The transfer portal for men’s basketball opened on April 7 and is set to remain open for two weeks, closing on April 21. Just 40 minutes after Michigan’s national championship win over UConn, the portal was open. Within 75 hours, over 2,000 Division I men’s basketball players had entered the portal.
After approximately 2,100 players entered the portal in 2024 and nearly 2,700 players the previous year, most coaches are expecting over 3,000 entrants this season. Earlier this year, the NCAA implemented rule changes affecting the transfer portal window in all sports.
Top Players in the Transfer Portal
Milan Momcilovic, formerly of Iowa State, has entered both the NBA draft and the transfer portal. He averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Momcilovic was ranked first in 3-point percentage (48.7%) and fifth in 3-pointers made this past season.
Another player in the portal is Bidunga, transferring from Kansas to Louisville. He improved from averaging 5.9 points and 5.4 rebounds to 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds. He also added 2.6 blocks per game, establishing himself as an elite post defender.
Blackwell, previously at Wisconsin, is also in the portal. He averaged 19.1 points and 5.1 rebounds this season, improving his 3-point percentage to nearly 39%. Blackwell is looking to be more of a playmaker at his next team.
Graves, who came off the bench for the Broncos, has surged onto NBA draft boards. He averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds and shot 41.3% from 3 in just 22.6 minutes. He showed his offensive capabilities against Kentucky in the NCAA tournament.
Wright, who earned third-team All-Big 12 honours, is another player in the portal. He averaged 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists while shooting 41% from 3. Wright had five games of at least 25 points in Big 12 play, including 39 against Colorado in February.
Harris enjoyed a breakout season in Winston-Salem. He jumped from averaging 6.1 points as a freshman to averaging 21.4 as a sophomore.
Transfer Portal Key Dates
- The men’s basketball transfer portal opened on April 7.
- The portal will be open for two weeks.
- The portal closes on April 21.
With the transfer portal window open for a limited time, expect continued movement as players seek new opportunities for the upcoming season.