Top 10 College Basketball Players Entering the Transfer Portal

The portal opened and, like usual, it didn’t take long before some real names showed up. Not just rotation guys, but players who can step in and change how a team looks right away. Here are 10 that stand out right now based on production and role.

1. Flory Bidunga, Kansas, 6-10, PF
   Bidunga looks like the safest projection out of this group. He averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks while shooting 64% from the field. The defense is there, timing, length, and presence around the rim. What changed this year was the offense catching up. He’s not just finishing plays anymore, he’s part of them.
2. Juke Harris, Wake Forest, 6-7, SG
   Harris made a big jump, going up to 21.4 points per game. At that size, he doesn’t need much space to get a shot off. Some nights it’s jumpers, other nights he’s attacking the basket. Either way, he ended up being the guy defenses had to key on.
3. John Blackwell, Wisconsin, 6-4, SG
   Blackwell’s scoring climbed to 19.1 per game, and the shooting ticked up to just under 39% from three. He’s comfortable playing on or off the ball, which helps. He doesn’t need everything built around him to be effective.
4. Robert Wright III, BYU, 6-1, PG
   Wright plays with pace. He averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists and hit 41% from deep. Some guards manage games, while he pushes them. If he gets into rhythm early, it usually lasts throughout the game.
5. Paulius Murauskas, Saint Mary’s, 6-8, F
   Murauskas put up 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, and it rarely looked forced. He doesn’t rush possessions and doesn’t need a high number of touches to stay involved. He has steady production across the board.
6. P.J. Haggerty, Kansas State, 6-4, G
   Haggerty averaged 23.4 points per game, which jumps out immediately. He can create his own shot, and a lot of his offense comes that way. It’s more about where he lands and how he is used.
7. Isaiah Johnson, Colorado, 6-1, G
   Johnson averaged 16.9 points as a freshman and didn’t look overwhelmed doing it. He plays aggressively, sometimes to a fault, but that’s also why he stands out. There is room for growth here.
8. Stefan Vaaks, Providence, 6-7, SG
   Vaaks was one of those freshmen who kept producing even as teams adjusted. Around 16 points per game, with the size to do more than just score. He moves well without the ball and doesn’t force much.
9. Jackson Shelstad, Oregon, 6-1, PG
   Shelstad’s numbers,15.6 points and 4.9 assists, came in limited time because of injury. When he played, though, he controlled things well. Health is really the only question here.
10. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati, 7-2, C
    At 7-2, Thiam is going to get attention regardless. He averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds, and showed flashes late. Still developing, but you can see where it could go.

This group has a little of everything, scoring guards, wings with size, and a couple of bigs who can anchor a defense. What makes it interesting is how quickly these guys can change a roster depending on where they land.

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