Top College Hoops Players Enter Transfer Portal

Standouts from UB, Bona, Niagara, and Canisius to seek new teams.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:26pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant blue, yellow, and red hues, conveying the dynamic movement and shifting perspectives of the sport.The transfer portal opens new doors for top local college basketball talent to seek fresh opportunities.Buffalo Today

Several of the top men's basketball players from the University at Buffalo, St. Bonaventure, Niagara University, and Canisius College have announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal in the coming week, opening the door for them to potentially play for different schools next season.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become an increasingly common way for college athletes to change schools and programs, allowing them to seek new opportunities. The departure of these high-profile players could significantly impact the rosters and competitiveness of their former teams in the upcoming season.

The details

The players planning to enter the transfer portal include Ronaldo Segu from UB, Daryl Banks III from St. Bonaventure, Marcus Hammond from Niagara, and Jacco Fritz from Canisius. All four were among the leading scorers for their respective teams this past season.

  • The players plan to enter the NCAA transfer portal next week.

The players

Ronaldo Segu

A standout guard who was the leading scorer for the University at Buffalo men's basketball team.

Daryl Banks III

The top scorer for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball squad.

Marcus Hammond

A key player who led the Niagara University Purple Eagles in scoring this past season.

Jacco Fritz

The leading scorer for the Canisius College Golden Griffins men's basketball team.

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The takeaway

The departure of these talented players from the local college basketball scene will create significant roster turnover and competitive shifts in the region's men's hoops landscape for the upcoming season.