Former Boston College Guard Transfers to St. Bonaventure

Akbar Waheed III, a former four-star recruit, will have four years of eligibility remaining at his new school.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:00am

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Boston College men's basketball transfer guard Akbar Waheed III has committed to play at St. Bonaventure. Waheed, a former four-star prospect from North Bethesda, Maryland, redshirted the 2025-26 season with the Eagles and will have four years of eligibility remaining with the Bonnies.

Why it matters

Waheed was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, earning two-time All-Met honors at Georgetown Prep. His decision to transfer to St. Bonaventure provides the Bonnies with a talented young guard who could make an immediate impact in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The details

Waheed spent one season at Boston College but did not see any game action for the Eagles. He was part of a four-player freshman class at BC that has seen multiple players enter the transfer portal this offseason. Last season, St. Bonaventure went 17-17 overall and 4-14 in A10 play, making an appearance in the conference tournament.

  • Waheed announced his commitment to St. Bonaventure on April 13, 2026.

The players

Akbar Waheed III

A former four-star recruit from North Bethesda, Maryland who spent one season at Boston College before entering the transfer portal.

St. Bonaventure

A Division I basketball program that competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Bonnies went 17-17 overall and 4-14 in conference play last season.

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What they’re saying

“Former Boston College guard Akbar Waheed III has committed to St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN. He's a former four-star prospect who earned two-time All-Met honors at Georgetown Prep. He redshirted this year at BC and has four years remaining.”

— Pete Thamel, ESPN college football senior writer

The takeaway

Waheed's transfer to St. Bonaventure provides the Bonnies with a talented young guard who could make an immediate impact in the Atlantic 10 after redshirting his first season at Boston College. The move also highlights the ongoing roster turnover in college basketball, as multiple players from BC's freshman class have entered the transfer portal this offseason.