Former Mastodon Corey Hadnot II Transfers to Houston

All-Horizon League First Team guard leaves Purdue Fort Wayne for the Cougars

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Corey Hadnot II, a standout guard who spent the last three seasons with the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, is transferring to the University of Houston for his senior year. Hadnot was a three-year starter and All-Horizon League First Team selection, averaging 20.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in his junior campaign.

Why it matters

Hadnot's departure is a significant loss for the Mastodons, who have already seen several key players enter the transfer portal this offseason. His move to Houston, a perennial NCAA Tournament contender, represents a major opportunity for Hadnot to showcase his skills on a bigger stage as he looks to boost his professional prospects.

The details

Over his three seasons at Purdue Fort Wayne, Hadnot appeared in 100 games, scoring a total of 1,166 points. He was a standout performer for the Mastodons, earning All-Horizon League First Team honors this past season. Hadnot's decision to transfer to Houston comes as Purdue Fort Wayne has already lost several other key contributors to the transfer portal, including Yuval Levin, Ebrahim Kaba and Ja'Corey Lipkins.

  • Hadnot spent the last three seasons at Purdue Fort Wayne.
  • In the 2022-23 season, Hadnot averaged 20.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
  • Hadnot announced his transfer to Houston on April 14, 2026.

The players

Corey Hadnot II

A 6-foot-3-inch guard who was a three-year starter and All-Horizon League First Team selection for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team of Purdue University Fort Wayne, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

University of Houston Cougars

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team of the University of Houston, a perennial NCAA Tournament contender.

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What they’re saying

“After dominating with the Mastodons for three seasons, Corey Hadnot II will finish his college basketball career with the Houston Cougars.”

— Josh Ayen, Author

What’s next

Hadnot will look to make an immediate impact for the Houston Cougars as they aim to return to the NCAA Tournament in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Corey Hadnot II's transfer from Purdue Fort Wayne to the University of Houston represents a significant opportunity for the talented guard to showcase his skills on a bigger stage and potentially boost his professional prospects. His departure is a major loss for the Mastodons, who have already seen several key players enter the transfer portal this offseason.