Northwestern junior guard Jordan Clayton enters transfer portal

The sixth Wildcat to plan a transfer this offseason

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:27pm

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Northwestern junior guard Jordan Clayton has entered the transfer portal, sources tell LeagueRDY. Clayton started 10 games this past season and averaged 3.9 points per game, emerging as one of the Wildcats' top 3-point shooters with a 41% clip from beyond the arc.

Why it matters

Clayton's departure creates a void in Northwestern's lineup, as the team will need to fill the loss of his 3-and-D skillset. He is the sixth Wildcat player to enter the transfer portal this offseason, signaling significant roster turnover for the program.

The details

In his third season at NU, Clayton had been one of the longest-tenured Wildcats and was part of the team that made the NCAA tournament in 2023-24. While used primarily as a defensive asset throughout his career, Clayton emerged this past year as one of the Wildcats' top outside shooters, knocking down 41% of his 3-point attempts.

  • Clayton entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026.

The players

Jordan Clayton

A junior guard who has played three seasons at Northwestern, emerging as one of the team's top 3-point shooters in 2025-26 before entering the transfer portal.

Chris Collins

The head coach of the Northwestern men's basketball team, who will need to replace Clayton and five other transfers this offseason.

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What’s next

The Northwestern coaching staff will need to evaluate the team's roster needs and identify potential transfer targets to fill the void left by Clayton and the five other players who have entered the portal this offseason.

The takeaway

The departure of Jordan Clayton and five other Wildcats players signals significant roster turnover for the Northwestern men's basketball program, as they look to rebuild and reload for the upcoming season.