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20 under-the-radar transfers for the 2025-26 college basketball season

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Check below for our list of 20 under-the-radar transfers for the 2025-26 college basketball season.

In no particular order:

Oziyah Sellers, St. John’s (Stanford): Rick Pitino was determined to put together a better offensive team than he had last season and that’s why he’s so bullish on the 6-5 Sellers. The surprise of the Red Storm’s summer workouts, Sellers should add immediate floor spacing to a St. John’s perimeter that features both Ian Jackson (North Carolina) and Joson Sanon (Arizona State). He made 59 three-point shots and shot 40.1 percent from long distance last season at Stanford.

Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s (Cincinnati): The unsung presence of the Red Storm’s loaded transfer class, Mitchell is a lethal defensive piece who can be used all over the floor like a Queen on a chessboard. Don’t be shocked if this 6-8 veteran thrives in St. John’s high octane attack.

Naithan George, Syracuse (Georgia Tech): Adrian Autry’s ability to get George out of the transfer portal was quietly a massive addition for the Orange. A proven point guard at the power conference level, the 6-3 George will instantly take pressure off JJ Starling on Syracuse’s perimeter. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds a year ago and led the ACC in assists. 

Tucker DeVries, Indiana (West Virginia): A season-ending shoulder injury limited DeVries to just eight games last season, but he proved his capabilities at the power conference level during that span. After starring at Drake during the the first installment of his college career, DeVries performed like an All-Big 12 player prior to injury and had 26 points in a win over Arizona last November at the Battle 4 Atlantis. He’ll be a major part of the rebuilding effort in Bloomington. 

KJ Lewis, Georgetown (Arizona): One of the sport’s best defenders, Lewis is ready to become a go-to player on both sides of the floor for the Hoyas. His ability to assume a leading role will be paramount for Georgetown in Year Three under Ed Cooley. 

Kyan Evans, North Carolina (Colorado State): How did Colorado State win 11 games down the stretch en route to nearly making the Sweet 16 last March? This guy’s play at point guard had a lot to do with it. Evans is stepping up a weight class by going from the Mountain West to Chapel Hill, but it isn’t like he hasn’t played in big games before. Remember: Evans averaged 16.5 points in a pair of NCAA Tournament games last March with Colorado State. 

Tre Donaldson, Miami (Michigan): Jai Lucas did a tremendous job building the Hurricanes’ roster and the addition of Donaldson was a major part of that process. A key figure on a pair of NCAA Tournament the past two seasons at Michigan and Auburn respectively, Donaldson knows what he’s good at and is good at what he knows. He had 22 assists and just five turnovers last March in three Big Ten Tournament games. 

Andrej Stojakovic, Illinois (Stanford): Can Stojakovic be the go-to guy on a team in a winning situation? That’s the million dollar question in Champaign. The son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic, Andrej Stojakovic has great size for a wing at 6-7 and averaged 17.9 points last season at Cal. But he’s never been a part of a winning situation in college. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to life under Brad Underwood in Champaign. 

Jayden Epps, Mississippi State (Georgetown): Epps and Josh Hubbard in the same backcourt? The SEC has officially been put on notice. A potent offensive player, the 6-2 Epps should greatly enhance the Bulldogs’ chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year under Chris Jans. 

Pop Isaacs, Texas A&M (Creighton): Many people forgot about Isaacs, but it won’t stay that way for long. After missing the majority of last season at Creighton due to a hip injury, Isaacs arrives in College Station as a key part of the Aggies’ nucleus in their first season under Bucky McMillan. A proven combo guard at the power conference level, Isaacs has averaged in double figures in every year of his college career and had 27 last December when the Bluejays beat Kansas in Omaha. 

AJ Storr, Ole Miss (Kansas): Don’t be shocked if the fourth stop of Storr’s college career is his most productive. After failing to reach expectations last season at Kansas, this 6-7 wing could flourish in Oxford as a primary option under Chris Beard. If he does, Ole Miss could advance in March Madness for the second consecutive season. Storr averaged 16.8 points two years ago at Wisconsin before opting to transfer to Kansas. 

Dedan Thomas, LSU (UNLV): You can’t win at any level of basketball without capable guard play and the addition of Thomas gives the Tigers a better than puncher’s chance at the most important position on the floor. This smooth lefty never allows the game to get too fast and always has control of his offense. He averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 assists in two seasons at UNLV. 

Meechie Johnson, South Carolina (Ohio State): Johnson was a major reason why the Gamecocks earned a six seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He now returns to Columbia after spending a brief time (again) in Columbus with Ohio State. With higher usage, Johnson should again boast All-SEC potential under Lamont Paris. Remember: He averaged 14.1 points in 2023-24. 

Josh Dix, Creighton (Iowa): Dix has shot 40.0 percent or better from three-point range in each of the past two seasons and that makes him a perfect fit for Greg McDermott’s system. Don’t be shocked if the 6-6 Dix is an All-Big East caliber player in 2025-26. He scored in double figures in Iowa’s final eight games of last season.

Michael Ajayi, Butler (Gonzaga): How will the Bulldogs replace the production of both Jahmyl Telfort and Pierre Brooks? Ajayi is a good place to start. The 6-7 forward was a role player last season at Gonzaga, but averaged 17.2 points two years ago at Pepperdine. He should be a featured player this season at Hinkle Fieldhouse. 

Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati (UCF): Is Thiam the missing piece for the Bearcats? Quite possibly. The 7-2 big man was a first-year force last season at UCF (10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 blocks) and should instantly stabilize the interior for the Bearcats. Thiam could wind up being as valuable as any transfer in the Big 12 this season because of his ability to protect the rim. 

Tre White, Kansas (Illinois): The Jayhawks may be White’s fourth program in the past four seasons, but he’s had a major impact wherever he’s played during his college career. Armed with great versatility at 6-7, White can be used all over the court in different spots. Keep an eye on this guy as an ancillary piece in Lawrence alongside Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga. 

Obi Agbim, Baylor (Wyoming): Scott Drew needs major mileage out of the 6-3 Agbim, who was a serious scoring threat last season in the Mountain West. While he likely won’t score as much at Baylor as he did at Wyoming, Agbim — who averaged 17.6 points and made 80 three-point shots in 2024-25 — will be a critical piece as the Bears aim to replace 100 percent of their scoring from a year ago. 

Jayden Pierre, TCU (Providence): Pierre feels eerily similar to some of the tough, hard nosed guards that Jamie Dixon had while he was at Pitt. A New Jersey native, Pierre is ready to bring some of that Northeast grit to Fort Worth. He should be an instant starter in the backcourt for the Horned Frogs, who are aiming to get back to the NCAA Tournament in 2026. 

Aidan Mahaney, UC Santa Barbara (UConn): After struggling last season in Storrs, the 6-3 Mahaney should fit in seamlessly with the Gauchos. Remember: This guy averaged 13.9 points during each of the first two seasons of his college career when he was at Saint Mary’s. Mahaney is a bonafide Big West Player of the Year candidate in 2025-26. 

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