Mike Trout loves hitting at Yankee Stadium, and New York Yankees fans have to be happy after this week that he’s finished playing there until next season.

The Los Angeles Angels outfielder finished his productive week in the Bronx with another home run during an 11-4 win on Thursday.

Trout, 34, entered the series against the Yankees with two home runs and seven RBI on the season. He heads home for the Angels’ weekend series against the San Diego Padres after more than doubling his tally in each statistical category.

The 446-foot blast off Yankees reliever Angel Chivilli in the top of the seventh inning Thursday was Trout’s fifth homer and ninth RBI in the four-game series.

Trout opened the series with a pair of home runs and five RBI on Monday. He followed with another blast Tuesday that kicked off a back-to-back-to-back sequence for the Angels. Trout’s bat remained hot Wednesday with another home run and two more runs driven in.

According to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, Trout is the first visiting player to hit a home run in four straight days at Yankee Stadium. Also, his five home runs are tied for the most in a series against the Yankees, matching outputs from George Bell (1990), Darrell Evans (1985) and Jimmie Foxx (1933).

Trout has now homered in his past five games against the Yankees, dating to the final meeting between the teams last season, which took place at — you guessed it — Yankee Stadium.

How much has Trout enjoyed hitting in the Bronx? In 34 career games at Yankee Stadium, he has 13 home runs, 26 RBI and 45 hits with a .346 batting average.

Fellow multi-time AL MVP Aaron Judge tried his best to match Trout in the four-game series. The Yankees slugger hit four home runs and picked up five RBI, but New York lost Thursday for the eighth time in 11 games since beginning the season 7-1.

“He’s the greatest, the greatest of all time,” Judge said of Trout following Monday’s game. “I know he’s had some tough injuries over the years, but to see himself back in a better spot this year — every time he comes to the Bronx, man, he puts on a show. I hate to see it, but it’s fun competing against a guy like that.”

The richest MLB owner on the planet is tweeting again, as Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discussed on the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast.”

With the Mets having lost eight in a row to fall to 7-12 and last in the NL East, Steve Cohen is back in action on the website formerly known as Twitter.

Cohen has now tweeted six times in 2026, with his latest coming Tuesday night after the Mets lost to the Dodgers 2-1 en route to being swept in that series.

As the hosts noted, this is not the first time Cohen has taken to social media to try to reassure Mets fans.

“Cohen has attempted this tactic multiple times in the past, including last season leading into one of the more embarrassing collapses for a franchise known for embarrassing collapses,” Shusterman noted.

The hosts had some fun with Cohen’s use of the phrase “green shoots,” which might be a new one for many baseball fans. The term is used to refer to signs of optimism about a down economy, according to Mintz, who said he had to do some research on the origin of the phrase.

“The average Mets fan is just like, ‘Oh, dying for some green shoots,’” Shusterman said with a laugh.

Joked Mintz: “Mets fans are waking up on Wednesday morning amped about all the green shoots.”

The hosts then posed a question about which of the sentences in Cohen’s tweet would rate highest on a “cope meter.”

Here are the candidates for biggest cope (aka excuse) and the hosts’ assessments:

• “[Francisco] Lindor had two hits including a home run.” — “Not that cope-y,” Mintz said.

• “[Bo] Bichette got a double hitting it to left field as opposed to recently being right field prone.” — “I don’t even know if that’s good analysis. I’d have to fact-check whether that’s true,” Shusterman said.

• “[Carson] Benge got a solid hit.” — “No. 1,” Mintz said, considering Benge is 8-for-53 this season. “That one’s tough,” Shusterman agreed, though the hosts later confirmed that it was indeed a solid hit.

• “[Marcus] Semien hit a shot that might have been a home run on a warmer night.” — “That is classic cope,” Shusterman said. “Dude, you’re in Los Angeles! What do you want? You want it to be warmer?”

• “Finally, Nolan McLean pitched an outstanding game going 7 innings.” — “He does that,” Mintz quipped.

Just to round out the absurdity of the Mets’ situation, Mintz concluded by noting that more Mets are wearing glasses this year, including manager Carlos Mendoza (“not a glasses guy until this year”) and first-base coach Gilbert Gomez. Mintz wondered if this is the influence of new bench coach Kai Correa, who wears glasses.

“It’s something to think about,” he said.

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Shortly after Michigan cut down the nets for the program’s first basketball championship since 1989, the 2026 college basketball transfer portal opened.

April 7 marks the beginning of transfer season in college basketball, and the floodgates will be open until April 21 to allow players to enter their name, spanning two weeks. 

Some names on the transfer portal played in this year’s NCAA Tournament, while other players are vying for opportunities at better programs or desire more playing time.

The Sporting News is tracking player movement in the college basketball transfer portal.

MORE: SN’s way-too-early college basketball Top 25

College basketball transfer portal tracker 2026: Latest news of players on the move

Thursday, April 16

Cincinnati forward Baba Miller enters transfer portal

Senior Bearcat forward Baba Miller has entered the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz. The former All-Big 12 player is expected to get some buzz around the portal if his waiver of eligibility is approved. Last season, Miller averaged 13 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting 52.9% from the field. This is his third time entering the portal, and he is the sixth Bearcat to do so.

Penn State’s Kayden Mingo transfers to Baylor

After one freshman season with Penn State, Kayden Mingo is moving cross-country to join the Baylor Bears, confirmed by Jamie Shaw. He is coming off a debut season in which he averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game for the Nittany Lions. He becomes the school’s second incoming transfer (Brett Decker Jr., Liberty), after the school lost James Nnaji.

Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller joins Missouri

After his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks, Bryson Tiller has committed to Missouri. The incoming Tiger started 31 of the 35 games for Kansas last season, and averaged 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 blocks on 44% shooting from the field across 25.9 minutes per game. He finished in the top 20 in total rebounds, total blocks, and block percentage among players in the Big 12.

Wednesday, April 15

Bryce Lindsay becomes Indiana’s latest splash

Indiana’s sixth portal addition is a big one, as the Hoosiers are adding former Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay after he averaged 12.3 points per game with the Wildcats this past season. Lindsay has two years of eligibility remaining and joins Aiden Sherrell, Markus Burton, Samet Yigitoglu, Jaeden Mustaf and Darren Harris in Darian DeVries’ portal class.

Kentucky finally makes move with Zoom Diallo addition

After missing out on several targets, including Robert Wright III, Kentucky landed a commitment from former Washington guard Zoom Diallo. A former four-star recruit, Diallo averaged 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game for the Huskies in 2025-26, shooting 48.9 percent from the floor.

Notre Dame forward Jalen Haralson commits to Tennessee

After his freshman year at Notre Dame, Jalen Haralson is heading to Tennessee. He will join the Volunteers after averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, while shooting 51.5% from the floor. Heading into college, the 6’7″ forward was the No. 19 recruit on ESPN’s Class of 2025 rankings.

Louisville transfer Sananda Fru joins Marquette

After concluding his junior year with the Cardinals, Sananda Fru will transfer to Marquette, his agent told DraftExpress. Through 35 games this year, the 6’11” German center averaged 9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks. He also shot 75.3% from the floor, which led the ACC. He becomes the Golden Eagles’ first transfer portal acquisition since the 2022-23 season. 

Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell commits to Indiana

Despite starting every game for the Alabama Crimson Tide this year, Aiden Sherrell has committed to join the Indiana Hoosiers, per Jon Rothstein. Through 34 games this season, Sherrell averaged 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 53.9% from the floor. Coming into college, Sherrell was a four-star recruit and No. 22 on ESPN’s Class of 2024 rankings, along with being the No. 1 recruit from Michigan.

UAB guard Chance Westry transfers to Xavier

After his best collegiate season with the UAB Blazers, Chance Westry has transferred to Xavier, according to Joe Tipton. This year, Westry averaged 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game across 32 games. This was the third time on the portal, after seasons with Auburn, Syracuse, and UAB.

Former 5-star recruit Joson Sanon enters portal

St. John’s guard Joson Sason has entered the transfer portal. The former 5-star recruit from the Class of 2024 was the top-ranked player coming out of Massachusetts. In 37 games for the Johnnies this year, the sophomore averaged 7.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. This is his second time on the portal, after a freshman season with the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Arkansas forward Karter Knox transfers to Louisville

After two seasons, former Razorback Karter Knox has joined the Louisville Cardinals. Knox’s 2025-2026 season was cut short after a season-ending torn meniscus injury. Through 22 games, where he started 18 of them, he averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 41% from the field. Knox was the 27th-ranked recruit in ESPN’s Class of 2024 rankings.

Tuesday, April 14

San Diego State’s Magoon Gwath transfers to DePaul

Defensive standout Magoon Gwath is transferring to DePaul in a surprise decision. The former San Diego State forward struggled to make a leap offensively after an impressive freshman season, averaging 8.9 points per game, but he was the 2024-25 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and was sought-after in the portal. 

Pittsburgh guard Brandin Cummings transfers to Memphis

Just under a week after entering the transfer portal, transfer guard Brandin Cummings will transfer to Memphis, per Joe Tipton. The former four-star recruit had his 2025-26 campaign cut short after receiving season-ending ankle surgery. Through 19 games this season with the Panthers, Cummings averaged 12.5 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 rebounds.

Purdue FW guard Corey Hadnot II commits to Houston

After three seasons with Purdue Fort Worth, Corey Hadnot II has transferred to Houston. During the 2025-2026 season, he was the 26th leading scorer in the country, averaging 20.4 points. He also contributed 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Mastodons, along with shooting 52% from the floor.

St. John’s guard Dylan Darling enters transfer portal

After becoming a Red Storm hero this NCAA Tournament with a buzzer-beater, Dylan Darling has entered the transfer portal. This season, the guard averaged 6.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, and 2.6 APG through 35 games. This is his third time entering the portal, after stints with Washington State and Idaho State.

Villanova guard Acaden Lewis commits to Miami

After a strong freshman season with the Villanova Wildcats, Acaden Lewis will be taking his talents to the University of Miami, per Joe Tipton. This season, Lewis averaged 12.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, along with earning All-Big East Second Team honors. Miami recently made its first tournament since 2023, before losing to No. 2 Purdue in the Round of 32.

North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac commits to Oklahoma State

Former UNC guard Luka Bogavac has committed to joining the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The guard from Montenegro averaged 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 21 starts through 33 games. He shot 34.9% from beyond the arc and just over 40% from the field.

UNC’s Derek Dixon commits to Arizona

After entering the portal, former Tar Heel guard Derek Dixon has committed to Arizona. Dixon started just under half of North Carolina’s 33 games this season (16 starts), while averaging 6.5 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.3 rebounds. The guard will look to aid a Wildcats team that made their first Final Four since 2001. He entered college as a four-star recruit and the No. 2 guard in Washington, D.C.

Furman’s Cooper Bowser transfers to Arkansas

After three seasons with the Paladins, Cooper Bowser has committed to join Calipari’s Razorbacks. The junior was Furman’s second leading scorer, averaging 13.8 points per game. The 6’11” forward also gathered 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists, along with shooting a whopping 76.6% from the field. With Darius Acuff Jr. likely declaring for the upcoming NBA Draft, a new era of Arkansas basketball is set to debut for the upcoming season.

Monday, April 13

Cincinnati’s Jizzle James commits to Charlotte

After Cincinnati’s coach, Wes Miller, left the program to join Charlotte, Jizzle James has officially followed his coach to join the 49ers. In 2025-26, he averaged 10.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 44% from the field.

Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas transferring to North Carolina

After losing many of their players to the transfer portal this offseason, the Tar Heels have landed former Hokie Neoklis Avdalas, per Joe Tipton. The hybrid 6’9″ forward-guard started all 31 of Virginia Tech’s games this season, and averaged 12.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds across 31.7 minutes per game. The Greek player was a consensus four-star recruit prior to playing collegiate basketball.

Sunday, April 12

Georgia big man Somto Cyril commits to Miami

After leading the SEC in blocks, former Georgia center Somto Cyril is headed to Miami to replace graduating big man Ernest Udeh Jr. 

Former 5-star G Isiah Harwell transferring to Gonzaga

Former Houston guard Isiah Harwell is transferring to Gonzaga after one season with the Cougars. Harwell entered his freshman season as a potential NBA Draft pick, but he spent the year out of Kelvin Sampson’s rotation and will look for a larger role under Mark Few at Gonzaga.

Providence’s Stefan Vaaks commits to Illinois

Former Providence guard Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois after averaging 15.8 points per game and shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc in his freshman season with the Friars. Vaaks is the latest European player to join Brad Underwood at Illinois, as he is originally from Estonia.

Flory Bidunga, Jackson Shelstad transferring to Louisville

Louisville has pulled off the biggest coup of this portal cycle so far, landing both Kansas big man Flory Bidunga and Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstead. Bidunga was one of the top players available after averaging more than 13 points and nine rebounds per game in his sophomore season, while Shelstad missed two-thirds of his junior season at Oregon but has all-conference ability when healthy.

Loyola Chicago’s Miles Rubin headed to Tennessee

After spending his first three seasons in his home city at Loyola Chicago, center Miles Rubin is transferring to Tennessee to help fill the void left by Nate Ament’s jump to the NBA. Rubin averaged 11.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in his junior season with the Ramblers.

Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic enters portal but focused on NBA Draft

Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic doesn’t appear like he will be will be returning to the Cyclones, which might indicate why T.J. Otzelberger has been so active in the transfer portal. Momcilovic is entering the transfer portal in addition to declaring for the NBA Draft, though a lengthy statement from him says he is fully focused on the draft at the moment. 

Saturday, April 11

San Francisco G Tyrone Riley IV transferring to Oregon

With two seasons with the Dons under his belt, Tyron Riley IV is joining the Oregon Ducks. Riley put together a campaign that saw his averages increase across the board, putting up 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, while shooting 47.2% from the field. He started all 31 games for San Francisco this season.

Bradley Braves G Jaquan Johnson commits to Iowa State

After leading the Bradley Braves in scoring during the 2025-26 season, Jaquan Johnson is transferring to Iowa State. The Cyclones are looking to build upon their strong showing this season, and they are adding a player who averaged 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, while shooting 38.3% from 3P. Johnson is Iowa State’s third transfer commits in the last 24 hours.

LSU G Dedan Thomas Jr. transferring to Houston

Former UNLV and LSU guard Dedan Thomas Jr. has committed to Houston. Thomas was limited to 16 games on his only season with the Tigers but averaged 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. 

Miami’s Tru Washington headed to Xavier

Former Miami and New Mexico guard Tru Washington will play his senior season at Xavier after averaging 11.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his lone season with the Hurricanes. Richard Pitino has now added three likely starters in Michael Nwoko, Ruben Dominguez and Washington.

Dai Dai Ames commits to Tennessee after breakout season

Dai Dai Ames broke through with 16.9 points per game in his junior season at California, shooting 37.6 percent from 3-point range, but he is headed to his fourth school in four years as he joins Tennessee.

Standout freshman Isaiah Johnson transferring to Texas

Former Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson has committed to Texas after averaging 16.9 points per game in his freshman season.

North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac enters portal

After his freshman season with the Tar Heels, Luka Bogavac has entered the transfer portal. The guard from Montenegro averaged 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 21 starts through 33 games. He shot 34.9% from beyond the arc, and just over 40% from the field.

Auburn forward Elyjah Freeman enters transfer portal

After a season with the Tigers during his second collegiate season (freshman season at Lincoln Memorial University), Elyjah Freeman will be hitting the portal. Across 38 games and 21 starts for Auburn, Freeman averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists over 26.9 minutes per game. This is Freeman’s second time on the transfer portal.

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler commits to BYU

After two years with the Wildcats, sophomore guard Collin Chandler has exited the transfer portal to commit to BYU, per Joe Tipton. Chandler showed great improvement in year two with Kentucky, starting 31 of 36 games and averaging 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, while shooting 41.0% from beyond the arc. The Cougars will be looking to improve upon their first-round exit during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Friday, April 10

Kansas State’s PJ Haggerty commits to Texas A&M

After hitting the transfer portal for the fourth time, Kansas State Wildcats forward PJ Haggerty has committed to Texas A&M to play his fifth and final year of college basketball. Haggerty’s 2025-2026 campaign was his best scoring-wise of his collegiate career, as the senior averaged 23.4 points, along with 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 48.9% from the field.

Texas A&M’s Ruben Dominguez commits to Xavier

After adding former LSU big man Michael Nwoko, Xavier has landed a commitment from former Texas A&M guard Ruben Dominguez. Dominguez arrived from Spain as a sophomore last season and averaged 10.2 points per game for the Aggies, shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.

St. Thomas star Nolan Minessale enters portal

St. Thomas is set to lose one of the best players in the Summit League, as Nolan Minessale is entering the portal after averaging 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game this past season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Denzel Aberdeen returns to Florida seeking waiver

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen is transferring back to Florida, where he won a national championship in 2025, but he still needs a waiver for a fifth year of eligibility. Aberdeen averaged 13.5 points per game in his only season with the Wildcats and is hoping his 12 games (but 29 total minutes) from his freshman season aren’t enough to prevent an additional year of eligibility. 

Justin Pippen commits to Ohio State

Former California guard Justin Pippen is transferring to Ohio State with two years of eligibility remaining. Pippen started his career at Michigan but found a role for himself at Cal, averaging 14.2 points despite shooting only 37 percent from the floor. 

George Mason’s Kory Mincy commits to South Carolina

George Mason transfer Kory Mincy is headed to South Carolina. The former Presbyterian guard averaged 14.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in his only season with the Patriots, shooting 44 percent from the field including 38.9 percent from 3-point range.

Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras entering portal

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras is entering the transfer portal after hitting one of the most memorable shots in Hawkeyes history against Florida in the NCAA Tournament. The former Horizon League Player of the Year at Robert Morris came off the bench in his only season at Iowa, averaging 8.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game off the bench. 

Thursday, April 9

Texas A&M’s Pop Isaacs enters the portal

This will be Isaacs’ third time transferring. He began his college basketball career at Texas Tech and spent two years with the Red Raiders. Isaacs transferred for the first time to Creighton, but played in only eight games. He transferred again and landed with the Aggies this past season. Isaacs saw action in 33 games, but started only eight of them. Still, in 22.3 minutes per game, he averaged 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists. 

Bryan Hodgson adds big name with Miles Byrd commitment

Providence has landed former San Diego State wing Miles Byrd, who has one year of eligibility remaining. Byrd averaged 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 2025-26, though he is only a career 39.3 percent shooter from the field.

Former Tennessee big man JP Estrella commits to Michigan

Fresh off a national championship, Michigan has landed a commitment from former Tennessee big man JP Estrella. Estrella averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Volunteers this past season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Seton Hall guard Adam Clark entering the portal

Seton Hall star Adam “Budd” Clark will enter the portal, leaving the Pirates without their top three scorers from last season. A transfer from Merrimack, Clark averaged 12.7 points, 4.9 assists and 2.0 steals per game as Seton Hall took a step forward under Shaheen Holloway.

Wednesday, April 8

TCU forward David Punch enters portal

TCU star David Punch has put his name into the portal after two seasons with the Horned Frogs. Punch averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his sophomore season, leading TCU to the second round of the NCAA Tournament despite low preseason expectations.

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler enters the portal

Chandler is entering the portal, per On3. He played in all of Kentucky’s 36 games and averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Chandler is a true sophomore and will have two years of eligibility remaining. 

Pittsburgh guard Brandin Cummings enters transfer portal

Second-year guard Brandin Cummings will declare for the portal and leave the Pittsburgh Panthers. The former four-star recruit had his 2025-26 campaign cut short after receiving season-ending ankle surgery. Through 19 games this season with the Panthers, Cummings averaged 12.5 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 rebounds.

Arizona State center Massamba Diop enters portal

With one season under his belt with the Sun Devils, Massamba Diop has entered the transfer portal. Diop was the second-leading scorer and rebounder on the team with 13.6 PPG and 5.8 RPG, along with being the team’s block leader, averaging 2.1 blocks. The 7’1″ center from Senegal started all 33 games for Arizona State this year.

Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty enters transfer portal

After a season with the Red Raiders, freshman guard Jaylen Petty will hit the transfer portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag. The former four-star recruit started 22 of 33 games this season and compiled averages of 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, along with shooting 37.5% from 3P at Texas Tech. Petty attended the same high school, Rainier Beach High School, as Jamal Crawford in Seattle.

Flory Bidunga’s four-team wishlist

Former Kansas Jayhawk Flory Bidunga has four teams on his radar, per The Field of 68. Bidunga would entertain offers from Duke, Michigan, St. John’s, and Louisville. All four of those teams participated in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, so Bidunga wants to remain at a program who can compete year in and year out.

Cincinnati’s Jizzle James enters transfer portal

Jizzle James has entered the transfer portal after concluding his junior season with the Cincinnati Bearcats. James had an underwhelming third year with the Bearcats and saw his averages drop from his sophomore season. In 2025-26, he averaged 10.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 44% from the field. Cincinnati’s coach, Wes Miller, left the program after this season to join the Charlotte 49ers.

Former Providence forward Oswin Erhunmwunse commits to Creighton

Former Providence big man Oswin Erhunmwunse has flipped schools in the Big East and will be joining the Creighton Bluejays, according to Joe Tipton. Erhunmwunse led the Friars in rebounds and blocks, averaging 8.3 boards and 2.1 blocks. He will join the Jayhawks for his junior-year season in 2026-27 and was one of the top bigs in this year’s transfer portal.

NC State’s Paul McNeil Jr. to enter transfer portal

After two seasons with the Wolfpack, Paul McNeil Jr. has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal. McNeil showed vast improvement during the 2025-26 campaign and averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists, while shooting 42.7% from beyond the arc. He was the third-highest scorer on the team and had eight games with 20+ points, including a 47-point outburst against Texas Southern this year.

Cornhusker Berke Buyuktuncel enters portal

Turkey native Berke Buyuktuncel has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This is Buyuktuncel’s second time on the portal, after he transferred from UCLA following his freshman year. This season, he started all 33 games for Nebraska and averaged 6.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 46.8% from the field. 

Duke Blue Devil Nikolas Khamenia enters transfer portal

After a season with the Duke Blue Devils, Nikolas Khamenia has entered the portal. In 38 games and five starts, Khamenia averaged 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 19.8 minutes per game. Khamenia stands at 6’8″ as a guard, so he should be an attractive prospect for teams in the portal. He entered college as a five-star and the 15th overall recruit in ESPN’s Class of 2025 rankings, and had offers from Arizona, Gonzaga, North Carolina, and UCLA.

Oregon guard Wei Lin enters portal

Oregon’s Wei Lin has entered the transfer portal after a season with the Ducks. The Xiamen, China native averaged 6.6 points, 1.4 assists, and 0.9 rebounds, while starting nine of 30 games this season. Prior to Oregon, Lin played three seasons with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball League, where he averaged 18.8 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in three seasons. 

TCU’s Liutauras Lelevicius has entered transfer portal

Lithuanian guard Liutauras Lelevicius has entered the transfer portal after a year with the Horned Frogs. This is the 6-foot-7 guard’s second time on the portal, after his freshman year at Oregon State. Last season, Lelevicius averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.7 assists. His stats all dropped with the Horned Frogs, so he is most likely looking for better opportunities elsewhere.

Xavier lands former LSU Tiger Mike Nwoko

The Xavier Musketeers have signed former LSU Tiger Mike Nwoko from the transfer portal. In 2025-26, the 6’10” Ontario native averaged 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and just under an assist, while shooting 61% from the field. This is the third time Nwoko entered the transfer portal, after a season at the University of Miami and Mississippi State. 

Penn State guard Kayden Mingo enters transfer portal

Penn State freshman guard Kayden Mingo is heading into the portal, per Jonathan Givony, coming off a debut season in which he averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game for the Nittany Lions. Mingo becomes one of the portal’s top available young guards. His younger brother, Dylan, is the 9th-best recruit on ESPN’s Class of 2026 rankings and is committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Tuesday, April 7

Siena guard Gavin Doty transfers to Syracuse

As one of Siena’s key players who gave No. 1 Duke a scare in this year’s tournament, Gavin Doty announced he is following former coach Gerry McNamara to join the Syracuse Orange. This season, Doty averaged 18.0 points and 6.9 rebounds, along with dropping 21 points against Duke in the NCAA tournament.

Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner enters transfer portal

Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner will enter the transfer portal for the second time in his collegiate career. After attending Kentucky for his freshman season, Wagner followed Calipari to join the Razorbacks. Wagner started every game for Arkansas during his first season there in 2024-2025, but with the emergence of freshman phenom Darius Acuff, he started only 19 of 35 games this season. Wagner averaged 7.4 points, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 42.9% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc on 23.6 minutes per game this season.

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris enters portal

Demon Deacons’ marquee scoring option Juke Harris has entered the transfer portal. After completing his sophomore season, Harris had the 16th-highest PPG average in the nation with 21.4, along with pitching in 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Due to his scoring potential, Harris could have notable programs entertaining him during this offseason.

Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman enters transfer portal

Gerry McNamara’s entry as the next Syracuse head coach was not enough to keep Donnie Freeman from entering the transfer portal after his second collegiate season. After coming in as the top power forward and sixth-best recruit overall in ESPN’s Class of 2024 rankings, Freeman will be departing from The Salt City. He missed a total of 28 games due to injury across his two seasons with the Orange. This season, Freeman averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 23 games.

Saint Mary’s forward Paulius Murauskas enters portal

After longtime Gaels’ head coach Randy Bennett left the program to become Arizona State’s head coach, two-time All-West Coast Conference player Paulius Murauskas is entering the transfer portal. This is Murauskas’ second time on the portal, as he transferred out of Arizona after his freshman year. He averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 33 games this season, including scoring 20+ in 15 games.

Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad enters transfer portal

Oregon junior Jackson Shelstad is entering the transfer portal, and he should be one of the most sought-after point guards this offseason. During the first two months of this season, prior to a season-ending hand injury, Shelstad averaged 15.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. He came into Oregon as the 36th-best recruit on ESPN’s Class of 2023 rankings.

Cal guard Justin Pippen to enter transfer portal

After transferring to California from Michigan last season, Justin Pippen announced his intentions to re-enter the transfer portal this offseason. The son of NBA great Scottie Pippen had a solid year with the Golden Bears, averaging 14.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.9 rebounds through all 32 starts this season. He also earned All-ACC Honorable Mention honors for the 2025-26 season.

Kansas forward Bryson Tiller enters transfer portal

After one year with the Jayhawks, Bryson Tiller plans to enter the transfer portal. Tiller started 31 of the 35 games for Kansas this season, and accumulated 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, an assist, and 1.3 blocks on 44% shooting from the field across 25.9 minutes per game. The freshman finished in the top 20 in total rebounds, total blocks, and block percentage among players in the Big 12.

Tennesee guard  J.P. Estrella to enter portal

Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella announced on social media that he will be entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the Vols. Estrella started his first batch of games for the Volunteers this year, starting 13 of 33 games. He averaged 10 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists this season. His 6’11” height could make him an attractive addition for programs looking to increase their team’s height.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell enters transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell announced he will be entering the transfer portal after his third season. Blackwell started every game during his sophomore and junior year with the Badgers, including this season, with career highs of 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, while shooting just under 39% from 3-point range. Blackwell should get some attention from legit programs across the country.

Kansas forward Flory Binduga enters transfer portal

Kansas Jayhawk sophomore forward Flory Binduga has entered the transfer portal, along with weighing his options by declaring for the upcoming NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks, while shooting 64% from the field this year. Binduga led the Big 12 in blocks and field goal percentage while earning conference player of the year honors, while starting 34 of 35 games for the Jayhawks this season.

Saint Mary’s forward Andrew McKeever enters portal

Saint Mary’s 7’2″ center Andrew McKeever plans to enter the transfer portal. The sophomore averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in 23 minutes per game with the Gaels this season. He committed to Saint Mary’s as an unranked prospect in the Class of 2023. While his playing time started off small last year, he flourished this season and played for Saint Mary’s against Texas A&M in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina guard Derek Dixon enters transfer portal

Freshman Tar Heel guard Derek Dixon plans to enter the transfer portal after his first year with the program. Dixon started just under half of North Carolina’s 33 games this season (16 starts), while averaging 6.5 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.3 rebounds. Dixon is likely seeking more playing time after coming into college as Washington D.C.’s second-highest ranked shooting guard.

San Diego State center Magoon Gwath enters portal

After entering the transfer portal and rejoining SDSU last year, Magoon Gwath is back on the portal. The 7-foot forward received interest from Kentucky last year prior to rejoining the Aztecs. After taking a pay cut to return, Gwath’s minutes per game dipped to 19, along with averaging 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game in 2025-26.

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen enters transfer portal

Former Wildcat Denzel Aberdeen has entered the transfer portal, despite playing his senior season with Kentucky. This is Aberdeen’s second time on the portal, after transferring from Florida after three seasons. The guard averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 rebounds, while shooting 43.3% from the field for the Wildcats. He started all but one of the 26 games for Kentucky this season.

Notable players in transfer portal

Player	Former school	New school
D.J. Wagner	Arkansas
Juke Harris	Wake Forest
Donnie Freeman	Syracuse
Paulius Murauskas	Saint Mary’s
Jackson Shelstad	Oregon	Louisville
Justin Pippen	California	Ohio State
Bryson Tiller	Kansas	Missouri
JP Estrella	Tennessee	Michigan
John Blackwell	Wisconsin
Flory Binduga	Kansas	Louisville
Dai Dai Ames	California	Tennessee
Andrew McKeever	Saint Mary’s
Derek Dixon	North Carolina	Arizona
Dedan Thomas Jr.	LSU	Houston
Magoon Gwath	San Diego State	DePaul
Denzel Aberdeen*	Kentucky	Florida
Gavin Doty	Siena	Syracuse
Kayden Mingo	Penn State	Baylor
Mike Nwoko	LSU	Xavier
Liutauras Lelevicius	TCU
Miles Byrd	San Diego State	Providence
Nikolas Khamenia	Duke
Kory Mincy	George Mason	South Carolina
Ruben Dominguez	Texas A&M	Xavier
Berke Buyuktuncel	Nebraska
Paul McNeil Jr.	NC State
Oswin Erhunmwunse	Providence	Creighton
Jizzle James	Cincinnati	Charlotte
Jaylen Petty	Texas Tech
Isaiah Johnson	Colorado	Texas
Tru Washington	Miami	Xavier
Massamba Diop	Arizona State
Isiah Harwell	Houston	Gonzaga
Somto Cyril	Georgia	Miami
Brandin Cummings	Pittsburgh	Memphis
Stefan Vaaks	Providence	Illinois
Milan Momcilovic	Iowa State
David Punch	TCU	Texas
Bryce Lindsay	Villanova	Indiana
Adam Clark	Seton Hall
Miles Rubin	Loyola Chicago	Tennessee
Alvaro Folgueiras	Iowa
PJ Haggerty	Kansas State	Texas A&M
Collin Chandler	Kentucky	BYU
Elyjah Freeman	Auburn
Luka Bogavac	North Carolina	Oklahoma State
Jaquan Johnson	Bradley	Iowa State
Tyrone Riley IV	San Francisco	Oregon
Neoklis Avdalas	Virginia Tech	North Carolina
Cooper Bowser	Furman	Arkansas
Acaden Lewis	Villanova	Miami
Zoom Diallo	Washington	Kentucky
Dylan Darling	St. John’s
Corey Hadnot II	Purdue Fort Worth	Houston
Karter Knox	Arkansas	Louisville
Joson Sanon	St. John’s
Chance Westry	UAB	Xavier
Aiden Sherrell	Alabama	Indiana
Sananda Fru	Louisville	Marquette
Jalen Haralson	Notre Dame	Tennessee
Baba Miller	Cincinnati

* – Needs waiver for another year of eligibility.

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Gerrit Cole is beginning his path back to the New York Yankees’ starting rotation. The 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Thursday.

Cole, 35, missed the entire 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring. But he had an encouraging performance in spring training this year, topping out at 98 mph with his fastball. In two appearances, Cole allowed one run and three hits in 2 2/3 innings with three strikeouts.

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Boone said Cole will throw approximately 40 pitches against Double-A Reading, a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate. The decision to begin his minor-league rehab assignment was made after his throwing session Wednesday went well with no concerns. A late May or early June return to the major-league rotation is the timetable the Yankees are laying out.

“We’re looking forward to him starting on Friday, and then we’ll build him from there,” Boone said, via MLB.com. “Even when he gets back to us [in the majors], we’ll probably be conservative with him.”

Cole last pitched for the Yankees in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, allowing 5 unearned runs (due to errors by Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe) on 4 hits with 6 strikeouts and 4 walks.

However, he was limited to 17 starts in the regular season because of nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. Cole finished 2024 with a 3.41 ERA, 8-5 record and 99 strikeouts in 95 innings. In the postseason, he compiled a 2.17 ERA and 1-0 record with 22 strikeouts and 10 walks in 29 innings.

Carlos Rodón, Anthony Volpe also working their way back

In addition to Cole, starting pitcher Carlos Rodón and shortstop Anthony Volpe are on the path back to the Yankees’ major-league roster.

Rodón, 33, has a throwing session scheduled with Somerset on Saturday. If that goes well, he will likely be cleared to begin his rehab assignment. He had surgery in October to remove bone chips and shave down a bone spur in his left elbow. The left-hander also dealt with a left hamstring issue during the spring that set back his recovery.

Volpe, who turns 25 on April 28, will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Thursday and is set to play three games before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The shortstop had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder after last season. Volpe injured the shoulder last May and aggravated it in September. He hit .212/.272/.391 in 2025 but received scorn from Yankees fans for the 19 errors he committed at shortstop. (His minus-7 Outs Above Average were sixth-worst among MLB shortstops with at least 1,000 innings at the position.)

In Volpe’s absence, José Caballero has hit .186/.238/.305 in 63 plate appearances. In the field, he has three errors in 17 games with 1 Defensive Run Saved and minus-3 OAA. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters last week that Volpe will be the team’s starting shortstop when he returns.