3 Baylor Basketball Players Who Could Leave in Transfer Portal

Baylor will try to avoid repeating the 2025 offseason catastrophe

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:34pm

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With the season-ending loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, Baylor will begin constructing its roster for the 2026-2027 season. Among the NBA draft picks and graduating seniors, the chaos of the college basketball transfer portal has yet to run its course. Here are three players who are primed to swap colors: James Nnaji, Mayo Soyoye, and Tounde Yessoufou.

Why it matters

Baylor is facing a potential mass exodus of key players from its roster, similar to the 2025 offseason when the team had zero returning players. This could leave the Bears in a precarious position as they try to rebuild and compete in the upcoming season.

The details

James Nnaji, a 7-foot Nigerian player, averaged just 1.4 points over 18 games and the experiment with him is likely over in Waco. Mayo Soyoye, a 6'10" Atlanta native, may look to transfer to a smaller program to get more consistent minutes, as Juslin Bodo Bodo is expected to be the starter at center next season. Tounde Yessoufou, a freshman with raw physicality and talent, could play at any level of basketball he chooses next season and may leave Baylor even if he doesn't make it to the NBA.

  • Baylor's season-ending loss to Oklahoma was on Saturday.
  • Tounde Yessoufou is a freshman this season (2025-2026).

The players

James Nnaji

A 7-foot Nigerian player who averaged just 1.4 points over 18 games for Baylor.

Mayo Soyoye

A 6'10" Atlanta native who may look to transfer to a smaller program to get more consistent minutes.

Tounde Yessoufou

A freshman with raw physicality and talent who could play at any level of basketball he chooses next season.

Juslin Bodo Bodo

Expected to be the starter at center for Baylor next season.

Isaac Williams IV

The only Baylor player that got playing time this season who just signed a two-year contract.

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What’s next

Baylor will need to work quickly to rebuild its roster for the 2026-2027 season, as they face the potential loss of several key players to the transfer portal.

The takeaway

Baylor is facing a critical offseason as they try to avoid repeating the 2025 roster catastrophe. The Bears will need to work hard to retain their remaining players and recruit new talent to field a competitive team for the upcoming season.