College Basketball Transfer Portal: Top Prospects Still Available
ICARO Media Group
The college basketball transfer portal closed this week after a record-breaking 45-day period, with over 2,000 players entering – a mark that could stand for years to come. Despite the deadline passing, activity in the transfer portal is still bustling, with several top prospects yet to make their decisions. Let's take a closer look at the best available players who are still weighing their options.
Leading the updated list is Kadary Richmond from Seton Hall. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound point guard has earned the top spot as the new No. 1 overall player in the transfer portal. Richmond, who previously played for Syracuse, was named to the First Team All-Big East and boasts an impressive college career with nearly 1,300 points, 600 assists, and 500 rebounds.
Norchad Omier, the top scorer for Miami this past season, is another highly sought-after prospect still available. The 6-foot-7 power forward has averaged 15.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game over the course of his four seasons, including 33 double-doubles in the past two years alone.
Great Osobor, the former Utah State standout and Mountain West Player of the Year, is also on the market. The 6-foot-8 center averaged 17.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 57.7% from the field this season.
Chaz Lanier from North Florida experienced a breakout season, averaging 19.7 points per game. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard has attracted interest from an SEC school and is also testing the NBA Draft process.
Deivon Smith, a talented point guard, is back in the transfer portal after spending just one season at Utah. Smith, who averaged 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game, is known for his excellent ball distribution skills.
Clifford Omoruyi, a 6-foot-11 center from Rutgers, has spent over six weeks in the transfer portal. He averaged double-digit scoring in his last three seasons, including 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game during the 2023-24 campaign.
Jaylen Wells, a key player in Washington State's return to the NCAA Tournament, has entered the portal after just one season with the Cougars. The 6-foot-8 wing averaged 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, attracting interest from high-major programs and the NBA Draft.
Cameron Christie, a freshman guard from Minnesota, also entered the transfer portal. Christie, who averaged 11.3 points per game, previously declared for the NBA Draft but has kept his college options open.
Wooga Poplar, another player from Miami, recorded an average of 13.1 points per game and is known for his explosiveness on the wing. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Dillon Mitchell, a sophomore power forward from Texas, has also joined the transfer portal. Mitchell, who averaged 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, is among the many former McDonald's All-Americans seeking new opportunities.
It's an exciting time in the college basketball transfer portal, with several top prospects still available for recruitment. As the recruiting visits continue, it won't be long before we see where these players decide to take their talents for the upcoming season.