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Predicting Landing Spots for Top 15 Players in CBB Transfer Portal

John Canady

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15) G Kayden Mingo, Penn State
Kayden Mingo to Oklahoma feels like a long-term play that could really pay off. At six-foot-three, he’s shown flashes as a scorer, and sometimes all a young guard needs is the right environment. Oklahoma would give him room to grow, and if it clicks, this could end up looking like a really smart pickup.

Kayden Mingo Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Freshman
- Height: 6’3” | Weight: 195 lbs
- Former Team: Penn State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Oklahoma
1) F Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State
Milan Momcilovic to Florida feels right when you watch him play. He’s a six-foot-eight forward who can really shoot it, and that kind of spacing is gold in today’s game. Florida has quietly built an offense that lets skilled forwards operate, and Momcilovic would slide in as a natural floor spacer who can punish mismatches without needing the ball every trip.

Milan Momcilovic Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Junior
- Height: 6’8” | Weight: 220 lbs
- Former Team: Iowa State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Florida
2) C Massamba Diop, Arizona State
Massamba Diop heading to St. John’s would give them something every Big East team is always chasing: a real presence in the middle. At seven-foot-one, he’s not just big, he’s disruptive. This feels like a fit where the coaching staff can simplify his role early, let him protect the rim and rebound, and slowly build out the rest of his game as he develops.

Massamba Diop Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: C | Class: Freshman
- Height: 7’1” | Weight: 230 lbs
- Former Team: Arizona State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: St. John's
3) G Juke Harris, Wake Forrest
There aren’t many players in the portal with the kind of scoring upside that Juke Harris brings, and Michigan would hand him the keys immediately. A six-foot-seven guard who can get thirty on any given night doesn’t come around often. For a program that’s been searching for a go-to offensive creator, this feels like the type of swing that can reshape a roster overnight.

Juke Harris Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G-F | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’7” | Weight: 200 lbs
- Former Team: Wake Forest
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Michigan
4) G John Blackwell, Wisconsin
John Blackwell to Duke feels like one of those moves that stabilizes everything. He’s a six-foot-four guard who’s been through it, produced, and understands how to play. Duke always has talent, but they tend to run out of reliability when they need it most. Blackwell gives them a steady hand who can score without forcing it and do a little bit of everything.

John Blackwell Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Junior
- Height: 6’4” | Weight: 194 lbs
- Former Team: Wisconsin
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Duke
5) G Robert Wright III, BYU
Robert Wright III fit at Kentucky is easily one of the best in this group. He’s a quick, downhill guard who thrives when the floor is spaced, and Kentucky is almost always built to play fast. At six-foot-one, he’s not the biggest, but he doesn’t need to be; his game is about pressure, and that tends to translate in Lexington. Wright is a knock-down shooter, and with his father encouraged by the chance for his son to learn under newly hired Mo Williams, the Wildcats seem like a no-brainer fit.

Robert Wright III Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’1” | Weight: 183 lbs
- Former Team: BYU
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Kentucky
6) F Allen Graves, Santa Clara
Allen Graves to Duke fits the mold they’ve leaned into lately. The skilled forward is long, and he's shown he can do more than play inside. At six-foot-nine, he gives them size, but it’s the versatility that stands out. He doesn’t need to dominate the ball to impact the game, which makes him an easy piece to plug into a talented roster. Not to mention, the Santa Clara transfer has proven he's willing to play the sixth man role.

Allen Graves Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’9” | Weight: 220 lbs
- Former Team: Santa Clara
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Duke
7) F Paulius Murauskas, Saint Mary's
Paulius Murauskas ending up at Texas Tech would make too much sense. He’s a six-foot-eight forward who plays with an edge, rebounds, scores, and doesn’t shy away from contact. That toughness tends to show up in Lubbock, and it’s easy to picture him becoming one of those guys who just fit exactly what they want to be.

Paulius Murauskas Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Junior
- Height: 6’8” | Weight: 225 lbs
- Former Team: Saint Mary’s
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Texas Tech
8) F Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati
Moustapha Thiam to Arkansas feels like a classic upside bet. At seven-foot-two, you’re starting with something you can’t teach, and the flashes are there. Arkansas has never been shy about taking big swings on talent, and if Thiam continues to develop, this is the kind of move that can pay off in a big way.

Moustapha Thiam Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: C | Class: Junior
- Height: 7’2” | Weight: 235 lbs
- Former Team: Cincinnati
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Arkansas
9) C Aiden Sherrell, Alabama
Aiden Sherrell heading to Indiana would give them a frontcourt piece they can really lean on. He’s a six-foot-ten big man who protects the rim and plays with physicality, and that’s always been a priority there. It’s easy to see him stepping into a bigger role and anchoring things defensively from day one.

Aiden Sherrell Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’10” | Weight: 240 lbs
- Former Team: Alabama
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Indiana
10) F Donnie Freeman, Syracuse
There’s a lot to like about Donnie Freeman at Kentucky, especially when you consider the physical tools. At six-foot-ten, two-hundred-sixty-five pounds, he’s built to handle the SEC right away. Kentucky has a track record of letting talented forwards expand their games, and this feels like a situation where Freeman could really take a jump under Mark Pope.

Donnie Freeman Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’10” | Weight: 265 lbs
- Former Team: Syracuse
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Kentucky
11) F Najai Hines, Seton Hall
Najai Hines to UConn feels like one of those development bets that tends to work out there. The big man offers real strength, and UConn has shown it knows how to mold that kind of raw physicality into something productive. It might take time for him to develop, but the foundation is there for head coach Dan Hurley.

Najai Hines Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Freshman
- Height: 6’10” | Weight: 265 lbs
- Former Team: Seton Hall
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: UConn
12) G Paul McNeil, NC State
Paul McNeil Jr.'s landing at Illinois would give them a wing who fits their style of play. At six-foot-five, he has the size to be versatile; he can score in ways that keep defenses honest, and his vision is next-level. Illinois has done a good job putting players in positions to succeed, and this feels like a spot where his game could open up.

Paul McNeil Jr. Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’5” | Weight: 190 lbs
- Former Team: NC State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Illinois
13) G Terrence Hill Jr., VCU
Terrence Hill Jr. to Kansas makes sense when you think about the type of guards they trust. He’s a six-foot-three playmaker who can score but doesn’t need to dominate the ball to be effective. In that system, he’d be surrounded by talent, which usually brings out the best in players like him.

Terrence Hill Jr. Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6’3” | Weight: 180 lbs
- Former Team: VCU
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Kansas
14) F Sananda Fru, Louisville
Sananda Fru at Marquette feels like a clean schematic fit. He’s a six-foot-eleven forward who can move, rebound, and play with energy — all things Marquette values. It’s easy to picture him thriving in a system that emphasizes activity and versatility in the frontcourt.

Sananda Fru Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Junior
- Height: 6’11” | Weight: 250 lbs
- Former Team: Louisville
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Marquette
15) G Kayden Mingo, Penn State
Kayden Mingo to Oklahoma feels like a long-term play that could really pay off. At six-foot-three, he’s shown flashes as a scorer, and sometimes all a young guard needs is the right environment. Oklahoma would give him room to grow, and if it clicks, this could end up looking like a really smart pickup.

Kayden Mingo Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: G | Class: Freshman
- Height: 6’3” | Weight: 195 lbs
- Former Team: Penn State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Oklahoma
1) F Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State
Milan Momcilovic to Florida feels right when you watch him play. He’s a six-foot-eight forward who can really shoot it, and that kind of spacing is gold in today’s game. Florida has quietly built an offense that lets skilled forwards operate, and Momcilovic would slide in as a natural floor spacer who can punish mismatches without needing the ball every trip.

Milan Momcilovic Transfer Portal Profile
- Position: F | Class: Junior
- Height: 6’8” | Weight: 220 lbs
- Former Team: Iowa State
- Current Team: Undecided
Prediction: Florida

Predicting Landing Spots for Top 15 Players in CBB Transfer Portal

Kayden Mingo Transfer Portal Profile

Milan Momcilovic Transfer Portal Profile

Massamba Diop Transfer Portal Profile

Juke Harris Transfer Portal Profile

John Blackwell Transfer Portal Profile

Robert Wright III Transfer Portal Profile

Allen Graves Transfer Portal Profile

Paulius Murauskas Transfer Portal Profile

Moustapha Thiam Transfer Portal Profile

Aiden Sherrell Transfer Portal Profile

Donnie Freeman Transfer Portal Profile

Najai Hines Transfer Portal Profile

Paul McNeil Jr. Transfer Portal Profile

Terrence Hill Jr. Transfer Portal Profile

Sananda Fru Transfer Portal Profile

Kayden Mingo Transfer Portal Profile

Milan Momcilovic Transfer Portal Profile

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