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Juke Harris Transfers to Tennessee, Adds Scoring Punch for Volunteers
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Michigan Shifts Portal Focus to Cal Poly Wing Hamad Mousa After Frontcourt Additions
Michigan is still pursuing transfer options, reportedly monitoring Cal Poly wing Hamad Mousa as a potential addition after adding three frontcourt pieces and moving on from Juke Harris; Mousa had a standout Cal Poly season and is rising in portal rankings.
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Finland-born 6-foot-10 forward Muurinen commits to Arkansas, boosting 2026 class
Miikka Muurinen, a 6-foot-10 Finnish forward and top international talent in the 2026 class (No. 15 Rivals), has committed to Arkansas after narrowing a field of about 25 offers. The 19-year-old joins a loaded Razorbacks class alongside Jordan Smith Jr., JJ Andrews and Abdou Toure, after stints with Partizan Belgrade in the EuroLeague and earlier high-school stops at Sunrise Christian (KS) and AZ Compass Prep (AZ). He played limited minutes last season (2.4 points, 1.6 rebounds in 7.6 minutes) before leaving Partizan in February.
Duke and Florida pace the 2026-27 transfer portal reshuffle
Florida’s unprecedented retention could push the Gators toward a preseason No. 1, Illinois kept its Final Four core and added depth, Duke reloaded with a veteran guard and solid frontcourt, and Texas stacked four portal pieces to form a versatile, defensively elite lineup. Kansas State overhauled with nine transfers but lacks a top-tier impact signee, while Wake Forest and Notre Dame suffered losses with limited immediate fixes. The Big East looks stronger overall as Xavier, Providence, Marquette and DePaul upgrade. Overall, the portal season rewards teams that retain key players and pair them with high-impact transfers, even as the top free-agent pool is smaller than last year.
Transfers Take Center Stage: 20 Prime Destinations for 2026-27 Men's Hoops
An updated ranking of the best landing spots for the 2026-27 men's college basketball transfer portal, highlighting 20 top players and how each move fits roster needs, scheme, NIL and development, with Stefan Vaaks to Illinois at No. 1.
Final 20: SI's Top Remaining Men's Hoops Transfer Targets After the Portal Deadline
With the transfer portal closing after a chaotic 15-day window that saw well over 2,000 Division I players switch teams, Sports Illustrated identifies its top 20 remaining targets and the programs best positioned to land them, highlighting standout names like Milan Momcilovic and Moustapha Thiam and emphasizing high demand for the few top prospects still available.
Florida tops early Top 25 as 2026-27 rosters crystallize
On3 unveils a way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026-27 season as rosters continue to take shape post-portal window, with Florida No. 1 thanks to the return of Thomas Haugh and a cast of returning veterans and transfers. Michigan, Duke, UConn, Michigan State, Houston, Illinois, Arkansas, Arizona and Purdue make up the top 10, each accompanied by notes on key returns, additions and departures. The 11-25 slate features Indiana, Alabama, Texas Tech, Texas, Tennessee, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Carolina, St. John's, UCLA, and USC, while Louisville, Miami and Virginia are flagged as not yet at eight players but expected to enter the mix once rosters are full. The piece emphasizes the rankings will be updated as offseason moves continue and NBA decisions aren't final for every player.
Duke lands Wisconsin guard John Blackwell to fuel 2026-27 backcourt
Duke secured Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, a 19.1 PPG scorer who shot 44.1% from the field and 37.5% from three, adding much-needed scoring as Boozer and Evans are expected to declare for the NBA; Blackwell was targeted by UCLA, Illinois and Louisville before choosing Duke, which also welcomes back Cayden Boozer, Patrick Ngongba, and adds Drew Scharnowski as it aims for a sixth national title under coach Jon Scheyer.
Donnie Freeman picks St. John's as Kentucky hunts late frontcourt help
Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's over Kentucky as the transfer portal deadline looms, leaving UK to scramble for frontcourt help with Freeman and Sebastian Rancik off the board. Kentucky has two transfer commitments and several targets visiting (Gabe Dynes, Justin McBride), while Jerone Morton will visit Friday and a few other portal options (Allen Graves, Milan Mimcilovic) remain in play, though expensive. Braydon Hawthorne's future remains uncertain as the portal churn continues and the deadline approaches.
Donnie Freeman Transfers from Syracuse to St. John’s Through Portal
Former Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman committed to St. John’s via the NCAA Transfer Portal, entering his junior year after averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds in 23 appearances (21 starts) for the Orange this season. He chose St. John’s over Kentucky, Alabama and UConn, joining a Red Storm program that just finished 30-7 and won the Big East regular season and tournament titles.
Louisville Tops 2026 Transfer Class Rankings Behind Bidunga
A ranking of the nine best transfer portal classes for 2026, led by Louisville’s blockbuster haul (Flory Bidunga, Jackson Shelstad, Karter Knox) that could boost their ACC title chances, with Texas, Tennessee, Indiana, UConn, Miami, Iowa State, Missouri, and Providence filling out the rest of the top nine as programs mix portal talent with varying levels of on-campus continuity.
USC's 7-Foot-5 Center Gabe Dynes Enters the Transfer Portal
USC center Gabe Dynes, a 7-foot-5 junior with one year of eligibility, plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after a 2025-26 season in which he appeared in 30 games (6 starts), averaging 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 block in 11.9 minutes on 78.8% shooting. Dynes previously starred at Youngstown State, where he led the nation with 104 blocks as a sophomore. USC finished 18-14 overall and 7-13 in conference; the transfer portal window runs from April 7 to April 21.