Huskers Add Two New Players via Transfer Portal

Nebraska men's basketball brings in a forward from Montana and a guard from Utah Valley.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented basketball players and court elements in the colors of red, white, and black, representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Utah Valley Wolverines.The Huskers' new transfer additions bring a mix of size, scoring, and playmaking to bolster the roster.Lincoln Today

The Nebraska men's basketball team has added two new players through the NCAA transfer portal - Kadyn Betts, a 6'8" forward from Montana, and Trevan Leonhardt, a 6'4" guard from Utah Valley. Both players have one season of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

The Huskers are looking to bolster their roster through the transfer portal as they aim to improve on their performance from last season. Betts and Leonhardt bring experience and production from their previous schools and could provide an immediate impact for Nebraska.

The details

Kadyn Betts is a forward from Pueblo, Colorado who spent time at both Minnesota and Montana. He averaged 1.4 points per game in 22 games with the Gophers as a sophomore. Trevan Leonhardt is a guard from Kaysville, Utah who started every game the last two seasons for Utah Valley, averaging a career-high 11.9 points per game last season while also contributing 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per contest.

  • The two transfers were announced on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Kadyn Betts

A 6'8" forward from Pueblo, Colorado who previously played at Minnesota and Montana.

Trevan Leonhardt

A 6'4" guard from Kaysville, Utah who started every game the last two seasons for Utah Valley.

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The takeaway

The additions of Betts and Leonhardt through the transfer portal provide the Huskers with experienced players who can contribute immediately and help the team improve on the court.