The NCAA transfer portal officially opened at midnight on April 7 with thousands of college basketball players prepared to evaluate their futures. In the new offseason format, all players must submit an entry by April 21 to change programs.
The goal for these players varies greatly, with some looking to jump from the mid-major level to high-major programs or the inverse. Others are hitting the transfer portal to gauge NIL value on the market or set themselves up with the best chance at a national championship in 2027.
As college basketball’s top programs quickly move to evaluate the best players available and build a new-look roster, here is a look at the Top 10 players available in the transfer portal. These rankings reflect the On3 Industry Rankings.
1. Milan Momcilovic, PF
Milan Momcilovic decided to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA Draft process, evaluating all options for his future off an impressive season with Iowa State. He brings a top-end skill which every team at the college and professional level will value, emerging as one of the best 3-point shooters in the game.
The 6-foot-8 forward has shown the ability to play both the small forward and power forward position as well. He averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in an All-Big 12 season where he shot 48.7-percent from beyond the arc.
2. Massamba Diop, C
Massamba Diop entered the transfer portal after a successful freshman campaign for Arizona State. His big production has made him a name to watch for plenty of big programs looking to add frontcourt help, attaching a do-not-contact tag to his entry.
The 7-foot-1 center averaged 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, adding 2.1 blocks across 33 starts. He also upped his game throughout the season, posting better averages in Big 12 play while showing flashes of perimeter shooting.
3. Juke Harris, SG
Juke Harris enters the transfer portal as one of the top wing options in college basketball. The former Wake Forest star took a major leap forward in production this season, leading him to test the NBA Draft waters during this process as well.
The 6-foot-7 guard brings great positional size to the table, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists on the way to All-ACC honors and the ACC’s Most Improved Player award. He has two years of eligibility remaining if he remains in college basketball.
4. Tounde Yessoufou, SF
Tounde Yessoufou put together a strong freshman season at Baylor, asserting himself as one of the best scoring threats in the Big 12 immediately. After entering the transfer portal, he will go through the NBA Draft process while evaluating his best options in college basketball.
The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds over 34 games this season, adding 2.0 blocks per game to his total. The next step for him comes in the efficiency he plays with and consistency to his game.
5. Allen Graves, PF
Allen Graves comes off a freshman season which turned heads at Santa Clara, putting up historic analytic value throughout the season. His profile will appeal in a big way to program which value the underlying metrics, provided he withdraws from the NBA Draft process.
The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals this season while shooting 41.3-percent from the 3-point line. He did all this with a PER of 29.6 and Box Plus/Minus of 13.4 which has the analytics community raving about his potential.
6. Moustapha Thiam, C
Moustapha Thiam enters the NCAA transfer portal for a second straight season, starting his college career at UCF before spending the last season at Cincinnati. He brings versatility as a center, protecting the rim on defense with flashes of a perimeter game on offense.
The 7-foot-1 big man averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds this season across 31 starts while shooting 52.5-percent from the field. He added 1.6 blocks, and averaged 2.6 blocks as a freshman in the Big 12.
7. Paul McNeil, SG
Paul McNeil took a massive leap forward at NC State during his sophomore season, but hit the transfer portal after seeing Will Wade leave. After improving his 3-point shooting, he will draw widespread interest on the wing.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.8 points and 3.6 rebounds this season, while shooting 42.7-percent from beyond the arc. He also took on a much larger role, going from role player to starter.
8. Julius Halaifonua, C
Julius Halaifonua entered college basketball from overseas, becoming a reliable piece at Georgetown before opting to enter the transfer portal this offseason. After suffering an injury as a freshman, he bounced back with big production as a sophomore.
The 7-foot big man averaged 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season, starting 28 of 32 games. He now enters a market which sees the center position as a top commodity, leaving him plenty options to evaluate.
9. Javontae Campbell, PG
Javontae Campbell entered the NCAA transfer portal after starring at Bowling Green, where he became a two-time All-MAC selection, accompanied by two All-Defense selections and a Defensive Player of the Year award. His two-way impact could result in a move up the ranks of college basketball.
The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 18.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists in his second season. He did spend two seasons at the Junior College level before arriving to Division I.
10. Tijan Saine Jr., PG
Tijan Saine Jr. entered the NCAA transfer portal after an All-Big Sky season for Weber State which drew widespread interest in his skills. Despite being undersized, he made a big impact on the offensive end.
The 5-foot-10 guard averaged 15 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists as a junior, playing his first season at the Division I level. He has one year of eligibility remaining under the current rules.