Baylor Basketball Looks to Transfer Portal to Fill Massive Roster Holes

With over seven players leaving, Baylor will need to find talent in the transfer market to remain competitive in the Big 12.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:54pm

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Baylor is facing a massive rebuild this offseason, with four senior guards, two potentially getting drafted, and freshman center James Nnaji entering the transfer portal. The Bears will need to find talent in the transfer portal to fill these roster holes and remain competitive in the Big 12 against powerhouses like Houston and Kansas.

Why it matters

Baylor's roster overhaul means the team will look vastly different next season. Their ability to find the right transfers will be crucial to their competitiveness in the conference and their chances of returning to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Baylor will be looking to add at least four to six new players through the transfer portal to replace the significant departures. The team's top priorities include finding an elite scoring guard to replace the production of Adam Carr and potentially Tounde Yessoufou, as well as adding depth and rim protection in the frontcourt with the losses of Caden Powell and Nnaji. The Bears are also targeting a versatile two-way wing player to fill the void left by Carr's departure.

  • Baylor's roster overhaul comes after the 2025-26 season.
  • The transfer portal opened in April 2026.

The players

Adam Carr

A senior guard who is potentially entering the NBA draft.

Tounde Yessoufou

A senior guard who is also potentially entering the NBA draft.

James Nnaji

A freshman center who has entered the transfer portal.

Caden Powell

A frontcourt player who is leaving the team.

Terrence Hill Jr.

A guard from VCU that Baylor has been in contact with.

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What’s next

Baylor will need to be active in the transfer portal in the coming weeks to fill their significant roster holes and remain competitive in the Big 12 next season.

The takeaway

Baylor faces a major rebuilding project this offseason, needing to replace over seven departing players. Their ability to find the right transfers will be crucial to their competitiveness and chances of returning to the NCAA Tournament.