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Seven High-Major Programs Undergo Major Roster Changes During NCAA Transfer Portal Window

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Transfer Portal Roundup: Key Moves Across High-Major Programs

The NCAA transfer portal window, open until April 21, has triggered significant roster churn across multiple high-major men's basketball programs. Players who enter the portal are not required to transfer and may return to their original school; there is no firm deadline for commitments following an entry. Below is a team-by-team breakdown of reported departures, additions, and notable developments.

Georgia

Players Entering Portal:

  • Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (17.4 ppg)
  • Center Somto Cyril (9.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg)
  • Guard Jordan Ross (6.7 ppg)
  • Forward Jake Wilkins (4.9 ppg)
  • Forward Dylan James (4.5 ppg)

Reported Additions: None

Note: Somto Cyril has committed to the University of Miami.

Kansas

Players Entering Portal:

  • Forward Flory Bidunga (13.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg)
  • Forward Bryson Tiller (7.9 ppg)
  • Guard Elmarko Jackson (4.8 ppg)
  • Guard Jamari McDowell (3.3 ppg)
  • Guard Jayden Dawson (2.1 ppg)

Reported Additions: None

Notes: Flory Bidunga, ranked No. 1 in The Athletic's transfer portal rankings, has reportedly committed to the University of Louisville. Freshman wing Kohl Rosario is reported to be the only rotational player returning for the 2024-25 season.

Kentucky

Players Entering Portal:

  • Guard Denzel Aberdeen (13.5 ppg)
  • Guard Collin Chandler (9.7 ppg)
  • Forward Mouhamed Dioubate (8.8 ppg)
  • Guard Jaland Lowe (8.0 ppg)
  • Forward Andrija Jelavic (5.5 ppg)
  • Guard Jasper Johnson (4.9 ppg)
  • Center Brandon Garrison (4.7 ppg)

Reported Additions: None

Notes: Center Malachi Moreno has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

NC State

Players Entering Portal:

  • Guard Paul McNeil Jr. (13.8 ppg)
  • Guard Matt Able (8.8 ppg)
  • Guard Alyn Breed (4.5 ppg)
  • Guard Terrance Arceneaux (3.8 ppg)
  • Guard Cole Cloer (redshirt)

Additions: Guard Christian Hammond (15.6 ppg at Santa Clara)

Note: The program has undergone a coaching change, with Justin Gainey succeeding Will Wade.

North Carolina

Players Entering Portal:

  • Guard Luka Bogavac (9.8 ppg) — committed to Oklahoma State
  • Guard Derek Dixon (6.5 ppg) — committed to Arizona
  • Wing Jonathan Powell (4.8 ppg) — committed to Pitt
  • Guard Kyan Evans (4.0 ppg)
  • Forward Zayden High (3.4 ppg)

Additions: Guard/Forward Neoklis Avdalas (12.1 ppg at Virginia Tech)

Notes: The program has undergone a coaching change, with Michael Malone succeeding Hubert Davis. Five-star point guard recruit Dylan Mingo has reopened his commitment.

Notre Dame

Players Entering Portal:

  • Guard Markus Burton (18.5 ppg) — committed to Indiana
  • Forward Jalen Haralson (16.2 ppg) — expected to commit to Tennessee
  • Guard Cole Certa (12.8 ppg) — committed to Clemson
  • Forward Sir Mohammed (5.7 ppg)
  • Forward Garrett Sundra (3.5 ppg)
  • Guard Ryder Frost (2.7 ppg)

Additions: Center Logan Duncomb (18.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg at Winthrop)

Tennessee

Players Entering Portal:

  • Forward J.P. Estrella (10.0 ppg)
  • Forward Jaylen Carey (7.4 ppg)
  • Guard Bishop Boswell (6.2 ppg)
  • Guard Amari Evans (4.1 ppg)
  • Forward Cade Phillips (3.8 ppg)

Additions:

  • Guard Dai Dai Ames (16.9 ppg at California)
  • Guard Tyler Lundblade (15.6 ppg at Belmont)
  • Forward Miles Rubin (11.3 ppg at Loyola Chicago)

Notes: Forward Nate Ament is expected to enter the NBA Draft. Forward Felix Okpara and guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie have exhausted their college eligibility.