Donovan “Puff” Johnson is in the transfer portal again after stops at Penn State nad North Carolina. The 23-year-old is a former four-star recruit out of Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona.
He’s in the transfer portal for the second time in two years, and he has one year of eligibility left. Last season, he averaged 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting a career-best 54.3% from the field.
5 Potential Landing Spots for Puff Johnson
According to his agent, Johnson has been in contact with five different programs as regards a potential transfer.
Penn State transfer Puff Johnson has been in contact with the following schools, his agent tell @mzenitz and I.
Alabama
Ohio State
Illinois
Seaton Hall
Grand CanyonFormer top-70 recruit who began his career at UNC. Averaged 10.2 ppg for PSU in ‘24https://t.co/255RoVaB22… pic.twitter.com/Xc9h0PnYMm
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) May 10, 2025
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Crimson Tide lost Mouhamed Dioubate, Derrion Reid, Jarin Stevenson, and Naas Cunningham. They’ve brought in players such as Noah Williamson from Bucknell and Taylor Bol Bowen from Florida, but it looks like they still need Johnson to complete the roster.
Illinois Fighting Illini
The Illinois men’s basketball team has had a significant amount of movement in the NCAA transfer portal recently, with both incoming and outgoing transfers, having initially started the off-season slowly.
Several players have entered the portal, while others have committed to the Illini. Key incoming transfers include Zvonimir Ivisic, Kylan Boswell, and Jake Davis, while outgoing transfers include Morez Johnson Jr., Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, and Carey Booth. They could do with another forward.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State has also been active in the transfer portal, acquiring several key players. They’ve brought in Gabe Cupps from Indiana, Christoph Tilly from Santa Clara, and Brandon Noel from Wright State.
Additionally, Josh Ojianwuna has committed to the Buckeyes from Baylor. They lost Sean Stewart to the portal, and Johnson could replace him.
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Seton Hall Pirates
Seton Hall is experiencing a major overhaul of its roster due to the transfer portal, with several players leaving and a few returning, and the team is actively recruiting new talent, and Johnson will be a solid addition to the team.
Grand Canyon Antelopes
Grand Canyon lost important players like four-star recruit Sammie Yeanay, Austin Maurer, Ray Harrison, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Duke Brennan but despite that, they have had considerable success in the portal so far.
They’ve brought in four four-star players, including Brian Moore Jr., who averaged 18.1 PPG with Norfolk. Johnson could be one more addition for them.
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