Top 10 College Basketball Transfer Portal Commits Revealed

New-look rosters take shape as top players find new homes for 2026-27 season

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:21pm

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The NCAA transfer portal has opened, with thousands of college basketball players looking to find new homes for the 2026-27 season. Many of the top available players have already committed to new schools, with several high-profile programs landing multiple top-ranked transfers. This article takes a look at the Top 10 committed players in the transfer portal entering the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become a crucial part of the college basketball landscape, allowing players to find better fits and programs to quickly reload their rosters. These top transfer commitments will have a major impact on the national title race and conference standings next season as teams look to build championship-caliber squads.

The details

The list is headlined by Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, who will join Louisville, and Texas A&M's addition of consensus All-American PJ Haggerty from Kansas State. Other notable transfers include defensive standout Miles Byrd heading to Providence, TCU's David Punch moving to Texas, and Oregon's Jackson Shelstad teaming up with Bidunga at Louisville.

  • The NCAA transfer portal officially opened at midnight on April 7, 2026.
  • Many of the top available players have already committed to new schools for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Flory Bidunga

A 6-foot-9 center who was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Big 12 selection at Kansas, Bidunga will now join Louisville.

PJ Haggerty

A consensus All-American guard who averaged 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists at Kansas State, Haggerty will transfer to Texas A&M.

Miles Byrd

A 6-foot-7 defensive wing who was a two-time All-Mountain West and Defensive Player of the Year honoree at San Diego State, Byrd will play at Providence.

David Punch

A two-way standout who averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.9 blocks at TCU, Punch is transferring to Texas.

Jackson Shelstad

A 6-foot point guard who averaged 15.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists at Oregon before an injury, Shelstad will join Bidunga at Louisville.

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What they’re saying

“Flory Bidunga is coming off a strong sophomore season at Kansas. He announced his commitment to Louisville alongside Jackson Shelstad, but also entered the NBA Draft process, with the college route looking increasingly appealing this offseason.”

— James Fletcher III, Author

“PJ Haggerty was a consensus All-American during the 2024-25 season, then headed to Kansas State in the transfer portal. He will now make the move to Texas A&M where he can take on SEC competition in a fast-paced offense.”

— James Fletcher III, Author

What’s next

As the transfer portal continues to evolve, more top players are expected to find new homes in the coming weeks. Coaches will be closely monitoring the portal for any additional high-impact additions that could shift the balance of power in college basketball next season.

The takeaway

The transfer portal has become an essential part of the college basketball landscape, allowing top players to find new opportunities and programs to quickly reload their rosters. These high-profile commitments highlight the portal's growing influence and the importance for teams to be active in the offseason player movement market.