Utah basketball should target versatile forward in transfer portal

Oakland's Isaac Garrett could fill a need for the Runnin' Utes

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:37pm

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As Utah's season wrapped up, head coach Alex Jensen alluded to the team beginning conversations about the transfer portal and roster building. One player the Runnin' Utes should target is Oakland forward Isaac Garrett, who announced he will enter the portal. The 6-foot-8 forward from Pleasant Grove, Utah put up 13.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this past season and could help fill a void in Utah's frontcourt.

Why it matters

Utah lacked a dominant post presence in 2025-26, with over 50% of its scoring coming from the backcourt. Garrett's size, scoring ability and rebounding could address those needs, and his ties to the area make him an intriguing target for the Utes.

The details

Garrett spent his first two seasons at Snow College before playing this past year at Oakland, where he started 28 games and had seven double-doubles. He received interest from several mid-major and power conference programs coming out of high school and junior college. Garrett's versatility allows him to score in the post or from the perimeter, and he's also a capable rebounder and shot-blocker.

  • Garrett announced he will enter the transfer portal when it opens in April 2026.
  • Utah's 2025-26 season recently wrapped up.

The players

Isaac Garrett

A 6-foot-8 forward who spent his first two seasons at Snow College before playing this past year at Oakland, where he averaged 13.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Alex Jensen

The head coach of the Utah Runnin' Utes basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“As Utah head coach Alex Jensen alluded to in his final press conference of the season, conversations about the transfer portal and roster building begin well before the market officially opens in April.”

— Alex Jensen, Utah Runnin' Utes head coach

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