Santa Clara Hoops Star Enters Transfer Portal

Freshman forward Allen Graves adds 'Do Not Contact' tag to his portal entry.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:43pm

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements of a basketball player, rendered in the official colors of the Santa Clara Broncos team.Graves' unexpected transfer portal entry leaves Santa Clara's basketball program facing an uncertain future.Santa Clara Today

Santa Clara University freshman forward Allen Graves has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, adding a 'Do Not Contact' tag to his entry. The 6'8" forward played in 32 games for the Broncos last season, averaging 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Why it matters

Graves' decision to enter the transfer portal with a 'Do Not Contact' tag is unusual, as it signals he is likely looking to transfer to a specific school or program and does not want to be recruited by other teams. This could impact Santa Clara's roster plans for the upcoming season.

The details

Graves, a native of Fresno, California, was a key contributor for the Broncos as a freshman, playing over 20 minutes per game. His decision to enter the portal with the 'Do Not Contact' tag suggests he has a preferred destination in mind, though the reasons behind his transfer are not yet clear.

  • Graves entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 10, 2026.

The players

Allen Graves

A 6'8" freshman forward who played for the Santa Clara Broncos last season, averaging 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Santa Clara Broncos

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team of Santa Clara University, located in Santa Clara, California.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen where Graves will ultimately land, as the 'Do Not Contact' tag suggests he has a specific program in mind. Santa Clara will need to adjust its roster plans for the upcoming season to account for Graves' departure.

The takeaway

Graves' decision to enter the transfer portal with a 'Do Not Contact' tag is an unusual move, indicating he likely has a preferred destination in mind. This could have significant implications for the Santa Clara Broncos' basketball program as they look to rebuild their roster for the 2026-27 season.