UE's Turnbull Enters Transfer Portal After Injury-Plagued Season

The junior guard struggled with injuries throughout the 2025-26 campaign.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's movements broken down into overlapping planes of color, representing the complexities of an injury-plagued season.A star player's decision to enter the transfer portal highlights the challenges student-athletes face when dealing with injuries.Evansville Today

Connor Turnbull, a junior guard for the University of Evansville basketball team, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after an injury-riddled 2025-26 season. Turnbull, who was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2024-25, only played in 16 games this past season due to various injuries that kept him sidelined for much of the year.

Why it matters

Turnbull's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant loss for the University of Evansville, as he was a key contributor and defensive standout for the team. His departure will leave a void that the program will need to fill heading into the next season.

The details

Despite the injuries, Turnbull still managed to average 11.5 points per game when he was able to take the court. The junior guard was coming off a stellar 2024-25 campaign, in which he earned the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year award.

  • Turnbull only played in 16 games during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Connor Turnbull

A junior guard for the University of Evansville basketball team who was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2024-25.

University of Evansville

The college basketball program that Turnbull played for, located in Evansville, Indiana.

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The takeaway

Turnbull's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant blow to the University of Evansville's basketball program, as they will need to find a way to replace the production and defensive presence he provided when healthy. This move highlights the challenges student-athletes can face when dealing with injuries and the difficult decisions they sometimes have to make about their futures.