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Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 36 Players in the CBB Transfer Portal

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36) F Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, NC State
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield started his career at Tennessee before transferring to Louisville. After two seasons with the Cardinals, the big man transferred to NC State, where he spent this past year before entering the transfer portal. Now, he looks for a fresh start again.

Prediction: Memphis
1) G PJ Haggerty, Memphis
PJ Haggerty entered the transfer portal late Thursday and became a top player available. The star guard put together a career year at Memphis this season, averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Expect top teams to look for every avenue to land the talented playmaker.

Prediction: NC State
2) G RJ Luis Jr., St. John's
RJ Luis Jr. transferred to St. John’s in 2023 after a solid freshman season at UMass. The guard continued his development with the Red Storm and put together a career year this past season, averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and two assists. Following an upset loss to Arkansas in the Round of 32, the six-foot-seven guard has opted to enter the transfer portal seeking a fresh start. In addition to his decision to enter the portal, Luis Jr. will test the waters in the NBA Draft process. Rumors are swirling about Luis Jr. returning to college, but after his career-year, I'll believe it when I see it.

Prediction: NBA
3) G Jamir Watkins, Florida State
Jamir Watkins made headlines on Wednesday with his decision to enter the transfer portal. The six-foot-seven guard averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists at Florida State this past season. Watkins's “Do Not Contact” resignation accompanying his entry means his next team has likely already been decided. I'll call my shot and say Watkins could be another play Big East-bound.

Prediction: Arkansas
4) F Darrion Williams, Texas Tech
Darrion Williams started his college journey at Nevada before transferring to Texas Tech after his freshman season. Since joining the Red Raiders, the versatile forward has developed into a two-way star. After a career-year averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.3 steals, Williams announced his decision to enter the transfer portal late Tuesday. The star forward will have plenty of options in the portal, but he’ll keep his option to enter the NBA Draft open. Williams may be entering the portal to use as leverage, as I find it hard to see him leaving Texas Tech.

Prediction: Texas Tech
5) G Boogie Fland, Arkansas
Boogie Fland immediately becomes a top player available after deciding to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday. The six-foot-two guard averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in his freshman season at Arkansas. Fland is set to test the NBA Draft waters with a high chance of being selected as a lottery pick, but should he return to college for a sophomore season, it seems it won't be with John Calipari.

Prediction: NBA
6) G Zeke Mayo, Kansas
Zeke Mayo started his college career at San Diego State before transferring to Kansas before his senior season. The six-foot-four guard quickly became a key player for the Jayhawks, starting in 32 of his 34 games. Mayo averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in his lone year at Kansas, and now enters the transfer portal, where he'll quickly gain interest. If Mayo can get an extra season of eligibility, he'd be a big time addition for whoever lands him.

Prediction: Houston
7) G Desmond Claude, USC
Desmond Claude transferred to USC after a breakout sophomore season at Xavier. The six-foot-six guard averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds, shooting 48.2% from field goal range and 30.7% from three in his lone season with the Trojans. After entering the portal once again on the final day of the cycle, Claude will have a robust market.

Prediction: Duke

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8) F Ante Brzovic, College of Charleston
Ante Brzovic has spent the last few seasons at College of Charleston, where he's impressed. The big man opted to enter the transfer portal, but he's keeping the possibility of the NBA Draft in the back of his mind. If he is deemed eligible for another season in college, one squad that could make since is Gonzaga.

Prediction: Gonzaga
9) F Dawson Garcia, Minnesota
Dawson Garcia enters the transfer portal after a monster season at Minnesota, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and two assists. The big man will need a waiver to be eligible for another college season. If Garcia is granted a waiver, he'll have a robust market.

Prediction: Michigan
10) G Malik Thomas, San Francisco
Malik Thomas started his career at USC before transferring to San Francisco. This past season, the six-foot-five guard put together a career year, averaging 19.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. Now, he hits the portal to prove he can make the same impact elsewhere.

Prediction: Virginia
11) G Tyon Grant-Foster, Grand Canyon
Tyon Grant-Foster started his college journey at Kansas before transferring to DePaul hoping to find a larger role. The six-foot-seven guard suited up for one game before deciding another fresh start was needed. After landing at Grand Canyon, the guard finally got an opportunity to showcase his ability as a natural scorer. Now, he lands back in the transfer portal hoping to prove he can contribute for a top team.

Prediction: Michigan State
12) G Trey Parker, NC State
Trey Parker committed to NC State as a highly recruited prospect out of high school. The six-foot-one guard averaged 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in a limited role during his freshman season with the Wolfpack. With a change at head coach, Parker enters his name into the transfer portal.

Prediction: South Carolina
13) G Jaeden Zackery, Clemson
Jaeden Zackary heads to the transfer portal after spending the last season at Clemson. Between his three years at Boston College and one year at Clemson, the guard has started in 134 of 136 games. For team's looking to add experience in the backcourt, the Wisconsin native is a more than viable option.

Prediction: Boston College
14) F Rakease Passmore, Kansas
Rakease Passmore spent his freshman season at Kansas, where he played in 23 games averaging only five minutes per matchup. The six-five guard has the talent, but he's seeking a more significant opportunity to showcase his abilities. Now, Passmore enters the portal and will likely have plenty of offers.

Prediction: LSU
15) F JaKobe Coles, Grand Canyon
JaKobe Coles enters the transfer portal as one of the more experienced players in the nation. The forward started his college journey at Butler before transferring to TCU, where he spent three seasons. After joining Grand Canyon last offseason, Coles heads back into the portal hoping to build off his career-year, averaging 14.4 points.

Prediction: UCLA
16) C Efton Reid, Wake Forest
Efton Reid III has played for multiple schools over his four-year career, including LSU, Gonzaga, and Wake Forest. This past season, the seven-footer put together an impressive senior campaign, averaging 8.8 points, and 6.6 rebounds, shooting 54.8% from the floor. Looking to join a new squad for his fifth-year, the forward enters the portal.

Prediction: NC State
17) G Taye Fields, North Alabama
Taye Fields played one season at North Alabama, proving to be a reliable backcourt option. The six-foot-four guard averaged 11.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, shooting 53.5% from field goal range and 35.7% from three. Expect Fields to get plenty of looks for guard-needy teams.
18) G Isaiah Swope, Saint Louis
Isaiah Swope becomes a significant addition to the transfer portal after announcing his decision to enter on Wednesday as a grad transfer. The undersized guard averaged 17.1 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds at Saint Louis this past season. Expect Swope to have plenty of interest on the open market.

Prediction: Indiana
19) F Enoch Boakye, Villanova
Enoch Boakye started his college journey at Arizona State, where he spent two seasons in a limited role before transferring to Fresno State. After one season with the Bulldogs, the big man transferred to Villanova, hoping a fresh start could rejuvenate his career. In 36 games with the Wildcats this season, the forward averaged 4.4 points and 6.4 rebounds, shooting 65.9% from the floor.

Prediction: Syracuse
20) C Justin Vander Baan, Lafayette
Justin Vander Baan began his college career at Boston College before transferring to Lafayette. After a career-year, averaging 12.7 points, seven rebounds and 3.1 assists, the seven-footer enters the transfer portal. Vander Baan could be an underrated target in the portal.

Prediction: Illinois
21) G Duke Miles, Oklahoma
Duke Miles started his college career at Troy, where he spent three seasons before transferring to High Point. Following his stop there, Miles joined Oklahoma, where he spent the past year. The guard committed to Virginia earlier in the cycle, before committing to Texas A&M. Now, after another change of heart, Miles heads back to the portal.

Prediction: West Virginia
22) G Ahmad Robinson, Mercer
Ahmad Robinson transferred to Mercer last offseason after impressing in his lone year at New Hampshire. The undersized guard showcased his ability to be a dynamic scorer, averaging 16.9 points, five assists, and 4.9 rebounds. Robinson will be an intriguing prospect for teams seeking backcourt help.

Prediction: BYU
23) G Mister Dean, USC Upstate
Mister Dean could be a steal for whichever team lands him in the transfer portal. The six-foot-six guard averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 57.2% from the field in his freshman season at USC Upstate. Dean has plenty of upside as he continues to develop, which may be a selling factor to interested teams.

Prediction: South Carolina
24) F Tyler McGhie, UC San Diego
Tyler McGhie entered the transfer portal after a breakout season at UC San Diego. In 35 starts with the Tritons this year, the guard averaged 16.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, while shooting 41.5% from field goal range. McGhie will have plenty of suitors to choose from.

Prediction: NC State
25) G Dontrez Styles, NC State
Dontrez Styles began his career at North Carolina before spending one season at Georgetown. Following his stop there, the six-foot-six guard transferred to NC State. This past season, the playmaker averaged 11.4 points and five rebounds. Now, he heads back to the transfer portal.

Prediction: Georgetown
26) F Isaiah Hawthore, Northern Colorado
Isaiah Hawthorne spent four seasons at San Francisco before transferring to Northern Colorado. The six-foot-eight forward averaged 17.1 points and 5.5 rebounds in 34 starts this season. Hawthorne enters the portal hoping to be rewarded another year of eligibility to suit up next season.

Prediction: UCLA
27) C Payton Sparks, Ball State
Payton Sparks spent two seasons at Ball State before transferring to Indiana for his junior year. After a lackluster season with the Hoosiers, the big man returned to his roots and re-joined the Cardinals. After a strong season, averaging 12.6 points and 7.7 rebounds, the Indiana native enters the portal again.

Prediction: Indiana State
28) G Hamad Mousa, Dayton
Hamad Mousa spent his freshman season at Dayton, struggling to carve out a sizable role. As a result, the six-foot-eight guard decided to enter the transfer portal. Expect him to have plenty of interest on the open market.

Prediction: VCU
29) G Samage Teel, Indiana State
Samage Teel started his college journey at Presbyterian before transferring to Indiana State. After an impressive season, averaging 16.9 points, 5.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds the guard heads to the transfer portal. Expect him to have plenty of suitors.

Prediction: South Carolina
30) G Trent McLaughlin, Northern Arizona
Trent McLaughlin entered the transfer portal after a monster season at Northern Arizona. In 34 starts, the guard averaged 22.1 points 3,6 rebounds and 3,4 assists. Now, he finds himself one of the best available players in the portal with plenty of teams to choose from.

Prediction: Creighton
31) F Ven-Allen Lubin, North Carolina
Ven-Allen Lubin has played for three teams in his first three seasons in college. The six-foot-eight forward averaged 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds this past year at North Carolina. The Florida native enters the portal seeking his fourth team in four years.

Prediction: Auburn
32) F Baba Miller, FAU
Baba Miller started his college journey at Florida State before transferring to FAU for his junior year. The Spain product averaged 11.3 points, seven rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 34 starts for the Owls. Looking to build off his career year, Miller enters the transfer portal.

Prediction: Louisville
33) F Dylan Faulkner, Lipscomb
Dylan Faulkner enters the transfer portal after spending two season at Lipscomb. In 15 games with the Bisons this past year, the six-foot-nine forward averaged 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and two assists. Faulkner will find a fresh start elsewhere via the transfer portal.

Prediction: Minnesota
34) G Dante Maddox Jr., Xavier
Dante Maddox Jr. transferred to Xavier after a breakout season at Toledo in 2024, averaging 15.6 points. After a lackluster season with the Musketeers, the guard re-enters the portal. Keep an eye on Maddox Jr. to find a role quickly.

Prediction: Georgetown

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35) F Keonte Jones, Cal State
Keonte Jones spent the last two seasons at Cal State Northridge, where he's impressed in a starting role. Fresh off a career year, the forward entered the portal seeking a fresh start. Keep an eye on the Wisconsin native to stay on the West Coast.

Prediction: USC
36) F Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, NC State
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield started his career at Tennessee before transferring to Louisville. After two seasons with the Cardinals, the big man transferred to NC State, where he spent this past year before entering the transfer portal. Now, he looks for a fresh start again.

Prediction: Memphis
1) G PJ Haggerty, Memphis
PJ Haggerty entered the transfer portal late Thursday and became a top player available. The star guard put together a career year at Memphis this season, averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Expect top teams to look for every avenue to land the talented playmaker.

Prediction: NC State

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