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Notre Dame combo guard Jalen Haralson has entered the transfer portal and narrowed his final three destinations to North Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio State, with UNC among the top options. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 16.2 points and 4.0 rebounds on 51.5% shooting as a freshman and is praised for his versatile toolkit—scoring, playmaking, and rebounding—that makes him a sought-after transfer target.
From April 7–21, the spring transfer portal window is live for the Big Ten’s 2026-27 roster moves. Confirmed incoming scholarship transfers include Maryland’s Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico), Michigan’s J.P. Estrella (Tennessee), Minnesota’s Sam Orme (Belmont), Ohio State’s Justin Pippen (Cal) and Andrija Jelavic (Kentucky), Purdue’s Caden Pierce (Princeton), Rutgers’s Lewis Duarte (New Mexico State), and UCLA’s Filip Jovic (Auburn) plus Sergej Macura (Mississippi State). Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Penn State, Oregon, USC, Washington, and Wisconsin reported no incoming scholarship transfers as of April 11.
Louisville is hosting top transfer targets Jackson Shelstad (No. 8 in the portal) and Flory Bidunga (No. 1) this weekend, with predictions leaning heavily in the Cardinals' favor for both. 247Sports and On3 have moved Louisville into strong or dominant positions for Shelstad and Bidunga, and On3 even flags a 100% chance for Bidunga. If Louisville lands the pair, Pat Kelsey’s Cards could become ACC title contenders and potentially NCAA contenders, though depth and shooting surrounding the big on-campus duo would still be a priority.
UNC guard Jaydon Young is withdrawing from the transfer portal to return for his senior season after meetings with new coach Michael Malone, adding experience to UNC’s backcourt; he appeared in 31 games last season (1.8 ppg, 8.5 mpg) after two seasons at Virginia Tech and a prior commitment flip from High Point.
Justin Pippen, a guard who played for Michigan and Cal, has committed to Ohio State via the transfer portal, adding depth to the Buckeyes’ backcourt as the heated Michigan–Ohio State rivalry continues. At Cal this season he averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds and earned All-ACC honorable mention, while he appeared in 28 games for Michigan in 2024-25 with 1.6 points per game. The move follows a pattern of crossovers between the programs, including Roddy Gayle Jr. and Andrew Dakich.
As the NCAA transfer portal opens (April 7–21), Michigan is lining up potential additions to replace departures and injured players, with a running list of targets and rumors. Key departures include Yaxel Lendeborg, Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter, and L.J. Cason’s season-long absence. Michigan has already landed J.P. Estrella and remains connected to guards and big men such as Juke Harris, Flory Bidunga, Andrew McKeever, Neoklis Avdalas, Kameron Taylor, John Blackwell and Aiden Sherrell, among others. The tracker updates with visits and shifting interest after Estrella’s commitment, offering a live feed of Michigan’s 2026–27 roster-building landscape.
As the transfer dead period ends, Kentucky navigates a busy weekend: Collin Chandler exits Lexington to return home, Zoom Diallo plans a visit as a potential upgrade, Travis Perry re-enters the portal, Dink Pate commits to Providence, Miles Byrd also joins Providence, Alvin Brooks III moves to NC State, and Kentucky’s staff shake-up continues with Jason Hart's departure to SMU as the program eyes replacements and more visitors this weekend.
Michigan adds Tennessee center J.P. Estrella via the transfer portal, a 6'11, 240-pound big who averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds this season; 247Sports gave him an A for fit, praising his offensive glass, touch, and mobility as a match for Dusty May's scheme and noting he could pair effectively with current or future bigs like Mara or Johnson, while defense will require work under Mike Boynton Jr.
Former Cal and Michigan guard Justin Pippen, son of NBA icon Scottie Pippen, is transferring to Ohio State for the 2026-27 season. The 6-3 guard averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game at Cal last year and is expected to contribute in the Buckeyes’ backcourt, potentially alongside John Mobley Jr., as OSU rebuilds its guard depth in the portal.
Fresh off a national title, Michigan plans a bold transfer-portal reload, already adding J.P. Estrella and targeting five top targets—Juke Harris (Wake Forest), Flory Bidunga (Kansas), Aiden Sherrell (Alabama), Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech), and Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati)—to overhaul the frontcourt and wings as it looks to stay atop college basketball.
Kansas freshman Bryson Tiller has entered the transfer portal, with Missouri, Michigan, Arizona and Miami among his top choices. He started 31 games last season for KU, averaging 7.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, but his late-season production dipped and he was benched in the Big 12 semifinal. Kansas staff had projected NBA potential and wanted more physicality, and Tiller is weighing a move that could land him at a rival such as Missouri.
Auburn transfer Filip Jovic, a 6'9 Serbian forward who averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game this past season, commits to UCLA, signaling the Bruins’ first 2026 transfer and a step in roster rebuilding under Mick Cronin. Jovic arrives with three years of eligibility and follows UCLA’s 24-12 season that ended in a Second Round exit; Auburn finished 20-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament bubble. UCLA’s roster picture remains fluid, with departures like Donovan Dent and Tyler Bildeau and returning players such as Eric Daily and Trent Perry, plus incoming Joe Philon anticipated to help shape the lineup.
Nebraska landed 6'9/6'10 forward Sam Orme from Belmont via the NCAA transfer portal. Orme averaged 12.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG and shot 39.7% from three this season, earning All-MVC Second Team after a 22-point game against Drake and helping Belmont reach the postseason. He chose the Huskers over Kansas State after Belmont coach Casey Alexander left. Nebraska is retooling after graduating Mast and Lawrence; Pryce Sandfort’s NBA Draft decision could further shape the Huskers’ scoring outlook this offseason.
Nebraska landed Belmont forward Sam Orme, a 6-foot-9 transfer with two seasons of eligibility remaining, as its first transfer portal addition of 2026; Orme averaged 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game last season, shot 40.4% from three, and is expected to start next season as the Huskers rebuild their roster.
Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs has entered the NCAA transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining, setting up a potential fourth school after stops at Texas Tech, Creighton and A&M. This season for A&M he averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 33 appearances (8 starts). He previously averaged 16.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 3.9 APG at Creighton in 2024-25 before a season-ending hip injury after eight games, and played 59 games (58 starts) for Texas Tech, averaging 15.9 PPG as a sophomore with 29.3% 3-point shooting. The article also covers a civil complaint alleging assault on a minor at a Texas Tech booster event, which was dismissed; the Bahamas’ age of consent is 16.