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Utah basketball standout Keanu Dawes set to enter transfer portal
The versatile 6-foot-9 wing led the Runnin' Utes in rebounding this past season.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:36pm
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Keanu Dawes, a junior forward for the Utah men's basketball team, has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Dawes, who transferred from Rice to Utah prior to the 2024-25 season, was a key contributor for the Utes, starting all 32 games and averaging 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest.
Why it matters
Dawes' departure would create a significant hole for Utah head coach Alex Jensen to fill, as the versatile forward was a vital part of the Utes' rotation and helped make the team competitive in many games. Retaining Dawes for his senior season is still a possibility, as he entered the portal last year before ultimately withdrawing and returning to Utah.
The details
Dawes, a 6-foot-9 wing, took a major step in his development this past season, becoming more aggressive as a scorer at the urging of Coach Jensen. He put up double-digit points 25 times, including three 20-point games, and attempted a career-high 8.5 field goals per contest. His best performance came on February 7th at Kansas, when he scored 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds.
- Dawes entered the transfer portal on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- The official 15-day window for players to change schools is set to open on April 7, 2026.
The players
Keanu Dawes
A 6-foot-9 junior forward who led the Utah Runnin' Utes in rebounding this past season, averaging 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
Alex Jensen
The head coach of the Utah men's basketball team, who urged Dawes to be more aggressive as a scorer this past season.
Derek Dawes
Keanu Dawes' uncle, who was a former forward for BYU.
What’s next
Retaining Dawes for his senior season is still on the table for Jensen and the Utah coaching staff. Dawes entered the portal last year before ultimately withdrawing and returning to the Utes.
The takeaway
Dawes' departure would be a significant loss for the Utah men's basketball program, as he was a key contributor on both ends of the floor. His improved scoring touch, tenacity on the boards, and overall versatility made the Utes competitive in many games they may have otherwise been outmatched in.
