Wake Forest transfer guard Myles Colvin commits to Cincinnati

Colvin has one season of eligibility remaining after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:35pm

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Former Wake Forest guard Myles Colvin has committed to the University of Cincinnati through the NCAA Transfer Portal. Colvin will have one season of eligibility remaining after entering the transfer portal, which opened on April 7 and closes on April 21.

Why it matters

The NCAA Transfer Portal has become an increasingly important part of the college basketball landscape, allowing players to explore opportunities at other schools. Colvin's decision to transfer from Wake Forest to Cincinnati is an example of how the portal can impact roster construction and team building for programs across the country.

The details

Colvin, who played for Wake Forest last season, has decided to continue his collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati. The transfer portal opened on April 7 and will close on April 21, giving athletes a 15-day window to explore options at other schools.

  • The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 7, 2026.
  • The transfer portal will close on April 21, 2026.

The players

Myles Colvin

A former guard for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons who has committed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats for his final season of NCAA eligibility.

University of Cincinnati

The NCAA Division I institution that Myles Colvin has committed to play for after entering the transfer portal.

Wake Forest University

The NCAA Division I institution that Myles Colvin previously played for before entering the transfer portal.

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The takeaway

Colvin's decision to transfer from Wake Forest to Cincinnati highlights the growing importance of the NCAA Transfer Portal in college basketball. As players seek new opportunities, the portal has become a key part of the offseason roster construction process for programs across the country.