College basketball transfer portal: best players still available

College basketball’s transfer portal has erupted into one of the sport’s biggest storylines this offseason, with waves of players reshaping rosters across the country. The churn has delivered headline moves, roster rebuilds and a long tail of high-impact players still on the market as the window nears its close.

Roughly a third of Division I athletes — a figure that topped projections of more than 3,000 entries — have tested the portal so far. Louisville already captured the marquee name of the cycle, adding Kansas big man Flory Bidunga, yet a number of valuable contributors remain unsigned as the entry period winds down early next week.

Top transfer options still available: premier shooters and versatile wings

The portal still contains a handful of players who can change a program’s profile immediately. Scouts and analytics sites agree on several names, led by a sharpshooter whose recent season numbers stunned evaluators.

Milan Momcilovic — elite spacing and volume shooting

• School last season: Iowa State
• Size/position: 6-foot-8 forward
• Why he matters: Momcilovic delivered one of the nation’s most efficient perimeter campaigns, converting a remarkable share of attempts from deep while doing so on heavy volume.
• Key stats: 50.6% field-goal rate, a nation-leading 48.7% from 3-point range, and 136 made threes (about 3.7 per game), ranking fifth nationally in makes from distance.
• Draft status: Entered the NBA draft but projects as more likely to return to college than to land as a first-round pick.

Major recruiting outlets — including On3, 247Sports and ESPN — list Momcilovic among the finest transfers still on the board. His ability to stretch defenses would provide an immediate offensive lift to any team hunting for consistent perimeter scoring.

Primary backcourt options: high-volume scorers and multi-category guards

Several guards who increased their output in consecutive seasons are drawing significant attention. Their skill sets differ — from downhill scoring to all-around production — but all have proven they can carry a heavy offensive load.

John Blackwell — steady scorer who grew into a primary option

• School last season: Wisconsin
• Size/position: 6-foot-4 guard
• Season progression: Climbed from 8.0 points as a freshman to 15.8 as a sophomore and 19.1 points per game most recently.
• All-around impact: Added 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 43.0% overall and 38.9% from three.
• Reported finalists: Alabama, Arizona, Duke, Louisville, Illinois and UCLA — a list that signals the high level of interest in his services.

Blackwell’s scoring ramp and mix of contributions on the boards and defensively make him an attractive upgrade for programs that need a reliable lead guard and secondary rebounder.

Juke Harris — breakout slasher with finishing upside

• School last season: Wake Forest
• Size/position: 6-foot-7 guard
• Scoring surge: Jumped from 6.1 points per game as a freshman to an ACC top performer at 21.4 as a sophomore.
• Shot profile: Connected on 44.4% of all attempts, though his 3-point clip was 33.2% — pointing to strength as a slasher and inside finisher.
• Other contributions: Led the Demon Deacons with 6.5 rebounds per contest.
• Program interest: Reportedly on the radar of Michigan (the defending champions), North Carolina and Tennessee.

Harris’ combo of size, athleticism and inside scoring makes him a match for teams seeking a wing who can create shots off the dribble and battle on the glass.

Big men available who can protect the rim and stretch the floor

The portal still includes several frontcourt pieces who blend rim protection with spacing skills — attractive profiles for coaches looking to modernize their frontlines.

Massamba Diop — young rim deterrent with perimeter touch

• School last season: Arizona State
• Size/position: 7-foot-1 center (freshman)
• Stat line: 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, plus 2.1 blocks — second in the Big 12 behind Flory Bidunga.
• Shooting: 56.9% from the field and 30.8% from three (8-for-26), indicating early promise as a floor-stretching big.
• Context: Arizona State stumbled to a 17-16 campaign, and coaching changes followed; Diop entered the portal after a strong freshman year.

At seven feet plus defensive instincts and some outside touch, Diop projects as a developmental upside piece who could become a focal point on a better roster.

Portal dynamics and what programs should consider

With the entry window closing soon, teams must weigh fit, timeline and roster construction. A single transfer like the names above can alter spacing, defensive matchups and rotation plans.

• Fit over flash: Programs should match playing style and timetable — is the player a one-year boost or a multi-year building block?
• Role clarity: Coaches need to define minutes and usage early to maximize buy-in.
• Medical and development plans: Especially with younger prospects, a clear growth plan can unlock long-term value.

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John Davis

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