The crop of elite massive males on the transfer in faculty basketball continued to swell Monday with the information that Kentucky heart Aaron Bradshaw and Arizona heart Oumar Ballo are getting into the transfer portal. The pair of 7-footers merely add to a great class of massive males who might be suiting up for brand spanking new groups within the 2024-25 season.Bradshaw entered Kentucky as the No. 5 general participant within the Class of 2023, per 247Sports. Though he struggled to carve out a constant function with the Wildcats, his upside stays clear and he needs to be closely pursued. As a towering athlete, he could possibly be like this yr’s model of Kel’El Ware. After enjoying off the bench as a touted freshman at Oregon, Ware transferred to Indiana and shined as a sophomore.Ballo brings a confirmed physique of work to the portal after 5 seasons of faculty basketball at Gonzaga and Arizona. The bruiser began 71 video games for Arizona over the previous two seasons. Though not significantly versatile, Ballo is a drive on the rim and on the glass.The spring portal window opened on March 18 and can stay open till May 1. However, players who’ve entered the portal by then do not face a firm deadline on once they should commit. Additionally, graduate transfers and players impacted by teaching modifications that happen after May 1 will be capable to transfer after the deadline. Players who’ve additionally entered the NBA Draft can have till 11:59 p.m. Eastern on May 29 to withdraw in the event that they want to return to varsity for the 2024-25 season.
As players enter the portal, we’ll rank the perfect of them right here. The rankings might be up to date frequently as players both enter the portal or announce their intentions to enter the portal.Check out the latest transfer portal updates from 247Sports1. Johnell DavisOld faculty: FAUDavis performed a key function in taking FAU to the 2023 Final Four and constructed on his breakout season by upping his scoring average to 18.2 factors in 2023-24. The 6-foot-4 guard hit 41.4% of his 3-pointers, pulled down 6.3 rebounds and averaged 1.4 steals for the Owls in his fourth season of faculty basketball. He’s solely acquired one season left to play and can also be testing the NBA Draft waters.2. Tucker DeVriesOld faculty: Drake | New faculty: West VirginiaDeVries gained Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year twice during three seasons whereas enjoying for his father, Darian DeVries. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 21.6 factors, 6.7 rebounds and three.7 assists per game in 2023-24. He’s a profession 35.9% 3-point shooter and dynamic offensive menace. DeVries is following his father, who accepted the West Virginia job.
3. Zeke MayoOld faculty: South Dakota State | New faculty: KansasMayo earned Summit League Player of the Year after averaging 18.8 factors, 5.7 rebounds and three.5 assists for a South Dakota State crew that gained the convention. He’s a profession 38.8% 3-point shooter and scored 19 factors on simply 11 photographs in opposition to Iowa State’s vicious protection in an NCAA Tournament loss. There is a robust latest observe document of Summit League Players of the Year transferring up. Max Abmas was the main scorer for Texas this season after profitable the award twice in his profession at Oral Roberts. Baylor Scheierman has additionally been a star at Creighton the previous two seasons after profitable Summit League POTY at SDSU in 2022.4. AJ StorrOld faculty: WisconsinStorr offered a vital jolt of offense for Wisconsin within the 2023-24 season, averaging 16.8 factors. The 6-foot-6 wing is a multi-level scorer with the dimensions needed to complete within the paint and across the rim. If surrounded with different dynamic playmakers who can share the offensive burden, it ought to permit Storr increase his effectivity after he shot 43.4% from the ground for the Badgers.5. Vladislav GoldinOld faculty: FAUGoldin averaged 15.7 factors, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game on an insanely environment friendly 67.3% capturing from the ground for FAU in 2023-24. The 7-foot-1 Russian is a rugged and seasoned veteran who impacts each ends of the ground. He is a significantly robust asset on offense, even though he is by no means tried a 3-pointer.
6. Clifford OmoruyiOld faculty: RutgersEntering the primary spherical of the NCAA Tournament, Omoruyi’s 93 blocks ranked fourth nationally. The 6-foot-11 heart is an elite rim protector with consecutive Big Ten All-Defense honors. Omoruyi additionally averaged double figures in every of the final three seasons and posted 29 double-doubles in his 4 years with Rutgers. He cannot do a lot away from the rim offensively however is great defensively.7. Tramon MarkOld faculty: ArkansasMark averaged 16.2 factors on 48% capturing for Arkansas in 2023-24 after spending the primary three years of his profession at Houston. The 6-foot-5 guard is simply a profession 32% 3-point shooter, however he is a battle-tested veteran with the flexibility to exit and get buckets in a selection of methods.8. Oumar BalloOld faculty: ArizonaBallo’s dimension at 7-feet and 260 kilos makes him a troublesome participant for opponents to handle. He averaged 12.9 factors and 10.1 rebounds in 2023-24 for Arizona on 65.8% capturing. There is not a lot versatility to his game, and Ballo’s free-throw capturing dipped to a career-worst 49.5% this previous season. But he is a productive bruiser with a confirmed observe document at an elite program.
9. Kevin MillerOld faculty: Wake ForestMiller averaged 15.6 factors, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals whereas beginning all 35 video games for Wake Forest in 2023-24. The 6-foot guard is a profession 36.5% 3-point shooter and hit 84.5% of his free throws for the Demon Deacons. He’s been liable to turnovers however is an offensive spark plug with a confirmed physique of work in a main convention.10. Tony PerkinsOld faculty: IowaPerkins averaged 14 factors, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals whereas beginning all 34 video games for Iowa as a senior. Following 126 profession appearances for the Hawkeyes, he ought to make a vital impression at his subsequent vacation spot. Though simply a profession 31.7% 3-point shooter, Perkins is a bodily guard at 6-foot-4 who can assault the basket. He additionally rated as Iowa’s top defender within the 2023-24 season, per evanmiya.com.11. Meechie JohnsonOld faculty: South Carolina | New faculty: Ohio StateJohnson wasn’t essentially South Carolina’s finest all-around participant. But the 6-foot-2 guard did lead the Gamecocks in scoring at 14.1 factors per game in 2023-24 during his second season in this system. Johnson started his profession at Ohio State and can have one season of eligibility remaining as he returns to his home state to complete out his profession with the Buckeyes.
12. Darlinstone DubarOld faculty: HofstraDubar is a 6-foot-6 wing who averaged 17.8 factors and 6.8 rebounds on 39.9% 3-point capturing for a 20-win Hofstra crew. He started his profession at Iowa State, beginning seven video games for the Cyclones in 2020-21. As a fifth-year participant with a confirmed shot and good dimension, he’ll have alternatives to return to a main convention. Alabama guard Aaron Estrada is a latest instance of a high quality high-major participant to return via Hofstra.13. Maxime RaynaudOld faculty: StanfordRaynaud was named the Pac-12’s most improved participant after almost doubling his scoring average to fifteen.5 factors per game as a junior. The seven-footer collected 9.6 rebounds per game and hit 36.1% of his 3-pointers on 61 makes an attempt. The disadvantage is how restricted he’s defensively for a participant of his dimension (0.8 blocks per game in 29.1 minutes).14. Kobe JohnsonOld faculty: USC | New faculty: UCLAJohnson stood out as an elite defender for USC, accumulating 2.2 steals per game and score as one of the top players on that facet of the ball within the Pac-12. The 6-foot-5 wing additionally scored 10.9 factors per game in 2023-24. Though simply a profession 32.9% 3-point shooter, Johnson has some chops as a distributor and might be a plug-and-play veteran at his subsequent stop.
15. Cade TysonOld faculty: BelmontTyson is a profession 44.6% 3-point shooter on 287 makes an attempt over two seasons with Belmont. At 6-foot-7 with a demonstrated exterior stroke, he could possibly be an impression participant for a high-major program. How Tyson will translate defensively to a increased degree is probably going the largest query mark right here.16. Brandon GarrisonOld faculty: Oklahoma StateGarrison confirmed glimpses of why he was a top-50 prospect and McDonald’s All-American within the Class of 2023 during his freshman season at Oklahoma State. There are offensive strides to be made, however Garrison blocked 1.5 photographs per game in simply 22.7 minutes and has three seasons of eligibility remaining to proceed realizing his potential.17. Jevon PorterOld faculty: PepperdinePorter ranked as a top-100 prospect within the Class of 2022 and earned honorable point out All-WCC honors this season whereas averaging 16.2 factors, 5.9 rebounds and one block per game. The 6-foot-11 youthful brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. is a profession 32.5% 3-point shooter and will get high-major curiosity as a result of of his dimension, pedigree and flashes of perimeter capturing.
18. Malik MackOld faculty: Harvard Mack’s effectivity dipped down the stretch, however it was nonetheless a phenomenal freshman season for the 6-foot-1 guard, who averaged 17.2 factors and 4.8 assists per game. The Ivy League Rookie of the Year completed with 18 factors and 6 assists at Boston College and scored 27 at Indiana during the primary month of his faculty profession. It was an spectacular peek at what he is succesful of in opposition to high-major opposition.19. PJ HaggertyOld faculty: Tulsa | New faculty: MemphisHaggerty averaged 21.2 factors on 54% capturing inside the arc for Tulsa in 2023-24. What separates the 6-foot-3 guard from some of the opposite quantity scorers within the portal is that he has three seasons left to play. Instead of merely serving as a one-year rental, he may doubtlessly turn into a three-year rotational mainstay. And if he develops his 3-point shot, he could possibly be a high-level faculty star.20. Alijah MartinOld faculty: FAUMartin was a three-time all-conference performer at FAU whereas showing in 124 video games throughout 4 seasons underneath Dusty May. The 6-foot-2 guard is a good defender for his dimension and a profession 36.9% 3-point shooter. He’s more of a capturing guard than a level guard and has confirmed he could make substantive contributions to a profitable program.
21. BJ FreemanOld faculty: MilwaukeeFreeman was a busy man the previous two years at Milwaukee, main a pair of 20-win groups in scoring. In 2023-24, he additionally led the Panthers in rebounds (6.6), assists (4.1) and steals (1.1). At 6-foot-6, he is each a good solo shot creator and might facilitate for others. His outcomes in opposition to high-major opposition have been blended in a restricted pattern dimension over the previous two years, however Freeman can help a good crew.22. Jalen BlackmonOld faculty: StetsonBlackmon turned heads nationally together with his 43-point outburst within the ASUN Tournament title game. The 6-foot-3 guard hit 38.1% of his 3-pointers on 8.3 makes an attempt per game within the 2023-24 season and is a profession 90.6% free-throw shooter. The Indiana native has just one season of eligibility remaining however has confirmed himself worthy of a shot to shine on the game’s massive stage.23. Gibson JimersonOld faculty: Saint LouisShooters like Jimerson do not come round typically. The 6-foot-5 wing hit 39.5% of his 789 long-range makes an attempt over 5 seasons for Saint Louis. He’s acquired one season left to play and needs to be closely pursued after demonstrating one of faculty basketball’s most constant exterior strokes in an unparalleled pattern dimension.
24. Jacob CrewsOld faculty: UT Martin | New faculty: MissouriCrews shot 41.4% from 3-point vary on 6.7 makes an attempt per game as a junior for a UT Martin crew that gained a share of the OVC regular-season title. He additionally yanked down 8.2 rebounds per game for the Skyhawks. There are questions on his protection, however at 6-7 and with a good capturing stroke, he’s massive pickup for Missouri. The Tigers are coming off a winless SEC marketing campaign and need help.25. Dug McDanielOld faculty: Michigan | New faculty: Kansas StateMcDaniel averaged 16.3 factors and 4.7 assists whereas capturing 36.8% from 3-point vary on 5.8 makes an attempt for a dangerous Michigan crew. The 5-11 guard additionally rated as the Wolverines’ top defender, per evanmiya.com. Although his offensive numbers dipped in opposition to Big Ten foes, the previous four-star prospect will help a crew needing to improve its guard play.26. Myles RiceOld faculty: Washington StateRice defeated most cancers and helped lead Washington State to its first NCAA Tournament since 2008. With coach Kyle Smith off to Stanford, it was no shock to see Rice hit the portal. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.8 factors, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals for the Cougars and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. He must improve his 3-point shot (27.5% on 3.7 makes an attempt per game) and bulk up. But there may be a lot to love about his trajectory.27. Kanaan CarlyleOld faculty: (*60*)Carlyle averaged 11.5 factors and a couple of.7 assists per game in his freshman season at Stanford after rating as a four-star prospect within the Class of 2023. His finest video games got here in opposition to Arizona and Washington State, which have been each NCAA Tournament groups. With three seasons of eligibility remaining and a confirmed physique of work on the high-major degree, there may be some upside right here.28. Otega OwehOld faculty: Oklahoma Oweh’s manufacturing and effectivity dropped dramatically during the grind of Big 12 play after his sophomore season started with tantalizing glimpses of offensive promise. But whereas his game stays a work in progress, the 6-foot-5 wing is already a great defender. With two years left to play, Oweh is value a swing for a crew in need of perimeter protection.29. Ja’Kobi Gillespie Old faculty: Belmont | New faculty: MarylandBelmont was at its finest with Gillespie on the ground; he averaged 17.2 factors, 4.2 assists and a couple of.2 steals for the Bruins. The 6-foot guard is on the smaller facet however shot a ridiculous 66% inside the arc and a stable 38.7% past it. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he is a good addition for a Maryland crew that wants help within the backcourt.30. Saint ThomasOld faculty: Northern ColoradoNorthern Colorado produced a gem final cycle in Dalton Knecht. Can it come via again? Thomas is a vastly totally different participant however nonetheless intriguing. At 6-foot-7, he averaged 19.7 factors, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals whereas making 57.2% of his 2-pointers and 33% of his 3s in 2023-24. The dynamic ahead started his profession at Loyola Chicago and has only one season left to play.31. J’Vonne HadleyOld faculty: ColoradoThough solely a function participant on a crew oozing expertise, the 6-foot-6 wing did a lot for the Buffaloes, averaging 11.6 factors, six rebounds and a couple of.4 assists. He tried simply 1.3 photographs from 3-point vary however hit 41.7% of them, and he was environment friendly inside the arc (56.5%). How he may translate into a bigger function is hard to venture, however the mixture of dimension and ability make him intriguing.32. Koren JohnsonOld faculty: WashingtonJohnson earned Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year honors whereas averaging 11.1 factors, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals for Washington. The 6-foot-2 guard is a profession 35.1% 3-point shooter over his two seasons and in addition charges as a good defender for his dimension. 33. Tyrin Lawrence
Old faculty: VanderbiltLawrence is a 6-foot-4 guard with 105 profession appearances for an SEC program underneath his belt. Though simply a profession 28.7% 3-point shooter, he is a good defender and averaged higher than 13 factors per game the previous two seasons. He is the sort of seasoned veteran with a observe document of manufacturing who may present dependable minutes for a good high-major program.34. Danny WolfOld faculty: YaleWolf averaged 14.1 factors, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for a Yale crew that reached the second spherical of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He is more fluid, nimble and versatile than a typical seven-footer. Wolf can assault defenders off the dribble, hit 3-pointers or publish up. He has two seasons left, and his uncommon mixture of dimension and instruments make him one of this offseason’s most attention-grabbing transfer prospects.35. Terrence Edwards
Old faculty: James Madison | New faculty: LouisvilleEdwards was the main scorer at 17.2 factors per game for a James Madison crew that completed 32-4 with a journey to the second spherical of the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-6 guard additionally dished out 3.4 assists for the Dukes after making vital productiveness strides in all 4 years he was at JMU.36. Jordan PopeOld faculty: Oregon StatePope averaged 17.6 factors and three.4 assists whereas capturing 37.1% from past the arc for Oregon State as a sophomore in 2023-24. The 6-foot-2 guard must improve defensively however is a confirmed high-major scorer with two years of eligibility remaining.37. Skyy ClarkOld faculty: Louisville | New faculty: UCLAAfter spending one season at Illinois, Clark transferred to Louisville and led the moribund Cardinals in scoring during the 2023-24 season at 13.2 factors per game. His profession 1:1 assist-turnover ratio is unappealing, but when the previous top-40 prospect can slot in with the Bruins, he can flip issues round. 38. Houston MalletteOld faculty: Pepperdine | New faculty: AlabamaMallette is a profession 37.5% 3-point shooter on 512 makes an attempt over three seasons at Pepperdine. The 6-foot-5 guard upped his mark to a career-best 41.5% in 2023-24 and had massive video games in opposition to high quality foes like Indiana State and UNLV. Alabama wasted little time snatching up Mallette. His mixture of dimension and capturing means ought to make him a pure match with the Crimson Tide.39. Great OsoborOld faculty: Utah StateOsobor earned Mountain West Player of the Year honors after averaging 17.7 factors, 9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks for a Utah State crew that gained a robust league. The 6-foot-8 massive man does his work within the paint and hasn’t proven a lot of an exterior shot, however his effectiveness as an inside scorer is super.40. Aaron BradshawOld faculty: Kentucky Bradshaw struggled for minutes as a freshman whereas navigating a crowded Kentucky frontcourt. He was the No. 5 general participant within the Class of 2023, based on 247Sports, and confirmed glimpses of promise during his lone season with the Wildcats. The 7-footer can step out and hit 3-pointers and is more cellular as a perimeter defender than most faculty facilities.41. Malik DiaOld faculty: BelmontDia shined as a dynamic frontcourt participant in his sophomore season at Belmont after enjoying sparingly during his freshman season at Vanderbilt. He averaged 16.9 factors and 5.8 boards for the Bruins whereas capturing 34.1% from 3-point vary. He’s 6-9 and has shocking athleticism for a participant with such a massive body. His game wants refining, however Dia’s upside is evident.42. Bensley JosephOld faculty: Miami | New faculty: WindfallJoseph performed a key function on Miami’s Final Four crew in 2023 and upped his contributions to 9.6 factors and three.4 assists per game as a starter in 2023-24. The 6-foot-1 guard is a profession 37.9% 3-point shooter and has one season left to play.43. Michael AjayiOld faculty: Pepperdine | New faculty: GonzagaAjayi is 6-foot-7 and hit 47% of his 3-pointers on 2.5 makes an attempt per game whereas averaging 17.2 factors in his lone season at Pepperdine. While Ajayi was a rebounding drive for the Waves with 9.9 per game, his protection is a query mark. He needs to be a pure match at Gonzaga as the Bulldogs search to build a deeper roster after battling depth in 2023-24.44. Frankie CollinsOld faculty: Arizona State Collins is simply a profession 30.8% 3-point shooter, however he’s an glorious perimeter defender. The 6-foot-1 guard led the Pac-12 in steals at 2.6 per game during his second season at Arizona State. The former Michigan guard has one season of eligibility remaining.45. Frankie FidlerOld faculty: OmahaFidler completed second within the Summit League in scoring at 20.1 factors per game. The 6-foot-7 ahead hit 35.6% of his 3-point makes an attempt in 2023-24 and was efficient in opposition to Big 12 foes TCU and Texas Tech. Max Abmas (Oral Roberts to Texas) and Grant Nelson (North Dakota State to Alabama) are latest examples of players from this league transferring up and enjoying massive roles for good groups.46. Riley KugelOld faculty: Florida | New faculty: KansasKugel is an attention-grabbing prospect with good instruments and NBA upside; nonetheless, the 6-foot-5 wing regressed as a sophomore whereas capturing simply 31.2% from 3-point vary. If he can push that nearer to 40% and cut back on his turnovers, then Kugel may blossom into an impression 3-and-D participant.47. Terrance Williams IIOld faculty: MichiganWilliams averaged 12.4 factors on 39.7% 3-point capturing as a massive wing during his fourth season at Michigan. The 6-foot-7 former four-star prospect has one season left to play and needs to be in high demand as a result of of his distinctive mixture of dimension and out of doors capturing means. 48. Tre DonaldsonOld faculty: AuburnDonaldson averaged 6.7 factors, 3.2 assists and shot 41.2% from 3-point vary in simply 19.3 minute per game at Auburn in 2023-24. With two years of eligibility remaining, the 6-foot-2 Donaldson could possibly be an impression participant for a crew with a vital function accessible.49. Kerr KriisaOld faculty: West Virgina Kriisa averaged 11 factors per game on 42.4% 3-point capturing in his lone season with West Virginia. The former Arizona level guard is a veteran distributor with a confirmed exterior shot and enough veteran savvy to be a difference-maker. He’s not a plus defender however has loads of offensive aptitude.50. Roddy Gayle Jr.Old faculty: Ohio StateGayle is a bodily capturing guard who can take defenders off the dribble and use his power and athleticism to get beauty. He’s simply a profession 33.1% 3-point shooter, however after averaging 13.5 factors and three.1 assists for the Buckeyes as a sophomore, Gayle has proven he might be productive on the high-major degree.51. Sean PedullaOld faculty: Virginia TechPedulla was a mainstay within the Virginia Tech rotation for the previous three seasons and led the Hokies in scoring during the 2023-24 marketing campaign at 16.4 factors per game. He is a profession 35.5% 3-point shooter and dished out 4.6 assists per game during his junior yr. The 6-foot-1 guard struggled with turnovers in 2023-24 (3.3 per game) however has enough offensive game to garner vital curiosity.52. Adou ThieroOld faculty: KentuckyKentucky’s handiest defensive lineups typically featured Thiero. The tenacious 6-foot-6 wing guards and rebounds with a voracious urge for food and might rating attacking the rim. He’s simply a profession 32.3% 3-point shooter and would not have a refined offensive game. Still, his 80% free-throw capturing mark in 2023-24 portends promise, and he may shine if given a higher and more constant function.53. Eric DaileyOld faculty: Oklahoma StateDailey was a shiny spot for Oklahoma State during a down season, averaging 9.3 factors and 4.8 rebounds whereas capturing 49.6% from the ground. The 6-foot-8 ahead has three seasons left to play with promise as a versatile ahead and the potential to impression each ends of the ground over a three-year period.54. Micah PeavyOld faculty: TCUPeavy rated as TCU’s top defender every of the previous three seasons, per evanmiya.com. The 6-foot-7 wing is simply a profession 26.7% 3-point shooter. But for a crew in need of a versatile, veteran defensive presence, he’ll make a vital impression.55. JP PeguesOld faculty: FurmanPegues earned first-team All-SoCon honors after averaging 18.4 factors per game and 4.8 assists per game in his third season with a robust Furman program. The 6-foot-5 guard is a profession 35.4% 3-point shooter.56. Amari WilliamsOld faculty: DrexelWilliams earned CAA Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight season whereas averaging 1.8 blocks per game. The 6-foot-10 rim protector rated among the many top-100 defenders in all of faculty basketball getting into the NCAA Tournament, per evanmiya.com. He additionally scored 12.2 factors and grabbed 7.8 rebounds for a 20-win Dragons crew.57. Clark SlajchertOld faculty: PennSlajchert shot 42.2% from 3-point vary on 6.1 makes an attempt per game in 2023-24 whereas averaging 18 factors per game. At 6-1, adapting to the defensive calls for of the high-major degree could possibly be a problem. But his offensive game might be engaging to some high-major packages.58. Sincere ParkerOld faculty: Saint LouisParker is the definition of on the spot offense. The 6-3 guard averaged 15.9 factors per game in simply 20.7 minutes per contest off the bench for Saint Louis whereas capturing 42.6% from 3-point vary. He went for 30 or more three video games in a row during one February stretch of A-10 play. That ought to make him attention-grabbing to high-major packages.59. Jordan SearsOld faculty: UT-MartinIn search of a bucket? Sears has you lined. The 5-foot-11 guard ranked ninth nationally in factors per game at 21.6 after making 43.2% of his 3-pointers on 5.5 makes an attempt per game for UT-Martin. He additionally dished out 4.5 assists and rated as the Skyhawks’ top defender, per evanmiya.com. How it would translate to a more durable convention is troublesome to decipher, however he is value a search for groups needing some scoring punch.60. Mikeal Brown-JonesOld faculty: UNC GreensboroAfter two years of main minutes at UNC Greensboro, Brown-Jones has confirmed himself worthy of a high-major alternative. He’s 6-foot-8 and hit 43.1% of his 3-pointers in 2023-24 for a 21-win crew. In a previous life, Brown-Jones was on the outskirts of the rotation for a VCU crew that reached the second spherical of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.