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

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

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 will draw interest from many programs. Unfortunately, only one will be able to add the 13.3 points and 2.6 blocks per game center.

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

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 will receive attention from numerous powerhouse programs.

4. Paulius Murauskas, 6-foot-8 junior forward, Saint Mary’s

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.

5. Isaiah Johnson, 6-foot freshman guard, Colorado

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. Whoever takes a chance on the 18-year old California native is going to get an offensive minded point guard. 

6. KJ Lewis, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Georgetown

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.

7. Dedan Thomas Jr., 6-foot-1 junior guard, LSU

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.

8. Jeremiah Wilkinson, 6-foot-1 sophomore guard, Georgia

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.

9. Jackson Shelstad, 6-foot-1 junior guard, Oregon

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. 

10. Stefan Vaaks, 6-foot-7 freshman guard, Providence

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 enters the portal as a highly sought-after option, bringing size and the ability to score at every level.

11. Kwame Evans Jr., 6-foot-10 junior forward, Oregon

The former heavily recruited five-star from Baltimore, Md. 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.

12. Markus Burton, 6-foot junior guard, Notre Dame

After posting three highly-efficient seasons for the Fighting Irish, Burton is testing the market. 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. He’s an established veteran who will receive numerous looks based on his offensive production.

13. Keanu Dawes, 6-foot-9 junior forward, Utah

Utah has consistently relied on physical, productive forwards, and Dawes fits 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 right away at his next stop.

14. Sananda Fru, 6-foot-11 junior forward, Louisville

The 6-foot-11 forward out of Germany brings an intriguing blend of size and skill to the portal. 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 the other end. 

15. Miles Byrd, 6-foot-7 junior guard, San Diego State

A four-year contributor at San Diego State, 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 earn him a featured spot on somebody’s roster.

16. Acaden Lewis, 6-foot-2 freshman guard, Villanova

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. Lewis has also declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, giving him the opportunity to explore his professional options while remaining one of the top guard prospects available.

17. Neoklis Avdalas, 6-foot-9 freshman guard, Virginia Tech

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.

18. Somto Cyril, 6-foot-11 sophomore center, Georgia

Fresh off a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Cyril enters 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.

19.  Jaland Lowe, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Kentucky

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.

20. Mouhamed Sylla, 6-foot-10 freshman center, Georgia Tech

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 is entering the transfer portal with tons of upside and potential.

21. Devin Royal, 6-foot-6 junior forward, Ohio State

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. With his extensive Big Ten experience, expect the 21-year-old to garner interest from many of the country’s top programs. 

22. Delrecco Gillespie, 6-foot-8 senior forward, Kent State

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 can do some damage at the high-major level. 

23. Baye Ndongo, 6-foot-9 junior forward, Georgia Tech

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 wherever he lands.

24. Tomislav Buljan, 6-foot-8 freshman forward, New Mexico

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. 

25. Alex Wilkins, 6-foot-5 freshman guard, Furman

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. 

26. DeSean Goode, 6-foot-8 sophomore forward, Robert Morris

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 percentage (.629). After beginning his college career at IU Indy, Goode will join his third school in as many years. 

27. Jalen Cox, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Colgate

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.

28. Jaquan Johnson, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard, Bradley

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.

29. 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. 

30. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, 6-foot-1 junior guard, UNLV

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. Any program in need of a scoring spark will likely have its eyes on the rising senior. 

31. Zoom Diallo, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, Washington

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.

32. Jalen Haralson, 6-foot-7 freshman forward, Notre Dame

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. 

33. Isaac Celiscar, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward, Yale

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. 

34. Jackson Holcombe, 6-foot-7 sophomore guard, Utah Valley

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. 

35. Justin Neely, 6-foot-6 senior forward, UNC Greensboro

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 UAlbany. He had multiple games with 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds. 

36. Colby Garland, 6-foot junior guard, San Jose State

Garland is looking to transfer 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. 

37. Terrence Hill Jr., 6-foot-3 sophomore guard, VCU

The world was introduced to Hill during the NCAA Tournament, when the star guard put up 34 points (on 13-of-23 shooting), 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Rams to a thrilling 82-78 upset victory over North Carolina. He collected quite a bit of hardware this season, winning Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year and Tournament MVP in the A-10. 

38. Drew Fielder, 6-foot-11 junior center, Boise State

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. 

39. Freddie Dilione V, 6-foot-5 junior guard, Penn State

In his second season with the Nittany Lions, Dilione upped his production and his efficiency, averaging 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 47.3 percent from the field. A top-50 prospect coming out of high school in 2022, Dilione started at Tennessee under Rick Barnes before making the move to Penn State in 2024. He has great positional size and the versatility to guard multiple positions defensively. 

40. Finley Bizjack, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Butler 

Bizjack was Thad Matta’s top weapon at Butler this season, averaging 17.1 points. He managed to produce in a conference known for its physical, bruising, defensive-minded brand of basketball. The rising senior put up 21 points against St. John’s and 25 points against Seton Hall, two programs that ranked in the top 15 in defensive efficiency. 

41. Logan Duncomb, 6-foot-10 senior center, Winthrop

After a successful stint at Winthrop, Big South Player of the Year Logan Duncomb is headed back to power conference basketball. The former Indiana depth center ranks among the best big men in the portal, and led the NCAA in points per 40 minutes (30) and player efficiency rating (33.88) last year. One of the nation’s premier post scorers, Duncomb shot 60 percent from the field and 65 percent at the rim. Outside of garbage time in a 2021 blowout loss to Saint Mary’s, he remains untested in the NCAA Tournament.

42. Wes Enis, 6-foot-2 junior guard, South Florida

Wes Enis is (probably) headed to Friartown. The All-AAC junior was the offensive core of South Florida’s NCAA Tournament team, and entered the portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag. He’s expected to follow USF coach Bryan Hodgson to Providence. As a sophomore, Enis earned Division II All-American honors. He nailed the D-I transition and improved steadily, averaging 21.5 points and 2.5 steals in the AAC Tournament. 

43. Mikey Lewis, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard, Saint Mary’s

The All-WCC First Teamer is transferring in the wake of Randy Bennett’s departure. It’s possible that Lewis will follow Bennett to Arizona State, but his volume scoring, three-point shooting and combo guard package will make him a hot commodity in the portal. Lewis earned WCC All-Freshman and Sixth Man of the Year honors as a true freshman in 2024-25. He follows Gaels leading scorer Paulis Murauskas into the portal.

44. Malik Mack, 6-foot-2 junior guard, Georgetown

One season after transferring from Harvard, Mack is on the move again. Mack is a volume scorer (13.6 points per game) and strong passer (4.1 assists) who suffered from overuse. As a junior, his three-point accuracy (29.8 percent) and true shooting (50.2 percent) plummeted as he was tasked with running Georgetown’s offense. Mack thrives as a secondary creator and has proven playmaking ability.

45. Christian Hammond, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, Santa Clara

Another All-WCC First Team entry, Christian Hammond spearheaded a near-upset of Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament last month. As a redshirt sophomore, he played lead guard for the Broncos and averaged 39 percent from three-point range on 59.1-percent true shooting. In the WCC Tournament title game, he dropped a game-high 24 points against Gonzaga. Hammond is a weak defender but is a pure shooter with great decision-making.

46. Rowan Brumbaugh, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Tulane

On a better team, Brumbaugh would have been a star. The oversized guard dominated the AAC this season, leading Tulane in points, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes on his way to all-conference honors. He is also a proven high-major player who served a key rotation role with Georgetown as a freshman. While he intends to test NBA Draft waters, Brumbaugh’s name has been connected to Indiana via assistant coach Kenny Johnson — a former Georgetown staffer. 

47. Camren Hunter, 6-foot-2 senior guard, Central Arkansas

Hunter excelled at Central Arkansas, struggled at Wisconsin, then transferred home. Now a redshirt senior, he’s coming off a career season in which he was named ASUN Player of the Year. On paper, Hunter’s numbers are amazing: 21 points per game, 50.6-percent shooting and a pile of All-ASUN First-Team awards — but his potential destinations are limited by the benchwarming season with Wisconsin. Hunter is a strong floor general with great IQ, but is hindered by average three-point shooting and persistent injuries.

48. Jason Rivera-Torres, 6-foot-7 junior forward, Monmouth

The journeyman wing is bound for his fourth school in four years. After playing rotation roles for Vanderbilt and San Francisco, Rivera-Torres broke out at Monmouth, averaging team highs in scoring (15.8 points), boards (8.1) and steals (2.1) in the Hawks’ best season since 2021. Rivera-Torres ranks among the best rebounders at the mid-major level and his combination of size, perimeter play and high-major experience should keep him busy this portal season.

49. Money Williams, 6-foot-4 junior guard, Montana

After three seasons with Montana, Williams is finally on the move. The All-Big Sky First Teamer made a leap this year, excelling with  increased minutes and a focal role on offense. Williams’ greatest strengths are physical — athleticism, strength, driving, quickness and footwork, which he uses to cover less impressive court vision and defense. He has a strong sense of his spots and excels in the midrange. Williams is deeply experienced and seems prepared for a starting high-major role.

50. Terrence Brown, 6-foot-3 junior guard, Utah

Brown aced the jump to high-major basketball. After a high-efficiency sophomore season with Fairleigh Dickinson, he started all 32 games for Utah and finished third in the Big 12 in scoring (19.9 points). Brown is a three-level threat and explosive athlete. While he intends to explore the NBA Draft process, Brown is considered a top target for UNC and Kentucky. On Tuesday, he posted a screenshot of himself on FaceTime with Wildcats coach Mark Pope. Pope previously recruited Ansley Almonor, who played with Brown at FDU.