Ohio State sophomore and former five-star recruit Aaron Bradshaw announced his entry to the transfer portal Tuesday after one year with the team. He averaged six points per game in 16.9 minutes, including a season-high 16 against Youngstown, after transferring to Columbus from Kentucky.
Here are five potential landing spots for the sophomore forward.
Top Five Transfer Portal Landing Spots for Ohio State Forward Aaron Bradshaw
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
While all the focus in Rutgers is on the guard position, with superstar Dylan Harper declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft and Ace Bailey likely to follow, the loss of center Zach Martini will be a crucial spot for the team to fill.
NEW: Ohio State center Aaron Bradshaw plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports.
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The 7’1” Bradshaw, who is a Piscataway, New Jersey native, could fill the hole for the Scarlet Knights and make a hometown move in the process.
Louisville Cardinals
While ex-head coach Kenny Payne was the one to recruit Bradshaw, new head coach Pat Kelsey could certainly look Bradshaw’s way. The Cardinals are losing Noah Waterman and Aboubacar to eligibility this offseason, and pending a medical redshirt, could lose the talented Kasean Pryor too.
The Cardinals are not afraid to spend in the NIL era and could look his way.
Clemson Tigers
Brad Brownell’s team, which has been historically active in the transfer portal, could be looking for a new wing following the transfer announcements of juniors Chauncey Wiggins and Christian Reeves and sophomore Asa Thomas. With senior Ian Schieffelin and fifth-year Myles Foster also out of the mix, the Tigers could be a great landing spot for Bradshaw.
USC Trojans
After a disappointing season, the Trojans and head coach Eric Musselman will be looking to refuel. USC could see the departure of two wings, in senior Saint Thomas and sixth-year Josh Cohen, and the futures of Terrance Williams II and Rashaun Agee are uncertain.
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UCLA Bruins
While forward Tyler Biodeau is the star of this Bruins team, forwards William Kyle and Devin Williams hit the portal, leaving the frontcourt relatively empty, with only Biodeau and center Aday Mara returning. Bradshaw, who was recruited by the Bruins out of high school, could find a spot in the lineup relatively early and make his impact felt immediately.
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