Kansas State's Dorin Buca enters transfer portal

The 7-foot-2 center leaves the Wildcats after one season

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:33pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes representing the dynamic action on the court.The departure of Kansas State's star center Dorin Buca leaves a gaping hole in the Wildcats' frontcourt that the team must quickly address.Manhattan Today

Dorin Buca, a 7-foot-2 center who was a fan favorite on the 2025-26 Kansas State basketball team, has entered the transfer portal and will leave the Wildcats after just one season with the program.

Why it matters

Buca's departure is a significant loss for the Kansas State basketball team, as the Romanian recruit was expected to be a key contributor in the frontcourt. His decision to enter the transfer portal creates a hole in the Wildcats' roster that they will need to fill.

The details

According to a report from League Ready's Sam Kayser, Buca has decided to leave Kansas State and enter the transfer portal after just one season with the Wildcats. The 7-foot-2 center was a fan favorite during the 2025-26 campaign and was expected to play a major role for Kansas State going forward.

  • Buca entered the transfer portal on April 11, 2026.

The players

Dorin Buca

A 7-foot-2 center who played one season for the Kansas State Wildcats basketball team.

Sam Kayser

A reporter for the sports media outlet League Ready.

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What they’re saying

“Dorin Buca, the Wildcats' 7-foot-2 center, is leaving K-State after one season.”

— Sam Kayser, Reporter

What’s next

Kansas State will need to find a replacement for Buca in the frontcourt as they look to build their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Buca's decision to enter the transfer portal is a setback for the Kansas State basketball program, as the 7-foot-2 center was expected to be a key contributor. The Wildcats will need to quickly find a way to fill the void left by Buca's departure.