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Arizona will wait for Koa Peat, who remains in the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a late first‑round pick, while ex-Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the draft and could land with the Wildcats through the transfer portal; Arizona has added four portal players this offseason, sits with two open roster spots, and faces continued recruiting interest from other programs.
Arizona forward Koa Peat will remain in the 2026 NBA draft after a disappointing combine, despite a strong NCAA tournament; a roundup of other players’ decisions includes Milan Momcilovic withdrawing to transfer, Tyler Tanner returning to Vanderbilt, Jeremy Fears returning to Michigan State, Dennis Parker transferring to Kansas, Finley Bizjack transferring to West Virginia, Rowan Brumbaugh transferring to SMU, Colby Garland transferring to Georgia Tech, Cruz Davis withdrawing to play as a redshirt senior at Texas Tech, and Ebuka Okorie remaining in the draft.
With the NBA draft withdrawal deadline approaching, programs like Kentucky brace for late decisions as players such as Milan Momcilovic and Tounde Yessoufou weigh returning to college versus pursuing pro opportunities, a dynamic that could reshape SEC rosters and the landscape ahead of the season.
Nebraska’s 2026 WCWS run shows how the transfer portal and NIL are reshaping college softball rosters, with 10 transfers—including Frahm and Coor—fueling a 26-game win streak and a historic WCWS berth, illustrating the shift from long-term development to portal-driven, veteran-heavy rosters.
With the May 27 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline looming, SB Nation outlines 10 high-stakes stay-or-go decisions that could reshape the 2026-27 season: Koa Peat (Arizona), Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor), and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State) are predicted to stay in the draft; Momcilovic is expected to return to college with Kentucky among potential destinations; Allen Graves (Santa Clara) stays; Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) returns; Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois) returns; Amari Allen (Alabama) stays; Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) returns; Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) stays in the draft while Billy Richmond (Arkansas) returns. The piece follows recent withdrawals and underscores how these decisions will affect rosters and title chances for 2026-27.
Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells was hit in the helmet by a pitch during the Norman Super Regional vs. Mississippi State, left briefly, then returned to catch as coach Patty Gasso noted she looked woozy and would be monitored. Wells went 0-for-2 but stayed behind the plate for the rest of the game. She capped a historic freshman season with 39 home runs (NCAA freshman and OU single-season HR records, plus the SEC single-season HR mark), a .358 average and 88 RBIs. With the season over, Oklahoma turns to the transfer portal, which opens June 8 and runs through June 22 for players to declare their intent to explore options.
Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State’s sharpshooter who entered the transfer portal, says Kentucky would be a good fit if he returns to college, as he weighs the NBA draft against potentially lucrative NIL opportunities. With Louisville and St. John’s also in the mix, UK’s roster fit and Mark Pope’s system are part of the consideration, and a May 27 withdrawal deadline looms. He has not yet spoken with UK staff, and a first‑round NBA guarantee could keep him in the draft, but returning to college could be financially sensible given NIL.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Ole Miss’s academic standards in a USA Today interview, saying Texas credits only 50% of a player's academic hours for transfers and quipping that Ole Miss would accept a basket-weaving degree. He framed the transfer portal era as prioritizing athletics over academics and noted that fewer than 5% of players reach the NFL. The remarks followed Lane Kiffin’s broader comments about Ole Miss’ diversity, for which he later apologized.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian rails against the College Football Playoff selection committee, NCAA enforcement, and the broader governance of college football, arguing that money-fueled realignment, free player movement, and scheduling inequities are driving a systemic breakdown. He questions whether the committee can watch enough games, calls for more transparent criteria, and suggests rethinking the playoff format, warning that the sport risks NFL-like chaos unless reforms are made.
Michigan shifted from needing Juke Harris to strengthening its roster through the transfer portal, adding Moustapha Thiam and JP Estrella (with Jalen Reed possible) while pursuing guard/wing depth. Analysts praise May’s roster construction, keeping Michigan in the mix for a deep NCAA run despite not landing Harris.
Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee via the NCAA Transfer Portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. The former ACC Most Improved Player posted a breakout 2025-26 season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from deep, earning second-team All-ACC honors. Harris started all 35 games last season and chose Tennessee over Michigan and North Carolina; the Volunteers went 25-12 and reached the Elite Eight, with head coach Rick Barnes returning for next season.
Tennessee landed the No. 1 transfer in On3’s class by attracting Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, giving the Vols their seventh and biggest portal addition as Rick Barnes retools the roster. Harris averaged 21.4 points per game at Wake Forest last season and is expected to provide elite scoring on the wing for a UT squad aiming to become one of Barnes’s highest-scoring groups through multiple double-digit scorers from the portal.
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.
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.
SB Nation pegs the 2026–27 transfer portal outcome with four winners (Gonzaga, Louisville, Texas, Tennessee), three losers (Kentucky, Kansas, Notre Dame), and a wildcard (North Carolina) as programs overhaul rosters, adding impact frontcourt and guard talent while others struggle to fit new pieces.