WSU Forward ND Okafor to Enter Transfer Portal

Sixth Cougar player to make that decision this offseason

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:23pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in crimson and gray tones, conveying the upheaval and transition facing the Washington State program.The departure of multiple Cougars players this offseason will force the program to rebuild through the transfer portal and reshape its identity on the court.Pullman Today

Washington State junior forward ND Okafor is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to a source. Okafor will be the sixth Cougar player to make that decision this offseason, leaving the team with more roster turnover to manage.

Why it matters

Player transfers are common in college basketball, but the high number of Cougars entering the portal this offseason suggests significant roster upheaval for the program. Replacing multiple key contributors will be a challenge for the coaching staff as they look to build on recent seasons.

The details

Okafor, a 6-foot-9 forward, has played two seasons for the Cougars after transferring from another Division I program. He averaged 8.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last year. The five other Cougars who have entered the transfer portal this offseason are guards TJ Bamba and Justin Powell, and forwards Mouhamed Gueye, Adrame Diongue, and Dishon Jackson.

  • Okafor's decision to enter the transfer portal was confirmed on March 31, 2026.

The players

ND Okafor

A 6-foot-9 junior forward who has played the last two seasons for Washington State.

TJ Bamba

A guard who is one of five other Cougars players to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Justin Powell

A guard who is one of five other Cougars players to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Mouhamed Gueye

A forward who is one of five other Cougars players to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Adrame Diongue

A forward who is one of five other Cougars players to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Dishon Jackson

A forward who is one of five other Cougars players to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

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The takeaway

The high number of Cougars players entering the transfer portal this offseason will force the coaching staff to rebuild a significant portion of the roster. Replacing multiple key contributors will be a challenge, but also an opportunity to reshape the team's identity and direction.