Colorado Big Man Bangot Dak Enters Transfer Portal

The 7-foot junior averaged a near double-double for the Buffaloes this past season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:08am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements and presence of a basketball player on the court, using bold colors like blue, red, and gold to capture the dynamic energy of the sport.The departure of Colorado's star center Bangot Dak leaves a gaping hole in the Buffaloes' frontcourt as they aim to build a competitive Big 12 program.Lincoln Today

Colorado forward Bangot Dak, a 7-foot junior who averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game this past season, has announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Why it matters

Dak's departure is a significant blow for Colorado, which is trying to build a competitive program in the Big 12 Conference. The loss of a talented big man like Dak will make it harder for the Buffaloes to compete against the conference's elite teams.

The details

Dak scored in double figures in six of his final seven games, including 22-point outings against Utah and Oklahoma State. He has steadily improved during his three seasons in Boulder, going from 1.7 points per game as a freshman to nearly averaging a double-double this past year.

  • Dak announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on March 29, 2026.
  • Colorado's season ended with a loss to Oklahoma in the Crown Championship on March 30, 2026.

The players

Bangot Dak

A 7-foot junior forward who has played the last three seasons for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Tad Boyle

The head coach of the Colorado men's basketball team, who is trying to build the Buffaloes into a competitive program in the Big 12 Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Dak finished the season with 11.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks per game for the Buffaloes this season.”

— Pete Mundo, Author

What’s next

Colorado will now have to find a replacement for Dak in the frontcourt as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Dak's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant setback for Colorado's basketball program, which was hoping to build around the talented big man. His departure highlights the challenges facing mid-major programs in the current era of college basketball.