UPDATED: Ranking the Top 50 Players in the NCAA Men’s Transfer Portal

2. Flory Bidunga, 6-foot-9 sophomore forward, Kansas. COMMITTED TO LOUISVILLE

The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year is departing from Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. A dominant force inside the paint on both ends of the floor, Bidunga drew interest from many programs, but luckily for Louisville, they will be the team to add the 13.3 points and 2.6 blocks per game center.

3. John Blackwell, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Wisconsin. COMMITTED TO DUKE

Blackwell enters the portal while also testing the NBA Draft waters. The All-Big Ten guard who averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in his third season in Madison has committed to Duke, should he return to school.

4. P.J. Haggerty, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Kansas State. COMMITTED TO TEXAS A&M

After stops at TCU, Tulsa, Memphis and now Kansas State, Haggerty has racked up tons of experience. This season he averaged 23.4 points to go along with 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists. As one of our highest-ranked guards, Haggerty will be an offensive force for his next program, Texas A&M.

5. Milan Momcilovic, 6-foot-8 junior forward, Iowa State

Although his first two seasons weren’t amazing, Momcilovic came into his own during his junior campaign and enters the transfer portal as one of the more efficient scoring options available. The Iowa State forward averaged 16.9 points per game this season while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and a strong 48.7 percent from three on high volume. He will test out the NBA Draft process while keeping his collegiate options open.

6. Allen Graves, 6-foot-9 freshman forward, Santa Clara

Graves brings size and efficiency to the portal after a productive freshman season at Santa Clara. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three, showing a versatile bag of offensive prowess. He also contributed across the board with 1.8 assists, 1.9 steals and nearly a block per game, proving his impact spans beyond scoring. 

7. Tounde Yessoufou, 6-foot-5 freshman forward, Baylor

Yessoufou wasted no time making his mark at Baylor. The 6-foot-5 freshman averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting 46.5 percent from the field, finishing second on the team in both scoring and rebounding. He also led the Bears in steals, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing offenses. A powerful downhill scorer with a strong frame and feel for the game, he brings immediate production and upside wherever he lands. He is currently declaring for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, keeping all options on the table.

8. Paulius Murauskas, 6-foot-8 junior forward, Saint Mary’s. COMMITTED TO ARIZONA STATE

The versatile Lithuania native is on the move once again. He’s gotten better statistically each season since beginning his career at Arizona, and now the sharpshooting forward will look for his next opportunity to let it fly. With his former coach Randy Bennett set to take over the Arizona State Sun Devils, Murauskas is now headed back to the Grand Canyon state as we’ve speculated.

9. Isaiah Johnson, 6-foot freshman guard, Colorado. COMMITTED TO TEXAS

One of the best young guards on the market, Johnson is as savvy as it gets. Posting 16.9 points per game on 48.6 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from downtown proves his game is legit. Texas is taking a chance on the 18-year old California native and the Longhorns are most likely going to reap great benefits. 

10. KJ Lewis, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Georgetown. COMMITTED TO USC

An All-Big East Third Team selection, Lewis proved to be the engine for Georgetown this season, leading the Hoyas in points, rebounds and steals. His all-around production and ability to impact the game on both ends make him one of the more intriguing guards available in the portal. With experience spanning from Arizona to Washington, D.C., Lewis has consistently competed in high-level conferences, and now he’s taking his talents to the Big Ten.

11. Dedan Thomas Jr., 6-foot-1 junior guard, LSU. COMMITTED TO HOUSTON

Thomas saw his season cut short by a foot injury that ultimately required season-ending surgery. Prior to going down, he was averaging 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game. LSU opened the year 12-4 with him in the lineup but struggled to maintain that pace after he got hurt. After choosing the Tigers over Kentucky, Florida and Syracuse, Thomas Jr. is ready to help lead Houston to another deep postseason run.

12. Jeremiah Wilkinson, 6-foot-1 sophomore guard, Georgia. COMMITTED TO ARKANSAS

After transferring from Cal, Wilkinson elevated his game against SEC competition and emerged as a clear impact player. He brought a strong defensive presence to his home state of Georgia and also showed scoring ability, leading the Bulldogs with 17.4 points per game. Coach John Calipari is known for developing pro-level talent and Wilkinson will be his next project.

13. Jackson Shelstad, 6-foot-1 junior guard, Oregon. COMMITTED TO LOUISVILLE

Despite dealing with multiple hand injuries that disrupted his season, Shelstad is getting healthy and preparing to make an immediate impact at his next stop. Before going down, he was in the midst of his most complete year at Oregon, averaging 15.9 points and 4.9 assists per game while running the offense at a high level. Louisville is taking a Michigan approach in terms of building through the portal and time will tell if this new modern day recipe is best for success.

14. David Punch, 6-foot-7 sophomore forward, TCU. COMMITTED TO TEXAS

One of the nation’s most reliable forwards is heading to Texas, and he’s bringing a well-rounded game with him. Punch averaged 14 points and nearly seven rebounds per game this season, and he served as a consistent option for the Horned Frogs during his tenure there.

15. Massamba Diop, 7-foot-1 freshman center, Arizona State. COMMITTED TO GONZAGA

Diop was a man amongst boys during his freshman season. Averaging 13.6 points on 56.9 percent from the field while also registering more than two blocks a game, he’s one of the best prospects in the portal. Standing at 7-foot-1, 230 pounds, and with only one year under his belt, Diop’s potential is limitless. St. John’s and Gonzaga were in the mix for Diop with the Zags coming out victorious.

16. Stefan Vaaks, 6-foot-7 freshman guard, Providence. COMMITTED TO ILLINOIS

The young Providence wing made an amazing first impression as an All-Big East Freshman Team selection. Vaaks flashed advanced scoring instincts all season, averaging 15.8 points per game on 40 percent from the field. The Estonia native now joins Illinois as the program attempts to reload for an exciting 2026-27 campaign.

17. Kwame Evans Jr., 6-foot-10 junior forward, Oregon. COMMITTED TO VILLANOVA

The former heavily recruited five-star from Baltimore is entering the transfer portal while also preparing for the NBA Draft. Evans turned in a breakout junior season with Oregon, posting 13.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. The Maryland native is now joining former Terps head coach Kevin Willard as he begins his journey at Villanova.

18. Markus Burton, 6-foot junior guard, Notre Dame. COMMITTED TO INDIANA

After posting three highly-efficient seasons for the Fighting Irish, Burton is an established veteran who will bring his offensive production to Bloomington. Although injuries kept him off the court this season, prior to that he averaged 18.5 points per game, and as a sophomore he led the ACC in scoring averaging 23.5 points per game in league play.

19. Keanu Dawes, 6-foot-9 junior forward, Utah. COMMITTED TO KANSAS

Utah has consistently relied on physical, productive forwards, and Dawes fit right into that blueprint. The 6-foot-9 Texas native put together a strong campaign, averaging 12.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while starting every contest for the Utes. After beginning his career at Rice, Dawes made the jump and elevated his impact, combining interior efficiency with the ability to stretch the floor, shooting 54.6 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from three. With his size, experience and versatility, he positions himself as a forward capable of contributing for Bill Self and the Jayhawks.

20. Miles Byrd, 6-foot-7 junior guard, San Diego State. COMMITTED TO PROVIDENCE

The Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, Byrd brings experience and winning edge after being part of the Aztecs’ run to the national championship game in his freshman campaign. Over his time in the program, he developed into a reliable two-way guard, valued for his defensive activity and steady presence in the backcourt. The last two seasons he’s averaged at least 2.0 steals and his defensive impact will be crucial to the success of the Friars as they compete in the Big East against the likes of St. John’s and UConn.

21. Acaden Lewis, 6-foot-2 freshman guard, Villanova. COMMITTED TO MIAMI

For a freshman campaign, it doesn’t get much better than this. An All-Big East Second Team selection, Lewis put together a strong season as a dynamic lead guard, averaging 12.2 points, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game. 

22. Donnie Freeman, 6-foot-9 sophomore forward, Syracuse. COMMITTED TO ST. JOHN’S

A major contributor for the Orange, Freeman led Syracuse in scoring with 16.5 points per game on 47.4-percent shooting. Now he heads to New York City to team up with Rick Pitino and the back-to-back Big East champs.

23. Aiden Sherrell, 6-foot-10 sophomore forward, Alabama. COMMITTED TO INDIANA

The anchor of the Crimson Tide’s defense, Sherrell started every single game. He can shoot the three-ball, score inside and disrupt opposing offenses on the defensive end. After making a massive jump from freshman to sophomore year, he’s going to be a pivotal piece for the Hoosiers.

24. Kayden Mingo, 6-foot-3 freshman guard, Penn State. COMMITTED TO BAYLOR

Mingo and Freddie Dilione V are a pair of Nittany Lions who are looking to take their talents elsewhere. Mingo enjoyed an efficient freshman campaign, posting 13.7 points, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. With so much more room to grow, Baylor hopes to unlock Mingo’s potential.

25. Neoklis Avdalas, 6-foot-9 freshman guard, Virginia Tech. COMMITTED TO NORTH CAROLINA

A long, skilled guard with international experience, Avdalas brings intriguing upside as a playmaker at his size. The freshman showed flashes of his versatility, handling the ball, facilitating and scoring in stretches, which makes him a developmental prospect with significant room to grow. Averaging 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in the ACC in his first season proves he’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the near future, and with new head coach Michael Malone’s track record of developing players, Avdalas is in good hands.

26. Moustapha Thiam, 7-foot-2 sophomore center, Cincinnati. COMMITTED TO MICHIGAN

After starting his career at UCF, Thiam came into his own with the Bearcats. He’s agile, athletic, and can shoot from beyond the arc. After recently visiting Michigan, Thiam is set to join the reigning NCAA champions. 

27. Sananda Fru, 6-foot-11 junior forward, Louisville. COMMITTED TO MARQUETTE

Fru brings an intriguing blend of size and skill. After developing in Europe, Fru has shown flashes of his upside as a mobile big who can run the floor, finish around the rim and protect it on defense. He’ll join Marquette and the Big East in hopes to compete with the back-to-back conference champs, St. John’s.

28. Jaland Lowe, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Kentucky. COMMITTED TO GEORGETOWN

In his first season removed from Pitt, the Texas native dealt with injuries that derailed his season. The former four-star recruit showed flashes of playmaking ability, averaging 8 points and 2.4 assists per game.

29. Somto Cyril, 6-foot-11 sophomore center, Georgia. COMMITTED TO MIAMI

Fresh off a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Cyril entered the portal with significant upside after earning All-SEC Defensive Team honors. He averaged 9.3 points while shooting nearly 76 percent from the field and led the conference with 2.2 blocks per game. His defensive presence will set the tone for the Canes next season.

30. Mouhamed Sylla, 6-foot-10 freshman center, Georgia Tech. COMMITTED TO MIAMI

One season in Georgia was enough for Sylla. After averaging 9.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, the two-way star entered the transfer portal with tons of upside and potential. After committing to Miami, it’s clear the Canes are loading up for a special season with numerous key additions.

31. Cruz Davis, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Hofstra, COMMITTED TO TEXAS TECH

The CAA Player of the Year is heading southwest coming off a breakout junior season where he carried a major offensive load at Hofstra. He poured in 20.1 points per game while adding 4.7 assists, showing clear lead-guard ability with volume scoring and playmaking. An underrated pickup for the Red Raiders, Davis will elevate their backcourt in a multitude of ways.

32. Devin Royal, 6-foot-6 junior forward, Ohio State. COMMITTED TO VILLANOVA

After three years in Columbus, Royal will play his final college season in a new uniform. He started all 32 games he appeared in this year and averaged 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds. A physical forward who finishes well around the basket, Royal has also been working to expand his range to the perimeter. Royal is the latest great pickup for Kevin Willard.

33. Delrecco Gillespie, 6-foot-8 senior forward, Kent State. COMMITTED TO HOUSTON

No one in Division I recorded more double-doubles than Gillespie this season (22). The under-the-radar big man, who has been with the Golden Flashes since 2022, made a huge jump in an expanded role, averaging 17.7 points and 11.3 rebounds to earn All-MAC First Team honors. There is little doubt that the 23-year-old will do damage under Kelvin Sampson.

34. Baye Ndongo, 6-foot-9 junior forward, Georgia Tech. COMMITTED TO PITT

An explosive two-way forward, Ndongo has joined many of his Tech teammates in the portal. Despite his team’s struggles, the junior from Senegal is coming off another solid season in which he averaged 11.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists. With his size, athleticism and versatility, Ndongo should slot in seamlessly in Pittsburgh.

35. Tomislav Buljan, 6-foot-8 freshman forward, New Mexico. COMMITTED TO MARYLAND

A native of Croatia, Buljan starred for the club team KK Cedevita Junior before joining the Lobos last summer. In his first season of college basketball, the 23-year-old was the only player in the Mountain West to average a double-double (13.1 points, 10.3 rebounds) and ranked fourth in the nation in offensive boards per game (4.0). He has one year of eligibility remaining and he’s spending it in College Park.

36. Alex Wilkins, 6-foot-5 freshman guard, Furman. COMMITTED TO KENTUCKY

You might remember Wilkins from his team’s clash with UConn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Facing the Huskies’ stout defense, Wilkins put up 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting. The electrifying lead guard was perhaps the most underrated star in the freshman class, averaging 17.8 points and 4.7 assists and winning MVP of the Southern Tournament. 

37. Chance Westry, 6-foot-6 sophomore guard, UAB. COMMITTED TO XAVIER

A redshirt sophomore guard, Westry just put together his most complete collegiate campaign for the Blazers. He posted 15.5 points per game on nearly 50 percent from the field. Now that he’s healthy, he will be a force for Xavier.

38. DeSean Goode, 6-foot-8 sophomore forward, Robert Morris. COMMITTED TO MIAMI

Goode shined in his sole season at Robert Morris, earning Horizon League Player of the Year honors with averages of 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest. He led the league in total rebounds (287), offensive rebounds (104) and field-goal accuracy (62.9 percent). After beginning his college career at IU Indy, Goode will join Miami amidst its massive reloading.

39. Jalen Cox, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Colgate. COMMITTED TO USC

A do-it-all lead guard, Cox put up stellar numbers in his third year with the Raiders: 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. The 21-year-old ranked in the top 10 in the Patriot League in all five of those categories. He dropped a career-high 38 points against Loyola on Feb. 21 and registered a triple-double (13 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) against Bucknell on Jan. 17. Cox will now join USC as its prized possession from the portal.

40. Jaquan Johnson, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard, Bradley. COMMITTED TO IOWA STATE

Nicknamed “Bully” for his hard-nosed, scrappy style, Johnson stepped into Bradley’s starting lineup this season and thrived, averaging 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 38.3 percent from behind the arc. He was named the MVC Defensive Player of the Year and became the first Brave since 1990-91 to record at least three games of 30-plus points. He now joins an Iowa State team that is ready to compete deep into March next season.

41. Gavin Doty, 6-foot-5 sophomore guard, Siena. COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE

As expected, Doty — a unanimous All-MAAC First Team selection — is following coach Gerry McNamara from Siena to Syracuse. The New York native averaged 18.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season. He almost led the Saints to a historic upset of No. 1 overall seed Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, dropping a team-high 21 points to go along with 4 rebounds and 2 steals. 

42. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, 6-foot-1 junior guard, UNLV. COMMITTED TO TEXAS TECH

After transferring from Illinois to UNLV last April, Gibbs-Lawhorn was handed the keys to the Rebels’ offense and did not disappoint, averaging 20.7 points (22nd in the nation) on 49.7-percent shooting from the field and 41.4 percent from three. 

43. Zoom Diallo, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, Washington. COMMITTED TO KENTUCKY

Amid an up-and-down, injury-riddled season at Washington, Diallo was Danny Sprinkle’s most reliable perimeter player. The former McDonald’s All-American isn’t a three-point shooter, but he puts constant pressure on the rim, knocks down midrange jumpers and facilitates for his teammates. As a sophomore, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds.

44. Jalen Haralson, 6-foot-7 freshman forward, Notre Dame. COMMITTED TO WASHINGTON STATE

The highest-rated prospect to commit to the Irish in the modern history of the program, Haralson had an impressive freshman campaign (16.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals) even though his team stumbled to a 13-18 record. The talented wing attracted a lot of attention from opposing defenses since Notre Dame’s other top weapon, guard Markus Burton, broke his ankle in early December. 

45. Jamier Jones, 6-foot-6 freshman guard, Providence. COMMITTED TO MISSOURI

Jones earned Big East All-Freshman Team honors by shooting 57 percent from the field (38.7 percent from beyond the arc) and averaging 11.9 points per game. He’s going to be a three-level scoring threat for Missouri next year and will help raise the Tigers’ ceiling in the SEC.

46. Isaac Celiscar, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward, Yale. COMMITTED TO BAYLOR

Following in the footsteps of Xaivian Lee, Celiscar could be the next Ivy League standout to successfully transition to the power-conference level. He was named to the All-Ivy Second Team with averages of 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists, leading the Bulldogs to yet another regular-season championship. 

47. Jackson Holcombe, 6-foot-7 sophomore guard, Utah Valley. COMMITTED TO UTAH

A big, two-way guard, Holcombe led a superb Utah Valley team in scoring (16.0 points per game), rebounding (7.0 per game) and steals (2.2 per game) and was named to the All-WAC First Team. He dropped a career-high 27 points in the Wolverines’ last game of the 2025-26 campaign — a narrow loss to George Washington in the NIT. 

48. Justin Neely, 6-foot-6 senior forward, UNC Greensboro. COMMITTED TO COLORADO

Despite standing just 6-foot-6, Neely is a force in the paint and on the glass. The aggressive, physical forward averaged a double-double (17.9 points, 11.5 rebounds) in his sole season at UNC Greensboro following four years at Albany. He had multiple games with 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds. Neely recently visited Colorado and he’s now found a home in Boulder.

49. Colby Garland, 6-foot junior guard, San Jose State. COMMITTED TO GEORGIA TECH

Garland is transferring for the third time after lighting up the Mountain West. The highly skilled guard ranked second in the conference in scoring (20.7 points per game) and third in assists (4.6 per game) while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three. He dropped 20 or more points in 12 straight games to end the season, the longest streak at SJSU since the 1996-97 campaign. After a visit with Georgia Tech, Garland will now run the offense in the A.

50. Drew Fielder, 6-foot-11 junior center, Boise State. COMMITTED TO ALABAMA

Fielder began his collegiate career at Georgetown before transferring to Boise State, where he averaged 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds to earn All-MWC Second Team honors last season. At 6-foot-11, Fielder is a threat from behind the arc (40.9 percent on 2.9 three-point attempts per contest) and has a solid post-up game. Following a strong push from Alabama and an eventual visit, Fielder committed to his next season in Tuscaloosa.