OU Basketball Forward Kuol Atak Enters Transfer Portal

The 6-foot-9 freshman averaged 7 points per game and shot 41% from 3-point range.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:10am

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Oklahoma forward Kuol Atak, a 6-foot-9 freshman who averaged 7 points per game and shot 41% from 3-point range, has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from On3.

Why it matters

Atak's decision to transfer comes as a surprise, as he was a key contributor for the Sooners this past season. His departure will leave a hole in Oklahoma's frontcourt rotation heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The details

In his freshman season, Atak hit four or more 3-pointers in six games for the Sooners, including two games with six 3s. He provided a valuable scoring punch off the bench for Oklahoma.

  • Atak's decision to enter the transfer portal was reported on Tuesday evening, April 8, 2026.

The players

Kuol Atak

A 6-foot-9 freshman forward who played for the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team.

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team of the University of Oklahoma, a Division I program that competes in the Big 12 Conference.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen where Atak will land after entering the transfer portal. He will have several options to continue his college basketball career at another program.

The takeaway

Atak's decision to transfer from Oklahoma is a significant loss for the Sooners, as he was a key contributor off the bench and provided valuable 3-point shooting. His departure will force the team to find a replacement in the frontcourt rotation for the upcoming season.