Between NBA Draft decisions, signings, bailouts and dropouts, spring cleaning is nearing completion in the transfer portal. Of the 2,700 players who entered this year’s carousel, over 90 percent have destinations — including 95 of the top 100. This is the part of the offseason when fans stop paying attention: the stretch between portal close and the NBA Draft, when decisions feel few and far between. But coaches are gaming harder than ever: There’s elite talent in the 10 percent. With everyone else accounted for, there’s a turf war happening over every signature.
Hoops HQ has teamed up with The Portal Report to rank the top 10 transfers left on the board — the mid-majors, the anomalies and the indecisive — and to give you a sense of who’s headed where ahead of 2026-27.
1.) Milan Momcilovic, 6-foot-8 junior forward, Iowa State
Momcilovic is the best shooter in college basketball — bar none. After two seasons as a hot-and-cold spot-up specialist for Iowa State, Momcilovic had a breakout junior year, averaging 48.7 percent from deep on 7.5 attempts per game. The former Wisconsin Mr. Basketball shortened his release time and improved off-dribble to build the most complete three-point package in the NCAA.
Momcilovic’s accuracy — and aptitude for difficult shots — makes him an excellent floor spacer. He capitalizes by attacking the rim, and shooting one of the most consistent layups in the Big 12. As a junior, Momcilovic set ISU’s single season three-point record and was named to the All-Big 12 Second-Team.
Momcilovic entered the transfer portal in late April but indicated a desire to prioritize the NBA Draft process — he’s projected in the mid-to-late second round. As a top player in this year’s transfer portal, Momcilovic will command a huge NIL budget should he return. Without public visits scheduled, speculated top destinations include Kentucky, Florida and UConn.
2.) Allen Graves, 6-foot-9 freshman forward, Santa Clara
A freshman sixth man from a WCC school not named Gonzaga is climbing NBA Draft boards? Turns out, Graves is an analytics darling: He shoots well, rebounds, takes care of the ball and blocks and steals at a rate of 5 percent — the highest rate ever for a 40-percent three-point shooter.
Graves started just four games for Santa Clara last season, but racked up WCC Freshman of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year and All First-Team honors. Graves is noted for his combination of physicality — strong, athletic, with a 7-foot wingspan — and finesse, with specialties in offensive rebounding and basketball IQ. In sum, he’s a unicorn.
Graves entered the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag, and will trigger a recruiting frenzy should he pull his name from the NBA Draft.
3.) Tounde Yessoufou, 6-foot-5 freshman guard, Baylor
In the mold of last year’s VJ Edgecombe, Yessoufou has everything except a reliable shot. The freshman forward is a pure athlete and thrives on defense, in transition and at the rim.
Yessoufou broke Baylor freshman records for points (605) and field goals made (226), and landed at No. 2 in steals (67) — just behind Edgecombe. His footwork and handles improved over the course of the season, and Yessofou now projects as a late first round NBA Draft pick.
However — the NBA is no man’s land for a non-playmaking wing with no shot. Yessofou is only 19 and could benefit greatly from an extra college season. If he does return, top suitors include Kentucky and his hometown-ish UCLA.
4.) Tijan Saine Jr., 5-foot-10 junior guard, Weber State
A Division-II walk-on turned Big Sky scoring champion, Saine Jr. is as adaptable as they come. The transfer point guard operated Weber State’s offense, leading the team in points (17.5 per game) and assists (4.3) on the way to all-conference honors. He was also the team’s most reliable free throw shooter (89 percent). Saine Jr. is scrappy and undersized, but physical — as a junior, he racked up steals and thrived on fast breaks.
Saine Jr. remains untested as a second option and at the high-major level. His length will make him a defensive liability. To prove himself, Saine Jr. must take care of the ball and prioritize production. He’s been connected to NC State, Washington, Seton Hall, High Point and Duquesne.
5.) Jordan Burks, 6-foot-9 junior forward, UCF
After bench roles at Kentucky and Georgetown, Burks finally found his starting role at UCF. As a junior, he was a breakout scoring threat — dropping 20-plus five times and go-ahead threes against Kansas, Utah and ASU. Burks is high-motor, but crutches on his three-point shot. Under pressure, he struggles to attack the rim and score in the paint.
Burks could easily slot back in at high-major, but will need to diversify his game and draw more fouls — he already shoots a team-high 78.2 percent from the line. He hasn’t taken an official visit, though a return to Kentucky remains in the cards.
6.) Hamad Mousa, 6-foot-8 sophomore guard, Cal Poly
According to Wolverines insiders, Michigan coach Dusty May is currently monitoring Mousa. Like May’s last mid-major power forward — Yaxel Lendeborg — Mousa is high-motor, high-volume and physical.
In one season at Cal Poly, the Qatari native fixed his three-point shot and broke out, dropping a handful of 30-point games on high efficiency. He’s also a capable rebounder with a decent defensive profile. The question facing Mousa is whether any of it will translate. In three games against power conference competition, he averaged 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. He remains broadly untested at the high-major level.
7.) Jaylen Curry, 6-foot-1 junior guard, Oklahoma State
A bona fide playmaker with a defensive toolkit, Curry is a mid-major coach’s dream. As a junior, he ranked top 25 nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.67) and led his Cowboys in steals (1.2). Curry is a defensive hound, and relies on his speed and vertical to lock down opposing guards.
As a sophomore with UMass, he led one of the fastest teams in the nation and demonstrated an uncanny ability to get downhill, attack the rim and score on fast breaks. His non-negotiables include improving his midrange game and distribution.
8.) Abdi Bashir Jr., 6-foot-7 junior guard, Kansas State
It feels like Kansas has been courting Bashir Jr. for months. Before a season-ending injury in January, Bashir ranked among the nation’s best three-point shooters (44.4 percent) and played second option behind K-State’s P.J. Haggerty. As a sophomore with Monmouth, Bashir went First-Team All-CAA and flashed his full potential: total perimeter dominance. He struggled to take care of the ball at times and remains a defensive liability. At 6-foot-7, Bashir does not take full advantage of his length and athleticism. The team who picks him up will score a flamethrower — and a project.
9.) Vyctorius Miller, 6-foot-5 sophomore guard, Oklahoma State
All-Name Team captain Vyctorius Miller is all finesse. The outbound sophomore shot well on high volume and demonstrated a knack for finding his spots in 26 starts for OSU.
Miller relies heavily on his footwork and struggled to regain his footing after an ankle sprain in January. At full health, he’s a floor spacer who threatens to score every time he touches the rock. Like other guards on this list, Miller’s defense leaves much to be desired. With two years of eligibility remaining, he’ll be an excellent project on a team in need of perimeter scoring — Louisville and Kansas are top contenders.
10.) Melih Tunca, 6-foot-5 freshman guard, Penn State
The best teenage player in Turkish history, Tunca is all upside. As a true freshman, he had a positive assist-to-turnover ratio while averaging 7.8 points and nearly a steal per game on just 22.8 minutes in the Big Ten. Add great positional size and you have one of the best freshman prospects in this year’s portal.
Tunca showed flashes of dominance in the FIBA U20 Euro Championship and earned Young Player of the Season honors in the Turkish Basketball Super League. His shotmaking was sublime on both campaigns. Tunca seemed less confident during Big Ten play, and was relegated to a finishing role by February. He intends to return to Turkish basketball while exploring options in the portal.
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