Boston College Men's Basketball Loses Eighth Player to Transfer Portal

Sophomore forward Kany Tchanda is the latest Eagle to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented, geometric scene of a college basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in the team's colors, conveying the challenges facing the program.The departure of eight Boston College basketball players exposes the program's struggles, as the team looks to rebuild under new leadership.Boston Today

Boston College men's basketball forward Kany Tchanda has entered the transfer portal, according to a report. Tchanda, a sophomore, played in 15 games across two seasons with the program. He is the eighth Boston College player to enter the transfer portal this offseason as the team looks to rebuild under new head coach Luke Murray.

Why it matters

The high number of transfers from the Boston College men's basketball program highlights the challenges the team has faced in recent seasons, including a 11-20 overall record and 4-14 mark in ACC play last year. The departure of eight players, including several key contributors, will force new head coach Luke Murray to significantly rebuild the roster as he looks to turn the program around.

The details

Tchanda, a 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, played sparingly during his two seasons at Boston College, averaging 5.3 minutes, 0.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.1 assists per game. He is the eighth Boston College player to enter the transfer portal this offseason, joining guards Akbar Waheed III, Luka Toews, Fred Payne, Donald Hand Jr., and Caleb Steger, as well as forwards Boden Kapke and Jayden Hastings.

  • The transfer portal window opened on Tuesday and will remain open until April 21.

The players

Kany Tchanda

A 6-foot-9, 200-pound sophomore forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who played in 15 games across two seasons at Boston College.

Luke Murray

The new head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team, hired on March 26 after the program fired previous head coach Earl Grant.

Blake James

The athletic director at Boston College who fired previous head coach Earl Grant after five seasons and hired Luke Murray as the new head coach.

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What they’re saying

“Kany brings a great balance of athleticism and skill. He is long and has a quick twitch when running and jumping. He has the ability to knock down the 3-point shot and drive the ball from the perimeter, while showing a knack to block shots with great timing. Kany's versatility will add a lot to our program. We're excited to have him join us!”

— Earl Grant, Former Boston College Head Coach

What’s next

The transfer portal window will remain open until April 21, so more Boston College players could potentially enter their names in the coming weeks as new head coach Luke Murray looks to rebuild the roster.

The takeaway

The high number of transfers from the Boston College men's basketball program highlights the significant challenges facing the team as it looks to turn things around under new leadership. The departures of eight players, including several key contributors, will force the new coaching staff to completely rebuild the roster, which could take time as they work to restore the program to competitiveness in the ACC.