to advance to the Elite 8 on Friday night.

While both teams have strong rosters, Duke and Michigan could not reach this point in the season without ACC Player of the Year Cam Boozer and Big Ten pot Yaxel Lendeborg. Unfortunately for fans of the show, they need to enjoy the ride and the talent of both as they will be gone after this month.

The Duke freshman could be the No. 1 pick in June’s NBA draft, while Lendeborg will be forced to head to the pros as it is his final year of eligibility. Although both programs are focused on their Sweet 16 games, they should also be looking to replace their best players. Well, a very interesting option has just arrived on the transfer portal.

Should Duke and Michigan target Paulius Murauskas in the transfer portal?

This week, Saint Mary’s star Paulius Murauskas told ESPN he will enter the portal and be available to the highest bidder to maximize his final season of eligibility in 2026-27.

The Gaels have become a force in the West Coast Conference under head coach Randy Bennett and the 6-foot-8-inch, 225-pound standout has emerged as their best player this season. In his second year with the program, the Lithuanian had a breakout campaign as he led the team in scoring (18.4) and rebounds (7.6), and was second in assists (2.1).

It won’t be easy for Duke or Michigan to replace Boozer and Lendeborg. However, the former Arizona recruit is an interesting option who could be a Player of the Year contender next season at his program.

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A great option for Kansas and Arkansas to replace their top players who just entered the college basketball transfer portal. However, he may not be available for much longer.

Both the Jayhawks and Razorbacks were among the top 25 teams in the nation during the 2025–26 season. Although they have several good players on their roster, neither team is as strong without top stars Darrin Peterson and Darius Acuff, Jr.

The guard duo were among the best players in the country this year, which is why – to the dismay of Kansas and Arkansas fans – both of them could be selected in the first 10 picks of June’s NBA Draft. It will be very difficult to replace his numbers next season. However, a fantastic option has just entered the transfer portal.

This week, Sienna star Gavin Doty told the Times Union that he plans to enter the portal. The sophomore took another significant developmental step in his game last season. Leading the program in points (18.0), and was second in rebounds (6.9), assists (2.2), and steals (1.3). Under the guidance of Bill Self or John Calipari, he could become a national star next season.

Gavin Doty may follow his Siena coach to Syracuse

Both Kansas and Arkansas have the financial resources to attract Doty to their schools next season. Especially with the books coming out in Peterson and Acuff, Jr.’s name, image and likeness. Plus, playing for legendary coaches would be attractive to any player in the country, and they could certainly develop Doughty into an NBA prospect.

However, as tempting as a trip to Kansas or Arkansas would be for the Sienna product, there’s a very good chance Doty heads to Syracuse this spring. This may surprise many college basketball fans, but he has a good reason for going to the Orange. His coach for the past two seasons, Gerry McNamara, is doing the same job at Syracuse after becoming a star for the program in the early 2000s.

Players have loyalty to coaches they believe have made them better and it cannot be denied that McNamara is doing a strong job with Doty. While the opportunities may be greater at Kansas and Arkansas, the second-year student will be assured of being the focal point at Syracuse immediately next year. Plus, the move will keep him in upstate New York.

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