The NCAA transfer portal officially opened at midnight on April 7 with thousands of college basketball players prepared to evaluate their futures. In the new offseason format, all players must submit an entry by April 21 to change programs.
The goal for these players varies greatly, with some looking to jump from the mid-major level to high-major programs or the inverse. Others are hitting the transfer portal to gauge NIL value on the market or set themselves up with the best chance at a national championship in 2027.
As college basketball’s top programs quickly move to evaluate the best players available and build a new-look roster, here is a look at the Top 10 players available in the transfer portal. These rankings reflect the On3 Industry Rankings.
1. Flory Bidunga, C
Flory Bidunga is coming off a strong sophomore season at Kansas. He announced his plan to enter the transfer portal, while also entering the NBA Draft process, and quickly became one of the most valuable names on the market.
The 6-foot-9 center plays a position of value and scarcity, only adding to his value. He averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds with 2.6 blocks this season for the Jayhawks, winning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and All-Big 12 honors.
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2. Massamba Diop, C
Massamba Diop entered the transfer portal after a successful freshman campaign for Arizona State. His big production has made him a name to watch for plenty of big programs looking to add frontcourt help, attaching a do-not-contact tag to his entry.
The 7-foot-1 center averaged 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, adding 2.1 blocks across 33 starts. He also upped his game throughout the season, posting better averages in Big 12 play while showing flashes of perimeter shooting.
3. Juke Harris, SG
Juke Harris enters the transfer portal as one of the top wing options in college basketball. The former Wake Forest star took a major leap forward in production this season, leading him to test the NBA Draft waters during this process as well.
The 6-foot-7 guard brings great positional size to the table, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists on the way to All-ACC honors and the ACC’s Most Improved Player award. He has two years of eligibility remaining if he remains in college basketball.
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4. John Blackwell, SG
John Blackwell has emerged as one of the best guard options in college basketball, choosing to enter the transfer portal while testing NBA Draft waters this offseason. The former Wisconsin star has grown each season, going from an All-Freshman selection in 2023-24 to All-Big Ten in 2025-26.
The 6-foot-4 guard is coming off a season where he averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists, providing well-rounded value from the guard spot. He enters the 2026-27 season with one year of eligibility remaining.
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5. Rob Wright, PG
Rob Wright is the highest-ranked player to return to the transfer portal for a second straight season, moving from Baylor to BYU last season before a breakout performance in the Big 12, which ended with All-Conference honors. His value as a point guard who can provide scoring punch should prove valuable in the market.
The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season. He also played alongside a top NBA prospect, showing he can fit with any combination of talented players on a roster.
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6. Paulius Murauskas, PF
Two-time All-WCC selection Paulius Murauskas has entered the transfer portal after seeing his head coach, Randy Bennett, leave for Arizona State. After spending his first college season at Arizona, he broke out as a St. Mary’s star.
The 6-foot-8 forward brings size and versatility to the frontcourt, averaging 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 33.3-percent from the 3-point line. He has one year of eligibility left.
7. David Punch, PF
David Punch took a major leap forward this season, becoming a two-way star at TCU before hitting the transfer portal to test his market. He brings value to both ends of the floor as a versatile forward, fitting the mold for any team.
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 14.1 points and 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 34 games this season. He also added 1.3 steals and 1.9 blocks per game to his total, ranking among the top disruptors in the Big 12.
8. Stefan Vaaks, SG
Stefan Vaaks enters the transfer portal after a strong freshman season at Providence which saw him emerge as a high-level scorer. The Big East All-Freshman selection brings great positional size and versatility after joining college basketball from overseas.
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 15.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 35-percent from the 3-point line. The Estonian product started 22 of 31 games and upped his averages during Big East play.
9. Moustapha Thiam, C
Moustapha Thiam enters the NCAA transfer portal for a second straight season, starting his college career at UCF before spending the last season at Cincinnati. He brings versatility as a center, protecting the rim on defense with flashes of a perimeter game on offense.
The 7-foot-1 big man averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds this season across 31 starts while shooting 52.5-percent from the field. He added 1.6 blocks, and averaged 2.6 blocks as a freshman in the Big 12.
10. Aidan Sherrell, C
Aidan Sherrell had a breakout season with Alabama as a sophomore, choosing to enter the transfer portal and test a robust market for players with his skillset. As he continues to develop as a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor, the upside of his game still provides plenty more to unlock.
The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 11.1 points and 6.2 rebounds across 34 games this season,. He also shot 33.8-percent from beyond the 3-point line while doubling his attempts from a freshman campaign where he shot 33.3-percent beyond the arc.
