Griz Lose Another Guard to Transfer Portal After One Season

Montana's men's basketball team sees another player depart after just a single year.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:14pm

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of bright green, gold, and maroon colors, representing the fragmented nature of the University of Montana's basketball team.The Grizzlies' roster instability continues to pose challenges for the program's long-term success.Missoula Today

The University of Montana men's basketball team has lost another guard to the NCAA transfer portal after just one season with the program. This marks the second straight year a Grizzlies player has left the team after a single year on the roster.

Why it matters

Montana's men's basketball program has struggled with roster stability in recent seasons, with multiple players transferring out after brief tenures. This latest departure highlights the challenges the Grizzlies face in building long-term continuity and chemistry on the team.

The details

The Grizzlies have not disclosed the identity of the player who entered the transfer portal, but the loss continues a trend of quick turnover in the program's backcourt. Last year, the team saw a different guard leave after his freshman campaign.

  • The latest transfer occurred in April 2026.

The players

University of Montana

The public research university located in Missoula, Montana, home to the Grizzlies men's basketball team.

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What’s next

The Grizzlies coaching staff will need to work quickly to find a replacement for the departed guard and shore up the team's backcourt depth ahead of the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Montana's men's basketball program continues to face challenges with player retention, an issue that could hamper the team's ability to build momentum and consistency from one season to the next.