Kentucky Wildcats Eyeing 7-Foot Transfer Center

Magoon Gwath, a 7-foot South Sudanese center, could be headed to Lexington.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:28pm

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According to the latest 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions, the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team is expected to land a 7-foot transfer center from South Sudan named Magoon Gwath as the NCAA transfer portal opens on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The addition of Gwath, who averaged 2.1 blocks per game in his previous college stint, would provide a major boost to Kentucky's frontcourt as they look to compete for another SEC title and deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

Gwath, a 7-foot center originally from South Sudan, has emerged as a top transfer target for Kentucky after entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal. The 247Sports Crystal Ball currently favors the Wildcats to land the shot-blocking big man.

  • The NCAA transfer portal opens on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Magoon Gwath

A 7-foot transfer center originally from South Sudan who averaged 2.1 blocks per game in his previous college stint.

Kentucky Wildcats

The men's basketball team at the University of Kentucky, a perennial powerhouse program in the SEC and NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

Gwath will have to officially enter the transfer portal and Kentucky will need to secure his commitment, but the Wildcats are currently favored to land the talented big man.

The takeaway

The potential addition of Gwath would give Kentucky a dominant rim protector to anchor their defense as they look to build on their recent success and compete for another SEC championship and deep NCAA Tournament run.