Akron Basketball Player Sharron Young Enters Transfer Portal

The sophomore guard was a key contributor for the Zips last season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:54pm

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Akron Zips men's basketball player Sharron Young has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agent KJ Smith confirmed to CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein. Young, a sophomore guard, played an important role for the Zips last season.

Why it matters

Young's decision to transfer is a significant loss for the Akron basketball program, as he was a key contributor on the team. His departure leaves a hole in the Zips' roster that will need to be filled.

The details

Young, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for Akron last season as a sophomore. He was a valuable player for the Zips, providing scoring, playmaking, and perimeter defense. Young's decision to enter the transfer portal means he will be looking to continue his college basketball career at a different school.

  • On April 3, 2026, Young's agent KJ Smith confirmed that the player will enter the NCAA transfer portal.

The players

Sharron Young

A 6-foot-3 sophomore guard who was a key contributor for the Akron Zips men's basketball team last season.

KJ Smith

The agent for Akron basketball player Sharron Young.

Jon Rothstein

A CBS Sports insider who reported on Sharron Young's decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“Akron Zips men's basketball player Sharron Young will enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agent, KJ Smith, told CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein on April 3.”

— KJ Smith, Agent for Sharron Young

What’s next

It is unclear at this time where Sharron Young will transfer to, but he will now be able to explore options at other schools as he looks to continue his college basketball career.

The takeaway

Young's decision to enter the transfer portal is a setback for the Akron basketball program, as he was a valuable contributor last season. The Zips will need to find a way to replace his production and leadership on the team.