The college basketball transfer portal never stops, so teams will always look in and see who they can snag. Several elite athletes in college basketball have changed programs, which will totally reshape the basketball world. As of April 26, these are the most recent advancements.
The transfer portal features numerous impressive guard and forward commitments and intense speculative activity. These programs are restructuring their rosters to capitalize on new opportunities to profit from the modifications and optimize their upcoming season results.
Transfer Portal News: Duncan Powell, Chad Baker-Mazara Steal the Spotlight
Duncan Powell’s journey is like a plot twist nobody saw coming. The 6’8″ Georgia Tech forward, who averaged 12.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, initially committed to Georgetown but flipped to Providence on April 21.
He had seven 20-point games, including 24 against Duke, and brings proven scoring to Kim English’s frontcourt. His move signals Providence’s intent to dominate next season in the Big East.
Powell, a versatile forward with proven scoring ability, fits perfectly with Kim English’s aggressive retooling. The Friars’ late-season wins, including over Clemson and Louisville, show a program on the rise heading into 2025–26.
Meanwhile, Chad Baker-Mazara, Auburn’s 6’7″ senior guard, entered the transfer portal on April 17, leaving jaws dropped. Averaging 12.3 points and playing a key role in Auburn’s Final Four. Providence is among the teams circling, with Jeff Goodman noting interest from Arkansas, Kentucky, and Ole Miss.
On Monday, April 28, though, Baker-Mazara announced his transfer to USC, where he will join Eric Musselman’s Trojans.
On April 17, Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton committed to Auburn after transferring from Drake. While there, Overton averaged 11.3 points per game, but his role on a potential Final Four-caliber team at Auburn remains uncertain. Perhaps he’ll step up and fill Baker-Mazara’s role.
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Wes Enis committed to the South Florida Bulls on April 17, choosing the team over Iowa, Minnesota, and additional schools. Bryan Hodgson secured Enis for his squad after he averaged 20.1 points and hit 41% from three-point range at Lincoln Memorial. His ability to score points will enable USF to rise within the AAC.
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Georgia landed Kanon Catchings as they obtained his services on April 14 when he chose to play for the Bulldogs over BYU. Among the top-40 recruits, Catchings transferred to Georgia after a brief stint at BYU, giving the Bulldogs a much-needed wing scorer.
Tyran Stokes, the highest-ranked 2026 prospect, took an official visit to Kansas in mid-April. Keegan Pope, an On3 analyst, confirmed that Stokes will not choose to reclassify from 2026 to 2025, but his Lawrence visit shows Kansas actively seeking high-level talent in the next recruiting cycle. Kansas could pair Peterson with Stokes in the future.
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