College basketball NCAA transfer portal: Live updates, insider intel from Week 2
The college basketball transfer portal officially opened for business last Monday, and now enters Week 2. The Final Four is set, and nearly every Division I team has entered transfer portal mode, trying to rebuild for 2025-26.
Building rosters through the transfer portal has never been more important. Of the 80 projected starters in this year’s Sweet 16, 35 are transfers. The transfer portal is also driven by NIL dollars, with the top budgets in college basketball ballooning to eight figures.
As the college basketball transfer portal continues to churn, On3 will have it covered from every angle. Keep track of the real-time entries with the transfer portal wire and live rankings of the top players available in college basketball’s free agency. On3’s live updates will also deliver news on the biggest names and brands making moves in the transfer portal.
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Kobe King makes decision
04/02/2025 02:03:30 PMFormer USF shooting guard Kobe Knox has committed to South Carolina out of the transfer portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. He spent two seasons with the Bulls after two at Grand Canyon. In 30 games last year, Knox hit double digits in points. He averaged 10.8 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game, shot 46.3% from the floor and 33.1% from three-point range.
Miami lands Malik Reneau
04/02/2025 01:06:41 PMIndiana transfer forward Malik Reneau has committed to transfer to Miami, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-8 Reneau has one more season of college eligibility remaining, and he’ll use it to be a part of new Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas‘ inaugural roster in Coral Gables. Reneau chose Miami over interest from Arkansas, Auburn, Michigan and USC, and becomes one of the first big pieces Lucas landed.
Providence picks up guard
04/02/2025 11:01:29 AMFormer Florida State point guard Daquan Davis has committed to Providence. Davis began the year coming off the bench but eventually took over a starting role and began 20 of the 31 games he played in, missing just one game all season. Playing over 25 minutes per game, Davis averaged 8.8 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds.
Arizona State’s Jayden Quaintance to enter portal
04/02/2025 10:38:30 AMArizona State forward Jayden Quaintance plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to ESPN. He also underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL, per the report. Quaintance, because he’s only 17, is not eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft. According to Givony, he’s a projected top-five pick for the 2026 NBA Draft.
Creighton lands commitment
04/02/2025 10:10:32 AMOne of the most productive players in the American Athletic Conference is headed to Creighton, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Charlotte guard Nik Graves is making the move via the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Graves is coming off a monster season with the 49ers. He averaged 17.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 campaign.
Transfer portal intel on top 10 available players
04/02/2025 08:53:07 AMWith the college basketball transfer portal now in the middle of Week 2, On3 is delivering the latest intel on the top 10 available players according to the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings.
Compiling intel from On3’s Joe Tipton, Jamie Shaw and myself, here is the latest intel.
Magoon Gwath decides on future
04/02/2025 07:33:58 AMMagoon Gwath is heading back to San Diego State next season. The 7-foot redshirt freshman entered the basketball portal when it opened last week, and was quickly viewed as a favorite to land at Kentucky. Late Tuesday night he announced the decision to return to the Aztecs.
Louisville lands top target
04/01/2025 07:50:19 PMLouisville has landed Ryan Conwell out of the transfer portal, per ESPN. Conwell previously played for Xavier and decided to leave the program after Sean Miller accepted the Texas job. A massive get for head coach Pat Kelsey, building out an impressive roster for the 2024-2025 season. Conwell averaged 16.5 points per game.
Texas lands Dailyn Swain
04/01/2025 04:10:01 PMXavier wing Dailyn Swain has committed to Texas out of the NCAA transfer portal, per ESPN. Swain is coming off a breakout season with the Musketeers. He averaged 11.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Latest intel on UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg
04/01/2025 03:15:31 PMUAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg entered the transfer portal on Monday and immediately became one of the best players available. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.
On3’s Joe Tipton has the latest on his recruitment in this story.
Michigan star hits portal
04/01/2025 01:19:35 PMMichigan guard Tre Donaldson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He only spent one season with the Wolverines after transferring in from Auburn ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Donaldson started in all 37 of Michigan’s games this season. He averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.1 minutes per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Donaldson’s points, rebounds and assists were career-highs this season.
Aaron Bradshaw to enter portal
04/01/2025 01:12:51 PMOhio State power forward Aaron Bradshaw plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells On3. He is a former five-star recruit and Kentucky transfer.
Meechie Johnson head back to South Carolina
04/01/2025 12:47:29 PMOhio State transfer guard Meechie Johnson is officially returning to South Carolina, he announced Tuesday afternoon. The Cleveland native began his career at Ohio State and spent two years there before transferring to South Carolina for two seasons, only to return to Ohio State for what appeared to be his final season. Johnson averaged 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists over two seasons in 63 games in the Garnet and Black.
Dai Dai Ames makes decision
04/01/2025 11:35:07 AMVirginia transfer guard Dai Dai Ames has committed to Cal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-1 sophomore averaged 8.7 points this season. Former four-star recruit began his career at Kansas State.
Michigan State’s Tre Holloman set to enter
04/01/2025 10:18:50 AMMichigan State guard Tre Holloman plans to enter the transfer portal, his agents tell On3. Holloman averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game this season.
College basketball transfer portal deals climbing to $3 million
04/01/2025 09:38:34 AMA year ago, Great Osobor and Coleman Hawkins signed $2 million financial packages with Washington and Kansas State, respectively. But big men are not the highest-paid players in this year’s portal — those deals are now between $1.5 million to $1.8 million.
But that has now been shaken up, with a $3 million deal the new high point in college basketball’s transfer portal era. More here from Pete Nakos.
Tennessee frontrunner for transfer guard
04/01/2025 09:28:49 AMTennessee is the current frontrunner to land a top transfer guard, per On3’s Joe Tipton. With Rick Barnes losing his entire backcourt to expiring eligibility, there is a real need to land some talent at the guard position.
More intel from Joe Tipton in this story.
Oscar Cluff makes decision
04/01/2025 07:37:35 AMSouth Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff has committed to Purdue, he announced on Monday night. Cluff is the No. 1 overall transfer in this year’s On3 transfer portal rankings. Cluff was dominant for the Jackrabbits during the 2024-25 season. He averaged 17.6 points per game. However, his 12.3-rebound average was good for the second-best in the nation. He did all of this on a 63.4% field goal percentage, which also ranked in the top 10 in the country.
LSU lands top guard
04/01/2025 07:36:39 AMUNLV transfer Dedan Thomas Jr., one of the top guards in the portal, has committed to LSU, he told On3’s Joe Tipton.
Kennesaw State transfer Adrian Wooley commits
03/31/2025 05:13:06 PMKennesaw State transfer Adrian Wooley has committed to Louisville, sources told On3.
The 6-foot-5 freshman guard and Tuscaloosa native chose Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals over the hometown Alabama program, among many other schools. Wooley, considered a top-5 player in the transfer portal, averaged 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. He shot 51% from the field and 42% from three.
Michigan lands big-time target
03/31/2025 04:32:20 PMNorth Carolina guard transfer Elliot Cadeau has committed to Michigan, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. He averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 assists per game this season.
Prediction in for Pop Isaacs
03/31/2025 03:16:54 PMOn3’s Joe Tipton has logged a prediction for Ole Miss and Chris Beard to land top transfer guard Pop Isaacs. The Creighton transfer averaged 16.3 points in eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. More intel on the pick is in this story.
Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre enters portal
03/31/2025 02:45:26 PMJacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre Jr. has entered the transfer portal, On3 has learned. Pierre has a do not contact tag on his entry. The Conference USA Player of the Year averaged 21.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
North Carolina team to watch for a transfer forward
03/31/2025 02:11:11 PMNorth Carolina is a team to watch closely for a top transfer forward, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. He has the latest scoop in this story.
Big Z heading back to portal
03/31/2025 02:04:28 PMArkansas forward Zvonimir Ivisic plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. He only spent one season at Arkansas after following John Calipari to the Razorbacks from Kentucky. Big Z, a 7-foot-2 sophomore center, averaged 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Maryland star Ja’Kobi Gillespie to enter
03/31/2025 01:32:51 PMMaryland guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to 247 Sports. Gillespie played and started in all 36 games for Maryland this season, averaging over 30 minutes a night. The third-team All-Big Ten selection was the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 14.7 points per game
UPDATE: Gillespie has officially entered the portal.
Rodney Rice hits portal
03/31/2025 01:07:06 PMMaryland guard Rodney Rice has entered the transfer portal, On3 has learned. Rice averaged 13.8 points per game this season.
LSU lands commitment
03/31/2025 12:49:48 PMMississippi State center Michael Nwoko has committed to LSU, per On3’s Joe Tipton. The sophomore averaged 6.1 points and 4.1 rebounds this season.
Yaxel Lendeborg enters portal
03/31/2025 12:47:20 PMUAB forward Yaxel Lenderborg has entered the transfer portal, On3 has learned. The 6-foot-9 senior averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 blocks per game this season. He is also declaring for the NBA draft.
Latest on former North Carolina point guard Elliot Cadeau
03/31/2025 11:14:26 AMNorth Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau is one of the top point guards in the portal. The former five-star averaged 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season for the Tar Heels.
On3’s Joe Tipton is hearing that four schools are top contenders, and breaks it down in this story.
Two schools leading for Isaac McKneely
03/31/2025 10:50:27 AMIt’s shaping up to be a two-team race for Virginia transfer Isaac McKneely, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Tennessee, Virginia, Louisville and North Carolina are all in the mix.
More from Tipton in this story.
Green Bay guard Anthony Roy entering
03/31/2025 09:44:41 AMGreen Bay guard Anthony Roy is entering the transfer portal, he told On3’s Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-5 senior averaged 25.7 points in 11 games this season.
Kerr Krissa hits the portal
03/31/2025 09:14:12 AMKentucky guard Kerr Kriisa has entered the transfer portal, On3 has learned. Former Arizona and West Virginia transfer only played in nine games this season due to injury.
Kansas guard Rakease Passmore enters portal
03/31/2025 09:09:02 AMKansas guard Rakease Passmore has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He averaged 0.7 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.3 assists for the Jayhawks in 23 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. A former four-star recruit.
Ole Miss lands prediction
03/31/2025 09:07:33 AMOn3’s Joe Tipton has logged a prediction for Ole Miss and Chris Beard to land a top transfer guard. More intel on the pick is in this story.
