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The end of the college basketball season is here following the national championship game, but action in the transfer portal continues to churn at a record-setting pace. Another new No. 1 transfer prospect sits atop the rankings with Arizona big man Oumar Ballo entering as the first five-star of the cycle.
Massive moves in the on-going coaching carousel also have an impact on the transfer portal. The anticipated transition from Kentucky to Arkansas for John Calipari will likely cause another wave of entries and commitments in the coming weeks. Several notable Wildcats already entered before the move became official.
Some of the top transfers in 2024 are already committed elsewhere, but elite talent is still available, including many prospects from high-major programs. Only 13 of the top 50 transfers this cycle are off the board. The spring portal window remains open until May 1.
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Below is a closer look at the updated best available prospects and top commitments from the first half of the spring window as of Monday at 4:15 p.m. ET:
OUMAR BALLO | C | ARIZONA
Arizona big man Oumar Ballo became the first five-star transfer of the 2024 cycle on Monday afternoon when he entered the portal. The 7-foot, 260-pound center from Mali is the latest high-end prospect on the move after three seasons with the Wildcats. Ballo previously transferred from Gonzaga in 2021. He posted 20 double-doubles this season for Arizona and averaged 12.9 points with 10.1 rebounds.
Transfer portal rating: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 1 C | No. 1 overall
JOHNELL DAVIS | SG | FLORIDA ATLANTIC
The previous No. 1 overall transfer portal prospect in the 2024 cycle, Florida Atlantic standout guard Johnell Davis is on the move for his final year of eligibility after leading the Owls to the 2023 Final Four. The 6-foot-4, 203-pound guard took another step in his game this season, averaging career-highs with 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He shot 48.3% from the field and 41.4% from 3-point range.
Michigan seems like the obvious destination for Davis with former Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May taking the same position in Ann Arbor, but that is not necessarily a guarantee.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 1 SG | No. 2 overall
AJ STORR | SG | WISCONSIN
Wisconsin guard AJ Storr remains available as one of the top overall transfers in the cycle, so far. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound sophomore previously transferred from St. John’s ahead of the 2023-24 season. The list of schools involved this time around includes Big Ten rival Illinois, which still holds the lead in the Transfer Portal Crystal Ball.
Storr led Wisconsin in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game, while shooting 43.4% from the field, including 32.0% beyond the 3-point line. An Illinois native, Storr rated as a three-star guard coming out of the 2022 high school recruiting class.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 2 SG | No. 3 overall
MAXIME RAYNAUD | C | STANFORD
France native Maxime Raynaud is expected to take his time weighing the options after entering the transfer portal following a three-year stint at Stanford. The 7-foot-1, 250-pound big man averaged 15.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game as a junior this season. He also posted a career-high 26 blocks in 32 games played. Raynaud recorded 12 double-doubles for the Cardinal, but departed from the program following the firing of head coach Jerod Haas. Raynaud won a Gold Medal with France and led the team in scoring at the 2023 FIBA U-20 European Championships in Greece.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 2 C | No. 5 overall
CLIFFORD OMORUYI | C | RUTGERS
Rutgers big man Clifford Omoruyi is still available despite early expectations that his transfer recruitment would move quickly. St. John’s initially jumped out as the favorite, but several other high-major programs are now in the mix with visits expected to take place after the dead period. Omoruyi spent four seasons at Rutgers and will use his additional year of eligibility elsewhere in 2024-25. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound center averaged double-digit scoring in each of his final three seasons with the Scarlet Knights, including 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game (third-most in Division I) during the 2023-24 campaign.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 3 C | No. 6 overall
GREAT OSOBOR | C | UTAH STATE
Utah State standout big man and Mountain West Player of the Year Great Osobor is testing the NBA Draft process while also exploring options in the transfer portal. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound junior averaged 17.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 57.7% from the field this season. He previously followed head coach Danny Sprinkle from Montana State to Utah State. If he does withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft, another move with Sprinkle to Washington is possible.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 4 C | No. 8 overall
KANAAN CARLYLE | CG | STANFORD
Another former Stanford standout on the list of best available transfers, Kanaan Carlyle recently set an official visit to Indiana after the dead period for mid-April. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound freshman averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this season. Carlyle missed the first month of the schedule for the Cardinal but returned in December. He shot 38.6% from the field. Carlyle ranked as the No. 59 overall recruit coming out of the 2023 cycle.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 1 CG | No. 9 overall
DANNY WOLF | PF | YALE
The leading scorer for upset-minded Yale, Danny Wolf hit the transfer portal looking to capitalize on his popularity after helping the Bulldogs advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in March. The 7-foot-1, 255-pound forward had a “do not contact” tag on his name in the portal. However, several high-major programs, including two from the Big Ten and one from the ACC, are among those making a strong effort to land Wolf. He averaged 14.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks per game as a sophomore.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 1 PF | No. 10 overall
BRANDON GARRISON | C | OKLAHOMA STATE
Brandon Garrison also had a “do not contact” tag when he entered the transfer portal in mid-March. The Oklahoma State big man and McDonald’s All-American averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this season as a freshman for the Pokes, starting in 29 of 32 games. The 6-foot-11, 245-pound center picked Oklahoma State over Arkansas, Houston, Kansas and Oklahoma during his high school recruitment. The Sooners seem like an obvious fit to land the home-state star.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 5 C | No. 11 overall
BRONNY JAMES | SG | USC
Bronny James made the decision to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, while also maintaining his college eligibility in the transfer portal. There are several likely options if he opts to withdraw his name from the draft. Speculation immediately turned to Duquesne as a potential landing spot for the McDonald’s All-American and son of NBA legend LeBron James, who is close friends with new coach Dru Joyce III.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 9 SG | No. 45 overall
AARON BRADSHAW | C | KENTUCKY
Former top-five recruit Aaron Bradshaw entered the transfer portal on Monday amid the developments of John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. The McDonald’s All-American appeared in 26 games for the Wildcats and averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 57.6% from the field.
Transfer portal rating: N/a
TUCKER DeVRIES | SG | COMMITTED TO WEST VIRGINIA
Former Drake star Tucker DeVries followed his dad to West Virginia where Darian DeVries took over as head coach in March. The younger DeVries averaged 21.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 44.4% from the field this past season. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound shooting guard started in 97 of 104 games played during his three years with the Bulldogs.
“I’m thankful for everything that happened this past year, and I’m excited about the new journey,” DeVries told EerSports.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 3 SG | No. 4 overall
KOBE JOHNSON | SF | COMMITTED TO UCLA
UCLA picked up a transfer commitment courtesy of cross-town rival USC with Kobe Johnson making a move. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound junior averaged a career-high 10.9 points per game this season for the Trojans. Johnson now joins Bruins head coach Mick Cronin ahead of an important 2024-25 campaign in Los Angeles.
“Overall, he’s a two-way asset, who can be a defensive standout and valuable complimentary piece on the offensive end, particularly if he’s making spot-up shots,” Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein wrote.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 2 SF | No. 7 overall
ZEKE MAYO | PG | COMMITTED TO KANSAS
Former South Dakota State star Zeke Mayo returned to his hometown of Lawrence, Kan., to do one thing: win a national championship with the Jayhawks. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard averaged more than 18 points per game the past two years and is a career 45% shooter from the field, including 38.8% from 3-point range on 595 career attempts. Mayo earned Summit League Player of the Year, helping the Jackrabbits reach the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.
“It feels amazing, the love I’m already getting from the locals and some family and friends,” Mayo told Phog.net. “So it just feels incredible, it’s so surreal.”
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 1 PG | No. 12 overall
MICHAEL AJAYI | SF | COMMITTED TO GONZAGA
Michael Ajayi made his move within the West Coast Conference, transferring from Pepperdine to powerhouse Gonzaga. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound junior averaged 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game for the Waves this season. Ajayi shot 46.7% from the field, including 47.0% from 3-point range on 83 attempts. He has one year of eligibility remaining with Gonzaga.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 3 SF | No. 15 overall
PJ HAGGERTY | SG | COMMITTED TO MEMPHIS
PJ Haggerty will remain in the American Athletic Conference next season, but transferred to Memphis after a standout year at Tulsa. The Texas native began his college career at TCU before moving to the Golden Hurricane ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard averaged 21.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists as the second-leading scorer in the American Conference. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Transfer portal rating: 4-star | 94 rating | No. 4 SG | No. 19 overall
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