Syracuse Freshman Basketball Player Enters Transfer Portal

Aaron Womack plans to leave the Orange after just one season.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:09pm

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Syracuse freshman basketball player Aaron Womack has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his father confirmed to Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. Womack played one season for the Orange before making this decision to leave the program.

Why it matters

Player transfers are common in college basketball, but the departure of a freshman is notable, as it suggests Womack did not find the right fit or playing time at Syracuse. This move could impact the Orange's roster and rotation plans for the upcoming season.

The details

Womack, a 6-foot-7 forward, appeared in 22 games for Syracuse last season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. He was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and chose the Orange over offers from several other Division I programs.

  • Womack entered the transfer portal on March 30, 2026.

The players

Aaron Womack

A 6-foot-7 freshman forward who played one season for the Syracuse Orange basketball team.

Syracuse Orange

The men's basketball team at Syracuse University, a Division I program that competes in the ACC.

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What they’re saying

“Aaron Womack will enter the transfer portal.”

— Aaron Womack's father

What’s next

Womack will now explore transfer options at other Division I programs, with the goal of finding a better fit for his basketball career.

The takeaway

Player transfers, even among freshmen, are common in college basketball as players seek the right program and playing time to develop their skills. Syracuse will need to adjust its roster plans for the upcoming season with Womack's departure.