UTEP Men's Basketball Roster Overhaul: All Players Enter Transfer Portal

Struggling program faces complete roster turnover after disappointing season.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:12pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented UTEP basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes in the team's colors of orange, blue, and white, conceptually representing the program's need to rebuild from the ground up.UTEP's roster overhaul signals a critical juncture for the struggling men's basketball program as it seeks to redefine its identity through a complete roster rebuild.El Paso Today

The UTEP men's basketball team is undergoing a major roster overhaul, with all players entering the NCAA transfer portal following a disappointing season. The program is looking to redefine its identity and rebuild from the ground up after failing to meet expectations.

Why it matters

UTEP has long struggled to field a competitive men's basketball team, and this complete roster turnover represents a significant challenge for the program as it tries to regain its footing. The transfer portal allows players to explore options at other schools, making it difficult for UTEP to retain talent and build continuity.

The details

After a season that fell short of expectations, UTEP head coach Rodney Terry confirmed that every player on the men's basketball team has entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling a complete roster overhaul for the struggling program. This drastic move comes as the team looks to redefine its identity and chart a new path forward.

  • The 2025-26 UTEP men's basketball season ended in disappointment.
  • All UTEP players entered the NCAA transfer portal in April 2026.

The players

Rodney Terry

The head coach of the UTEP men's basketball team, who is overseeing the roster overhaul.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't have a good year, that has to be redefined on what we look like,”

— Rodney Terry, UTEP Head Coach

The takeaway

UTEP's complete roster turnover highlights the challenges facing the program as it seeks to rebuild and regain competitiveness in men's basketball. The transfer portal gives players more options, making it difficult for struggling teams to retain talent and establish continuity. This overhaul represents a critical juncture for UTEP as it works to redefine its identity and chart a new path forward.