FAMU Basketball Player Enters Transfer Portal

Sophomore guard Anquan Boldin Jr. leaves Florida A&M program

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:03pm

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Florida A&M University men's basketball player Anquan Boldin Jr. has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to reports. Boldin, a sophomore guard, played in 30 games for the Rattlers last season, averaging 8.2 points per game.

Why it matters

Player transfers are common in college basketball, but the departure of Boldin, a key contributor, could impact FAMU's roster and rotation heading into next season. The Rattlers are coming off an 81-77 win over Bethune-Cookman in their season finale.

The details

Boldin, the son of former NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin, has decided to leave the FAMU program and enter the NCAA transfer portal, which allows him to be contacted by other schools about potential opportunities. The 6-foot-3 guard played a significant role for the Rattlers last season, starting 23 games and providing perimeter scoring and defense.

  • Boldin entered the transfer portal on April 7, 2026.

The players

Anquan Boldin Jr.

A 6-foot-3 sophomore guard who played in 30 games for the FAMU men's basketball team last season, averaging 8.2 points per game.

Charlie Ward

The head coach of the FAMU men's basketball team.

Jordan Chatman

A player on the FAMU men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud of the way our team competed and came away with a big win to end the season.”

— Charlie Ward, Head Coach, FAMU Men's Basketball

What’s next

Boldin will now explore transfer options at other schools as he looks to continue his college basketball career.

The takeaway

Player transfers are common in college basketball, and the departure of a key contributor like Boldin could impact FAMU's roster and rotation heading into next season. However, the Rattlers ended their season on a high note with an 81-77 win over Bethune-Cookman.