The Dukes went 8-4 in the 2024 regular season and they’ll hope to build on their successes in 2025 A big 2025 season will come down largely to roster management Holy Cross — He’s coming off a season-ending injury including a two-touchdown performance against Boston College in 2023 the Dukes have one of the best short-yardage tandems at RB in the Sun Belt Stanford/Duke — While the graduate transfer has only played 71 career offensive snaps at the Power Four level the former four-star recruit is a sweet addition by JMU’s coaches and he gives JMU added depth at left tackle to compete with returner Joseph Simmons The big-bodied linemen should be well-suited for the Group of Five level and it’s possible he has two years of eligibility left depending on NCAA approval of a waiver request P (6’4 and 215 lbs) – The Dukes backup punter in 2024 VanSlyke isn’t so much an addition as he is a returner He exited the portal recently and will return to the Dukes in 2025 which is meaningful as he can play both punter and kicker He’s a great depth piece and developmental prospect on special teams with a chance to earn the starting punter job in the near future Army/Iowa State — He might be JMU’s most impactful spring addition Alston is a big-bodied WR with speed and game-changing ability as a deep threat He played sparingly for the Cyclones after a great career at Army He caught two passes for 52 yards for Iowa State in the team’s bowl game against Miami and he had over 1,000 yards receiving in four seasons at Army given the fact that the service academy program rarely throws the football compared to FBS peers He gives JMU an NFL-sized target on the outside He’s entering his final year of college football Cincinnati — Willis recorded 23 tackles and two interceptions in 170 snaps in 2023 before only playing 20 snaps in 2024 He’s lined up at both corner and safety during his career and he gives JMU additional depth with two years of eligibility left although it’s unclear exactly which position he’ll play for the Dukes in the defensive backfield.  Maryland — A slot receiver and return specialist Wisloski will help fill the role opened when Yamir Knight entered the portal Wisloski is a top candidate to win JMU’s kickoff and punt return jobs He returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against UVA in 2023 and Wisloski averaged over 8 yards per punt return in 2024 He only caught five passes for 75 yards in 2024 but he was on a Maryland team with multiple NFL prospects at WR He has two years of eligibility left.  Colgate — This is a nice get for the Dukes in the spring portal as Taddeo was one of the best FCS players available He finished the 2024 season with 34 tackles He’ll earn playing time in the interior of the defensive line and he has potential to be a starter alongside Immanuel Bush He has one year of eligibility left.  Holy Cross – McNair started at right tackle for the Crusaders in 2024 earning First Team All-Patriot League honors the graduate transfer will work into JMU’s offensive line rotation in his final collegiate season He has starting potential and will be a factor once he arrives in Harrisonburg over the summer Stonehill – Miller caught 15 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns at the FCS level in 2024 He’ll have a chance to earn time at receiver Miller started his career as a walk-on at Illinois Richmond – One of JMU’s best pickups in the portal DeGennaro has 162 receptions for 2,002 yards and 16 TDs over his last three seasons at Richmond The graduate transfer began his career at Maryland and has one year of eligibility left as 2025 will be his sixth season of college football He’s a good route runner with elite hands only dropping one pass over the last two seasons despite being targeted 161 times dropped seven passes last fall across 63 targets DeGennaro’s 2024 season only lasted nine games because of injury but when healthy he’s likely to be among the most productive G5 receivers Coleman helped lead Richmond to 10 wins in 2024 completing 65% of his passes and adding 342 yards on the ground He ran for six TDs and threw for 13 and 5 INTs He’s a really good player and will push for the starting job in 2025 His PFF grade of 85 was among the best of any QB at the FCS level in 2024.  Holy Cross and UNLV – Chesney’s former QB is coming to Harrisonburg for his final college season Sluka dealt with significant attention last year after leaving UNLV over an NIL dispute as he completed just 43.8% of his passes for the Rebels but he tossed six touchdowns compared to just one interception ran for 253 yards and beat Houston and Kansas Sluka threw for nearly 6,000 yards during his career He tossed 59 touchdowns and just 15 interceptions He ran for over 1,000 yards in both 2022 and 2023 and he tallied 34 rushing touchdowns from 2021-23 He’s one of the best rushing QBs in the FBS William & Mary – A 2024 Phil Steele Freshman All-American McGill comes to JMU with 3 years of eligibility after redshirting in 2023 after playing in 4 games He was one of the top defensive backs in the CAA this past season racking up 61 tackles NC native was high school teammates with KJ Flowe at Julius L Villanova – With over 1,200 yards across the last two seasons Sanchez is a highly productive FCS receiver He’ll immediately compete for playing time at JMU Notre Dame – Injuries derailed Gobaira’s time with the Fighting Irish but the athletic defensive end has three years of eligibility left and was a top-300 player coming out of high school If he regains his health — he battled an ACL injury in 2023 and 2024 — the traits are there for Gobaira to be disruptive at the G5 level He’s a fascinating developmental prospect with high upside Holy Cross – Harris-Lopez checks all the boxes in an ideal transfer acquisition Familiarity with Bob Chesney and other coaches as he had 9.5 TFLs in 2024 and 56 total tackles as Harris-Lopez had two interceptions and seven pass breakups last season He played well in the team’s lone FBS matchup posting six tackles and two tackles for loss against a 10-win Syracuse team He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the Crusaders Expect him to play significant snaps in 2025 for the Dukes perhaps even starting alongside Jacob Thomas Louisiana Tech – Bush began his career at LSU before moving to the G5 Liberty and WKU also recruited the defensive tackle He needs to improve his consistency — he was the lowest-graded defender on Louisiana Tech’s team per PFF — but his talent and size make him an interesting developmental prospect with high upside East Texas A&M – The Dukes added a long snapper with one year of eligibility left He’s one of the highest-graded long snappers in all of college football Maryland – Harley began his collegiate career at Villanova and spent the last three seasons at Maryland He will be a redshirt senior with one year of eligibility remaining Harley was one of the few bright spots in the Terps’ secondary in 2024 recording a 66.8 PFF grade in 185 snaps over eight games.  Maine – This is a MASSIVE get for JMU This helps make up for the loss of Eric O’Neill as Holmes is a big-bodied edge with elite potential He should immediately play meaningful snaps at DE for JMU UNC – An interior offensive linemen from UNC Greenberg began his career at the D3 level He played in four games for the Tar Heels in 2024 He’s a potential starting center or guard for JMU in his final year of eligibility.  Watch our interview with Zach here. Tusculum – The Dukes added a Tusculum (DII) transfer last season in CB Jordan Taylor Collins played just four games for Tusculum in 2024 including Western Kentucky and Coastal Carolina Watch our interview with Za’Ron here Shepherd – The Division II standout had 62 tackles Kouame-Yao posted 66 tackles and three interceptions He’s solid in coverage and a sound tackler with one year of eligibility remaining He adds valuable depth to the linebacker room receiving mostly FCS offers during this cycle in addition to UTEP and UCF made a late push with Scott Frost Watch our interview with JT here Francis – Rodgers posted a 72.3 PFF grade in nearly 500 snaps in 2024 recording 25 tackles and seven pass breakups The former DIII star is a potential contributor for the Dukes He has one year of eligibility remaining and should compete for a starting CB spot with Terrence Spence Watch our interview with Mekhi here Charlotte – 24/7 Sports reported that Lacota Dippre is joining JMU The defensive end had 25 tackles for Charlotte last season Dippre will play tight end for JMU in 2025 He began his Charlotte career at TE before becoming an impact player at DE in 2024 Richmond – The Dukes added a star WR from the area Ellis caught 50 passes for over 500 yards and 4 TDs in 2024 That would’ve been the highest of any JMU wide receiver in 2024 giving him better size than most of the Dukes’ returning receivers WR to SMU — Knight caught 53 passes for 605 yards and four touchdowns for the Dukes in 2024 and was expected to start at slot WR in 2025 He’ll join a program that made the College Football Playoff in 2024 CB to Memphis — A three-year contributor for the Dukes as he was seemingly benched/injured for several games Logan’s size and production (22 pass breakups in three seasons) could be challenging for the Dukes to replace but he lacked consistency during his JMU tenure.  Atkins led the Dukes to their first bowl win last season as he struggled early in his career with a rough performance against Marshall in 2023 But he stuck with the program despite Curt Cignetti putting him on blast He was called upon in the 2024 bowl game with Alonza Barnett and Dylan Morris both injured and he delivered an efficient performance to help the Dukes make history He’ll likely look for a place where he has a chance to start perhaps at a lower-end G5 program or at the FCS level Ruelas has an NFL leg and connected from 50+ yards in the spring game He will spend 2025 in the Big 12 with Scott Frost’s program.  Lexington “Kick-Fil-A” Matthews P — The D2 punter joined JMU in the winter but is back in the portal according to 24/7 Sports Matthews had 10 punts of 50+ yards in 2024 He was the likely replacement for Ryan Hanson Matthews has three years of eligibility left Watch our previous interview with Lexington here LS to Hawaii — JMU didn’t need three long snappers on the roster Kudos to Mowrey for landing with another FBS program in a fun destination to play college football OL — Mawali came to JMU over the winter from Valdosta State We expected him to see playing time in 2025 Was he unlikely to see the field as much as he hoped in 2025 or did a P4 program swoop in and offer him an NIL bag CB — Booth began his career at Michigan State before joining JMU for the 2022 He appeared in six games in 2024 and has two years of eligibility remaining CB – Spivey is a promising underclassman who shined in the 2024 spring and early fall camp he struggled to find playing time (one career appearance at JMU) and will likely seek time at a different G5 or FCS program.  CB to Oregon State – A young corner with four years left Hopper was one of the highest-rated recruits of the Chesney era there was not a path to immediate playing time DL – Adams didn’t have a path to immediate playing time but could find himself at a solid FCS destination with four years of eligibility left.  DL – Pennix was a reserve DL without a clear path to playing time at JMU Jones is a large offensive lineman with good potential He’ll look for more playing time elsewhere CB — The former Indiana transfer only played in two games over two seasons in Harrisonburg EDGE — Thomas was a 3-star EDGE out of Florida who was part of the most recent recruiting class He joined JMU at the start of the spring semester Has all 4 years of eligibility left.  OL — The reserve offensive lineman from Richmond didn’t appear in a game during his JMU career OL — The backup played in a pair of games for JMU in 2024 OL — McLain began his career at Virginia Tech before transferring to JMU He wasn’t expected to see playing time in 2025 Nash hits the portal with four years of eligibility left.  DT — Ogunade came to JMU as a 225-pound DE prospect before putting on nearly 80 lbs over a couple years He blossomed into a 300-pound defensive tackle with promise but he was buried on JMU’s depth chart He could find a role at another G5 or FCS program.  DE — The DE has two years of eligibility left after being a backup during his JMU career WR to UVA – Ross enters the portal after one season at JMU Ross was Third Team All-Sun Belt as a return specialist and was fourth on JMU in receiving yards with 443 He enters the portal with one year of eligibility remaining and has received P4 interest including from UVA and Virginia Tech.  UVA – Wyatt is the second LT to enter the portal after Jesse Ramil entered earlier this offseason Wyatt was a three-year starter and an all-conference caliber player He missed all of 2024 while rehabbing an injury suffered near the end of the 2023 season He has one year of eligibility remaining for the Cavaliers.  Rutgers – By far the biggest loss in this portal cycle Eric O’Neill was a dominant defensive end He graded out as a top-10 DE in the entire FBS tallied 28 tackles and six tackles for loss in 2024 and he’ll play in the Big Ten for Rutgers in 2025 Mississippi State to – JMU’s starting left tackle was headed to the SEC before reentering the portal in the spring Francis and was highly productive in his first FBS season.  S to Akron – The defense back played at JMU in 2023 and 2024 He should find increased playing time elsewhere Jean will play elsewhere for his final year of eligibility It’s unlikely he would’ve played a major role in 2025 RB to Charleston Southern – The redshirt freshman announced on Instagram that he is entering the portal He played in 6 games across two years and redshirted in 2023 He will have three years of eligibility.  Hampton – Moss played two seasons for the Dukes recording three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown There were hopes he would blossom into an impact player but Moss struggled to earn playing time in a crowded receiving room Gardner-Webb – The wide receiver came to JMU with high expectations (he was a highly regarded prospect from South Carolina) but he never received significant playing time Harris will likely seek increased playing time elsewhere.  WR – Green was a reserve WR during his time at JMU QB – Griffis spent 2024 injured and was stuck behind a lot of talented QBs These are players JMU has either offered or hosted for visits in the transfer portal Columbia — Milia tells us he’s considering JMU and 4 INTs over the past two seasons (17 games) He’s capable of shedding blocks with good strength He’s fast sideline to sideline and has excellent coverage skills He’s posted 80+ coverage grades on PFF over the past two seasons The graduate transfer would contribute immediately at the G5 level Incarnate Word — He spent two seasons at Colorado before becoming a beast at the FCS level He recorded 11 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks in 2024 but he’s also receiving Power Four interest UNC — Blackwell caught 31 passes for 448 yards and a touchdown during his time with the Tar Heels He received the majority of his targets in 2022 and 2023 Towson — We really like Middleton’s game The rangy linebacker tallied 87 tackles for Towson in 2024 He’s produced consistently at the FCS level and would fit well on a Group of Five roster That ranked in the top 50 nationally among FCS linebackers and his tackling grade of 87.5 was tied for eighth among all FCS linebacker although it’s unclear if the Dukes have offered him a scholarship Virginia Tech — Jayden McDonald’s twin brother Jorden McDonald is a gifted pass rusher who was buried on the Hokies’ depth chart He has nine tackles and 2.5 TFLs in 32 games played Jacksonville State — One of the more interesting players the Dukes offered He’s super athletic and could be used as a big blitzer at the LB/safety position Tennessee State — He had five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in just four games last fall suggesting he could be a huge contributor over a 12-game season at the G5 level App State recently hosted Bell for a visit William & Mary – Frye has three years of eligibility remaining and can play left or right tackle He was a solid pass blocker (72.4 PFF grade in 2024) He would add depth at a position losing both Jesse Ramil and Tyshawn Wyatt These players were offered by JMU but will play elsewhere in 2025 Grand Valley State to Tennessee — A big defensive end Schell recorded 35 tackles and three tackles for loss for an 11-win team in 2024 as his length at the line of scrimmage rattled D2 QBs He lands with a College Football Playoff contender in the SEC Western Carolina to Marshall— Tamarez caught 33 passes for 576 yards and six touchdowns in 2024 at the FCS level He received G5 interest from numerous SBC schools South Dakota to Cal — The undersized WR is a big play waiting to happen He had 21 touches in 2024 and six of those touches went for touchdowns as he averaged over 30 yards per reception/rush Virginia Tech to UCF — McDonald has Power Four size and he was a good player for the Hokies when healthy Injuries cut his 2024 season short after two games but he recorded 30 tackles in 2023 and 20 tackles in 2022 he can be an impactful defender at the FBS level Ohio to Charlotte — Taylor could have started immediately for JMU He posted a 79.1 PFF grade (third-best on the defense) for an 11-win Ohio team and he ended up following his coach to Charlotte Chattanooga to UCF— Domercant caught 36 passes for 640 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 LIU to Rutgers — A second team All-NEC player as a redshirt freshman Elon to Wake Forest— Smiley is a load in the trenches suggesting he’s ready for the FBS level Bethune-Cookman to UCF — He played in just four games in 2024 Two of the four games came against G5 teams (USF and Western Michigan) Tennessee State to Wake Forest — The standout WR will play in the ACC in 2025 Southern Illinois to West Virginia — It became evident in early in Bogle’s recruitment that his P4 interest would be an obstacle for the Dukes Charleston Southern to App State — Manuel was a standout freshman at the FCS level recording 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks He received significant G5 interest and has three years of eligibility left for the Mountaineers Eastern Michigan to Coastal Carolina — After a 94-tackle 2024 campaign Both JMU and Murphy shared initial interest North Alabama to Tulsa — He earned FCS Freshman All-American honors in 2024 for recording 81 tackles but opted not to go to JMU despite visiting He should see immediate playing time at Tulsa Southern Illinois to Cincinnati— A big body in the middle He also has three years of eligibility left but he opted to play in the Big 12 over the SBC.  Merrimack to Rhode Island – Positional versatility The Dukes have returning long snappers and added one via the portal He earned an above average 64.8 grade in 2024 playing left guard for Merrimack Colgate to UCF – A star linebacker at the FCS level Last season he was named first team All-Patriot League and was the third highest rated defender for Colgate per PFF with a 79.6 grade Over 3 years at Colgate he racked up 201 tackles played in all 16 games (started 14) for the FCS national runner-up in 2024 He had 41 tackles and seven pass breakups as a sophomore.  Weber State to Liberty – UConn and Liberty were also trying to land the FCS transfer but the Flames won the G5 recruiting battle Louisville to Tulane – The speedy running back visited JMU but chose another G5 power Colorado State to Missouri – Brown started his career at the JUCO level before playing at Colorado State in 2023 and 2024 His PFF blocking grades were slightly below average but he used his big frame well in the passing game catching 24 passes for 256 yards and three scores in 2024 Texas State to SMU – Coleman posted a 70.8 PFF grade in 2024 He’ll stay in Texas but move to the ACC Western Carolina to Tulsa – A high school teammate of KJ Flowe Booker also visited and was offered by Virginia Tech The talented receiver caught 39 passes for 540 yards and four touchdowns in 2024 in just eight games UNC to Liberty – Merdinger threw just 12 passes as a true freshman The developmental prospect visited JMU but will join Liberty Valparaiso to Central Michigan – A talented pass blocker Wyoming to Arizona – Siders posted 23.5 TFLs and 14 sacks over three seasons with Wyoming He’s an athletic end who could have dominated in the Sun Belt among the best marks on Wyoming’s defense Cincinnati to Wake Forest – Berkhalter caught 11 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown in 2024 He’ll be an ACC wide receiver in 2025 West Alabama to Akron – JMU has offered Jones Jr The DII product was an all conference and first team all-region player Houston to WKU – Emery recorded 26 tackles and seven pass breakups in 2022 before seeing a reduced role for the Cougars in 2023 and 2024 when they moved to the Big 12 Limestone to UCF – The D2 prospect began his career as a walk-on at South Carolina before moving to the D2 ranks as he recorded 939 receiving yards and 11 TDs in 2024 at the D2 level Youngstown State to Wyoming – Martin has posted PFF grades over 70 in three consecutive seasons He’ll spend 2025 in the Mountain West South Dakota State to South Dakota State – Clayborne would have been an incredible addition posting a 79.4 PFF grade for the Jackrabbits after beginning his career at the D2 level Clayborne had 33 pressures and 4.5 sacks in 2024 while also posting a rushing defense grade over 80 Virginia Union to Wake Forest – The DII standout posted over 1,000 receiving yards in 2024 and he’s received multiple P4 offers.  Southern Illinois to Nebraska – Conn initially verbally committed to JMU at the end of December there was never pen to paper and Conn ended up flipping to Nebraska He told us one of the main reasons for the flip to the Cornhuskers was the opportunity to achieve a dream and play near family.  Utah State to Pitt – Spires started his career at Bowling Green before moving to Utah State He had five sacks in 2023 and one sack in just four games in 2024 He was second on the team with 27 pressures in 2023 Wyoming to Utah – The standout wide receiver caught 17 passes for 204 yards and three TDs in 2024 as a freshman.  Houston to ECU – The Houston native ran for 464 yards and three touchdowns in 2023 before seeing a reduced role under a new coaching staff in 2024.  Temple to Wake Forest – One of the best players JMU offered Siani has three years of eligibility remaining and was being courted by P4 teams Siani posted a 76.9 pass blocking grade in 2024 Eastern Michigan to Pitt – Zelinksy will visit the Dukes and he would have been an immediate contributor at defensive end He has 67 tackles and 11.5 TFLs over the last two seasons ODU to Louisville – The interior defensive lineman earned Sun Belt Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2024 He finished with a whopping 51 tackles in 2024 and will face JMU again in 2025 Sam Houston to North Texas – Evans caught 43 passes for 474 yards and five touchdowns in 2024 He’s a potential impact player at WR for North Texas’ high-octane passing attack West Alabama to Arkansas State – Sigler dominated at the Division II level He’s been offered by a bunch of good G5 teams and will play in the Sun Belt.  Louisiana Tech to Louisiana Tech – There aren’t many CBs in the portal with Woods’ experience He’s played 2,481 snaps over five seasons with Louisiana Tech but he’s redshirted once and 2020 doesn’t count against his eligibility He has 112 career tackles and four INTs over 46 career games Penn to Georgia Tech – This guy is a stud rushing for over 1,000 yards in just 10 games in 2024 Garden City CC to ECU – The JUCO prospect ran for over 1,000 yards last season Kennesaw State to Oklahoma – Kent visited JMU but ultimately opted to join an SEC team Chattanooga to Iowa – Phillips is one of the best FCS wide receivers in the portal as he averaged 82.3 receiving yards per game last season Wofford to Tulane – With 39 games played He posted an incredible 85.9 PFF grade in 2024 across over 600 snaps Charlotte to Rutgers – A productive tight end with over 500 receiving yards across the last two seasons Weber posted an 81.2 PFF grade in 2023 before a dip in 2024.  Albany to Kansas – The grad transfer out of Albany had 72.4 receiving grade for the Great Danes this past season Wentz began his career at ODU and had 866 receiving yards the last two years with Albany Richmond to Memphis – The Spiders’ starting right tackle has played over 1,000 career snaps and is a big get for the Tigers Elon to Boston College – An interior defensive lineman Nnaeto posted a 73.6 PFF grade for the Phoenix in 2024 across 409 snaps Harvard to Memphis – With over 30 career starts Gentle is a significant pickup for the Tigers Indiana State to Tulane – Was one of the top blockers for Indiana State last season He had an average PFF grade of 67.3 this season The rising junior has two years of eligibility remaining for the Green Wave NC Central to Minnesota – One of the best FCS defenders in 2024 Bowden posted an 81.1 PFF grade this season Campbell to Boston College – The Dukes lost a competitive recruiting battle to a P4 foe Kent State to Michigan State – McCray caught 40 passes for 705 yards and nine TDs in the MAC in 2024 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this site and show (non-) personalized ads may adversely affect certain features and functions Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen The spring transfer portal window wasn’t as busy as the winter window but it certainly didn’t lack action and drama Here are our 3 winners and 3 losers during the spring portal window: The spring transfer portal window is now closed and even though not as much change happened as opposed to the winter window Michigan was fortunate to have not suffered many transfers at important positions relative to the rest of the country. Earlier this week, we ranked Michigan’s portal exits by significance to further demonstrate that point we looked nationally to see who the winners and losers were of the spring window The Bruins were on the receiving end of one of the most bizarre transfer decisions we’ve seen in college football history Reportedly unhappy with Tennessee’s offense and the NIL package he was receiving quarterback Nico Iamaleava opted to transfer closer to home and play at UCLA UCLA was able to bring in a former five-star recruit at the most important position on the field for a non-absurd amount of NIL money That has to be considered a win for the Bruins Aguilar finds himself in an incredibly unique position only to be pushed out the door following the addition of Iamaleava Aguilar filled the void at Tennessee in a de facto trade between the programs Volunteer fans burned by Iamaleava’s decision have no choice but to get fully behind Aguilar as their presumptive starter he would be beloved by fans for a long time The transfer portal’s fourth-highest rated running back was a surprise addition to Oklahoma’s roster this spring Ott goes to Norman with 3,460 all-purpose yards under his belt and a First-Team All-Pac 12 honor from 2023 to boot While his 2024 season wasn’t quite as good as 2023 It’s not often you’re able to acquire a starting running back at a Power 4 program in the spring window Throw in the addition of guard Jake Maikkula from Stanford and you can see it was a very successful spring for the Sooners On the flip side of Oklahoma’s winner status is Cal’s as a loser The Golden Bears had a nice start to the season last year by defeating Auburn on the road including one as a host for College GameDay Cal lost quarterback Fernando Mendoza to Indiana earlier in the offseason but was expected to lean heavily on Ott and the running game in 2025 Iamaleava came out of his transfer saga looking so much worse He left a team that had just made the College Football Playoff for a Big Ten basement dweller he reportedly left Tennessee due to an NIL dispute Tennessee’s offensive scheme is much more quarterback-friendly than UCLA’s is Iamaleava left Tennessee to go to a worse team while making less money and in a less friendly scheme Perhaps he should hire an actual agent to handle his business for him The fall from grace for Rashada continued this spring. Formerly a top high school prospect, he was committed to Florida at one point and viewed as the future of the Gator program. He never made it to Gainesville, as he backed out an enrolled at Arizona State instead where he was subsequently buried on the depth chart It’s possible he gets it figured out and resurrects his career he belongs in this category for now considering he could have been in the SEC as the face of Florida football and not at a program like Sacramento State Virginia Tech saw some key players enter rather than test the NFL Draft or return to Blacksburg What a difference a year makes in terms of retention One year after getting a slew of retention head coach Brent Pry saw several players bolt the program When the college football transfer portal window opened in the winter who left to become the offensive line coach at Ohio State in February Entering what is a huge season in 2025 for Pry the work done in the transfer portal has been successful to On3 and they have finished higher in the rankings in the ACC as yo may think Work needed to be done in the portal, and according to On3 They have Virginia Tech with the fourth highest transfer portal grade The Hokies have 24 transfers come into the program which has coach Tony Elliott in the same boat entering the season as Pry with what is likely a make-or-break campaign There is still more work to be done by Pry as a quarterback with experience is necessary with Kyron Drones and Pop Watson dealing with injuries and Drones having an injury history already This is shaping up to be a successful portal season for Pry; now © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5w","src":"5x","url":"5y"},{"type":"5v","value":"5z"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"62","url":"63"},{"type":"61","value":"64"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He has worked for daily newspapers as well as various websites Work needed to be done in the portal, and according to On3, Pry and his staff did their work. They have Virginia Tech with the fourth highest transfer portal grade, coming in only behind Miami, SMU and North Carolina. The Hokies have 24 transfers come into the program, with four of them being four-stars. Right behind Virginia Tech is Virginia, which has coach Tony Elliott in the same boat entering the season as Pry with what is likely a make-or-break campaign. There is still more work to be done by Pry, as a quarterback with experience is necessary, with Kyron Drones and Pop Watson dealing with injuries, and Drones having an injury history already. This is shaping up to be a successful portal season for Pry; now, the results need to come on the field. Brent Pry has done some serious work in the transfer portal this offseason. HomeNFL Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all the platforms and subscription services you can find us on: DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting or prizes Penn State continues to pursue talent from the portal as the 2025 season draws closer the Nittany Lions weren't overly active in the portal during the spring window which is how James Franklin prefers to operate the Nittany Lions lost several players and have onboarded one (so far) from the spring portal window Here's a look at where Penn State football stands in the transfer portal Franklin loves to make recruiting pitches from the Beaver Stadium media room when recruits are watching his press conference from the lounge above Franklin made a live video pitch to prospective linebackers "We're not a big portal team, but we're going to have to address some issues," Franklin said after the Blue-White Game "So if there is a linebacker out there that wants to come and be a part of our program and play for for 'LBU,' the most historic linebacker program in the history of college football there's an opportunity here to join the room and compete The comment wasn't generalized. Penn State actively is talking with linebackers in the transfer portal and reportedly is hosting one for a visit. Mohamed Toure, an All-Big Ten linebacker at Rutgers in 2023, made a trip to State College after entering the portal, according to 247Sports' Matt Zenitz and Brian Dohn Toure is an intriguing linebacker prospect with a cautionary history whose brother Vaboue plays safety for Penn State was an honorable mention All-Big Ten linebacker for the Scarlet Knights in 2023 when he led the team in tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (4.5) and placed second in tackles (93) Toure entered the 2024 season as a preseason Butkus Award candidate and a second-year Rutgers captain but did not play after sustaining a torn ACL during the preseason He entered the transfer portal on the final day it was open 236 pounds) would be participating in his seventh season of college football He spent six years at Rutgers dating to 2019 when he redshirted after playing two games Toure really has played two seasons of college football including the 2021 campaign when he started five games on Rutgers' defensive line He made eight tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks that season "Mo and I have a special relationship," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said after the Scarlet Knights' spring game Of the five Penn State players who entered the portal during the spring window the biggest losses came at linebacker and offensive guard Redshirt sophomore linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson already has announced his transfer to USC Franklin said that the team had lost a linebacker "we did not anticipate losing," a clear reference to Robinson Franklin made his pitch to linebacker prospects in the portal Sixth-year guard JB Nelson was the other key loss Nelson played guard and tackle for the Nittany Lions started eight games in 2023 and rotated significantly on the line in 2024 He would have been a key player on the line for this season Nelson is headed to Kansas State for his final season In fact, he is Penn State's only inbound transfer of the spring window so far. Former Syracuse receiver Trebor Pena, who led the ACC with 84 receptions this season, announced his transfer decision just before Blue-White kickoff Pena is the third receiver to transfer to Penn State during the offseason as the Nittany Lions replace the three receivers (including former starters Harrison Wallace III and Omari Evans) who entered the portal Pena likely projects as a slot receiver in Penn State's offense giving quarterback Drew Allar a reliable target who can catch at volume averaging 8 yards per attempt for the Orange last season The Nittany Lions finished spring practice with six scholarship running backs Jabree Wallace-Coleman from Philadelphia's Imhotep Charter Penn State will begin training camp for the 2025 season with seven scholarship running backs Franklin likes depth at the position and plans to play three running backs but the position room nevertheless is crowded Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen will share 90 percent of the carries New Penn State running backs coach Stan Drayton must have made a strong impression because that's an impressive retention rate Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates We are hard at work trying to fix the issues The content on this site is for entertainment purposes only and 247Sports makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event This site contains commercial content and 247Sports may be compensated for the links provided on this site playThe best of Boogie Fland's season with Arkansas (1:44)Check out Boogie Fland's top highlights for the Razorbacks after he entered the transfer portal Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland Fland is also in the NBA draft and turning pro is his focus but entering the portal before its Tuesday midnight deadline allows him to keep his options open A McDonald's All American in the 2024 class Fland was one of the best freshmen in the country during the first half of this past season 5.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds over the first 18 games of the season but suffered a hand injury in mid-January that forced him to miss most of the rest of the season He suffered the injury against Florida on Jan but started the next two games before shutting it down until March Fland returned in the NCAA tournament in a reserve role, playing an average of 17.7 minutes against Kansas, St. John's and Texas Tech 32 in ESPN's NBA draft rankings at the time of his injury Incarnate Word transfer offensive lineman Nolan Hay has committed to South Carolina 310-pounder chose South Carolina over finalist Oklahoma State as well as Washington State and Colorado “The biggest thing was I really like Coach (Luke) Day and the strength program, and how much the coaches really knew about ball,” Hay told SportsTalkSC after the visit and where they really know your strength and weaknesses I always look to improve on the little things Coach (Lonnie) Teasley really went down and explained what I could do better and everything Get the inside scoop on all things Gamecocks for just $1 for 7 days—lock in this special offer! Hay, who has one year of eligibility remaining, will compete for immediate playing time on the interior of the Gamecocks line. He fills a need as South Carolina wanted to add an offensive lineman to its transfer class after losing Jakai Moore and Kam Pringle to the portal during this window. Hay joins the Gamecocks after one season at Incarnate Word and two seasons at Houston Christian University. The Katy, Texas-native was a first-team all-conference selection last season according to Phil Steele. He’s played in 31 career games. 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DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting or prizes. it does not mean that the activity is over There are loads of players still looking for new opportunities and Texas Tech is one of the programs still filling out its 2025-26 roster it is being reported that the Red Raiders have been in contact with a point guard from the ACC Though the college basketball transfer portal window has closed According to Sam Kayser of 247 High School Hoops, Tech is one of a number of programs that have reached out to Miami transfer point guard Divine Ugochukwu Other schools that have expressed interest include Kentucky Ugochukw was a freshman this past season for the Hurricanes Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu has heard from these schools since going portaling, he told @LeagueRDY:KentuckyTexas TechBaylorPittIowaTexasOklahoma StateVirginia TechDaytonSouth FloridaVanderbiltHigh PointBall StateLouisianaHe averaged 5.3PPG, 2.3APG, 1.9RPG and… https://t.co/nKdJR3hLzF pic.twitter.com/sgiAWt4bIU While those numbers are far from eye-popping Ugochukwu has shown enough promise to have plenty of big-time suitors his new list of potential teams is much more impressive than the group of schools that offered him a scholarship coming out of high school 251 overall player in his class and the No Texas Tech is certainly in the market for some help at the point guard position. Though sophomore Christian Anderson has announced his return for next season, the program will likely have to replace senior point guard Elijah Hawkins who is in the portal while waiting for word on whether the NCAA will grant a fifth year of eligibility across the board for its athletes this offseason if Hawkins and the rest of the 2024-25 seniors who are currently out of eligibility are given an extra season he could return to Lubbock to man the point guard spot for head coach Grant McCasland adding Ugochukwu might not be a bad move for Texas Tech he could be part of the future on the South Plains it is fair to assume that he will be looking for an opportunity to have a major role on whichever team he joins and that could be in question if Hawkins is part of the equation Tech is leaving no stone unturned in the search for a point guard to pair with Anderson That's why Ugochukwu has heard from McCasland and Co ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5z","src":"60","url":"61"},{"type":"5y","value":"62"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"65","url":"66"},{"type":"64","value":"67"},"All Rights Reserved Matthew is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development According to Sam Kayser of 247 High School Hoops, Tech is one of a number of programs that have reached out to Miami transfer point guard Divine Ugochukwu Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu has heard from these schools since going portaling, he told @LeagueRDY:KentuckyTexas TechBaylorPittIowaTexasOklahoma StateVirginia TechDaytonSouth FloridaVanderbiltHigh PointBall StateLouisianaHe averaged 5.3PPG, 2.3APG, 1.9RPG and… https://t.co/nKdJR3hLzF pic.twitter.com/sgiAWt4bIU Texas Tech is certainly in the market for some help at the point guard position. Though sophomore Christian Anderson has announced his return for next season, the program will likely have to replace senior point guard Elijah Hawkins Texas Tech has reportedly reached out to Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu Tennessee safety Jakobe Thomas is now officially in the transfer portal despite hints that he might stay with the Vols Thomas requested paperwork to enter the portal before it closed on April 25 His name appeared in the portal database on April 28 which means he's eligible to transfer to another school UT defensive back Boo Carter told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that he believed Thomas would remain with the Vols Coach Josh Heupel hasn't said whether he would take Thomas back if he wanted to stay with the Vols Christian Charles and John Slaughter entered the portal but they have not announced their next school yet two pass breakups and one fumble recovery in 13 games Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. 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Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe Get the latest news and insight on SEC football by subscribing to the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. announced via Instagram that he intends to play for Duke if he withdraws and opts for another college season Coward’s announcement marks a noteworthy potential addition for head coach Jon Scheyer and a Blue Devils roster looking to reload following a Final Four run A Winding Path to National RelevanceCoward’s college journey has been anything but linear spanning three programs and multiple divisions He began his career at Division III Willamette University where he ranked second nationally with 19 double-doubles in a season His consistency and rebounding prowess earned him a transfer to Eastern Washington he averaged 15.4 points and earned All-Big Sky First Team honors Coward transferred to Washington State but played just six games before a torn labrum ended his season and 3.7 assists per game while shooting efficiently from all areas of the floor—55.7% overall Fit and Opportunity at DukeIf Coward joins the Blue Devils, he brings a mix of scoring, rebounding, and defensive versatility that could immediately contribute in the ACC His size and skill set allow him to play multiple backcourt roles filling a need on a team that lost several key guards to the NBA Draft Coward pointed to Duke’s coaching staff as a central factor in his decision: “Coach Scheyer and the staff made it feel like home That connection felt authentic from the start.” A Highly Sought-After ProspectCoward has attracted attention from a number of high-major programs According to On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings ranking 17th overall and seventh among shooting guards in the 2025 cycle Coward’s commitment to Duke is conditional on exiting the draft signals the program’s continued ability to draw top-tier talent Whether he suits up in Durham next season or begins a professional career Coward’s unique journey and skillset have positioned him as a name to watch Thomas began his college football career as a three-star recruit for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in 2021 The Tennessee native transferred to Knoxville before the start of the 2024 season Through 13 games for the Volunteers last year four interceptions and two forced fumbles through his three-year collegiate career thus far Before Thursday's commitment decision Thomas was ranked as a top-10 available option in the 2025 transfer portal Thomas made his commitment decision just one day after his visit to Miami “I love it down here,” he said and I want to be a part of something that’s great Thomas is looking forward to becoming an instant veteran leader for the Hurricanes' secondary “We don’t have a lot of experience in the back end “Not a lot of snaps have been played So being able to come in and share some of the knowledge I’ve got USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal talks with offensive lineman Anez Cooper (73) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images © Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images Miami will begin its 2025 college football season with a highly-anticipated matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Aug Minnesota's most recent addition from the portal is Purdue offensive lineman Jaden Ball. He played 21 snaps as a true freshman for the Boilermakers, but the Gophers beat out Ohio State to land his commitment this spring. Out of any (non-specialist) players on this list, I think he has the clearest path to starting this season. At 6-foot-5, 300 pounds, he played all 21 of his snaps at right guard last season, but he could have the potential to play guard or tackle this season. Omonode was one of two players Minnesota added from Purdue this spring. He is only one of six defensive linemen on the Gophers' roster who have played more than 600 college snaps. Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding will be the top two contributors inside, but Omonode could be play a significant reserve role and he'll provide some much needed depth to a rather shallow position group. Much like Omonode, Nestor fills in some depth for Minnesota at a position that badly needed it. NC Central transfer Jaylen Bowden and Za'Quan Bryan project as the starting outside cornerbacks, with Jai'Onte McMillan as the projected starter at nickel. Nestor could compete for the third outside spot in 2025. He played 121 career snaps for the Hawkeyes, and he's now only the fourth cornerback on Minnesota's roster to play more than 26. Minnesota surprisingly added two punters this spring. Redshirt sophomore Caleb McGrath and true freshman Luke Ryerse were already on the roster, but it looks like Weston and Richter will compete for the starting role in 2025. If the prosposed 105-player roster limit comes into effect this season, carrying four punters seems like a confusing roster building strategy, but they added much needed experience at the position. Cardenas played one season at Vanderbilt, where he did not log a snap before transferring to the Gophers. He has intriguing long-term potential at the position, but he'll likely start as the fifth running back on Minnesota's roster in 2025. He gives the Gophers another talented option at the position, but it wouldn't surprise me if he plays a very minimal role this season. Philadelphia's Portal to the World is set to move to City Hall which allows people to view other locales around the world is set to move to the courtyard outside City Hall on Monday after a procession down the Ben Franklin Parkway -- and stopping at the Philadelphia Museum of Art -- at 9 a.m organizers plan to take the portal on a procession from Love Park down the Ben Franklin parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where it will give "the world a glimpse of visitors racing up the iconic 'Rocky Steps'," organizers said Get top local Philly stories delivered to you every morning with NBC Philadelphia's News Headlines newsletter before the portal is taken to be reinstalled at City Hall they expect to have the portal in place and online at City Hall by lunchtime on Monday The portal will be active this entire move and people are invited to come down and be part of the day's event Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood the portal is expected to host a variety of "cultural activations and special celebrations – starting with the Global Day of Dance on April 29 where the world will dance together through the portals network." For more details, visit beanfoundation.org It'll do just fine winning its share of portal battles While a few notable names have found new homes – David Coit to Maryland and AJ Storr to Ole Miss – a pair of other transfer portal entries in Rylan Griffen and Rakease Passmore have yet to announce their next step Here’s an update on the latest news for each Passmore played limited minutes (5.1 per game) during his freshman campaign in Lawrence stuck behind a stacked rotation of guards that included Dajuan Harris Jr. Passmore has the tools for a successful collegiate career but it appears his potential is set to be realized at a different program Tennessee appears to be the key school to “keep an eye on” according to Tipton Griffen was expected to step into a massive role for Kansas last season seeing his efficiency fall drastically (shot 37.5 percent from the field) RYLAN GRIFFEN 🥶#PayHeed x @GriffenRylan pic.twitter.com/KkQyE3BFGP A proven marksman during his time in Tuscaloosa (shot 39.2 percent from deep as a sophomore at Alabama) Griffen has his fair share of suitors in the portal but appears to be focused on a reunion with coach Nate Oats and Alabama or a different kind of homecoming to Texas A&M (Texas native) Considering that Ohio State's defensive line took a massive hit thanks to the NFL Draft and head coach Ryan Day is obviously thrilled to have the pass rusher in tow Atkinson has two years of eligibility remaining after spending the first couple of seasons of his collegiate career at North Carolina 265-pound lineman made an immediate impact upon arriving at Chapel Hill in 2022 five tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks during his freshman campaign The Buckeyes boasted the top-ranked defense in the country in 2024 thanks much in part to a fearsome defensive front that was led by JT Tuimoloau All three of those players—plus Ty Hamilton—were all drafted over the weekend and while Ohio State does have some solid replacements on its roster Atkinson should provide that for the Buckeyes and will almost certainly receive significant playing time right off the bat in 2025 MORE: Ohio State Buckeyes HC Ryan Day Has Hilarious Reaction to Transfer Portal Closing MORE: Former Ohio State QB Will Howard Lands Stunning Take After NFL Draft MORE: Steelers Fans React to Team Drafting Ohio State's Will Howard This data portal was developed to provide a convenient access point for health-related data for Virginia. 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If you have any questions or data requests please contact: population.health@vdh.virginia.gov Read about Jacksonville University's Future Focused initiative, including reimagined academic offerings here We appreciate your understanding during this transition Apply | My JU | Give Now MyJU brings together two distinct platforms: Submit Your Feedback  Learn More Discover More More Fast Facts Howard Administration BuildingJacksonville University2800 University Blvd NJacksonville There are a lot of players in the NCAA Division I transfer portal at the moment such as Serah Williams and Gianna Kneepkens but their choices could factor into when they get selected next spring there are countless others whose decisions are keeping fans and coaches alike in the dark For a select few players, this decision also affects their future as WNBA prospects for several reasons while these players’ individual skillsets may be obvious to anyone watching the roles they are asked to play may differ from team to team and they may show more (or less) depending on where they transfer to some programs have undeniable track records of getting their players ready for the WNBA so those currently in the portal could help their own cause of getting drafted simply based on which school they choose Here are a few high-impact players from the 2026 WNBA Draft class who we’ll be watching for as they make their decisions on where to finish their collegiate careers Williams is a classic case of a highly productive player who has starred on a bad team which has overshadowed some impressive individual performances 9.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game as a junior earning her second consecutive All-Big Ten First Team honor She was also named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 Williams’ statistical brilliance only barely kept Wisconsin afloat and she’ll now look to finish her collegiate career elsewhere—presumably playing for a stronger program It will also provide a different perspective to those evaluating her as a WNBA prospect She’s shown that she can get her own stats on a team that isn’t going anywhere but if she ends up playing a relatively smaller role for a more successful program it could paint her in a more positive light in draft-related discussions It doesn’t take much of a deep dive into Kneepkens’ statistical profile to see what her strength is: shooting The 6-foot-0 guard is one of the country’s most prolific and lethal jumpshooters having just shot 94-for-210 (44.8 percent) on 3-pointers in her redshirt junior season at Utah That’s not to say Kneepkens is a one-dimensional player. She not only led Utah in scoring at 19.3 points per game, but also chipped in an average of three assists, thriving as a pick-and-roll ball handler for a Utah offense that ranked fifth in Division I in effective field goal percentage (54.9 percent) and 10th in assisted shot rate (67.5 percent) Kneepkens may have been Utah’s biggest scoring threat under head coach Lynne Roberts (who is now with the Los Angeles Sparks) but she did much more to make the team’s offense effective than just spot up from behind the arc Roberts won’t be the only WNBA coach keeping an eye on Kneepkens as she decides where to play next especially when they’re as tall as Kneepkens is so her name will surely be floated around as a draft prospect no matter where she commits to What remains to be seen is what kind of a role Kneepkens will play when she ultimately transfers; Roberts’ offense at Utah fit Kneepkens’ skillset like a glove and while her jumpshooting would be of service to any team in the country she may not have the ball in her hands as often as she did with the Utes and though it granted her an extra year of NCAA eligibility she’ll use the medical redshirt to play her graduate season elsewhere Whichever program Phelia chooses will be hoping she can return to the form that earned her a pair of All-Big Ten selections as a member of the Michigan Wolverines Phelia averaged better than 16 points per game in her sophomore and junior seasons quickly developing from a defensive specialist to a player who could contribute at a high level on both ends of the court and she leverages that physicality on offense about 22 percent of her points have come at the free throw line Phelia’s 3-point shot isn’t quite as consistent—she shot 27.8 percent on 3s as a freshman 41.7 percent as a sophomore and 32.1 percent as a junior—but there’s enough there to hope that she can become a well-rounded scorer Decision makers in the WNBA will be watching for Phelia because of her pro-ready physical tools and if she ends up in the right situation for her graduate season so that's a substantial 25% in savings A Sony warranty may or may not be included but Amazon Resale items benefit from the same 30-day return policy you get for buying a new item We expect this item to sell out pretty quickly Make sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option Moderate packing damage observed during inspection Sony's handheld gaming accessory for the PS5 console looks very much like an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the middle of it It turns your PS5 into a gaming handheld by letting you stream games from your console at up to 60fps The controller mirrors the same features found on the DualSense and a touchscreen interface that replaces the Dualsense's touchpad The Portal can stream your games even when you're outside of your home with the caveat that you have access to very stable Keep in mind that the PS Portal is not a standalone device This is strictly a remote player for the PlayStation 5 Choose the latter and suddenly you have access to a library of more than 120 games It’s worth noting you must be a subscriber to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus but $18 a month is much more attractive that splashing out $500 upfront plus an extra $70 a game It should be said that the PlayStation Portal isn’t the only way to stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home You can mimic its functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck it's more complicated to set up and you'll lose out on some of the Dualsense's features PlayStation Portal Review by Seth Macy Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. I’ve genuinely never been more disappointed in a new device It had connection problems was buggy and wasn’t half the quality of my backbone controller that I wanted to replace to free up my phone The fixes I found online were to lower the settings on my PS5 resolution and change the connection speeds of my other household devices Nothing about it is worth its price tag even on discount Well I have 37 kids and only have time to play in my parked car trunk in The driveway every other autumn solstice Immediately thought about all of the people talking about using the Portal while on the toilet This is just units people bought and returned WHy is this website littered with pop-up ads MSI claw and Asus ROG: full ps5/xbox series era games locally Probably a lot of people thought it had Switch-like functionaliy and returned it when they realized it wasn't useable outside their house but after taking a little bit extra time to think I decided not to I travel often and/or find myself with time to kill so I appreciate being able to game on the go I really don't want to purchase a whole other device to be able to Having Game Pass Ultimate gives me pretty much everything I need and/or expect to get out of streaming games on the go I'm able to use my phone/laptop to do so and I'm not forced to use a separate accessory (PS Portal) I can use pretty much any controller I find handy (I've even used my dualsense) I can play certain games I own that aren't game pass games and for the vast majority of the time the signal is stable and there's no lag I can actually plug into the ethernet (if I trust the network) and up the connection quality over wi-fi or 5g but I come away with the same feeling I have with Xbox's version I'd rather not have to worry about my console turning on and connecting correctly while I'm hundreds of miles away Xbox's cloud streaming service is just more versatile than Playstation's Thinking about buying this since I sold my PS5 I’m still a subscriber to their highest tier service so this might work out great I bought a used Portal for a steal from Walmart Despite having very fast reliable 700 mb/s internet It has difficulty connecting to my PS5 in the same network it has pixelated graphics with even the simplest games like Balatro and there is noticeable constant audio delay and input lag I cannot imagine trying to play the Portal while on vacation These articles being updated with new prices every other day with different price points on IGN of all places indicates there are 1000s and 1000s of these things no one wants Or you could get a steam deck or asus rog which plays the same games locally I returned mine back cuz i couldn’t even play away from 25 feet Abxylute S9 + Tablet = DIY Portal and is a lot more versatile for obvious reasons I use that combo for Steam remote play too Used products just don't seem to offer the same discount they used to.. This device is more confounding than the 32X how does it look \"Like New\" and have \"Moderate packing damage\" simultaneously Haters gonna hate but having the Portal and Steam Deck on the main floor of my house with the PC and PS5 in my basement is pimp While Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies were riding an all-time high winning back-to-back national championships they received a commitment from a talented guard in the WCC.  Former Saint Mary's star Aidan Mahaney previously committed to UConn before the 2024-25 season.  It was previously viewed as a major recruiting victory for Hurley and company, but Mahaney has now made the decision to depart from the Huskies.  After just one season, NBA draft expert Jonathan Givony revealed that Mahaney has officially transferred to UC Santa Barbara.  During his lone season with the UConn Huskies, Mahaney averaged 4.5 points, 0.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. According to ESPN Mahaney started in five games while appearing in 34 games for the Huskies.  Mahaney played 12.3 minutes per game during the 2024-25 season at UConn.  Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley Before competing with the UConn Huskies during the 2024-25 college basketball season Mahaney played two seasons at Saint Mary's.  During his three-year career in the collegiate atmosphere 1.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.  While Mahaney didn't see the floor often for the Huskies it's certainly a loss for UConn.  UConn will be missing one of its best ball handlers and a player who has extensive experience in the NCAA Tournament having competed in March Madness with Saint Mary's and the Huskies The 6-foot-1 forward averaged 12.5 points and seven rebounds per game last season for the Eagles Sidberry will come to Austin with one year of eligibility remaining after spending the first year of her career at the University of Utah and after Harmon announced her return for her fifth year added several players out of the transfer portal was third amongst Eagles in scoring and first in rebounds She had a season-high 28 points in Boston College's loss to Florida State and a season-high 17 rebounds in the Eagle's win over Syracuse in the ACC Tournament looking to add depth to an ultra-talented Texas team one that is hungry to get back to the Final Four after its first appearance in 22 years in 2025 rebounding abilities and a high basketball IQ to complement her teammates On Monday, OSU nose tackle Justin Kirkland entered the transfer portal, according to a report from Chris Hummer of CBS Sports Kirkland was a significant presence along the defensive line for the Cowboys in the past couple of seasons and is one of OSU’s biggest losses in the spring portal period Kirkland was one of only a few Cowboys to play in all 12 games and was a consistent force He finished his second season in Stillwater with 18 tackles Splitting time at nose tackle alongside Collin Clay Kirkland was a regular contributor in both of his seasons with OSU Kirkland played a key role for a 10-win OSU team The Cowboys losing Kirkland is a blow to their hopes of turning around the defense considering he would have been a key returner for a team that has little to no continuity Kirkland was a solid contributor for the Cowboys over the past couple of seasons and he should be able to find another home with ease Kirkland’s departure is certainly not what the Cowboys wanted to see defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has brought in an abundance of size along the defensive line which could spell issues for a returning player like Kirkland Although Kirkland has proven he can be a reliable option for OSU along the defensive front there was no guarantee that he would have a starting spot next season With plenty of talented defensive additions OSU should be able to overcome Kirkland’s departure without too many issues Kirkland should be able to find another home at a power conference school if he wants Considering his production for the Cowboys over the past couple of seasons it would be no surprise if he becomes the one that got away from OSU in 2025 IVAN WHITEIvan is a sports media student at Oklahoma State University. He has covered OSU athletics since 2022 and also covers the OKC Thunder for Inside The Thunder and Thunderous Intentions. Spring practices are starting to wrap up at college football programs across the country which means another checkpoint in the lead up to the 2025 season is upon us With teams getting a first look at their new rosters with early enrollees, winter transfers and departing players, the spring transfer portal is set to open Teams will be looking to upgrade a few key positions determined by what they saw in camp whereas players might be looking for greener pastures as they seek more playing time or a chance at a jump to a higher level More money could be another obvious reason REQUIRED READING: Nico Iamaleava's Tennessee football career is over after NIL dispute, holdout Programs are putting more money than ever into recruiting and transfer portal resources as numerous power teams are starting to build out NFL-like front offices to fit in with the times of the ever-changing sport The spring transfer portal window is shorter than in year's past in hopes of teams having more roster continuity from season to season Here's everything to know of the spring transfer portal in 2025 The spring transfer portal opens on Wednesday Players must officially enter the portal on one of the days inside the window to be eligible to play at their next school for the 2025 season NCAA rules don't restrict players on when they can transfer if a player officially enters outside either the winter or spring windows or outside a team-specific window that opens when a head coach leaves Graduate students can enter the transfer portal at any time Players don't have to commit or sign during the window but they must officially enter the transfer portal The winter and spring transfer portal windows were shortened by a combined 15 days ahead of the 2025 season. The move hopes to limit roster uncertainty as a push from coaches, with 3,309 players entering their names in 2024, according to On3. Nico Iamaleava transfer portalTennessee starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is set to be one of the top players available in the transfer portal, as the Vols announced prior to its spring practice festivities open to fans that Iamaleava would not be returning to the team for next season Iamaleava was reportedly skipping practice in hopes of re-negotiating his NIL deal with Tennessee, which prompted the Vols and coach Josh Heupel to cut ties with the former five-star quarterback so whoever does land Iamaleava is expected to offer a strong commitment to the redshirt sophomore signal caller Here are the transfer portal windows leading into the 2025 season: Tennessee football got a quarterback in the transfer portal The Vols are still actively looking for a few more players The winter transfer portal was active. UT lost 18 players The spring transfer portal closed on April 25 to new players entering it But teams can still add players from the portal INSIDE TENNESSEE QB SEARCH Pay transfer or Jake Merklinger? The Vols need a wide receiver because they have only seven on scholarship for the 2025 season And they could explore options at defensive back where injuries and portal departures have trimmed the depth chart Who is leaving Tennessee football via the transfer portalSafety Jakobe ThomasJakobe Thomas 202-pounder was in line to potentially start for the Vols in the 2025 season He has one season of eligibility remaining where he was one of the best safeties in Conference USA Offensive tackle Larry Johnson (Colorado)Larry Johnson committed to Colorado 350-pounder who spent two seasons at Tennessee He appeared in 15 games and spent spring practice competing with five-star signee David Sanders for the starting spot at right tackle Johnson transferred to Tennessee in December 2022 from Hutchinson Community College Wide receiver Dayton Sneed (North Carolina)Walk-on receiver Dayton Sneed committed to North Carolina on April 22 The Nashville native appeared in seven games over the past two seasons He has three seasons of eligibility remaining Ayden Bussell will be a redshirt sophomore in the 2025 season He took a redshirt in 2023 and played three games last season was a three-star recruit in the 2023 class out of Mount Juliet Christian Charles committed to transfer to Virginia, 247Sports reported He will be a fifth-year senior in the 2025 season He played 30 games with seven starts over four seasons but took a redshirt in 2023 after suffering a season-ending injury But he sat out spring practice while rehabbing an injury was a three-star recruit in the 2021 class He played cornerback and safety for the Vols but he was plagued by injuries during multiple stints of his career Safety John Slaughter (Colorado)John Slaughter committed to Colorado Slaughter played in 23 games over two seasons at UT He has two seasons of eligibility remaining he made five tackles and one interception in 10 games was a three-star recruit in the 2023 class He was competing for a starting safety spot alongside returning starter Andre Turrentine But it appeared Slaughter was behind Jakobe Thomas and Edrees Farooq on the depth chart 19 TDs and five interceptions en route to the Vols posting a 10-3 record and making the College Football Playoff Iamaleava took a redshirt in 2023, but earned the Citrus Bowl MVP in the final game of that season. After one season at UT's starter, he transferred to UCLA. NICO IAMALEAVA What really hit a nerve for Josh Heupel when QB left Tennessee Josh Schell is a 6-3 290-pounder who has two seasons of eligibility remaining Schell played 13 games at Grand Valley State in the 2024 season Joey Aguilar passed for 6,760 yards and 56 touchdowns in two seasons at Appalachian State he passed for almost 3,000 yards and 21 TDs in two seasons at Diablo Valley Community College in Pleasant Hill He transferred to UCLA in January and went through spring practice there But he re-entered the portal after Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA Aguilar was the Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year and the Cure Bowl MVP after breaking multiple school records TENNESSEE QB COMPETITION How Joey Aguilar impacts Jake Merklinger in 2025 season * Indicates player was a walk-on at Tennessee Esri has released the Portal for ArcGIS Security 2025 Update 1 Patch that resolves one critical severity vulnerability across versions <= 11.4 This patch was released on March 13, 2025, and is available here We provide Common Vulnerability Scoring System v.3.1 (CVSS) scores to allow our customers to better assess the risk of these vulnerabilities to their operations Both base and modified temporal scores are provided to reflect the availability of an official patch James Franklin made a very public pitch to linebackers in the transfer portal but we're going to have to address some issues," Franklin said after the Nittany Lions' final spring practice RELATED: What we learned about Penn State at the Blue-White Game Penn State is in a unique spot at linebacker entering the 2025 season The position won't be the focus of new coordinator Jim Knowles' defense It was a position that underwent the most under-the-radar change this offseason Penn State lost starting middle linebacker Kobe King to the NFL Draft who had one season of eligibility remaining could have returned as the team's midfield anchor getting selected in the sixth round by the Minnesota Vikings the Nittany Lions "lost a guy we didn't anticipate losing," as Franklin framed it That was redshirt freshman linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson who entered the transfer portal during the spring window leaving the Nittany Lions without a player whom Franklin said "was trending in the right direction" during spring drills Penn State also did not have starting linebacker Tony Rojas available this spring as he was recovering from an offseason procedure DaKaari Nelson also did not partcipate in the Blue-White Game redshirt junior Keon Wylie is returning from a 2024 injury That left Penn State with fifth-year senior Dom DeLuca and redshirt freshman Anthony Speca as the top linebackers for the first-team defense Saturday but the Nittany Lions could be looking for another impact player at the position but there's some concerns there," Franklin said So we're going to look at the portal and see if we can find a solution we'd like it to be somebody that is connected to us and that we know because we've got a really good locker room I want to make sure that we're bringing the right people into our locker room Penn State did add a transfer player Saturday, as former Syracuse receiver Trebor Pena committed to the program where he led the ACC in total receptions last year Franklin wouldn't discuss Pena officially but did repeat the theme about competition just talk about the current guys on the roster at this stage," Franklin said "But we're just trying to create as much competition at every position as we possibly can That's the nature of this level of college football and I think we put ourselves in a position to have more competition in that room which means that every college basketball staff across the country has someone refreshing the portal constantly to see which players have entered their names when the NCAA’s Division I Council granted a blanket waiver for players to become immediately eligible upon transferring from a Division I school transfer portal recruiting has superseded even high school recruiting as the primary source of talent for some programs The Athletic is tracking the biggest names who are seeking new programs: the 6-foot-4 veteran can add production as a starter and ease the transition for a younger post teammate Her offensive range is mostly contained to the paint so she’s not going to stretch the floor offensively for any team Her motor (32 minutes per game this season) and rim-protection (the 2024 Big Ten defensive player of the year) make her a top target in this transfer portal cycle Fulwiley was the most difficult player to place in this list and there’s not a roster in the country that wouldn’t benefit from that version of Fulwiley But the flipside is that for every two plays or every highlight-reel type moment there’s an opposite moment that made South Carolina coaches scratch their heads This was the big reason for her up-and-down minutes There’s an argument to be made that players can lessen those mistakes with more opportunities to play through them but Fulwiley didn’t always seem to get that chance the question looms: If Fulwiley receives more minutes at a new program will the inconsistent play level out as she learns to play through mistakes she may have a chance to become more consistent MiLaysia Fulwiley behind the back and the finish!! pic.twitter.com/aNBK9zlsby — Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) March 28, 2025 former All-Pac-12 first-team selection and 2022 Pac-12 freshman of the year Kneepkens has one season remaining from a medical redshirt granted after she broke multiple bones in her right foot in the 2023-24 season She bounced back from that injury for a phenomenal season re-establishing herself as one of the nation’s best high-volume 3-point shooters (6.8 attempts per game) Kneepkens did the majority of her damage at the basket from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line 6-foot guard who can handle and distribute while hunting her own shot she’s sure to be one of the best perimeter players available in the portal Moore was often the third player mentioned among Mikayla Blakes but Moore’s impact in Nashville was significant With one season of eligibility remaining (from a medical redshirt year) she can be an off-ball guard who bolsters scoring and defensive efforts immediately so could she potentially be looking to get back into Big Ten country is she looking for a larger role elsewhere Smith tore her ACL seven games into the 2023-24 season and worked her way back into form this year at LSU. Toward the end of the season, she was playing her best basketball. During the NCAA Tournament, she recorded her first career back-to-back double-doubles against Florida State (20 points and it still seems like Smith is just scratching the surface She is also a solid defender who can match up well in one-on-one situations and can go extended minutes against top competition without getting into foul trouble (She averaged 2.2 fouls per game this season.) With up to two seasons of eligibility remaining the Texas native has a chance to establish herself at another program and continue to build her resume for the 2026 or 2027 WNBA Draft pic.twitter.com/H8RTBiRKF5 — Sa’Myah Smith (@samyahsmith5) April 3, 2025 With the announcement of coach Nell Fortner’s retirement (and even before that became public) there has been quite the exodus from Georgia Tech Dunn became the third starter to opt out as the Yellow Jackets search for a new coach Dunn took a huge jump between her freshman and sophomore seasons and elevated her game even more this past year as a junior who finishes decently beyond the arc and well at the rim is a low-turnover/low-mistake ballhandler and is a very crafty rebounder Dunn was named a first-team All-ACC selection this season and it’s fair to assume her best basketball is still ahead of her based off how her game has improved each year It’s easy to see her fitting into plenty of other power conference starting fives With 95 starts under her belt and one season of eligibility remaining she’s the kind of player that can be inserted into a starting lineup to help ease the graduation or departure of another PG but she’s good at finishing at the rim and will easily fit in on another power conference roster — ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) January 19, 2025 Barker spent last season coming off the bench for the Bruins after playing her first two seasons for Texas A&M She was an instant impact player for UCLA but she couldn’t crack the starting lineup finding a starting role on another power conference roster shouldn’t be a problem Like Olivia Miles (who was on this list before committing to TCU) the question often swirled: Will she stay or go (She could have declared for the draft since Barker met the age minimum requirement.) But with a third school on the horizon could the Georgia native end up closer to home Okot’s numbers look particularly impressive considering she played just 23 minutes per game — that’s some high efficiency basketball this was her first season of college basketball in the U.S after playing two seasons of college ball in Kenya It’s fair to expect a jump in her senior season now that she’s acclimated to the NCAA Okot has qualities teams simply can’t coach so seeing her on a power conference roster feels like a given Okananwa was a consummate sixth player (literally earning the award from the ACC during the 2023-24 season) But with her efficiency and defensive prowess it won’t be surprising to see her in a larger role (read: starting) at another program Okanan was one of the best defenders in the ACC finishing fifth in the conference in win shares (and highest among non-starters) so the 5-10 guard should be an obvious addition to most rosters that value both ends of the floor Oluchi Okananwa with a hand in her face at the shot clock buzzer 🔥 pic.twitter.com/b4XBu0dzyd — espnW (@espnW) March 28, 2025 Powe will be a nice backcourt addition on any roster looking to bolster its 3-point shooting as three-quarters of her shots came from beyond the arc and she was an impressive 39.8 percent from there She has started all but one game of her career so she also brings experience that could help propel some younger players forward Jones was a regular starter for the Bruins as a freshman and sophomore but she was moved into a sixth-player role as a junior as a part of the Bruins’ deep nine-player rotation she’s likely looking to get heavier minutes and start (which likely wasn’t going to happen at stacked UCLA ) so it’ll be interesting to see where the California native lands she attempted seven 3-pointers per season and shot 37 percent on those attempts ranking 14th nationally in percentage for players attempting seven-plus triples With three years of eligibility remaining and skills that can build a program McMiller could be an instant impact player and a long-term investment and many of them were billed as “coach’s decisions.” She hasn’t played since early February she’s going to be on many programs’ radars but she can be a reliable three-level scorer and she’s a great defensive rebounder (more than four a game) Cunningham brings solid experience to a new roster considering she played fewer than 23 minutes a game for the Wildcats But the low minutes were a byproduct of fouling nearly four times per game and fouling out of seven games last season Cunningham received honorable mention on the All-Big 12 list this season If she can clean up the fouls and spend more time on the floor she could be an asset over the next two seasons Heckel came off the bench the majority of the season for the Trojans Even with a significant amount of minutes opening in the starting lineup next season The New York native was a solid backup ballhandler and perimeter defender and with three seasons of eligibility remaining she’ll be a strong pickup for another program 📺: @espn x @USCWBB x @Kayleigh_Heckel pic.twitter.com/PbcIiH8bYY — Big Ten Women’s Basketball (@B1Gwbball) March 25, 2025 (Photo of MiLaysia Fulwiley: Carmen Mandato / Getty Images) College basketball’s roster management busy season increasingly resembles NBA free agency and with thousands of players hitting the transfer portal each spring fans must keep track of a lot of new faces on their favorite teams and rivals This is where The Athletic’s transfer portal rankings come in The rankings are a living document we will continue to update as more players make commitments now that the portal is closed to new entries The easiest type of player to find in the portal is a scoring guard; the hardest types are versatile wings and bigs Players with potential to play more than one season carry more value these rankings are essentially scheme-agnostic Not every team runs the same offense and defense Take these as more of a list of transfers to watch than an official window into how much every team values every player here are The Athletic’s 2025 transfer portal rankings Former TeamDrakeHt: 6-4 Wt: 180The maestro of Drake's 31-win team is following Ben McCollum to Iowa announcing that he would be joining his coach in Iowa City even before his name officially hit the portal Stirtz is a tremendous processor who understands exactly how to play within McCollum's scheme He runs the show and seemingly never leaves the court (over 39 minutes per game this season) can play on and off the ball and serves as an extension of his coach on the floor He scored 21 points in both of Drake's NCAA Tournament games against high-major competition There are some athletic concerns as he moves up a level but those are more NBA-focused than college-centric Stirtz is a good bet to be an All-American next season and a monster building block for Iowa in the post-Fran McCaffery world The maestro of Drake's 31-win team is following Ben McCollum to Iowa Former TeamUABHt: 6-9 Wt: 240Lendeborg is the best non-point guard in the portal and has a case as the most impactful overall player — unless he stays in the NBA Draft He’s a playmaker on both ends of the floor who doesn’t have much of a weakness as a frontcourt player he has fantastic hand-eye coordination that allows him to thrive This is the kind of two-way player who can be the centerpiece of a high-major roster He has an extra year of college eligibility due to the junior college ruling and it’ll be interesting to see whether he uses it he can expect a massive payday next season Lendeborg is the best non-point guard in the portal and has a case as the most impactful overall player — unless he stays in the NBA Draft Former TeamNew MexicoHt: 6-2 Wt: 175Dent was one of the best point guards in college basketball this season becoming the first player since 1997 to average at least 20 points and six assists while shooting 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3 He was a borderline All-American while carrying a fast-paced offense to the second round of the NCAA Tournament He's wildly competitive and reads the court incredibly well Any mistake that a team makes in ball-screen defense If you give him too much space coming off of a screen he'll attack the rim or find a beautiful little floater Dent has a chance to be an All-American next season Dent was one of the best point guards in college basketball this season Williams is one of the best mismatch scorers in the portal particularly when he attracts extra attention Texas Tech used him wisely in allowing to play in isolation and back down smaller defenders or pull bigger guys out to the perimeter and either shoot the 3 or drive by them His 3-point percentage dipped this year (34 percent) but he’s a 37.9 percent shooter from deep for his career It’s hard to see him thriving any more than he did in the system he was just in He battled injuries this year but had some moments of brilliance including averaging 23.7 points over his final three games in the NCAA Tournament Any team that prioritizes spacing and playing to mismatches will find Williams to be a great chess piece Former TeamArizonaHt: 7-0 Wt: 235Veesaar was a monster this season despite coming off of the bench for a majority of the year the Wildcats were 17.6 points per 100 possessions better than when he was off of it that was 10 points better than anyone else on the team He finishes well on the interior and moves around the court at a terrific level for someone his size I’s hard to find experienced true 7-footers in the portal who are this versatile on defense You can play drop coverage and you can play more at the level with him in ball screens he’s physical with his frame and he protects the paint Veesaar will play in the NBA at some point Veesaar was a monster this season despite coming off of the bench for a majority of the year The second-team All-American is one of the best high-volume scorers in the country He’s not an ideal fit in an analytically friendly offense because he often lives in the midrange and he’s not as good of a 3-point shooter but he’s going to get to the foul line often (drawing 6.1 fouls per 40 minutes) He’s relentless at throwing his body into defenders and is smart about using fakes and attacking vulnerable defenders He needs to be in a system that is more of a dribble-drive approach But give him freedom to attack and get to his spots Former TeamIllinoisHt: 6-9 Wt: 250A former top-30 recruit Johnson was terrific in limited minutes and had just started to turn the corner before he broke his wrist in mid-February he was averaging 10 points and seven rebounds in only 22 minutes while shooting 69 percent from the field Johnson likely will be an all-conference player at some point in the next two years He can score both out of ball screens and out of post-ups he’s a terrific rebounder who knows how to use his frame to carve out space Former TeamWest VirginiaHt: 6-7 Wt: 225DeVries played for his dad at Drake before following him to West Virginia and now to Indiana A two-time Missouri Valley player of the year he’s an elite shooter off movement who can create shots from all three levels and while he only hits them at a 37 percent clip that’s because he takes some truly difficult ones off all sorts of intricate action within this offense a trait that could be exploited in the Big Ten expect him to be one of the best players in the league next season even coming off the wrist injury that held him out for all but eight games this year Former TeamIowaHt: 6-5Wt: 210One of the most fun breakout stars of the year in the Big Ten efficient gunner who makes great decisions He shot 51 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free-throw line but the big number here is the 42.2 percent mark on five 3-point attempts per game He’s an all-situations shooter: off spot-ups He tops it off by being useful in ball screens as a handler and cutting sharply off the ball and he’ll likely fit best in a scheme that prioritizes off-ball movement One of the most fun breakout stars of the year in the Big Ten Former TeamGeorgiaHt: 6-5 Wt: 200DeMary is unlike just about anyone else available He's a big guard who can actually run an offense Landing him gives a team a lot more flexibility in the other guys they can pursue: A big lead lets you play smaller scoring guards if you want or go with the recent Connecticut model and switch all actions across positions one through four at a high level averaging 19.3 points and 3.5 per game over his final 10 and he shot it well enough from 3 all year to play both on and off the ball if needed DeMary is unlike just about anyone else available Former TeamBaylor"Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185Wright is one of the hardest players to keep out of the paint with a live dribble He does a nice job changing speeds and using his body to create space strength and vision for finding space of a running back Where he struggles is finishing over length and getting his floaters to go down he shoots a flat ball that doesn’t have a lot of touch He shot just 49.7 percent at the rim and 32.5 percent on runners And he can touch paint almost anytime he wants he has a chance to develop into one of the best point guards in the country Wright is one of the hardest players to keep out of the paint with a live dribble Former TeamProvidenceHt: 6-6Wt: 225Hopkins has had a wild career starting at Kentucky as a consensus top-40 recruit before transferring to Providence and exploding onto the scene with a first-team All-Big East campaign in 2022-23 Hopkins tried his luck with the NBA Draft in 2023 but returned to school and tore his ACL midway through his junior season He tried to return this season but suffered a bone bruise after three games and missed the rest of the year Hopkins is a mismatch nightmare at the four who can slash and finish at the rim with physicality make plays for his teammates and defend with toughness He could turn out to be one of the best players in college hoops next season or he could struggle with his knee and disappoint Given the resources that you’d have to allocate to get him he’s a genuine program-changer. — Sam Vecenie  Luis was the Big East player of the year award but that choice was based on him being the leading scorer on the best team I felt like both Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor were a bit more impactful and the on-/off-court numbers back that up Luis is a serious shotmaker who is very comfortable getting to his spots he is an extremely active defensive player It’s hard to find two-way contributors in the portal who can create their own shot Coward started his career at Division III and then spent two years at Eastern Washington He was an All-Big Sky selection his junior year and then followed David Riley to Washington State where he was off to a fantastic start before a shoulder injury ended his ‘24-25 season He’s a smooth three-level scorer who has put up impressive efficiency numbers throughout his career and shot 38.8 percent from 3 in three seasons at Division I He’s a team player who will make the right pass and picks his spots wisely inside the offense to attack He has long arms and has the ability to play multiple positions He’d be a great fit in just about any system because of his shooting and skill Former TeamPittsburghHt: 6-2 Wt: 170Lowe had a tremendous freshman season that resulted in draft buzz entering the 2024-25 campaign but this season just didn't go all that well for him or Pitt while dishing out 5.5 assists and getting 1.8 steals making him one of the most productive players in the portal at the high-major level But he shot only 38 percent from the field and 27 percent from 3 while he does play with real speed with the ball in his hands I think his footwork could improve as he works into his pull-ups and gathers around the rim the father of new Miami (Fla.) coach Jai Lucas Lowe had a tremendous freshman season that resulted in draft buzz entering the 2024-25 campaign Former TeamMarylandHt: 6-0 Wt: 180Gillespie was the starting point guard on a Sweet 16 team at Maryland this season a transfer up from Belmont who did exactly what he was supposed to do upon his commitment to the high-major program did a great job as a distributor to get the team into their actions and provided a presence at the point of attack on defense He was rightfully selected third-team All-Big Ten and will be one of the best guards in the country next season Gillespie was the starting point guard on a Sweet 16 team at Maryland this season but our Sam Vecenie currently projects him to go in the middle of the second round so it would make sense for him to return to college Fland has electric speed with the ball and puts up numbers but he takes a lot of questionable shots and struggles to finish at the rim He shot just 31 percent on jumpers off the dribble and finished only 38.2 percent of his shots at the rim but he’s too trigger-happy when he sees any kind of daylight It was a troubling sign that Arkansas got significantly better when he went out with a hand injury; the Razorbacks were 0-5 in the SEC at that point and then went 8-5 the rest of the way in conference play He could be a very effective college player once his decision-making improves and maybe that progression happens as a sophomore Former TeamArizona StateHt: 6-9 Wt: 225Quaintance got to college so early that he won’t be able to declare for the NBA Draft until 2026 he’s a massive forward with something in the ballpark of a 7-foot-4 wingspan He made the Big 12's All-Defense team as a freshman averaging 1.1 steals and 2.6 blocks per game He has as much long-term defensive upside as any player in college basketball this season There are offensive areas in which he has to grow and scouts have some concerns about him being power forward-sized with an NBA center’s game Quaintance is projected by most within NBA circles as a top-10 pick in what is shaping up to be a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class Quaintance got to college so early that he won’t be able to declare for the NBA Draft until 2026 Former TeamNorth CarolinaHt: 6-2 Wt: 190Jackson is a plus shooter — 39.5 percent from 3 — and is wired to score He has some wiggle to his game and can shake defenders fairly easily off the bounce Sometimes that’s to his detriment because he’ll attempt some difficult shots but if he can learn to use his shot creation abilities to his advantage and also learn to set up teammates He can sometimes play too fast and is turnover prone when he drives forcing his way into a lane that isn’t always clear Jackson needs to get with a coach who can help him mature his game but the former five-star has plenty of upside Jackson is a plus shooter — 39.5 percent from 3 — and is wired to score Former TeamIowaHt: 6-10 Wt: 230Freeman extended a long line of great Iowa post players under Fran McCaffery consistently getting to his spots on the block and making shots allowing him to attack in straight lines before using drop steps and counters to finish and he had a couple of moments when he stepped away and showed some potential from 3-point range Teams that run several post-ups will likely be the best fit here but he would also fit in ball-screen offenses that utilize seals his new team must surround him with high-level defenders That end of the floor wasn’t always a strength despite his gaudy 1.8 blocks per game Freeman extended a long line of great Iowa post players under Fran McCaffery Former TeamXavierHt: 6-7 Wt: 220Swain certainly has one of the best potential futures of any player in the portal He's a genuine NBA prospect who should declare for the draft this season to at least test his stock Swain has incredibly long arms and is wildly reactive on the court He averaged 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks to go with 11 points and he made them pay at times (he had 27 points in Xavier's Round of 64 game vs to take that next step and become one of the best college players in the country — and a legitimate NBA player — he will have to improve his shot He made just 25 percent from 3 this season and doesn't look all that comfortable taking them He has some real touch around the rim and made 82 percent of his free throws Swain certainly has one of the best potential futures of any player in the portal Former TeamArizona StateHt: 6-5 Wt: 195A former five-star recruit Sanon is a bucket-getter through and through but he averaged 12 points per game while shooting 42 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3 as a freshman He had a dry spell in conference play after a strong start 23 while he played through an ankle injury He was healthy at the end of the season and averaged 19 points in his final five games He needs to improve drastically on defense and work on making consistent reads as a driver winning plays on both ends of the court on a regular basis Former TeamSaint Joseph'sHt: 6-2Wt: 175Brown thrives working out of ball screens He has a good understanding of how to set his man up and make sure he uses the screen He needs it because he struggles to create separation in isolation but when he gets an angle he does a good job of using his body to shield off defenders He’s a good shooter off the bounce and off the catch He’s going to find a way to get his points and was one of the most consistent scorers in the Atlantic-10 He scored in double figures in every game as a sophomore and went for 20-plus in his final four games Former TeamMarylandHt: 6-6 Wt: 200Rice likely just missed out on All-Big Ten honors this year but would have been a worthy addition After a couple of injury-riddled years at Virginia Tech he showed what he is capable of at the high-major level He drilled 37 percent of his nearly six 3-point attempts per game and used the threat of that shot to be able to get to his spots inside the arc I wouldn’t say that he was a shutdown player but he at least plays hard and is in the right positions so that would make a ton of sense as a landing spot But big-time shooters who can do more than that tend to be very valuable It wouldn’t be a stunner if he averaged 18 points per game at some point in his next spot Rice likely just missed out on All-Big Ten honors this year but would have been a worthy addition Former TeamUSCHt: 6-4 Wt: 220Yates has a funky windup and release on his jumper but it goes in: he knocked down 43.9 percent of his 3s for USC The redshirt freshman averaged 16.8 points once he joined the starting lineup on Dec bumping his 3-point percentage up to 47.6 percent in conference play physical guard who can make pick-and-roll reads and fits well as a secondary handler/creator He’s returning to Washington after redshirting his first year there Yates has a funky windup and release on his jumper Former TeamArizonaHt: 6-4 Wt: 205Lewis has been a problem solver for Arizona over the last two years due to the versatile nature of his game With extremely long arms and great physicality for the guard position he’s a terrific defensive player who can take on a wide range of assignments He started the team’s first six games before making a bit of an unselfish move to come off of the bench this season behind Caleb Love and Jalen Bradley Lewis is more of a connective player and glue guy than a true star because he doesn’t shoot well and isn’t really a point guard he could be the kind of guy who helps you win a lot of games His ability to be a secondary ballhandler and chess piece on defense is very impactful Lewis has been a problem solver for Arizona over the last two years due to the versatile nature of his game A proven scorer who played a lot of point guard this past year at USC Claude is one of the best slashing wings in the portal He’s a career 27.1 percent 3-point shooter and is better from the midrange But he does a good job of getting to the foul line — 5.6 fouls drawn per 40 minutes — and he has shot above 76 percent there each of the last two years he’d be one of the most valuable wings in the country Former TeamJax StateHt: 6-5 Wt: 200Pierre is as dynamic a player as you’ll find in the portal coming off of a monster final season at Jacksonville State that has even brought him to the precipice of the NBA Draft conversation He was the Conference USA player of the year and showcased the ability to score from all three levels Despite being asked to create nearly everything for Jacksonville State he drilled 38 percent of his nearly eight 3-point attempts per game he can be a touch inefficient when he ventures into the paint and even though he’s always taken a large number of 3s this is the first year he’s actually made them And he still has to prove that he can be more than the best player on a solid team by continuing to round out his game when he doesn’t have the ball Pierre is as dynamic a player as you’ll find in the portal Former TeamDavidsonHt: 6-10 Wt: 230If you want to play a five-out brand of basketball Bailey drilled 41 percent of his 3-point attempts this year and consistently got to the line with sharp footwork Davidson used him to initiate sets as a trailer or by entering the ball to him and his passing ability stood out both from the top of the key and on the block He finds cutters as well as kick-outs to shooters you’ll be giving a bit away at the high-major level but bigs who are this skilled don’t hit the market all that often If you want to play a five-out brand of basketball Former TeamFlorida StateHt: 6-11Wt: 230Ewin can do almost everything on the perimeter you want out of a modern center in five-out actions His handle and passing combo is probably the best among centers in the portal He has a good feel for where to roll and has great hands He also does a good job of using his body in the interior he’s not super disruptive but knows where to be In the right system with better guards than he had at Florida State Ewin has potential to be an all-league guy Ewin can do almost everything on the perimeter you want out of a modern center in five-out actions Former TeamVanderbiltHt: 6-1 Wt: 180After averaging 19 points per game at North Texas in his first Division I season Edwards was about as useful a small scoring guard as you could find at the SEC level He consistently seemed to get paint touches for Mark Byington’s offense within ball-screen situations with a number of those being of the pull-up variety passing point guard who can initiate the offense and get everyone involved because Edwards tends not to be a particularly good playmaker for others After averaging 19 points per game at North Texas in his first Division I season Former TeamUCFHt: 6-8 Wt: 230Hall also declared for the NBA Draft — not a surprise after the massive season he had at UCF He was the main cog on a team that struggled in Big 12 play but still found his way into being reasonably efficient given how much he had to do He shot 35 percent from 3 and basically lived at the foul line but he’s not overly explosive and can struggle on the interior on his drives he hasn’t proven that he can do it for a particularly high-level team it’s hard to find guys this big who can get their own shot Hall will be sought after in the portal by teams that need a secondary creator Hall also declared for the NBA Draft — not a surprise after the massive season he had at UCF Reid was a five-star recruit who battled injuries during his freshman year and played limited minutes down the stretch on a stacked Alabama team He graded out as one of Alabama’s best defensive players but his shooting (10 of 38 from 3) made it tough to stay on the floor His best offensive offering right now is his ability to drive using long strides to the get in the paint and decent footwork once he gets there He’s not an explosive athlete but good enough for his size There’s potentially an NBA player here someday Former TeamVirginiaHt: 6-4Wt: 200The pitch with McKneely is simple: He's one of the best shooters in the country He has made 43.1 percent of his nearly seven 3-point attempts over the last two years He makes them off movement at a high level and can find his shot from just about any situation Where he's really improved over the last two years is how he uses the threat of that shot to attack off it finding his way into the lane to score occasionally or to use a touch floater Teams that run a lot of actions to free shooters should be salivating about getting McKneely into their scheme The pitch with McKneely is simple: He's one of the best shooters in the country Former TeamPrincetonHt: 6-4Wt: 180The skill pops off the screen There might not be a better off-hand passer in the country able to get separation from his defender quickly The shot has improved; he made a career-best 36.6 percent of his 3s this past season The worries about him going up in level will be how he can handle physicalities on both ends of the floor That showed up around the basket in the Ivy But some of the heavy hitters in the sport are in pursuit because of the passing ability to play out of the pick-and-roll and his shooting Former TeamCaliforniaHt: 6-7 Wt: 190The son of NBA great Peja Stojakovic finished the year on a tear averaging 29 points over his final three games His 3-point success rate for his career is surprising considering who his dad is: He’s made 75 3s in two years at a 32.2 percent clip The stroke is there; he just hasn’t shot it very consistently What he does best is attack off the dribble often using a ball screen or dribble down to get to his spot He’s a tough matchup for smaller defenders His upside as a scorer is high if he continues to add strength and shoots the ball from deep with more consistency He doesn’t have a great reputation defensively and has played on two lousy defensive teams genetics and two years of remaining eligibility The son of NBA great Peja Stojakovic finished the year on a tear Former TeamFAUHt: 7-0Wt: 245Vokietaitis was the 2024-25 freshman of the year in the American Athletic Conference at Florida Atlantic a 7-footer from Lithuania who consistently established position on the interior at 245 pounds and went to work He's extremely physical and strong in the paint it's exceedingly hard to move him off of it he showed the ability to hit drop steps or hook shots to score over the top of the defender and it's hard to work around him to front him He has three years of eligibility remaining Vokietaitis was the 2024-25 freshman of the year in the American Athletic Conference at Florida Atlantic Former TeamNorth CarolinaHt: 6-1 Wt: 180A former five-star prospect coming out of Sweden by way of high school powerhouse Link Academy in Missouri Cadeau never quite found his footing at North Carolina after choosing to reclassify into the 2023 recruiting class He's certainly a dynamic playmaker and passer as he showed while averaging over six assists per game this season But he could be turnover-prone and didn't have a consistent way to score but he's a bit undersized and needs to keep working on the jumper to create that threat to get defenders off-balance He likes to drive downhill or to get out in transition to finish at the rim having made only 50 percent of his attempts in the half court at the basket and a change of scenery may allow him to bloom A well-spaced offense that is ball-screen dominant would fit his game best A former five-star prospect coming out of Sweden by way of high school powerhouse Link Academy in Missouri Former TeamAuburnHt: 6-7Wt: 180Baker-Mazara is a polarizing player and it’s wild he still has another year of eligibility but he’s one of the final players with that pandemic year still at his disposal He can let his emotions get the best of him and hurt his team but sometimes it swings the other way and works to his team’s advantage He can get on a heater and feed off the crowd He’s the definition of a roller coaster player He’s also the prototypical 3-and-D wing — a 39.8 percent career 3-point shooter Some opposing coaches will tell you that he can be a defensive liability “I think he is a good recovery defender,” one SEC assistant recently told me “But I don't think he's great at defending.” When engaged there’s no denying his length and switchability is an asset but he can also put it on the floor and attack He’s one of those slithery lefties with a level of unpredictability that makes him hard to defend and it’s surprising that he’s in the portal but he’ll be a plug-and-play starter wherever he lands but it didn’t hold Auburn back this past year Former TeamSanta ClaraHt: 7-0Wt: 240Quality bigs seem to be the most expensive asset in the portal and Tilly will likely draw lots of attention because of his size and advanced numbers The second-team All-WCC center has solid per-game averages He had a 117.8 offensive rating and a high free-throw rate He’s a skilled big who can score in the post and step out to make a jumper — he made 17 3s in ‘24-25 he had some of his best games against Santa Clara’s best opponents: 17 points and eight boards against Saint Louis 21 points against Bradley and 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting in an upset of Gonzaga Quality bigs seem to be the most expensive asset in the portal Former TeamWyomingHt: 6-3 Wt: 180Agbim is well-traveled; his next school will be his fourth in five years after three juco seasons and a season at Wyoming He could be the best three-level scorer in the portal: He drilled 44 percent of his six 3s per game and has real juice in the open court to lead the break His shot is smooth and translatable to any situation and he plays off that threat well by getting into the midrange and finding pull-ups While he doesn't get to the rim often in halfcourt settings he makes those at a reasonable clip for a guard and has a nice little floater package Agbim is a professional scorer playing in college He’ll need to play next to a bigger distributor and defender to find the most success Agbim is well-traveled; his next school will be his fourth in five years after three juco seasons and a season at Wyoming Former TeamSan Diego StHt: 6-3Wt: 180Boyd is coming off an All-Mountain West season at San Diego State where he defended at the point of attack and consistently made good decisions in an offensive structure that looked awfully archaic for long stretches but Boyd is extremely reliable and can be counted on to organize his team as a lead guard I don't know that I quite see him as an all-conference guy at the high-major level but he can be a big part of a winning team as a starter in the right spot — as he proved when he was a starting guard as a sophomore during Florida Atlantic’s 2023 Final Four run. — Sam Vecenie  Boyd is coming off an All-Mountain West season at San Diego State Former TeamGeorgia TechHt: 6-3Wt: 180 George emerged from out of nowhere at the 2023 Peach Jam signed that summer with Georgia Tech and has grown into one of the better point guards in the ACC He has a slick handle and a high-level feel working out of ball screens He can also shoot behind a screen — he made 36 of his 60 3s off the bounce per Synergy — shimmy his way into the paint and score there He’s one of the best passers in the portal He has high turnover numbers (3.0 per game) and is susceptible to trying to make the home-run pass size and ability to make just about every pass but in the right system with shooters around him and paired with a good pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop big has a terrific mid-post game and sharp low-post footwork He's about as physical a player as you'll find down there always trying to hunt contact to create a bit of separation for him to score with his left hand I worry that he's a bit undersized to be a high-major center but that's where his game works best on offense unless you have a big who can step out and shoot A league like the ACC is probably the best bet for him Two schools to watch: Georgia because Mike White originally recruited Reneau to Florida but lost him to Indiana when he took the Bulldogs’ head coaching job and Miami because it’s Reneau’s hometown and the assistant who led his recruitment at Florida Former TeamSam HoustonHt: 6-4 Wt: 205A multi-time All-Conference USA selection Wilkerson is one of the best shooters in the portal He drilled 45 percent of his eight 3-point attempts per game this season hitting them off of all sorts of different actions He also does a good job of using the threat of his shot to get free and get occasional paint touches I think he’ll probably be best attacking close-outs Averaging 20 points per game in Conference USA is no joke especially when you possess this skill set Wilkerson will be able to step in and drill shots from distance if put in the right situations Former TeamMiami (Fla.)Ht: 6-0 Wt: 180Pack will need to get a medical redshirt approved by the NCAA after he played in only nine games this season due to something of a mysterious ankle injury some team is going to get a lead guard with an immense amount of experience He was a first-team All-Big 12 player at Kansas State before transferring to Miami (Fla.) in 2022-23 leading the Canes to a Final Four as a starting guard next to Isaiah Wong He improved at the lead guard aspects of the position over his three seasons at Miami after being more of a scorer when he was younger so a team will need to be willing to work with him a bit on defense But if he can spend another year in college Pack will need to get a medical redshirt approved by the NCAA after he played in only nine games this season due to something of a mysterious ankle injury Former TeamMiami (Fla.)Ht: 6-5Wt: 190An expected one-and-done The former top-10 recruit showed great range beyond the 3-point line in both pull-up and catch-and-shoot situations He's also big enough to play both guard positions down the road although this season I didn't feel like his handle was quite strong enough to initiate the offense It would help Bethea to keep getting stronger and there aren't many big combo guards available After Miami’s disastrous season and December coaching change it might be as simple as getting Bethea into a competent situation that will allow him to grow Some sharp high-major should still take a flyer on him Former TeamNevadaHt: 6-8 Wt: 240Teams that love to play five-out spacing-conscious basketball will prioritize Davidson in the portal It's hard to find bigs who can step away and fire He hit 37 percent from 3 this past year and has a really nice inside-out game as a stretch four that should translate up levels he's a good flyer for a creative offensive coach to take But the players around him will need to be conscious defensively to get the most out of him I think it's reasonable to expect an impact similar to Kentucky’s Andrew Carr Former TeamLSUHt: 6-5 Wt: 185A superb athlete out of Los Angeles Miller had a strong freshman season in the SEC averaging nine points while shooting 45 percent from the field He suffered an ankle injury against Ole Miss in mid-January and his numbers fell off a cliff afterward as he tried to play through it He’s going to try to poster you if you give him a runway on the interior he also showed flashes of a three-level scoring game before the injury I’d feel pretty good about taking a flier on him and seeing what he can bring in just about any high-major setting Former TeamCreightonHt: 6-1 Wt: 180Isaacs was seemingly on his way to a monster year at Creighton before a hip injury ended his season after eight games He averaged 15 points per game as a sophomore at Texas Tech before taking his exciting brand of basketball to Creighton 18 against a terrific San Diego State defense and 25 against Nebraska so there’s some real big-game quality to his play He seemed to be increasing his 3-point volume playing under Greg McDermott which is a necessary part of his game because he struggles to finish inside due to his size Isaacs was seemingly on his way to a monster year at Creighton before a hip injury ended his season after eight games Former TeamTexas A&MHt: 6-9 Wt: 250Payne was in and out of the starting lineup by the end of the season at Texas A&M but he was the team's most productive big man averaging 10 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes per game He's a supreme athlete who started his career at Minnesota before transferring last season to A&M but he's strong and can really rim run as well as attack the offensive glass You'd like to see his defensive rebounding improve given his relatively limited usage but he's definitely a starting-caliber center in college basketball Payne was in and out of the starting lineup by the end of the season at Texas A&M Former TeamValparaisoHt: 6-10Wt: 230The Missouri Valley has a long history of successfully sending players to the high-major level He largely played the five as a two-year starter at Valpo and projects best there athletically at the high-major level He's also improved his frame over the last year which should allow him to find success against physical players He has kind of a funky load into his shot but has made about 33 percent of his 3s in college on about three attempts per game His footwork in ball screens as a roller or a pick-and-pop player is terrific and he also can run dribble handoffs to roll pop or reject and get all the way to the rim himself but don't sleep on his timing as a shot blocker: He swatted two shots per game to lead the Missouri Valley The Missouri Valley has a long history of successfully sending players to the high-major level Former TeamEvansvilleHt: 6-7Wt: 215A big Italian wing who came to Evansville by way of the NBA Academy in Australia Pozzato is more athletic than you’d expect and plays with authority when he decides to get to the rim He's a sharp cutter and mover without the ball and attacks close-outs at a high-level If you let him get downhill in a straight line He only made 32 percent of his 3s last year despite taking six per game and possessing a fluid stroke that should translate to made shots in the future He looks like a perfect option to play off of dynamic guards at the high-major level and not be as responsible for creating offense as he was at times this season A big Italian wing who came to Evansville by way of the NBA Academy in Australia Former TeamUCLAHt: 6-3 Wt: 200Mack came off the bench for UCLA this season after starting as a freshman in 2023-24 His scoring averaged dipped from 12.1 to 9.6 points per game but his percentages went up as UCLA played a more team-based approach with a deeper roster He can get to the foul line and get paint touches regularly but is much more of a scoring guard than a real point He’ll be a starter this season wherever he ends up but he will need to find a lineup with a bigger playmaker and ballhandler who is a good passer for his next team to reach its ceiling Mack came off the bench for UCLA this season after starting as a freshman in 2023-24 Former TeamOregon StateHt: 6-1 Wt: 180Rataj has a genuinely fascinating game that has prompted me to reach out to multiple coaches to get a read on where they stand on him The German forward is a dynamic four man who can dribble He was a serious mismatch nightmare at the WCC level this year for Oregon State where his ability to use his frame and skill level made him an exceptionally difficult cover attack in a straight line from the 3-point line or post a smaller player and that could get him into some trouble areas He's also quite active with his hands on defense and seems to have awesome hand-eye coordination Rataj is a player who will fit best in a five-out offense that will give him room to operate Rataj has a genuinely fascinating game that has prompted me to reach out to multiple coaches to get a read on where they stand on him After winning WAC Player of the Year and averaging 20.1 points per game in 2023-24 Grant-Foster was slowed by injuries and had some regression this past year He did flash what he’s capable of in the NCAA Tournament He is one of the twitchiest wings in the country capable of getting a shot just about anytime he wants but his ability to elevate helps him always get it off He shot only 23.2 percent from 3 this year and his efficiency really dipped But at 6-7 with the ability to go off for 20-plus on any given night Former TeamArkansasHt: 7-2 Wt: 240Ivisic is highly skilled but still hasn’t quite found the best way to shape his game to actually impact winning such as his 27 points against Alabama or 25 against LSU and it’s not an accident that his minutes decreased during Arkansas’ postseason run which allows him to be moved around a bit too easily his positioning and overall reactivity can be an adventure there is serious upside if the right coach can figure him out on defense Ivisic is highly skilled but still hasn’t quite found the best way to shape his game to actually impact winning Former TeamWest VirginiaHt: 6-8Wt: 240Hansberry is the perfect five-out center in that he understands screening angles and he is excellent in dribble-handoff actions He can also play as more of a traditional big-man role and score over both shoulders He has excellent feel for the game and knows where to be on both ends knowing where to position himself and how to use his body The shot looks good — he made 35 3s last year — but the percentage (29.2) wasn’t ideal Where Hansberry is limited is in his length and athleticism He can sometimes struggle to finish around the basket against length and he is skilled enough to slide over to the four although guarding more athletic fours could be an issue But in the right system that utilizes his abilities as a hub on the perimeter Hansberry is the perfect five-out center in that he understands screening angles Former TeamMississippi StHt: 6-10Wt: 230Murphy has quick feet for a big man and is an effective player in the pick-and-roll He also does a nice job around the basket finding little pockets where he can slip in and get the ball and then he’s a good finisher inside about 10 feet The ball comes off his hand with soft touch He’s a good rebounder on both ends and is a switchable defender who provides solid rim protection Murphy has quick feet for a big man and is an effective player in the pick-and-roll Former TeamLipscombHt: 6-8Wt: 220The A-Sun Player of the Year is one of the best finishers from all three levels in the portal 55.7 percent on non-rim 2s and 72.7 percent at the rim He’s one of the most efficient post-up scorers in the country He sometimes struggles when he puts the ball on the floor against more athletic players and that could be a challenge in leveling up to the high-major level but he still produced against high-major competition averaging 17 points in three games against high-majors this year The A-Sun Player of the Year is one of the best finishers from all three levels in the portal Former TeamHoustonHt: 6-6Wt: 205Arceneaux was coming off an ACL tear and wasn’t 100 percent until late in his sophomore season He doesn’t have blow-by speed but is capable of driving a closeout so he doesn’t have any problem getting his shot off He’s able to play either forward position and was the backup power forward for Houston Defensively he’s been as well-schooled as you can get playing for Kelvin Sampson While he wasn’t one of Houston’s best defenders Arceneaux was coming off an ACL tear and wasn’t 100 percent until late in his sophomore season Former TeamNorth DakotaHt: 6-6 Wt: 190Eaglestaff is a volcano waiting to happen a dynamic wing scorer who can fire the ball from distance as well as use the threat of that shot to score in other ways he dropped 40 on Alabama and had 51 points against South Dakota State in the conference tournament He's a ridiculously tough shot-maker when he's on but he also was tasked with taking some absolutely wild attempts for North Dakota this year That ultimately dragged down his efficiency The key for a high-major will be finding a role for Eaglestaff that allows him to take easier shots — which will be easier when pairing him with high-level shot creators He'll have one year at high-major to show what he's capable of after playing for a pretty rough North Dakota team that he wasn't able to elevate Former TeamCalHt: 6-1 Wt: 185Wilkinson was a fun surprise for Cal finishing among the national scoring leaders for first-year players with the ability to both drive and find pull-up options But the decision making on some of his shots was often an adventure and he'll need to moderate that as he moves to a winning team It can also be a struggle to place pure scoring guards roughly his size in the lineup given how much they can give back on defense Cal was much better when Wilkinson was on the court because of his ability to beat his man and that'll provide value wherever he ends up so don't be surprised to see him head back east Former TeamIndianaHt: 6-8 Wt: 225This one is going to be complicated and as a former five-star with long arms and shooting potential where he looks completely invisible on offense because the jump shot isn't consistent enough yet and his defensive intensity wavers Maybe it's as simple as Mike Woodson not being able to get through to him but the ‘24-25 Hoosiers were a better team when Mgbako was off the court per CBB Analytics: They gave up nearly 10 points more per 100 possessions when he played (by far the worst of the nine players to play at least 300 minutes) If a change of scenery is all that was needed a team could reap massive dividends — or it could come away disappointed Former TeamIndianaHt: 6-3Wt: 185Rice regressed at Indiana after averaging 14.8 points 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game during an All-Pac 12 redshirt freshman year at Washington State Indiana wasn’t an ideal setting for guards under Mike Woodson so there’s some hope he can be closer to what he was as a freshman in a new setting What Rice does best is get into the paint to either score for himself or set up a teammate He finished better at Washington State than he did Indiana and it’s possible the difference was the spacing he’s likely going to get an opportunity to be in a high-usage role more similar to what he experienced at Washington State Rice regressed at Indiana after averaging 14.8 points Former TeamNorth AlabamaHt: 6-0Wt: 182No surprise that Bucky McMillian wanted Lane: He went for 32 points and six assists in an overtime loss at Samford this past season Lane is a score-first guard who is one of the quickest guards with the basketball in the country His handle is tight and he can score at all three levels and shot an impressive 40.6 percent from 3 this season on five attempts per game He’s short but I think he has the body and quickness to level up He should fit well in McMillian’s up-tempo system He has played well against high-majors the last two seasons scoring 14 points against Auburn this past season and going for 19 points and 11 assists the year before at K-State No surprise that Bucky McMillian wanted Lane: He went for 32 points and six assists in an overtime loss at Samford this past season Former TeamTexas TechHt: 6-5Wt: 200Overton is a smooth lefty with great positional size who can get buckets when he’s playing with confidence His minutes fluctuated this past year at Texas Tech and there were times where it seemed like he had the yips but he moves with fluidity and always seems to find a way to get to his left hand scoring double figures in four of the five games in which he played 30-plus minutes including 20 points in a Big 12 semis loss to Arizona It’s pretty easy to imagine him becoming a consistent double-digit scorer for a high-major Overton is a smooth lefty with great positional size who can get buckets when he’s playing with confidence Former TeamBYUHt: 6-4 Wt: 200Hall began the year in the starting lineup but wasn't an ideal fit playing alongside Egor Demin so the BYU staff decided to make him a super sub in the last two-thirds of the season Hall looks like he can be a high-major starting guard He makes excellent decisions and consistently finds teammates in the right places He averaged 4.2 assists with a three-to-one assist-to-turnover ratio in 2024-25 and while the shooting numbers aren't amazing he is at least capable from behind the arc when he gets an open look Anyone looking for a genuine adult who makes good decisions at the lead guard spot should take a look at Hall as an interesting option He might not be a true all-conference player Hall began the year in the starting lineup but wasn't an ideal fit playing alongside Egor Demin Former TeamMichigan StHt: 6-2Wt: 185Holloman is a strong defender and a streaky scorer His play and his emotions can be a roller coaster but you know he’s going to play with max effort and guard He has elite speed but sometimes can over-penetrate and put up tough shots at the basket His jumper is the streakiest part of his game but he is a solid 35.6 percent from 3 for his career This is a good get for NC State because Holloman is used to winning and can help set the standard for what it looks like to play hard Holloman is a strong defender and a streaky scorer Former TeamUtah ValleyHt: 6-6Wt: 190The WAC Defensive Player of the Year is a good shot blocker and can also get out and defend on the perimeter he’s the atypical stretch 5 in that he likes to pick-and-pop but he also plays with a level of physicality He’s comfortable putting the ball on the floor and is looking for contact when he does and while he’s a 35.3 percent 3-point shooter he shot only 64.6 percent at the free-throw line a surprising drop after making 76.5 percent of his free throws as a freshman at UC Irvine Welling is a good fit for Clemson in the mold of past bigs like PJ Hall and Ian Schieffelin both skilled who also take pride in their defense The WAC Defensive Player of the Year is a good shot blocker and can also get out and defend on the perimeter BonaHt: 6-4Wt: 180Council has good size for a point guard and elite quickness He can get by his man with a live dribble and finishes well with either hand around the basket His weakness is his jump shot: It’s flat and not the smoothest release but that didn’t stop him from taking 3.9 3s per game On a team where he’s not the primary scorer ideally his usage would go down some and he could focus on what he does well he has the goods to be a high-major starter Council has good size for a point guard and elite quickness Former TeamPurdueHt: 6-5Wt: 205Colvin looks the part He’s an awesome athlete with a pretty jump shot He hasn’t done much besides score in transition and on spot-ups but he’s going to a program where Steve Forbes has been able to get a lot out of wings who haven’t yet maximized their potential It’s easy to squint and see a potential star (Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos: Porter Binks The college football transfer portal is now closed and there have been a lot of changes to Michigan’s roster this winter and spring Here’s a look at where the Wolverines stand: The spring transfer portal window is officially closed One year removed from winning a national championship the Michigan Wolverines were aggressive throughout the winter bringing in a multitude of players head coach Sherrone Moore believes can help Michigan get back to the College Football Playoff Having to replace multiple first-round picks yet again is a tough task. Plus, it is unclear what Judge Claudia Wilken will decide to do about scholarship limits in the House vs NCAA Settlement that has been put on hold twice in April Michigan has the potential to be deeper and more talented than last season Let’s get into how the Wolverines’ football roster looks after the transfer portal deadline bringing in Justice Haynes creates one of the best running back duos in college football with Jordan Marshall Michigan bolstered the offensive line by getting Brady Norton who is expected to compete for the starting left tackle position The Wolverines then found a true starting-X wide receiver in Donaven McCulley who led Indiana in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2023 Mikey Keene will compete with Bryce Underwood and Jadyn Davis for the quarterback job but will serve as a mentor at the very least Moore brought in depth at all three levels Troy Bowles is quality depth at linebacker and TJ and Tevis Metcalf both looked good in the spring game and should make an instant impact 247Sports ranks Michigan as having the 32nd transfer class, sitting less than a point behind rival Ohio State, whereas On3 ranks the Wolverines ninth Those rankings can still change with the current players in the portal but those are solid numbers with a pool of players that have extreme upside Everyone knows Underwood has the potential to be a star but so does most of Michigan’s incoming freshmen Ty Haywood and Kaden Strayhorn is a great trio of offensive linemen and the defensive backs are going to be a problem once they all arrive in Ann Arbor for fall camp Andrew Gentry and Alex Orji are the names that pop out on this list as former starters who have decided to leave Ann Arbor for other programs so going to other programs was the right decision for their careers Morris was a bit of a surprise early in the cycle and he will unfortunately miss the 2025 season with a torn ACL he suffered this offseason Doman struggled in 2024 after a stellar 2023 so transferring to Florida was a smart move as he currently hopes to find the magic he played with two seasons ago Michigan will have multiple position battles taking place throughout the summer The offensive line is starting to take form but there will be a fascinating battle at left tackle between Evan Link and another at right guard with Nathan Efobi currently the favorite The secondary is also a position of intrigue as there are a ton of quality players at both corner and safety It will be interesting to see who gets the nod to start at both cornerback and safety between the returners One position Michigan could still look to bring someone in at is wide receiver just because the portal is closed doesn’t mean players in the portal have nowhere to go; they can still sign with a school for the upcoming season It is not out of the question Moore tries to find a talented pass-catcher to pair up with what he currently has Two weeks after its season ended, the Texas women's basketball team has lost another starter A team spokesperson confirmed to the American-Statesman on Saturday that junior forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda has entered the transfer portal Mwenentanda spent the last three seasons with the Longhorns The news of her departure was first reported by On3 The 6-foot-2 Mwenentanda was used as both a guard and forward at Texas, and she enjoyed her best season as the Longhorns made a run to the Final Four this year She also started 15 times in the wake of forward Aaliyah Moore's knee injury Mwenentanda was briefly benched twice during her run as a starter. She scored a career-high 19 points while coming off the bench during the second round of the NCAA Tournament and she returned to the starting lineup for UT's next game Mwenentanda joins reserve guard Jordana Codio and backup center Abbie Boutilier as the Longhorns' entrants into the portal Mwenentanda and Codio were the remaining members of UT's 2022 recruiting class which lost Amina Muhammad to Oregon in the portal last year This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 296-pound Fely recorded 24 total tackles (nine for loss) and 5.5 sacks last season en route to second-team all-Mountain West Conference honors Fely entered the portal at the beginning of April but had a change of heart “After the process that I have gone through over the past couple weeks I am grateful for the love and support that has been shown to me and my family,” Fely wrote in a statement “After many conversations with those closest to me I have come to the conclusion that Boise State University is the place to be and I will be withdrawing my name from the transfer portal “I would like to express to you all that the culture and values at Boise State are second to none and I now realize more than ever how special this place is I will forever be grateful for coach (Spencer Danielson) my teammates and the staff at Boise State for the opportunity they are giving me to come back to the place I love Glad to be back💙🤍🧡 pic.twitter.com/cHphtw1VQE Danielson addressed Fely’s return in a video posted on X Bronco Nation, let’s welcome back Braxton! Wanted to share a little more about what went into Brax’s decision.There is no better place then BSU🔵#BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/sV1Nu8tEEN him and his wife called me last week very emotional and just opened their heart to me about ‘Coach and we see the value of Boise State,’” Danielson said we want to come home because we know that’s the best place for us to build and develop me to be the best version of myself on and off the football field.’ and I believe the best thing is to bring Brax home I know there’s obviously going to be a lot of things he’s going to have to do to earn the trust back with his teammates and coaches will be the anchors of the Broncos’ defensive front Fely has one year of eligibility remaining Here is a complete list of the Broncos’ 18 scholarship transfer portal losses: Wide receiver Jackson Grier (Appalachian State) Linebacker Wyatt Milkovic (Western Illinois) Cornerback Dionte Thornton (Portland State) Here are Boise State’s 13 transfer portal additions: Defensive back Demetrius Freeney (Arizona) Offensive lineman Miles Walker (Ohio State) Defensive lineman Dion Washington (Hawaii) BOB LUNDEBERGBob Lundeberg is a reporter for Boise State Broncos On SI. An Oregon State graduate, Bob has lived in Idaho since 2019 and is an avid hiker and golfer. Four Cases Statewide in 2025; Three in NYC and One Rest of State All New Yorkers Urged To Ensure They Are Current With All Recommended Immunizations Launches ny.gov/measles To Support Vaccination Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York State The Governor joined State Health Commissioner Dr James McDonald to update New Yorkers on the cases and encouraged everyone to ensure they are current on all recommended immunizations There have been four total cases of measles in New York State so far this year three in New York City and one in Suffolk County None of the cases this year are related to each other or connected to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico The risk of measles to New Yorkers from these outbreaks is low “Measles doesn’t belong in the 21st century and it certainly doesn’t belong in the State of New York,” Governor Hochul said “As measles outbreaks occur at home and around the globe it’s critical that New Yorkers take the necessary steps to get vaccinated get educated and stave off the spread of this preventable disease — the safety of our communities depends on it.” The New York State Department of Health and local health departments work together to monitor cases and alert the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention All New Yorkers are urged to protect themselves by making sure they’re up to date on important “The single way to prevent measles is to be immunized In the current outbreak in the United States one in five people are being admitted to a hospital I urge all New Yorkers to ensure they are current on their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) immunizations and immediately get vaccinated if they are not.” the current statewide vaccination rate for babies up to two years old This is the percent of children who have received at least one dose of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccines actual vaccination coverage among school-age children is higher Individuals should receive two doses of the MMR vaccine to be protected Those who aren’t sure about their immunization status should call their local health department or health care provider Those who were born before 1957 have likely already been exposed to the virus and are immune Those born between 1957 and 1971 should check with a doctor to ensure they’ve been properly immunized as vaccines administered during that time may not have been reliable Those who travel abroad should make sure they are vaccinated for measles Babies as young as 6 months can get an MMR if they are traveling abroad The babies should get their MMRs on schedule and need a total of three MMRs The State Health Department is monitoring the situation very carefully along with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Local health departments in each county are prepared to investigate cases and distribute vaccines or other protective measures as needed NYC Health Department Acting Commissioner Dr the NYC Health department has confirmed three unrelated cases of measles in New York City Disease surveillance and outbreak response readiness is at the heart of our agency’s operations Measles is highly contagious and can be deadly We strongly encourage people who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated and make sure your children have received the MMR (measles Vaccination not only protects the person who gets vaccinated but also contributes to community protections by helping stop the spread of the disease and keeping infants and others who can’t be vaccinated safe.” “The four reported cases of measles in New York State this year are not only concerning but also a stern reminder that we must keep our recommended immunizations up to date I want to thank Governor Hochul and Commissioner McDonald for launching a portal to provide support to health care providers who are our first line of defense when it comes to public health Measles could pose serious health risks for those who contract it and are not protected so it is critical that we follow the science and don’t fall behind on immunizations.” “The science is clear – the measles vaccine works and I appreciate Governor Hochul and State Health Commissioner McDonald’s efforts to provide New Yorkers and healthcare providers with the support and resources for this lifesaving immunization.” Misinformation around vaccines has in recent years contributed to a rise in vaccine hesitancy, declining vaccination rates and a black market for fraudulent vaccination records. The Department takes an active role in combating vaccination fraud. This includes work by the Department’s Bureau of Investigations identifying, investigating, and seeking impactful enforcement actions against those who falsify vaccine records as evidenced by several recent cases announced by the Department Combating vaccine fraud is a collective effort that includes various stakeholders responsible for community health and safety The Department works with schools to help them fulfill their responsibility of reviewing vaccination records for fraud the Department partners with the New York State Education Department local health departments and school-nurse professional organizations around this critical effort engage and support police and prosecutors statewide regarding vaccination fraud which under New York law is a felony-level criminal offense serious respiratory disease that causes rash and fever measles can reduce the immune system’s ability to fight other infections like pneumonia Serious complications of measles include hospitalization, pneumonia, brain swelling and death. Long-term serious complications can also include  subacute sclerosing panencephalitis a brain disease resulting from an earlier measles infection that can lead to permanent brain damage People who are infected with measles often get “measles immune amnesia,” which causes their immune system to lose memory to fight other infections like pneumonia Measles during pregnancy increases the risk of early labor Measles is caused by a virus that is spread by coughing or sneezing into the air Individuals can catch the disease by breathing in the virus or by touching a contaminated surface The incubation period for measles is up to 21 days People who are exposed to measles should quarantine 21 days after exposure and those who test positive should isolate until four days after the rash appears Symptoms for measles can include the following: and up to 21 days after a measles infection A person with measles can pass it to others as soon as four days before a rash appears and as late as four days after the rash appears Health care providers should report suspected measles cases to their local health department Visit the State Health Department’s dedicated measles website for information about the measles, immunization data and information for providers The State Health Department has also launched a new Global Health Update Report webpage to keep New Yorkers informed of ongoing and emerging infectious disease outbreaks Visit the CDC website for information about the measles vaccine but names are still surfacing in the ensuing days The latest name that has officially surfaced in the portal hails from a program with a tumultuous offseason in the Stanford Cardinal Following the March firing of head coach Troy Taylor who was revealed to have "bullied and belittled female athletic staffers," the program has been hit hard by players leaving the portal In addition to losing the team's best pass rusher, David Bailey (Texas Tech), the Cardinal have seen departures from corner Julian Neal (Arkansas), wide receiver Emmett Mosley (Texas) and quarterback Bear Bachmeier (undecided) it was revealed that Bachmeier's older brother would also be entering his name into the transfer portal As confirmed by On3's Pete Nakos the older Bachmeier brother entered with a "do not contact" tag which likely means he has a destination in mind Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier (24) Bachmeier recorded 46 catches for 476 yards and two touchdowns while also adding a rushing touchdown and a punt return touchdown Bachmeier chose Stanford over programs such as Arizona State Colorado and Boise State where his older brother Hank started his career it is unclear if he and his younger brother Bear are a package deal or plan to transfer to different programs it is worth noting that the Cardinal have now lost a total of 26 players to the portal this offseason With Frank Reich serving as the interim head coach this season the program will look for a permanent solution at head coach after the year there may not be a school in college football with a tougher year ahead of them than Stanford The Cardinal have gone 3-9 for four seasons in a row bringing on another wild period of transfer transactions across college football Underclassmen players have from April 16-25 to make their final decision on whether they're staying put or playing elsewhere More than 2,100 FBS scholarship players have already entered the portal this offseason Teams have invested more money than ever before to re-sign and retain their top players for 2025 We're about to find out if those efforts paid off Here are five things to watch once the portal is officially open for business next week April 7 had been circled on the calendars of coaching staffs across the country The date of the final approval hearing for the House settlement loomed large this offseason as athletic directors coaches and general managers prepared for the arrival of the new era of revenue sharing in college athletics Their expectation all along has been that if or when U.S District Judge Claudia Wilken grants final approval of the terms of the $2.8 billion legal settlement the newly established $20.5 million cap for paying student-athletes in 2025-26 officially goes into effect Deals struck after that date would be subject to the new standards and scrutiny established by the settlement "Everybody's on pins and needles," Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters last week "because we don't know exactly what's going to come out of this." Wilken declined to provide final approval of a deal Monday and directed attorneys for the NCAA and plaintiffs to address a short list of lingering concerns within one week If final approval of the settlement is still several weeks away it's going to impact the spring portal window The clock is ticking for NIL collectives to make one more big spend on player acquisition and retention before they enter the new world where all third-party NIL deals exceeding $600 must be reported and must be "fair-market value" for legitimate business purposes to not count toward the rev-share cap Texas Tech signed Stanford transfer outside linebacker David Bailey, the top player available ahead of the spring portal window, Friday night -- another strong addition to its remarkable portal haul Bailey is expected to earn more than $1 million this season and has already joined the team for spring practice It's no surprise that this spend-it-while-you-can period has proved to be extremely profitable for top college basketball players who hit the portal in March and April But will it also bring a windfall for football players looking to test the spring portal "What's going on in basketball and football now is people are trying to beat a date," Smart said Graduate transfers who are leaning toward testing the portal would be wise to go in now if they're looking to maximize their value Power 4 programs know they'll have to pay a steep premium if they're looking to add proven talent this spring and they planned ahead for this by trying to resolve their roster needs in December and January many are not looking to add or spend much in this upcoming spring window unless they encounter unexpected attrition While the settlement still awaits final approval GMs and recruiting staffers continue to operate under the assumption the $20.5 million salary cap for athletic departments in 2025-26 will exist will teams with College Football Playoff ambitions quickly identify methods for circumventing the cap Several staffers surveyed by ESPN say the answer to that question depends on the effectiveness of the new enforcement arm, and there's plenty of skepticism among coaches and ADs on that topic it's going to be hard to use the money even if you have it," one SEC DPP said and the first time they get sued it doesn't hold up Which teams with national championship ambitions still have some work to do during the upcoming portal window As these teams start to wrap up spring practice, coaches are going to have a much better sense of which returning players are ready to step up and which position groups still need help. Here are six teams in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 that could be looking for portal pickups over the next few weeks Coach Ryan Day acknowledged in March it was a bit more challenging to fill Ohio State's roster needs in the winter portal window while their season was still going on Extending the season into late January puts a staff in a tough spot with recruiting and official visits and the Buckeyes inked just six transfers in the first window They'll be looking for experienced depth or younger players with upside to fill out their D-line room Coach Steve Sarkisian has done a masterful job of landing high-impact playmakers at wide receiver via the portal during his tenure in Austin He might need to do it again this spring to help boost a Texas receiving corps that could use some help and should be a contender for the best available options this spring Sarkisian said Tuesday he'll also be looking for additions at tight end and on the defensive line to get the Longhorns' depth back to where it needs to be It's no secret that Penn State is going to be extremely competitive for starter-caliber wide receivers in the spring portal "We all know we need wide receiver help," Kraft told reporters in February In last year's spring portal cycle, only six wide receivers hit the market who ended up starting nine or more games for Power 4 programs. One was former Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith who earned second-team All-SEC honors after putting up 981 receiving yards and eight TDs at Auburn High-impact wideouts will probably be scarce and will certainly be pricey but they might be the only thing this offense is missing to chase championships in 2025 earned the most playing time last season among Georgia's returning edge defenders but has played just 268 career snaps Georgia could also be in the market for a No. 2 running back. There's plenty of confidence in Nate Frazier and the next step he's about to take as a sophomore after he rushed for a team-high 671 yards and 8 touchdowns on 5 yards per carry last season but don't be surprised if Georgia goes looking for a veteran back to complement their rising star This was a need position for LSU going into last year's spring portal window after losing three NFL draft picks and the Tigers competed for several of the top players on the market coach Brian Kelly generated a lot of attention for saying "We're not in the market of buying players." The Tigers were certainly in that market in December and assembled arguably the No But can they still go find a premier defensive tackle for 2025 Last year, the Tigers missed on the big names and ended up with Wisconsin transfer Gio Paez, who did start all 13 games. They brought in massive Texas transfer Sydir Mitchell in December but he played only 49 snaps over two seasons It'll be interesting to see how new defensive line coach Kyle Williams evaluates his returning talent in spring ball If a proven performer and a clear upgrade hits the market in April Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has a lot of belief in Cuevas who followed this staff from Seattle to Tuscaloosa and the staff already brought in two tight ends via the portal this offseason Hundreds of players will enter the portal this spring in search of better opportunities elsewhere But not all of them are actually trying to transfer The threat of transferring has been a powerful bargaining chip for players and their agents even more so when it's late April or early May and there aren't a ton of quality replacements available Personnel staffers are bracing for big demands at the portal deadline "I think we'll see the beginning of guys testing the market," one Big Ten staffer predicted "I think we'll see a lot of guys enter and see a lot of guys go back to their original spot after seeing what else was out there." we've seen 187 FBS scholarship players enter the transfer portal and eventually decide to withdraw and stay put That's almost 8% of all scholarship portal entries since August the bigger names on that list are players at programs going through coaching changes They put their name in to see what's out there but ultimately were persuaded by the new coaching staff to come back But there were also several examples in December of blue-chip freshmen who threatened to transfer -- and even announced plans to transfer -- but never entered the portal Because they got what they were looking for from their current team these deals between agents and GMs are going to get worked out before the player hits the market Players can lose some leverage in negotiating with their current program once they've officially entered the portal especially if they don't already have clear options lined up So don't be surprised if there's another round of rumors this spring about big-name players potentially leaving that never come to fruition The Power 4 teams that have the money are going to do what it takes to keep the players who matter West Virginia removed 22 football players from its roster Monday as it prepares to cut down to the expected 105-man roster limit for the 2025 season Among the players cut were two senior transfers and five true freshmen who just joined the program this offseason The departing group was a mix of scholarship and walk-on players many of them redshirt freshmen with limited playing experience Coach Rich Rodriguez has consistently expressed his frustration with the 105-man limit since taking over the program in December and warned that roster cuts were coming Dropping 22 from the roster puts West Virginia at 104 players for next season because Rodriguez needs room to add a lot more talent in the spring portal window "We need to get some O-linemen and D-linemen," Rodriguez said last month I made sure the kicker today -- he had been pretty good We're going to see more attrition in the weeks ahead as schools with strong walk-on programs and first-year coaches reckon with the impending roster limits But there might be good news on the way following the Monday settlement hearing Wilken pushed back on the roster limit requirement during the hearing asking lawyers to consider a phased approach to reducing roster sizes "My idea there is to grandfather in a group of rostered people," Wilken said College football coaches would absolutely support grandfathering in current players and avoiding harsh post-spring roster cuts They're going to need clarity on this matter as soon as possible so they can make decisions on who's staying and who's leaving "We've got to remove a lot of kids from the program and it sucks," Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said last week "There's a lot of kids that want to be here want to stay here that we can't have in the program It's frustrating to me because I don't understand why the number came of 105 Why didn't we kind of slowly bring it down we saw 288 scholarship players transfer to Power 4 programs Here's what we can we learn from that group and the successes and struggles they encountered during the 2024 season only 21% started more than six games last season and 55% earned zero starts these transfers get brought in and paid to help resolve depth chart needs but they're also starting from a disadvantaged position by missing out on spring practice But the data clearly suggests there are no guarantees when it comes to players immediately making significant contributions A total of 165 spring transfers (57%) ended up playing fewer snaps in 2024 than they did at their previous school and 129 ended up playing fewer than 100 snaps last season Among the 68 Group of 5 players who transferred to join Power 4 rosters 74% saw less playing time in 2024 and half of them did not start a game for their new team Only 12 of these G5 players who transferred up started more than six games last season and just nine of the 41 FCS-to-P4 transfers earned more than six starts 38 of these 288 transfers (13%) went back into the portal to see if they could have better luck elsewhere Waiting until the spring portal to make a move can be risky Coaching staff members can say all the right things during the recruiting process but in truth they might just be looking for backups and developmental depth all the money being thrown around for portal pickups might make those decisions worthwhile regardless of playing time As one staffer at a G5 school summed it up "If you are getting $30,000 and hear $300,000