Who are the top prospects in the transfer portal? Exploring transferring players post-March Madness
The transfer portal has dramatically changed the college basketball landscape. It is in full swing again as players finish their seasons and enter the portal seeking new opportunities at other schools.
Let’s take a look at some of the best players in the portal who may be wearing a new uniform next season.
Top prospects in the transfer portal
Caleb Love, North Carolina
Love came back to Chapel Hill to try TO repeat North Carolina’s successful 2022 season that ended in the national championship game with a loss. North Carolina instead struggled to a mediocre season and missed the NCAA Tournament.
Love announced he will enter the portal and seek a new school for his senior year. He is one of the best prospects in the portal and is a former five-star recruit. Love had quite a run in the 2022 tournament, scoring 20-plus points in three games.
Kel’el Ware, Oregon
Ware is another former five-star recruit who is highly sought after in the portal. One of the most talented players in the portal. he's seeking a new opportunity for his sophomore season.
Ware struggled with 6.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. The 7-footer has the skill to increase those numbers dramatically. He could become a huge NBA prospect with more opportunities and realized potential at a new school.
Taran Armstrong, Cal Baptist
The 6-5 point guard has the basketball IQ and athleticism to make a big impact at a bigger school next season. Armstrong is a great shooter as well as playmaker.
He will likely start immediately wherever he ends up. Gonzaga, Xavier, Oklahoma and more schools are all in contention for Armstrong’s services.
Jameer Nelson Jr., Delaware
Nelson is the son of former NBA player Jameer Nelson, who made his name with the Orlando Magic. Nelson Jr. averaged 20.6 ppg with Delaware this season.
He is a great creator and shotmaker with the ball in his hands. His height is a bit of an issue, but the crafty guard has the skills to succeed at the major college level.