Georgia Tech Guard Jaeden Mustaf Enters Transfer Portal

The sophomore guard was the Yellow Jackets' most improved player last season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:25pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors like blue, orange, and purple, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.The departure of Georgia Tech's Jaeden Mustaf exposes the larger roster upheaval facing the Yellow Jackets program.Atlanta Today

Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf has announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the latest player to depart the program. Mustaf, a 6-6 sophomore, averaged 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game last season while shooting 38.9% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

Mustaf's departure continues a mass exodus from the Georgia Tech roster, as he joins several other players who have entered the transfer portal in recent weeks. Head coach Scott Cross will likely be active in the portal as he looks to rebuild the Yellow Jackets' roster for next season.

The details

Mustaf made significant strides in his sophomore campaign, increasing his scoring, rebounding, assists, and 3-point shooting percentages from his freshman year. He was often tasked with guarding the opposing team's top scorer and excelled as a two-way player, creating turnovers and sparking the Yellow Jackets' transition game.

  • Mustaf entered the transfer portal on April 3, 2026.
  • The NCAA transfer portal will open on April 7, 2026.

The players

Jaeden Mustaf

A 6-6 sophomore guard who was Georgia Tech's most improved player last season, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

Scott Cross

The head coach of the Georgia Tech men's basketball team, who will likely be active in the transfer portal as he looks to rebuild the roster.

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What they’re saying

“Jaeden has a lot of potential. He's a really physical guard, strong and mature. He's a really good downhill driver, a good defender, and playmaker. So I'm really looking forward to mixing him in to the things that we're doing here, I think he fits perfectly. He gives us a really physical presence from the guard position. He can attack, he can pass, he can draw fouls and get to the free throw line. That will carry him a long way. I'm looking forward to coaching him.”

— Scott Cross, Georgia Tech Head Coach

What’s next

Coach Cross will likely be active in the transfer portal, with names like Thomas Dowd and Victor Valdes, who played for him at Troy, as potential targets to join the Yellow Jackets.

The takeaway

Mustaf's departure is the latest in a string of player exits from the Georgia Tech program, underscoring the significant roster upheaval the Yellow Jackets are facing this offseason. Coach Cross will need to be strategic in the transfer portal to rebuild a competitive team for the 2026-27 season.