UCLA's Skyy Clark enters transfer portal, awaits NCAA waiver

The guard is seeking a fifth year of eligibility after missing time due to injury and personal reasons.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:10am

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UCLA guard Skyy Clark has entered the transfer portal while awaiting a decision from the NCAA on a waiver request for a fifth year of eligibility. Clark, a former five-star recruit, has played at multiple schools over his college career and missed significant time due to a hamstring injury and personal reasons.

Why it matters

Clark's transfer and waiver request highlight the challenges some student-athletes face in navigating the NCAA's eligibility rules, especially those who have dealt with injuries or personal issues during their college careers.

The details

Clark averaged 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26 games this past season for UCLA, while shooting 42.7% from 3-point range. He missed a stretch of 10 consecutive Big Ten Conference games with a hamstring injury. Clark has played 102 career games with 97 starts and averaged 10.4 points per game over his college career, which has included stops at DePaul, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisville and UCLA.

  • Clark entered the transfer portal on April 8, 2026.
  • He is awaiting a decision from the NCAA on a waiver request for a fifth year of eligibility.

The players

Skyy Clark

A guard who has played at multiple schools over his college career, including UCLA, Louisville, Illinois and Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“In January of 2023, Clark said he needed to 'step away from basketball for the time being - putting myself and my family first.'”

— Skyy Clark

What’s next

The NCAA will need to rule on Clark's waiver request for a fifth year of eligibility before he can determine his next steps.

The takeaway

Skyy Clark's transfer and waiver request highlight the complex eligibility issues some student-athletes face, especially those who have dealt with injuries or personal matters during their college careers.