Arizona Wildcats Freshman Sidi Gueye Enters Transfer Portal

Gueye's departure follows a historic Final Four run for the Wildcats.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:53pm

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Sidi Gueye, a freshman forward for the Arizona Wildcats, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Gueye's decision to leave the program comes after the Wildcats finished the 2025-26 season with a 36-3 record, winning both the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles before falling to Michigan in the Final Four.

Why it matters

Gueye's transfer represents the first departure from Arizona's 2025-26 roster that was not due to players exhausting their eligibility. His exit creates a shift in the Wildcats' frontcourt depth as they look to reload for next season, with the futures of key big men Motiejus Krivas and Koa Peat still undecided.

The details

During his freshman campaign, the 6-foot-10 Gueye appeared in 26 games, primarily as a reserve, averaging 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.5 minutes per game. He saw an increase in playing time during the absence of teammate Koa Peat, recording a career-high 10 minutes against BYU with 4 points and 4 rebounds.

  • Gueye entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 11, 2026.
  • The Wildcats finished the 2025-26 season with a 36-3 record, reaching the Final Four.

The players

Sidi Gueye

A freshman forward who has entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Arizona Wildcats.

Koa Peat

A star freshman forward for the Wildcats who is expected to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft after averaging 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

Motiejus Krivas

A center for the Wildcats who has yet to determine whether he will return for his senior season or declare for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Mabil Mawut

A 6-foot-11 center who redshirted during the 2025-26 season and is one of the remaining frontcourt options for Arizona.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats who recruited Gueye to the program.

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What’s next

The Wildcats will need to address their frontcourt depth in the offseason, with the futures of Krivas and Peat still undecided. Mabil Mawut is expected to play a larger role, but Arizona may also look to the transfer portal or incoming recruits to bolster their interior presence.

The takeaway

Gueye's departure represents the first significant roster turnover for the Wildcats following their historic 2025-26 campaign. Arizona will need to navigate the offseason carefully as they look to reload and maintain their status as one of the top programs in college basketball.