With well over 2,000 players in the transfer portal, most are bound to be overlooked. Beneath the Flory Bidungas and John Blackwells are a collection of the undervalued — unique skillsets, former D-II transfers and players stuck in low-major purgatory.
These guys didn’t make our Top 50 transfer ranking. Most of them won’t be recruited by power conference programs. But they are capable of making an impact, transforming a program and bringing some of the best value in the sport. Hoops HQ has partnered with The Portal Report to put eyes on them, and to acknowledge the depth of transfer talent as the 2026 offseason gets underway.
Tamario Adley (Central Michigan) 6-foot-1 senior guard
Tamario Adley was the heartbeat of CMU this season. After climbing through Community College and Division-II hoops, the senior point had a career year — leading the Chippewas in scoring (12.8ppg), points (398) and steals (48). Adley’s conditioning is excellent, his playmaking proven and his production obvious. In non-conference play, he had double digits versus Marquette, Saint Louis and Wisconsin. He terrorized the MAC, including a 20 point outing (on 62.5% shooting) versus conference champion Akron and a season-high 25 points over rival Western Michigan. If he improves his distribution Adley could slot in for a high-major program. If not, he’ll make a fine impact player at the MAC level.
Tavion Banks (Iowa) 6-foot-7 senior guard/forward
With Bennett Stirtz in the limelight, it was easy to overlook Tavion Banks — another Iowa starter who followed Ben McCollum from Northwest Missouri State to Drake. Banks has an acute sense of his body, and wins size and strength mismatches — versus No. 1 seed Florida in the NCAA Tournament, he dominated big man Rueben Chinyelu with 20 points and six rebounds on 70% shooting. Banks finished the season as Iowa’s top rebounder and second-leading scorer. His Final Four run also makes him the most experienced player on this list. Should he receive an extra year of eligibility, Banks intends to return to Iowa. He’s in the portal in case McCollum hits budget before the NCAA approves his waiver.
Filip Brankovic (UTRGV) 6-foot-8 junior forward
Filip Brankovic brought to UTRGV what he brought to the Serbian Vaqueros club: sharpshooting, low-post scoring and physical dominance. The 6-foot-8 power forward is a capable floor spacer, with demonstrated aptitude for a variety of systems. Despite playing a single, non-Tournament season of college basketball, 23 year old Brankovic carries himself with the maturity of a former pro. His high IQ, high efficiency gameplay will make him a plug and play add for any high-major program.
Elijah Duval (Southern Utah) 6-foot-3 freshman guard
Elijah Duval just keeps getting better. The true freshman had a mixed start to the year but found his mojo during conference play. In Southern Utah’s season finale versus WAC Champion CBU, he exploded for 30 points on 65% shooting, an exclamation point on a season in which he led the Thunderbirds in points, assists and steals. For his efforts, Duval scored WAC Freshman of the Year and All-Conference Second Team honors. Duval is quick, versatile and raw — prone to turnovers and streaky shooting. His ceiling will depend on the coach who picks him up.
Francis Folefac (Siena) 6-foot-7 freshman forward (Committed to Syracuse)
Syracuse landed a big fish in Siena transfer Francis Folefac. The All-MAAC forward is one of three Saints Gerry McNamara is bringing home, and the one with the most upside. As a freshman, Folefac demonstrated great fundamentals, leveraging his handles, finesse and strength to average 11.3/5.3/2.2 while leading the team in assists. Under McNamara’s system, he played close to 40 minutes some nights, including versus No. 1 seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament. In that game, Folefac went for 18 points and 7 rebounds, an echo of a nonconference game against Indiana in which he scored 19 and four. If he can improve his confidence and three-point shot, Folefac will be a problem in the ACC. He already has a monster track record against high-major opponents.
Terri Miller Jr. (Portland State) 6-foot-8 senior forward
Terri Miller Jr. is Mr. Accolades. The former College of the Sequoias standout stuck the transition to D-I and earned the Big Sky Conference MVP award and NABC All-District honors as a senior in 2025-26. Miller is a prolific scorer with a quirk: He’s left-handed but shoots righty from deep. Combined with his physical strength, that makes him difficult to defend and lethal from mid-range. In his final college season, Miller is a near-finished product and will excel on a team in need of instant scoring.
Kamrin Oriol (North Florida) 6-foot-3 senior guard
One of the most prolific scorers in college basketball, Kamrin Oriol is ready to make an immediate impact. As a senior, Oriol operated UNF’s offense, controlled the perimeter and rained hellfire from three-point range (40.2%). The former NAIA standout has an impressive ability to beat double teams, and his handles make him a pest on offense. Oriol blossomed as a distributor at UNF and could play the 1 or 2 at a new program. Like the other guards on this list, he’s an inconsistent defender and sometimes struggles to impact winning. Whether he’s a finished product at age 22 is soon to be determined.
Langston Reynolds (Minnesota) 6-foot-4 senior guard
Langston Reynolds is a pure athlete. As a junior with Northern Colorado, he shot 59% from the field and 66% at the rim — one of the best figures among non-bigs. His first step and quickness make him a nightmare in transition, and he showcased an elite dunk package across his junior and senior seasons. After landing First-Team All-Big Sky honors, Reynolds transferred to Minnesota and cooled off a bit. If he can regain his three-point shot and limit turnovers, his unique profile will make him one of the scarier backcourt players in the country.
Ian Scott (Indiana State) 6-foot-7 senior forward
In a better year for Indiana State, Ian Scott would have run away with All-Conference honors. The 2025 NAIA All-American was explosive in his Division I debut, racking up top 15 Missouri Valley Conference finishes in scoring, rebounding, blocks, steals, minutes and free throw percentage. Scott is a plug and play athlete who specializes in inside shooting and defensive rebounding. In 2025-26, he shot 63.2 percent from the field, the 11th best in the nation.
Greyson Uelmen (North Dakota) 6-foot-2 freshman guard (Committed to Northern Iowa)
A twitchy combo guard, Greyson Uelmen made headlines when he dropped 41 points over Denver in the Summit League Tournament. As a redshirt freshman, Uelmen averaged 16.8pts on 27.7mpg, enough to break North Dakota’s single season freshman record (587) and earn All-Summit League honors. Uelmen joins a pedigree of Fighting Hawks transfers who struggle to take care of the ball — his 0.9 assist-to-turnover ratio will have to improve if he wishes to keep up in the MVC. For now, he’s ready to develop alongside new UNI coach Kyle Green.
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