One Piece Away: Kentucky, BYU and Others Chase Final Roster Boosts

With the transfer window closed and NBA draft decisions in, college programs are nearly finished but several contenders still need a final piece for 2026-27. Kentucky is chasing shooting and star power (potentially Milan Momcilovic) to complement new guards; BYU is seeking high-end rim protection to shore up defense; Miami faces a lack of proven 3-point shooting; Texas Tech is hunting a center after JT Toppin’s injury, eyeing options like Brice Dessert on the international market; St. John’s is a big away from Final Four contention and could look overseas for a game-changing interior piece. The coming months could bring late, game-changing additions.