Former UB Guard Sabol Transfers to Providence

Buffalo also lands Oregon transfer as roster reshuffles ahead of new season.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:19am

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Ryan Sabol, a 6-foot-3 junior guard who led the University at Buffalo in scoring last season, has decided to transfer to Providence College for his final two years of eligibility. Meanwhile, the Bulls have also added a transfer from the University of Oregon to their roster as they look to rebuild for the upcoming campaign.

Why it matters

Sabol's departure is a significant loss for the UB men's basketball program, as he was their leading scorer and a key part of the team's success last season. The addition of the Oregon transfer, however, signals that the Bulls are working to reload their roster and remain competitive in the Mid-Major ranks.

The details

Sabol, who scored 603 points and set the UB single-season record with 122 3-pointers made last year, will now take his talents to the Big East Conference and Providence College. The Bulls have also added an unnamed transfer from the University of Oregon to their roster, though details on that player have not yet been released.

  • Sabol led UB in scoring during the 2025-26 season.
  • Sabol has decided to transfer to Providence College for his final two years of eligibility.

The players

Ryan Sabol

A 6-foot-3 junior guard who led the University at Buffalo in scoring and 3-point shooting last season.

University at Buffalo

The Division I men's basketball program located in Buffalo, New York.

Providence College

A private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island that competes in the Big East Conference.

University of Oregon

The flagship public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, whose men's basketball team plays in the Pac-12 Conference.

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What’s next

The University at Buffalo will need to find a way to replace Sabol's scoring and 3-point shooting production as they look to build their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Roster turnover is common in college basketball, and the University at Buffalo will have to work quickly to reload their lineup after the departure of their leading scorer. However, the addition of a transfer from a Power 5 program like Oregon suggests the Bulls are committed to maintaining their competitiveness in the Mid-Major ranks.