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Gophers Men's Basketball Sees Roster Turnover as Transfer Portal Opens
Minnesota program deals with departures and eyes potential local recruits in the transfer market.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:19pm
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The University of Minnesota men's basketball team is facing roster changes as the annual NCAA transfer portal opens. Sophomore forward Nehemiah Turner has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, while the Gophers are keeping an eye on several notable Minnesota natives who have also entered the portal, including Casmir Chavis, Anthony Smith III, Tameron Ferguson, and Brogan Madson.
Why it matters
The transfer portal has become an increasingly important part of the college basketball landscape, allowing players to seek new opportunities and programs to retool their rosters. For the Gophers, managing departures and identifying potential in-state targets will be crucial as they look to build on recent seasons and compete in the Big Ten.
The details
Turner, who averaged 0.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game last season, is the first Gopher to enter the portal this offseason. Meanwhile, several talented players with Minnesota ties have also declared their intentions to transfer, including Chavis from UT Arlington, Smith III from North Dakota, Ferguson from Augustana (who has committed to Arkansas State), and Madson from Sioux Falls.
- The NCAA transfer portal officially opens on April 7, the day after the national championship game.
- Turner's departure from the Gophers was announced in the first week of March 2026.
The players
Nehemiah Turner
A sophomore forward who averaged 0.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game for the Gophers in the 2025-26 season.
Casmir Chavis
A player from Park Center High School in Minnesota who is currently in the transfer portal after averaging 10.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game at UT Arlington.
Anthony Smith III
A player from Hopkins High School in Minnesota who is currently in the transfer portal after averaging 7.8 points, 2.1 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game at North Dakota.
Tameron Ferguson
A player from St. Cloud Tech High School in Minnesota who is currently in the transfer portal after averaging 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game at Augustana. He has committed to transfer to Arkansas State.
Brogan Madson
A player from Mankato East High School in Minnesota who is currently in the transfer portal after averaging 19.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game at Sioux Falls.
What’s next
The Gophers will need to identify potential replacements for Turner in the coming weeks, while also monitoring the status of the Minnesota natives in the transfer portal to see if any could be potential targets for the program.
The takeaway
The Gophers are facing roster turnover as the annual transfer portal opens, with the departure of Nehemiah Turner and several talented Minnesota players entering the portal. Managing these changes and identifying potential in-state recruits will be crucial for the program as it looks to build on recent seasons and compete in the Big Ten.
