The college basketball transfer portal continues to witness a flurry of activity as top programs scramble to rebuild their rosters for the upcoming season. With over 2,000 players expected to be in the portal by May 1, coaches are working tirelessly to secure talented recruits in a short span of time.

Indiana University's head coach, Mike Woodson, wasted no time in bolstering his team after a challenging year. The Hoosiers have already landed Washington State's Myles Rice, a highly regarded point guard from the portal. In addition, they are eagerly awaiting a visit from Stanford's Kanaan Carlyle, a former top-50 recruit known for his explosive performances.

While Indiana seeks to enhance their shooting prowess, they have set their sights on Connor Hickman from Bradley and Ryan Conwell from Indiana State. On the front line, Indiana's top target is Oumar Ballo, the number one overall transfer from Arizona. The Hoosiers are optimistic about their chances to secure Ballo's commitment after his visit, but if he doesn't commit, they have their eyes on Drexel's Amari Williams, a three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year.

Over at Michigan, new head coach Kimani May is determined to build a competitive roster in his first year. May has targeted two former players from his previous coaching stint at Florida Atlantic University - Johnell Davis and Vladislav Goldin. Davis, recognized as one of the top perimeter players in the portal, and Goldin, a promising center, could significantly bolster the Wolverines' lineup. Michigan is also in contention for Yale's Danny Wolf, a standout Ivy League player.

Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels of North Carolina are in search of a true center from the portal to fill the void left by the departure of Armando Bacot and James Okonkwo. Their top target is former top-10 prospect Aaron Bradshaw, who was expected to visit Ohio State but is strongly considering UNC as well. The Tar Heels are also eyeing Oumar Ballo, who will have visits to Indiana, Louisville, and Kansas State. Another defensive powerhouse, Clifford Omoruyi from Rutgers, has caught the attention of North Carolina, along with Danny Wolf.

Tennessee's Jonas Aidoo, a Durham native who recently entered the portal, is another player on the Tar Heels' radar. Aidoo's availability has sparked interest among several schools, making for an intense battle for his commitment.

As the transfer portal season intensifies, basketball fans will closely follow the movements of these top programs in their quest to secure the standout players from the vast pool of available talent. The next few months will shape the landscape of college basketball for the upcoming season.