Syracuse loses one transfer to BYU, gains another from Appalachian State originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It was a busy Tuesday for the Syracuse Orange in the men's basketball transfer portal.
Within a half hour, one departing transfer landed a new destination, while SU secured the commitment of an incoming standout.
First, the departure: Tyler Betsey is leaving for BYU.
Betsey was the best pure shooter on Syracuse's roster in 2025-26, making 40% of his shots from beyond the arc. He never could quite break through for enough playing time to make a massive impact, though, finishing the year averaging 6.7 points per game.
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The incoming player isn't a replacement for Betsey, but more of a potential interior force.
The new big guy is Luke Wilson from Appalachian State.
Wilson has the possibility of being hugely impactful for Gerry McNamara and the Orange.
In 2025-26, Wilson won Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.
He averaged 10.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore this past winter. He also led the Sun Belt with 1.8 blocks per game.
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It's not clear yet what McNamara's full defensive plan will be, but having a lanky center who can block shots is a good strategy on the back end of any defense.
There's still more transfer movement to happen, but the Orange are staying busy.