OU Basketball Guard Jeff Nwankwo to Enter Transfer Portal

The sophomore guard plans to leave the Sooners after two seasons.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:00am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, with their body fractured into sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.Nwankwo's departure leaves a hole in the Sooners' backcourt rotation as they look to build on last season's performance.Oklahoma City Today

OU basketball guard Jeff Nwankwo has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agent Daniel Poneman confirmed to The Oklahoman. Nwankwo, an Oklahoma City native, averaged 2.9 points per game in 24 appearances for the Sooners this past season after previously being a NJCAA All-American at Cowley College.

Why it matters

Nwankwo's decision to transfer represents a loss of depth and experience for the OU men's basketball program as they look to build on their 2025-26 season. The Sooners will need to find a replacement in the backcourt rotation.

The details

Jeff Nwankwo, a 6'3" sophomore guard, has decided to leave the Oklahoma Sooners and enter the NCAA transfer portal. Nwankwo, an Oklahoma City native, averaged 2.9 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game in 24 appearances for OU this past season. Prior to joining the Sooners, he was a NJCAA All-American at Cowley College in 2023-24.

  • Nwankwo informed his agent Daniel Poneman of his decision to enter the transfer portal on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Nwankwo just completed his sophomore season with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025-26.

The players

Jeff Nwankwo

A 6'3" sophomore guard who played the last two seasons for the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team.

Daniel Poneman

The agent representing Jeff Nwankwo and who confirmed Nwankwo's decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners

The Division I men's basketball program at the University of Oklahoma, where Jeff Nwankwo played the last two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Jeff Nwankwo plans to enter the transfer portal.”

— Daniel Poneman, Agent

What’s next

Nwankwo will now explore transfer options at other Division I programs as he looks to continue his college basketball career.

The takeaway

Nwankwo's decision to transfer represents a setback for the Oklahoma Sooners, who will need to find a replacement in their backcourt rotation for the upcoming season.