NCAA Transfer Portal: Winners & Losers 2024
the 2024 NCAA transfer portal reshaped college basketball, and News Directory 3 dives deep into the winners and losers.Find out which teams, like Kentucky and St. John’s, assembled the top transfer classes, and which programs landed game-changing players. Discover how Michigan bolstered its roster with Yaxel Lendeborg, a potential first-round NBA pick. We analyze key additions, including players like xaivian Lee and Boogie fland at Florida, and assess how other programs improved their chances.What does this mean for the upcoming season? Discover what’s next …
College Basketball Transfer Portal: Winners, Losers and Top Additions
Updated June 11, 2025
With the transfer portal window closed and the NBA draft withdrawal deadline passed, college basketball teams are
gearing up for the 2025-26 season. Experts are now assessing the winners and losers of this year’s transfer
cycle, focusing on key portal categories.
Single Best Player Addition
Yaxel Lendeborg’s move to Michigan stands out as a important win. Despite PJ Haggerty’s impressive credentials,
Michigan secured a potential first-round NBA pick. The 6-foot-9 forward, averaging a double-double in both
seasons with UAB, brings immediate impact with his two-way ability and relentless rebounding. His addition
positions Michigan as a top-10 team, according to analysts.
However, Darrion Williams’ transfer to NC State is also noteworthy. Williams, a versatile 6-foot-6 player,
anchors coach Will Wade’s recruiting class, bringing a legitimate star to the Wolfpack.
Best Overall Class
Kentucky and St.John’s are neck and neck for the best transfer class. Kentucky’s class includes Jayden
Quaintance, Jaland Lowe, and Denzel Aberdeen. While Quaintance is recovering from an ACL tear,his potential as
an NBA lottery pick gives Kentucky a high ceiling.