NCAA men’s basketball transfer rankings for the 2024-25 season
Hours after the 2024 NCAA tournament field was announced, every team in the country had to quickly turn its focus to next season. The transfer window for men’s basketball opened March 18, and almost 300 players went in on the first day.
It’s a different year for transfers, too. The two-time transfer rule is out the window — everyone is eligible to play immediately — the NIL landscape continues to grow, and this will be the final offseason impacted by the “COVID year.” Student-athletes earned an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19’s impact on the 2020-21 season, but next season will be the fifth year for those players.
The transfer window also closed for all players May 1.
Bookmark this page for the top players in the portal — and where they commit — ahead of the 2024-25 season. More updates, including visits and outlooks for teams and players as they enter and exit the portal, can be found in our transfer tracker.
Last updated: May 3, 2024
1. Kadary Richmond, 6-6, PG, Sr., Seton Hall Pirates
Richmond is a difficult matchup due to his size and ability to play through contact. The first-team All-Big East guard averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Went for 21 points, 13 boards and five assists in the NIT title game.
2. Oumar Ballo, 7-0, C, Sr., Arizona Wildcats
COMMITTED TO INDIANA
A two-time first-team All-Pac-12 selection, Ballo has been dominant for the past two seasons. He averaged 14.2 points and 8.6 boards in 2022-23 and 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season. He ranks in the top 10 nationally in field goal percentage.
3. Johnell Davis, 6-4, SG, Sr., Florida Atlantic Owls
COMMITTED TO ARKANSAS
One of the most explosive players in the country, Davis shared AAC player of the year honors one year after helping lead FAU to the Final Four. Averaged 18.2 points and shot 41.4% from 3-point range. Went for 35 and 9 against Arizona.
4. AJ Storr, 6-7, SG, Soph., Wisconsin Badgers
COMMITTED TO KANSAS
Started his career at St. John’s but left after one season for Wisconsin, where he broke out and had a second-team All-Big Ten season. Averaged 16.8 points and 3.9 boards, saving his best performances for the Big Ten tournament.
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5. Norchad Omier, 6-7, PF, Jr., Miami Hurricanes
Omier has averaged a double-double in each of his four seasons in college, including 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 2023-24. He’s a two-time All-ACC selection who started his career at Arkansas State.
6. Great Osobor, 6-8, PF, Jr., Utah State Aggies
Osobor was one of the biggest breakout stars nationally this past season, following Danny Sprinkle to Utah State and winning Mountain West player of the year honors after coming off the bench at Montana State. Averaged 17.7 points and 9.0 boards.
7. Tucker DeVries, 6-7, SG, Jr., Drake Bulldogs
COMMITTED TO WEST VIRGINIA
The two-time Missouri Valley player of the year, DeVries is following his father to West Virginia. Averaged 21.6 points this past season, adding in 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and shooting 36.3% from 3.
8. Cam Christie, 6-6, SG, Fr., Minnesota Golden Gophers
Christie could opt to keep his name in the NBA draft, projecting as an early-second-round pick. The smooth freshman averaged 11.4 points and shot better than 39% from 3.
9. Robbie Avila, 6-10, C, Soph., Indiana State Sycamores
COMMITTED TO SAINT LOUIS
One of the biggest breakout stars in all of college basketball, Avila was a first-team All-Missouri Valley selection after averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists this past season. Shot 39.4% from 3-point range. Potentially following former Sycamores coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis.
10. Clifford Omoruyi, 6-11, C, Sr., Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Among the truly elite post defenders in college basketball. Omoruyi was named to the Big Ten’s All-Defensive team after averaging 10.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocks for one of the best defenses in the country.
11. Coleman Hawkins, 6-10, PF, Sr., Illinois Fighting Illini
Hawkins had the best season of his career as a senior, averaging 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He shot 36.9% from 3 while also showing some defensive versatility. Honorable mention All-Big Ten.
12. JT Toppin, 6-9, PF, Fr., New Mexico Lobos
One of the biggest freshman surprises this past season, Toppin averaged 12.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks. Was named second-team All-Mountain West and won the league’s Freshman of the Year award.
13. Jonas Aidoo, 6-11, C, Jr., Tennessee Volunteers
COMMITTED TO ARKANSAS
Aidoo started 36 games for the Volunteers this past season, averaging 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds and earning second-team All-SEC honors. He struggled late in the NCAA tournament, but he brings mobility and all-defensive-team credentials.
14. Jamir Watkins, 6-7, SF, Jr., Florida State Seminoles
Watkins is also going through the NBA draft process. He excelled in his first season after transferring to Florida State from VCU, averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Had 34 against Virginia Tech in the ACC tournament.
15. Jeremy Roach, 6-2, PG, Sr., Duke Blue Devils
COMMITTED TO BAYLOR
Roach is one of the most experienced — and winningest — point guards in the portal. He earned third-team All-ACC honors this season after hitting career highs in points (14.0 PPG), assists (3.3 APG) and 3-point shooting (42.9%).
16. Jaylen Wells, 6-8, SF, Jr., Washington State Cougars
Arguably the best NBA prospect in the portal, Wells was quietly one of the best newcomers in the country last season after transferring in from Sonoma State. Averaged 12.6 points and shot 41.7% from 3.
17. Jaxson Robinson, 6-7, SG, Sr., BYU Cougars
The Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year, Robinson really hit his stride under Mark Pope this past season, averaging 14.2 points and shooting 35.4% from 3. One of the best NBA prospects in the portal.
18. Wooga Poplar, 6-5, SG, Jr., Miami Hurricanes
Poplar had NBA buzz entering his junior year but was inconsistent down the stretch after a stellar first half of the season. Averaged 13.1 points and 4.8 rebounds, shooting 38.5% from 3-point range.
19. Myles Rice, 6-3, G, Fr., Washington State Cougars
COMMITTED TO INDIANA
One of the best freshmen in the country, Rice averaged 14.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He won Pac-12 freshman of the year and was also named first-team All-Pac-12.
20. Kanaan Carlyle, 6-3, G, Fr., Stanford Cardinal
COMMITTED TO INDIANA
A top-50 recruit coming out of high school, Carlyle averaged 11.5 points for the Cardinal. Had 31 points against Washington State and 28 against Arizona, though he slowed a bit down the stretch.
21. Pop Isaacs, 6-2, PG, Soph., Texas Tech Red Raiders
COMMITTED TO CREIGHTON
Isaacs carried the Texas Tech offense on occasion, including games of 32 points and 22 points against BYU. He was a third-team All-Big 12 selection, averaging 15.8 points and 3.5 assists.
22. Rylan Griffen, 6-6, SG, Soph., Alabama Crimson Tide
COMMITTED TO KANSAS
One of the best shooters in the portal, Griffen averaged 11.2 points and shot better than 39% from 3 this past season. He then connected on more than 48% of his 3-point attempts in the NCAA tournament and scored 19 points against North Carolina.
23. Tyrese Hunter, 6-0, PG, Jr., Texas Longhorns
COMMITTED TO MEMPHIS
Started 106 games in three seasons at Texas and Iowa State, averaging double figures in all three campaigns. Had the best season of his career in 2023-24, putting up 11.1 points on 45.2% shooting.
24. Terrence Edwards Jr., 6-6, SG, Jr., James Madison Dukes
COMMITTED TO LOUISVILLE
Edwards’ smooth offensive game was on display in JMU’s first-round upset of Wisconsin in the NCAA tournament, which followed him earning Sun Belt player of the year. Averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
25. Zeke Mayo, 6-4, G, Jr., South Dakota State Jackrabbits
COMMITTED TO KANSAS
A highly productive player at South Dakota State for multiple years, Mayo won Summit League player of the year after averaging 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and shooting 39.1% from 3-point range.
26. Sean Pedulla, 6-1, G, Jr., Virginia Tech Hokies
COMMITTED TO OLE MISS
The Oklahoma native has been one of the best guards in the ACC over the past two seasons, earning third-team all-conference honors this past season. He averaged 16.4 points and 4.6 assists, both career highs.
27. Deivon Smith, 6-0, PG, Sr., Utah Utes
Smith is looking for his fourth school after coming off the best season of his career. He averaged 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists, shooting 40.8% from 3-point range.
28. D.J. Wagner, 6-4, PG, Fr., Kentucky Wildcats
A former top-five recruit, Wagner averaged 9.9 points and 3.3 assists, but he struggled over the final month of the season after a couple of 20-point efforts early in the campaign. Has high-level playmaking potential.
29. Aidan Mahaney, 6-3, G, Soph., Saint Mary’s Gaels
COMMITTED TO UCONN
Averaged 13.9 points in each of his two seasons with the Gaels, earning first-team All-WCC honors in both campaigns. Burst onto the scene with 18 points in an incredible overtime performance against Gonzaga as a freshman.
30. Tramon Mark, 6-6, SG, Jr., Arkansas Razorbacks
COMMITTED TO TEXAS
Mark was one of the bright spots during Arkansas’ poor season, arriving from Houston and becoming the team’s go-to guy offensively. He averaged 16.2 points and shot a career-best 36.4% from 3.
31. Andrej Stojakovic, 6-7, SF, Fr., Stanford Cardinal
COMMITTED TO CAL
The son of Peja Stojakovic, he was a McDonald’s All American in the 2023 class. Stojakovic had three double-figure-scoring outings in his first four games and scored 20 against USC. Averaged 7.8 points.
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32. Jordan Pope, 6-2, G, Soph., Oregon State Beavers
COMMITTED TO TEXAS
One of several Oregon State players to enter the portal, but Pope is the best of the group. He was an honorable mention Pac-12 pick after averaging 17.6 points, 3.4 assists and shooting 37.1% from 3.
33. Javon Small, 6-3, PG, Jr., Oklahoma State Cowboys
COMMITTED TO WEST VIRGINIA
Small was a productive combo guard at both East Carolina and Oklahoma State. He averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists this past season with the Cowboys, shooting a career-best 37.4% from 3-point range.
34. Javian McCollum, 6-2, G, Jr., Oklahoma Sooners
COMMITTED TO GEORGIA TECH
McCollum started his career with two seasons at Siena, but he didn’t skip a beat at Oklahoma, averaging 13.3 points and 3.4 assists this past season. Earned an all-conference honorable mention.
35. Arthur Kaluma, 6-7, F, Jr., Kansas State Wildcats
Kaluma left Creighton last spring and landed at Kansas State, where he was named honorable mention All-Big 12 after averaging 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 34.5% from 3 — all career highs.
36. Tony Perkins, 6-4, PG, Sr., Iowa Hawkeyes
COMMITTED TO MISSOURI
One of the more underrated point guards in the country, Perkins was a second-team All-Big Ten pick after averaging 14.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
37. Dre Davis, 6-6, SG, Sr., Seton Hall Pirates
COMMITTED TO OLE MISS
Davis was an integral part of Seton Hall’s run to an NIT title, scoring 18 points in the championship game against Indiana State. The former Louisville transfer averaged 15.0 points and 5.9 rebounds this past season for Shaheen Holloway.
38. Kylan Boswell, 6-2, PG, Soph., Arizona Wildcats
COMMITTED TO ILLINOIS
Boswell was the starting point guard on a team that won the Pac-12 title and earned a 2-seed in the NCAA tournament. The Champaign, Illinois, native averaged 9.6 points and 3.6 assists, shooting nearly 38% from 3-point range.
39. Max Shulga, 6-4, G, Sr., VCU Rams
Shulga drew heavy interest from a slew of high-level programs almost immediately after entering the portal. The first-team All-Atlantic 10 selection averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 41.5% from 3.
40. Mark Mitchell, 6-9, PF, Soph., Duke Blue Devils
COMMITTED TO MISSOURI
Mitchell has started 67 games in two seasons at Duke, averaging 11.6 points and 5.9 rebounds this past season. Had a 10-game stretch in conference play in which he tallied four 20-point games, including three double-doubles.
41. Dillon Mitchell, 6-8, PF, Soph., Texas Longhorns
Mitchell offers plenty of intrigue as a versatile frontcourt player with length and athleticism. Took a big step forward as a sophomore, averaging 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds and shooting 58.5% from the field.
42. Chaz Lanier, 6-4, SG, Jr., North Florida Ospreys
A big-time shot-maker who went from averaging 4.5 points as a junior to 19.7 as a senior, Lanier earned first-team All-ASUN honors this past season. Shot 44% from 3-point range.
43. Dug McDaniel, 5-11, PG, Soph., Michigan Wolverines
COMMITTED TO KANSAS STATE
Took a big step forward this past season, averaging 16.3 points and 4.7 assists despite serving a six-game suspension. Started 52 games in two seasons with the Wolverines.
44. Tarris Reed Jr., 6-10, PF, Soph., Michigan Wolverines
COMMITTED TO UCONN
Reed was one of the most sought-after bigs in the portal. He was a top-40 recruit in the 2022 class and averaged 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks this past season.
45. Brandon Garrison, 6-11, C, Fr., Oklahoma State Cowboys
COMMITTED TO KENTUCKY
Garrison is a former McDonald’s All American and top-50 recruit who started 29 games as a freshman in Stillwater. Averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.
46. Vladislav Goldin, 7-1, C, Jr., Florida Atlantic Owls
COMMITTED TO MICHIGAN
Goldin finished the season on a tear, averaging 19.5 points and 7.2 boards over his final 11 games and earning second-team All-AAC honors. Has proven himself in games against high-major competition over the past two seasons.
47. Koby Brea, 6-6, SG, Jr., Dayton Flyers
COMMITTED TO KENTUCKY
Arguably the best shooter in the country this past season, shooting 49.8% from 3-point range on more than six attempts per game. Came off the bench in 29 of 33 games, but still averaged 11.1 points.
48. Danny Wolf, 7-0, C, Soph., Yale Bulldogs
COMMITTED TO MICHIGAN
Wolf had been a rumored portal name for a few weeks, and there’s good reason: The 7-footer was a first-team All-Ivy selection who put up 14.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while shooting nearly 35% from deep.
49. Chris Youngblood, 6-4, SG, Sr., South Florida Bulls
COMMITTED TO ALABAMA
Youngblood followed Amir Abdur-Rahim from Kennesaw State to South Florida then shared AAC player of the year honors in his lone season in the league. Averaged 15.3 points and shot 41.6% from 3.
50. Desmond Claude, 6-6, G, Soph., Xavier Musketeers
COMMITTED TO USC
Claude won the Big East Most Improved Player of the Year award after jumping from 4.7 PPG as a freshman to 16.6 as a sophomore. He has great size and possesses a high ceiling — he just needs to become a better perimeter shooter.
