Brandon Huntley-Hatfield Transfer Portal: Top 5 landing spots for NC State forward feat. Arkansas
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield plans to play in college for another season after the NC State star entered the transfer portal on Monday. The senior forward made the decision as he is banking on the NCAA allowing student-athletes to play five full seasons over five years.
Huntley-Hatfield, who previously played for Tennessee and Louisville, averaged 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists through 26 games for the Wolfpack last season. He only made 10 starts in his fourth year.
Here's a closer look at the top five landing spots for Huntley-Hatfield, who is hoping a favorable ruling comes soon for him to extend his NCAA career.
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's potential transfer portal landing spots
#5. Baylor Bears
One team that may be interested in acquiring Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's services is Baylor. The Bears are on the lookout for players after their entire 2024-25 squad left the team following Baylor's March Madness run.
Baylor coach Scott Drew has already acquired a few players through the transfer portal to bolster Baylor's lineup, including former Oregon State forward Michael Rataj and former Wyoming guard Obi Agbim.
#4. Memphis Tigers
Huntley-Hatfield was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, so a move to Memphis could be an enticing one for him and his family. He started his college basketball career in his home state, averaging 3.9 ppg and 3.0 rpg through 35 games in his freshman season with the Volunteers.
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway will be looking to bolster his lineup after star player PJ Haggerty decided to enter the transfer portal. A possible linkup between both parties could transpire.
#3. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee State is another team that could be on the radar for Huntley-Hatfield if he wants to play in his home state next season.
The Blue Raiders recently lost one of their key players after Jestin Porter entered the transfer portal. He led the team in scoring, averaging 15.0 ppg in the 2024-25 season. MTSU coach Nick McDevitt could look to sign Huntley-Hatfield on a one-year stint in Murfreesboro.
#2. Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks need to bolster their frontcourt following Hunter Dickinson's departure. Kansas coach Bill Self may be interested in signing Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, who stands 6-foot-10. Self and his coaching staff got a firsthand look at Huntley-Hatfield when Kansas faced NC State during the regular season.
Huntley-Hatfield was one of three players to score in double figures for the Wolfpack, dropping 12 points off the bench in NC State's 75-60 loss to Kansas. He shot 5-for-8 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.
#1. Arkansas Razorbacks
A move to the Razorbacks could be a possibility for Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, as his former coach at Louisville, Kenny Payne, is now an associate head coach at Arkansas.
Huntley-Hatfield left the Cardinals following the 2023-24 season after Payne was fired by Louisville. He posted career-best numbers during his final year at Louisville, averaging 12.9 ppg and 8.4 rpg, making 32 starts under Payne during his junior year before parting ways.
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