LA native Skyy Clark enters transfer portal after two seasons at UCLA

The guard is seeking an additional year of eligibility after a personal matter cut his freshman season short.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:38pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player's movements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in UCLA's blue and gold colors, conveying the uncertainty and transition facing the team after Clark's transfer.The departure of Skyy Clark leaves UCLA searching for new building blocks to shape their basketball future.Los Angeles Today

Skyy Clark, a guard who spent the past two seasons with the UCLA Bruins, has entered the transfer portal. Clark is currently appealing for an extra year of eligibility, which has yet to be resolved. The Los Angeles native was looking to stay at UCLA but the Bruins were unwilling to guarantee his spot and NIL deal without the certainty of him being granted the additional season.

Why it matters

Clark's departure is a significant loss for the Bruins, as he was a key contributor last season, averaging 11.5 points per game and shooting 42.7% from three-point range. His decision to enter the portal highlights the challenges faced by college basketball players seeking extra eligibility and NIL deals in the evolving landscape of the sport.

The details

After spending his freshman season at Illinois, where he played in just 13 games due to a personal matter, Clark joined the UCLA Bruins for the past two seasons. He is now looking to get back that season of eligibility, while also seeking an NIL deal for next season. However, the Bruins were unwilling to guarantee Clark's spot and financial compensation without the certainty of him being granted the additional year of eligibility.

  • Clark entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Clark spent the past two seasons with the UCLA Bruins.

The players

Skyy Clark

A guard who spent the past two seasons with the UCLA Bruins and is now entering the transfer portal while seeking an additional year of eligibility.

Mick Cronin

The head coach of the UCLA Bruins, who will have to find new foundational blocks to build around with the departure of Clark and other players.

UCLA Bruins

The college basketball team that Skyy Clark played for over the past two seasons, and who were unwilling to guarantee his spot and NIL deal without the certainty of him being granted an additional year of eligibility.

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What’s next

Clark's appeal for an additional year of eligibility is still pending, and his future with the UCLA Bruins or another program remains uncertain.

The takeaway

Skyy Clark's decision to enter the transfer portal highlights the complex challenges faced by college basketball players seeking extra eligibility and NIL deals in the evolving landscape of the sport. His departure is a significant loss for the UCLA Bruins, who will have to find new foundational blocks to build around in the upcoming season.