Arkansas Center Elmir Dzafic Enters Transfer Portal

Dzafic is the fourth Razorback player to depart the program this offseason.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:07am

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A fractured, abstract painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the team colors of Arkansas and its opponents, conveying the concept of roster turnover and transition for the program.The departure of several key players from the Arkansas basketball roster could signal a major roster shakeup for the Razorbacks heading into the new season.Fayetteville Today

Arkansas men's basketball freshman center Elmir Dzafic has entered the transfer portal, per a report from On3 on Tuesday. Dzafic is the fourth Razorback player to leave the program, following Karter Knox, D.J. Wagner, and Karim Rtail.

Why it matters

Dzafic's departure is part of a larger trend of player turnover for the Arkansas basketball team, which has seen several key contributors from this past season enter the transfer portal. This could signal a significant roster overhaul for the Razorbacks heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The details

Dzafic was a reserve forward for the Razorbacks this past season, appearing in 7 games and averaging 0.4 points and 0.1 rebounds per contest. His most notable appearance came in Arkansas' 117-115 overtime loss at Alabama on February 18, when the Razorbacks had four players foul out. Prior to joining Arkansas, Dzafic averaged 13.1 points and 10 rebounds in 8 games at the 2023 U-18 European Championship Division B while representing Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • The transfer portal opened on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Elmir Dzafic

A freshman center who has entered the transfer portal after appearing in 7 games for Arkansas this past season.

Karter Knox

A former Razorback player who has also entered the transfer portal this offseason.

D.J. Wagner

Another Arkansas player who has departed the program by entering the transfer portal.

Karim Rtail

The fourth Razorback player to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

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The takeaway

Dzafic's transfer marks the latest in a series of player departures for the Arkansas basketball team, signaling a potential roster overhaul as the program looks to rebuild and reload for the 2026-27 season.