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Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris commits to Tennessee, boosting Rick Barnes' 2026-27 roster into one of the sport’s most expensive and potentially elite teams as the Vols chase a first Final Four after three straight Elite Eights.
Audi Crooks, Iowa State's standout center who has 99 appearances and 95 starts over three seasons and is a three-time All-Big 12 First Team selection, commits to Oklahoma State via the NCAA Transfer Portal for her final season, after posting 25.8 PPG and 7.7 RPG (64.9% FG) this past year.
Former Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel commits to Vanderbilt via the NCAA Transfer Portal, with one season of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-10 Turkish forward started all 33 games this season for Nebraska, averaging 6.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.3 minutes, after previously playing at UCLA and starring for Turkey's senior national team; this marks Vanderbilt's first transfer addition of the offseason as it reloads after a 27-9 season.
The NCAA announced tampering violations involving Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr linked to extensive contact with a student-athlete at another school before he entered the transfer portal; Budmayr even spoke with the athlete’s parent and arranged a call with Ferentz, after which the player transferred and played in five games in 2023. As a penalty, Iowa will vacate four wins from the 2023 season (Utah State, Iowa State, Western Michigan, Michigan State), dropping Ferentz’s record to 209-128. The COI supported the sanctions despite Iowa’s disagreement and noted potential governance changes to how eligibility and penalties are determined in similar cases.
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats. A four-star recruit, he averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season, started 31 of 36 games, and will have two years of eligibility at his next stop. Kentucky went 22-14 and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Iowa State. Chandler is drawing interest from programs such as Louisville, Indiana and Kansas, which are hosting transfer visits.
The article highlights five key Syracuse sports stories to watch in 2026, including the NCAA transfer portal activity, the future of head coach Adrian Autry's basketball tenure, potential coaching changes, Syracuse men's lacrosse championship ambitions, and the appointment of a new university chancellor impacting athletics.
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season with the Tigers, amid a series of player transfers including key wideouts and backups, as Missouri's offense struggles in SEC play and the team looks to rebuild its roster.
Kansas shooting guard Noah Shelby has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after transferring to Kansas last offseason and redshirting this season. Shelby, a former Vanderbilt and Rice player, was a practice player for Kansas last year. The Jayhawks have seen multiple players enter the transfer portal but also made key additions, including Illinois transfer Tre White and five-star recruit Darryn Peterson, as they aim to improve after a disappointing 2024-25 season.
Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold has signed with Auburn, aiming to lead a turnaround for the Tigers after a challenging season. Arnold, a former top recruit and Gatorade National Player of the Year, struggled with injuries and inconsistency at Oklahoma but showed potential in key games. Auburn, under coach Hugh Freeze, is looking to strengthen its roster with Arnold as a key addition following the departure of their previous starting quarterback and other key players.
SMU quarterback Preston Stone has entered the NCAA transfer portal but will remain with the team through their College Football Playoff run. Despite being replaced by Kevin Jennings as the starting QB after a loss to BYU, Stone is committed to helping SMU in their playoff game against Penn State. Stone, who had a successful previous season, expressed gratitude for his time at SMU and aims to contribute to the team's national championship aspirations before transferring.
SMU quarterback Preston Stone has entered the NCAA transfer portal but will remain with the team through their College Football Playoff run. Despite being replaced by Kevin Jennings after a poor performance against BYU, Stone is committed to helping SMU in their playoff game against Penn State. Stone, who had a successful previous season, expressed gratitude for his time at SMU and aims to contribute to a national championship win before leaving.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield is making changes to his coaching staff after two consecutive losing seasons, parting ways with veteran assistant Kerry Coombs. Coombs, who has a storied coaching history in high school, college, and the NFL, had been with the Bearcats since 2022. Satterfield is actively seeking new candidates to join his staff as the team struggles to find success in the Big 12 Conference. Additionally, the Bearcats are experiencing significant roster changes, with nearly 20 players entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the NCAA transfer portal, seeking to play a seventh college season in 2025. McNamara, who began his career at Michigan, transferred to Iowa after losing the starting job to J.J. McCarthy. He suffered a season-ending ACL injury in 2023 and a concussion this season, limiting his play. McNamara will need an NCAA waiver for an additional year of eligibility, potentially using a medical redshirt for his 2022 knee injury. Iowa's quarterback situation remains uncertain, with Brendan Sullivan and Jackson Stratton as potential returnees.
USC quarterback Miller Moss has announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, seeking a team capable of competing for a conference championship and furthering his development for professional play. Moss, who has one year of eligibility left, started 10 games at USC, throwing for 3,469 yards and 27 touchdowns. He expressed gratitude for his time at USC but is excited about exploring new opportunities and systems with different coaching staffs. Moss aims to quickly find a new team and is motivated by recent challenges to excel in his final college football year.
Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II has left the football program in what coach Steve Sarkisian described as a mutual decision. Cook, a sophomore and former top recruit, had limited playing time this season, ranking sixth among Longhorns receivers in targets. He caught eight passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Cook cannot enter the NCAA transfer portal until December 9.