Sioux Falls Lincoln Grad JT Rock Reenters Transfer Portal After One Year at New Mexico

The 7-footer is back in the portal for the second time in as many offseasons.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:20pm

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JT Rock, a graduate of Sioux Falls Lincoln High School, has entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in two years. After spending one season with the New Mexico Lobos, where he averaged 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, Rock is now seeking his third collegiate home.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become a common part of the college basketball landscape, with players frequently switching schools in search of better opportunities. Rock's decision to reenter the portal highlights the fluidity of rosters in the modern game and the challenges players face in finding the right fit.

The details

Rock, a 7-footer, had previously transferred to New Mexico from Iowa State last offseason. In his lone season with the Lobos, he appeared in 37 contests and made one start. As a high school senior in 2023, Rock was named the South Dakota AA Player of the Year, averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game.

  • Rock entered the transfer portal in April 2026.

The players

JT Rock

A 7-foot graduate of Sioux Falls Lincoln High School who has now entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in as many offseasons.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen where Rock will land next, as he continues his search for the right collegiate program to continue his basketball career.

The takeaway

The frequent use of the transfer portal by college basketball players, like JT Rock, highlights the evolving nature of the sport and the challenges players face in finding the right fit for their skills and development.