Numerous college basketball programs have executed strategic maneuvers in the transfer portal, swiftly ascending in the 2024-25 team rankings. With a scarcity of transfers following the 2023 season, many first-year coaches capitalized on the summer offseason to bolster their rosters with established talent, a trend now prevalent in the portal era.
John Calipari’s transition from Kentucky to Arkansas caused ripples across the SEC, triggering a cascade of personnel changes within the conference. Other prominent programs like Indiana and Kansas, both harboring NCAA Tournament aspirations for the upcoming season, have significantly enhanced their rosters through strategic portal acquisitions.
While most top transfers have already declared their destinations, a select few elite prospects are still deliberating their next moves.
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Here are the latest team rankings in the transfer portal as of Monday, June 10:
10. UCLA BRUINS (30.08 POINTS)
Under Mick Cronin’s leadership, UCLA is gearing up for an improved performance next season, banking heavily on the transfer portal. Notable additions include former USC small forward Kobe Johnson, who made the crosstown leap to UCLA, and former Louisville standout Skyy Clark, bolstering the Bruins’ point guard position.
9. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES (30.10)
First-year coach Dusty May is prioritizing roster management ahead of his debut season with the Wolverines. Michigan secured six additions in April, featuring former FAU 7-footer Vladislav Goldin and high-major transfers like Roddy Gayle Jr. from Ohio State and Tre Donaldson from Auburn.
8. WASHINGTON HUSKIES (30.26)
Washington has surged in the national transfer portal team rankings with significant acquisitions, particularly in the frontcourt with stars like Great Osobor from Utah State and Tyler Harris from Portland. The Huskies also fortified their backcourt with talents like D.J. Davis from Butler and Mekhi Mason from Rice.
7. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE (30.41)
Nate Oats is leaving no stone unturned this offseason to replicate Alabama’s Final Four success. The addition of Rutgers big man Clifford Omoruyi further bolsters the Crimson Tide’s lineup, complementing an already impressive trio of standout guards.
6. WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS (31.13)
Under new coach Darian DeVries, West Virginia has significantly bolstered its roster with eight transfers, including highly rated recruits like Javon Small from Oklahoma State and Tucker DeVries from Drake. This influx of talent positions the Mountaineers as a force in the Big 12.
5. KENTUCKY WILDCATS (31.33)
First-year coach Mark Pope has orchestrated a massive overhaul of Kentucky’s roster following Calipari’s departure, securing one of the largest transfer classes in college basketball. Notable additions include BYU sixth man Jaxson Robinson and former McDonald’s All-American Brandon Garrison from Oklahoma State.
4. ST. JOHN’S RED STORM (31.50)
Rick Pitino’s arrival at St. John’s has ushered in an era of impressive portal moves, highlighted by the acquisition of former Seton Hall point guard Kadary Richmond and former Utah point guard Deivon Smith. These additions have propelled St. John’s into the top five of the transfer team rankings.
3. KANSAS JAYHAWKS (31.61)
Despite the setback of Elmarko Jackson’s injury, Kansas has strengthened its portal class with the addition of Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore. With Bill Self’s strategic acquisitions, including AJ Storr from Wisconsin and Rylan Griffen from Alabama, the Jayhawks are poised for success.
2. INDIANA HOOSIERS (32.54)
Indiana’s lineup for the upcoming season features standout transfers like Oumar Ballo from Arizona and Myles Rice from Washington State, positioning the Hoosiers as contenders under coach Mike Woodson’s guidance.
1. ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS (32.88)
In a bold move, Calipari secured a formidable lineup for Arkansas by poaching key players from Kentucky and signing top-tier talents like Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo and FAU star Johnell Davis. This star-studded lineup places the Razorbacks at the forefront of the transfer portal rankings.
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