Oklahoma Hosts Penn State Transfer Kayden Mingo on Visit

Sooners look to land top combo guard in the portal

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:19pm

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Oklahoma is hosting Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo on a visit, as the Sooners look to add one of the top available players in the transfer portal. Mingo, a rising sophomore, is considering several programs including Baylor, Villanova, Maryland, Oregon, and Providence after averaging 13.7 points and 4.3 assists as a freshman at Penn State.

Why it matters

The Sooners are in need of backcourt help after losing several key players to the transfer portal, and landing Mingo would provide a significant boost to their roster. Mingo is considered one of the top combo guards available and would have three years of eligibility remaining.

The details

Mingo arrived in Norman after a recent visit to Baylor, and the quick turnaround to Oklahoma is seen as a positive sign for the Sooners. Oklahoma assistant coach Justin Scott has built a strong relationship with Mingo and his family, which is expected to be a factor in his recruitment. The Sooners are recruiting Mingo to step into a starting role alongside current guard Xzayvier Brown.

  • Mingo's visit to Oklahoma began today, April 14, 2026.

The players

Kayden Mingo

A rising sophomore guard who is transferring from Penn State, where he averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists as a freshman.

Xzayvier Brown

A current Oklahoma guard who the Sooners are looking to pair with Mingo in the backcourt.

Justin Scott

An Oklahoma assistant coach who has built a strong relationship with Mingo and his family, which is expected to be a factor in his recruitment.

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What they’re saying

“Oklahoma is currently hosting Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo for a visit, I'm told. One of the top available guards in the portal.”

— Brody Lusk, Author

What’s next

Mingo does not have any additional visits scheduled at this time, so Oklahoma will look to capitalize on this visit as they work to secure one of their top backcourt targets in the transfer portal.

The takeaway

Landing Mingo would be a significant coup for Oklahoma, as he is considered one of the top available guards in the transfer portal. The Sooners' ability to leverage their existing relationship with Mingo and his family could give them an edge in his recruitment as they look to bolster their backcourt.