Stanford Basketball Loses Surprise Freshman Transfer

Cardinal need to find frontcourt depth after Oskar Giltay enters portal.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes in shades of red, white, and black, representing the disruption and uncertainty facing Stanford's basketball team after the surprise transfer of a key young player.The departure of young center Oskar Giltay leaves Stanford's frontcourt in flux, forcing the program to seek new talent to rebuild their depth.Stanford Today

Stanford freshman center Oskar Giltay has entered the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the second Cardinal player to do so this offseason. Giltay, a 6-foot-10 big man from Belgium, played in 32 games with 5 starts as a freshman, averaging 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. His departure leaves Stanford thin in the frontcourt, with fellow forward AJ Rohosy also graduating.

Why it matters

Giltay's transfer is a significant loss for Stanford, who was hoping the young center could develop into a key contributor. The Cardinal are now left with limited experience in the frontcourt, putting more pressure on returning players like Aidan Cammann and Tallis Toure to step up next season.

The details

Giltay, a three-star recruit, joined Stanford this season after playing professionally in the BNXT League in Belgium and the Netherlands. He struggled to fully fit into the Cardinal's system, scoring in double figures just once. However, he showed flashes of defensive ability and potential. With Giltay and Rohosy now gone, Stanford will need to find additional size and depth through the transfer portal to support their returning big men.

  • Giltay entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 7, 2026, the first day the portal opened following the NCAA championship game.
  • Redshirt sophomore Jaylen Thompson also announced his intention to enter the portal on April 7, making him the third Stanford player to depart.

The players

Oskar Giltay

A 6-foot-10, 235-pound freshman center from Belgium who played in 32 games with 5 starts for Stanford this past season, averaging 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

AJ Rohosy

A graduating senior forward for Stanford.

Aidan Cammann

A returning forward for Stanford who will be expected to take on a larger role in the frontcourt next season.

Tallis Toure

A returning forward for Stanford who will be expected to take on a larger role in the frontcourt next season.

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What’s next

Stanford will need to be active in the transfer portal this offseason to find frontcourt depth to replace the departures of Giltay and Rohosy. The Cardinal coaching staff will also need to work on developing Cammann and Toure to take on larger roles in the rotation.

The takeaway

Giltay's surprise transfer is a significant setback for Stanford, who was counting on the young center to develop into a key contributor in the frontcourt. The Cardinal will now have to get creative in the transfer portal to find replacements and rebuild their depth up front.