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Seven College Basketball Programs Report Roster Changes During Transfer Portal Window

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Significant Roster Shifts Sweep High-Major Men's Basketball Programs

The NCAA transfer portal window for entries remains open until April 21, driving widespread roster changes across the sport. Players who enter the portal are not required to transfer and may return to their original school.

Roster changes are common at the conclusion of seasons and during periods of coaching transition. The following seven programs have reported multiple players entering the transfer portal, along with any confirmed incoming transfers or other relevant roster notes.

Georgia Bulldogs

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

Kansas Jayhawks

  • 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).
  • Additional Context: Flory Bidunga, ranked No. 1 in The Athletic's transfer portal rankings, has committed to the University of Louisville. According to reports, freshman wing Kohl Rosario is the only rotational player from last season set to return.

Kentucky Wildcats

  • 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).
  • Additional Context: Center Malachi Moreno has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

NC State Wolfpack

  • 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).
  • Transfers Added: Guard Christian Hammond from Santa Clara (15.6 ppg).
  • Additional Context: The program has undergone a coaching change, with Justin Gainey replacing Will Wade.

North Carolina Tar Heels

  • Players Entering Portal: Guard Luka Bogavac (9.8 ppg), guard Derek Dixon (6.5 ppg), wing Jonathan Powell (4.8 ppg), guard Kyan Evans (4.0 ppg), forward Zayden High (3.4 ppg).
  • Transfers Added: Guard/forward Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech (12.1 ppg).
  • Additional Context: The program has undergone a coaching change, with Michael Malone replacing Hubert Davis. Recruit Dylan Mingo, a five-star point guard, has reopened his commitment. Luka Bogavac has committed to Oklahoma State, Derek Dixon to Arizona, and Jonathan Powell to Pitt.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

  • Players Entering Portal: Guard Markus Burton (18.5 ppg), forward Jalen Haralson (16.2 ppg), guard Cole Certa (12.8 ppg), forward Sir Mohammed (5.7 ppg), forward Garrett Sundra (3.5 ppg), guard Ryder Frost (2.7 ppg).
  • Transfers Added: Center Logan Duncomb from Winthrop (18.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg).
  • Additional Context: Markus Burton has committed to Indiana and Cole Certa to Clemson. Jalen Haralson is reportedly expected to commit to Tennessee.

Tennessee Volunteers

  • 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).
  • Transfers Added: Guard Dai Dai Ames from California (16.9 ppg), guard Tyler Lundblade from Belmont (15.6 ppg), forward Miles Rubin from Loyola Chicago (11.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg).
  • Additional Context: Reports indicate the team's top seven minutes-getters from last season are departing.

Additional Reported Context

  • Some reports indicate that Kansas and Kentucky are involved in recruiting Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked recruit in the 2026 class.
  • Player movement is expected to continue as programs seek to replace departing talent with new transfers and recruits.