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Providence Guard Stefan Vaaks Enters Transfer Portal
Freshman standout leaves Friars after coaching change
Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:33pm
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Providence freshman guard Stefan Vaaks, an All-Big East Freshman Team selection, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after the Friars parted ways with head coach Kim English earlier this month. Vaaks, a 6-foot-7 guard from Estonia, averaged 15.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in his debut college season.
Why it matters
Vaaks was a key contributor for Providence this past season, and his departure will be a significant loss for the Friars as they look to rebuild under new leadership. The transfer portal has become an increasingly common way for players to find new opportunities, especially after coaching changes.
The details
Vaaks scored a season-high 28 points against Butler in the first round of the Big East Tournament, leading the Friars to a win. He scored 20 or more points in 10 games this season and was named a two-time Big East Freshman of the Week. Prior to joining Providence, Vaaks played professionally in Estonia, averaging 15 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for BC Kalev.
- Vaaks entered the transfer portal in March 2026, shortly after Providence parted ways with head coach Kim English.
- Vaaks was named to the All-Big East Freshman Team at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The players
Stefan Vaaks
A 6-foot-7 freshman guard from Estonia who averaged 15.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game for Providence this past season.
Kim English
The former head coach of the Providence Friars, who parted ways with the team earlier this month.
What’s next
Vaaks will now explore his options in the NCAA transfer portal, with the goal of finding a new program where he can continue his college basketball career.
The takeaway
The transfer portal has become an increasingly common way for players to find new opportunities, especially after coaching changes. Vaaks' decision to enter the portal highlights the fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape and the challenges facing programs like Providence as they look to rebuild.
