The deadline for players to enter the transfer portal and be eligible next season passed Wednesday night, bringing an end to a six-week period of chaos in college basketball. A few big-name talents made their way on to the market in the hours leading up to the moment when the portal closed as 11:59 p.m. on the east coast turned to midnight.
None were bigger than all-Big Ten freshman Cam Christie. The 6-foot-6 Minnesota freshman is reportedly focused on the NBA Draft process, but his entry to the portal suggests that he will suit up for a new school next season if he opts for a return to college basketball. With three seasons of eligibility remaining, Christie would be highly sought. He comes in at No. 45 in our updated rankings.Β
Other prominent portal entries on deadline day included Arkansas forward Trevon Brazilie and Samford big man Achor Achor. Both players have the size and tools to attract significant attention. However, like Christie, they are each navigated the NBA pre-draft process.
So long as players entered the portal by the May 1 deadline, they will have ample time to choose their new school ahead of the 2024-25 season. Those who are exploring the NBA Draft process have through May 29 to withdraw if they want to return to college next season.
Check out the latest transfer portal updates from 247Sports
1. Johnell Davis
Old school: FAU | New school: Arkansas
Davis played a key role in taking FAU to the 2023 Final Four and built on his breakout season by upping his scoring average to 18.2 points in 2023-24. The 6-4 guard hit 41.4% of his 3-pointers, pulled down 6.3 rebounds and averaged 1.4 steals for the Owls in his fourth season of college basketball. Assuming he opts against staying in the NBA Draft, the co-AAC Player of the Year will be headed to Arkansas to play for first-year coach John Calipari.
2. Tucker DeVries
Old school: DrakeΒ | New school: West Virginia
DeVries won Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year twice during three seasons while playing for his father, Darian DeVries. The 6-7 wing averaged 21.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 2023-24. He’s a career 35.9% 3-point shooter and dynamic offensive threat. DeVries is following his father, who accepted the West Virginia job.
3. Norchad Omier
Old school: Miami
At 6-foot-7, Omier is an undersized but physical big who brings a deft shooting touch at the rim. He’s a voracious rebounder and…
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