College basketball transfer portal movement tracker: Grades for every top commitment from 2026 cycle

What is in the water in Bloomington? Indiana has been unloading the clip in the transfer portal to right some wrongs from Darian DeVries' first season. Indiana has six (!) commitments already and all of them hail from high-major programs after a heavy dose of mid-major players struggled to hold serve in the Big Ten last year.

Indiana has landed a piece at every position. Bucket-getting Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton will be the new point guard. IU surrounded him with two knockdown shooters in Duke's Darren Harris and Villanova's Bryce Lindsay. Georgia Tech transfer Jaeden Mustaf adds some much-needed slashing, secondary creation and athleticism. But most importantly, Indiana has real-deal size. 6-foot-11 Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell and 7-foot-2 SMU transfer Samet Yigitoglu give the Hoosiers a Twin Tower lineup to match up with the supersized era of college hoops.

Indiana had its ducks in a row heading into the spring free agency period, clearly. It doesn't guarantee wins, but this influx of talent is exactly what DeVries and Co. needed ahead of Year 2. IU might not be done, either.

To help you keep up with the madness of the transfer portal, CBS Sports is grading the commitments as they happen. The transfer portal officially closes on April 21, but players can commit long after that deadline. Notably, the deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft to maintain college eligibility is May 28.

247Sports rank: No. 1 overall, 98 grade | No. 1 PF
Former school: Kansas

Instant analysis: Landing Bidunga opens up a potpourri of options for Louisville's defensive game plans. Bidunga is one of the most switchable big men in the country. He can guard 1-through-5. He can blitz ball screens or drop back into some variety of drop coverage. That versatility to be able to play aggressive or passive defenses should give Louisville's staff a bit more flexibility to tweak the plan based on the opponent.

It's why Bidunga is one of the most coveted assets in the portal. There just aren't many big men who can do what Bidunga brings to the table. He has a ridiculous vertical and catch radius around the basket. He will be one of the best athletes in the ACC from the jump and could lead the league in dunks. Bidunga also has some untapped potential playing on the perimeter, not because of his shooting, but because of his ability to put it on the deck. Bidunga is the most talented big man to play for the Cardinals' program in years. Grade: A+ -- Isaac Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 6 overall, 97 grade | No. 1 PG
Former school: Kansas State

Instant analysis: Haggerty is pound-for-pound one of the best scorers in college basketball. He is coming off a season in which he averaged a career-high 23.4 points in 31 games. He will be the rare player who plays five seasons at five different schools, having started his career at TCU back during the 2022-23 season. Under coach Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M likes to play fast. The Aggies averaged 15.7 seconds per possession, which ranked No. 16 among all Division I teams (KenPom). With Haggerty, Kansas State ranked in the top 15 in that stat this season. Last year at Memphis, the Tigers were ranked inside the top 30 in average possession time. Last season, five different Texas A&M players averaged at least 10 points per game. The scoring was almost by committee. With Haggerty, the Aggies have someone who can get a bucket whenever he pleases. This is a big splash for Texas A&M and a great start to the offseason. Grade: A -- Cameron Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 8 overall, 96 grade | No. 3 PF

Instant analysis: This is one heck of a coup for Sean Miller. Texas' ability to retain center Matas Vokietaitis and land Punch in a 48-hour span gives the Longhorns one of the most physical, imposing frontcourts in all of college basketball, and they're both soon-to-be-juniors, so they can stick together for multiple seasons.

Punch, a 6-foot-7, 245-pound forward, is an elite defender who can guard multiple positions. He anchored a TCU unit that finished No. 22 in defensive efficiency. He will slot in as a do-it-all, lunch-pail, 4-man for Texas who can wear a bunch of different hats. When Texas wants to switch 1-through-4, Punch is up for the challenge. He is happy as a clam guarding on the perimeter or fighting tooth and nail in the paint. Punch has terrific length, timing and ball skills. He's one of the elite shot-blockers for his size. No high-major player 6-foot-7 or shorter notched a higher block rate than Punch. He's also a gritty, hard-nosed rebounder. The boards will be a major strength for this Texas team with Vokietaitis and Punch on the floor.

Texas is pretty clearly looking to build a smashmouth identity with this new frontcourt. Punch can shoot 3s (11 triples in 2025-26) but that's not really his game yet. He's more looking to face up, deck it and obliterate smaller defenders with power and physicality. Punch is a willing passer, so some secondary creation should make this fit a bit easier. Punch just impacts the game positively in so many ways, even when shots aren't going in. He's poised to be one of the SEC's best newcomers next season. Grade: A -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 10 overall, 96 grade | No. 2 SF
Former school: San Diego State

Instant analysis: Byrd is one of the most coveted wings in this portal haul because of his defense. He is similar to a pterodactyl on that end, using ridiculous body control, real-deal bounce and a 6-foot-10 wingspan to levitate in the air and swat shots away. Byrd was the only player in college basketball this season to post at least a 6% block rate and a 4% steal rate. He is a game-changer on that end of the floor. While his offense can be a work in progress, there's a real shot that this could work very well at Providence under first-year coach Bryan Hodgson because his teams always post high transition rates. The open floor is where Byrd makes his money. We'll have a better understanding of what Byrd will be asked to do once the rest of the Friars' roster shakes out, but this is one heck of a start to the Hodgson era. Byrd will immediately be one of the best defenders in the Big East, and Hodgson's offense could be just what the doctor ordered for Byrd. Grade: B+ -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 11 overall, 95 grade | No. 5 PF
Former school: Alabama

Instant analysis: I really like what Indiana is doing in the portal. Addressing size is a priority for Indiana coach Darian DeVries. Indiana is also taking transfers strictly from the power conference ranks. That's a change from last season, as a handful of IU's transfers were mid-major transfers. Sherrell was coveted in the transfer portal and rightfully so. He is coming off a breakout season at Alabama, where he started all 34 games and averaged 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks. Sherrell also nearly doubled the volume of his 3-point attempts from this season to last (42 to 80_ and shot 33.8% from beyond the arc. This is a really solid pickup by Indiana. Grade: B+ -- Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 13 overall, 95 grade | No. 2 PG
Former school: Colorado

Instant analysis: This is a really solid portal add by Texas coach Sean Miller. Johnson was a three-star recruit in the 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports and had a very good freshman season at Colorado. He averaged 16.9 points while shooting 48.6% from the field, 37.8% from the 3-point line, and 82.1% at the charity stripe. Those are excellent numbers, especially factoring in that he was Colorado's leading scorer. Texas will have plenty of minutes available in its guard rotation next season with Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope out of eligibility and Dailyn Swain possibly off to the NBA. It wouldn't be surprising if he finished as Texas's leading scorer next season. Grade: A- -- Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 14 overall, 95 grade | No. 2 SG
Former school: Providence

Instant analysis: Illinois dispatched two birds with one stone by landing Vaaks. On one hand, Brad Underwood landed his new lead guard to help replace All-American lead guard Keaton Wagler. On the other hand, Illinois continued to corner the market on the top international stars. Vaaks, a Tabasalu, Estonia native, will have every opportunity to be one of the featured stars for the Illini in 2026-27.

Vaaks is all of 6-foot-7 and 212 pounds, so he has the positional size that Underwood craves. He's a dynamic shot-maker with extremely deep range. Vaaks deposited 91 3-pointers last year at Providence, and he was one of the most dangerous pull-up shooters in the sport. Vaaks ranked 12th nationally, averaging 1.4 made pull-up 3s per game last season. For reference, Wagler ranked 15th nationally at 1.3 pull-up treys per game. That off-the-dribble shooting prowess is something Illinois' offense desperately needs. With Illinois' cavalry of pick-and-pop bigs, Vaaks is positioned to thrive as an on-ball creator who can score inside and out. The playmaking is another attractive trait. Vaaks has the size to peer over the top of double teams, and he showed real promise stretching out the defense to create easier lanes to deliver precise dimes. Vaaks needs to clean up his body and become a better defender, but size, skill and shooting are at the epicenter of Illinois' recruiting philosophy these days. Vaaks checks off all three of those boxes. Grade: A -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 16 overall, 95 grade | No. 3 PG
Former school: LSU

Instant analysis: Thomas-to-Houston is a sign of the ebbs and flows of the point guard market. Houston was chasing both Thomas and Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton. Kelvin Sampson has clearly settled on Thomas, who is more of a playmaker, instead of Burton, who has more of a score-first mindset. The LSU transfer is an excellent pick-and-roll navigator who was well on his way to a big-time season for the Tigers before succumbing to a season-ending foot injury. Houston's backcourt picture is wide open with Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp off to the pros and Isiah Harwell exiting into the transfer portal. Thomas will be a plug-and-play, set-the-table maestro for the Cougars. Houston's offense values point guards who play clean basketball and can get shots on the rim, so its offensive rebounding can flex its muscles. That's Thomas' game. He is exceptional at taking care of the basketball. He posted a 3.7-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio last year at LSU. That isn't an outlier either, even if it's boosted by playing a weak non-conference slate. Thomas was at a 2.45-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio in 2024-25 at UNLV. Those are exceptional numbers.

Durability will be a question, though. Thomas has missed significant chunks of each of the last two seasons. He's a little slight at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, and he will be tested defensively in the rough-and-tumble Big 12. But he's a veteran with high feel in ball screens and exceptional vision. With additions on the way to this Houston backcourt, the Thomas addition should be tantalizing for scoring guards. Thomas will make 'em better. Grade: A- -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 17 overall, 95 grade | No. 4 PG
Former school: Oregon

Instant analysis: Louisville's new lead guard has some serious burst. Shelstad is one of the quickest guards in the country with a first step that can leave defenders in the dust. The former Oregon star is a torrid transition scorer who can fill it up off the bounce. Shelstad is one of the top pull-up shooters in all of college basketball, both from beyond the arc and from the midrange. Louisville's pace-and-space scheme should give Shelstad plenty of opportunities to show his overall game. I like the idea of Shelstad's sneaky-good, off-ball cutting potentially being showcased in this Louisville scheme that has plenty of counters in its dribble-handoff-heavy scheme.

The question comes down to whether Shelstad can be a set-the-table point guard or just a scorer, masquerading as a point guard. Pairing Shelstad with another creator could be smart. Can Adrian Wooley be that? Or does Pat Kelsey believe he needs to add another big-name guard in free agency? The jury is still out on that front. Also, defensively, Louisville has to find a complementary cast that can really guard. Shelstad is 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. He is a solid defender for his position, especially navigating screens, but there are some limitations here. Bidunga improves Louisville's defensive outlook tremendously. Shelstad improves Louisville's offensive floor tremendously. But more help is needed if Kelsey wants to contend for the ACC crown in 2026-27. Grade: B+ -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 19 overall, 95 grade | No. 1 CG
Former school: Villanova

Instant analysis: When Lewis first entered his name in the transfer portal, I was a little confused. Lewis was in a great situation at Villanova, where he was handed the keys to the offense as a freshman. Lewis started 33 games and averaged 30.5 minutes per game. With that said, Lewis landed in an ideal situation at Miami, where he will be the leader of the offense. I have loved what coach Jai Lucas has done this offseason by landing Lewis and Somto Cyril via the transfer portal while also retaining Shelton Henderson after a standout freshman season.

Lewis attempted 171 shots at the rim and converted at a 61.4% percent clip. An area of improvement for him will be the 3-point shooting. He knocked down just 27.3% of his 99 total attempts last season. Still, this is a great fit all around. Well done by Lucas. Miami is an early winner of the offseason. Grade: A -- Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 22 overall, 95 grade | No. 7 PF
Former school: Tennessee

Instant analysis: Estrella is one of the most skilled bigs in this transfer portal class. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound big man is a load on the offensive glass, possesses a feathery touch to finish over shot-blockers and can make quick reads as a playmaker. All of those traits are essential in Michigan's scheme. Plus, there's proof of concept here. The Wolverines' hit rate with bigs in the portal under Dusty May has been elite. Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin, Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara have all flourished in this scheme. Lendeborg is off to the NBA, and Michigan could very well lose both Johnson and Mara, too, so the opportunity is here for Estrella to hop on the jetpack joy ride next. Even if one of Johnson or Mara decides to cash in and return to Ann Arbor for a second year, Estrella's mobility and skill should fit snugly next to either of the big fellas. Grade: A -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 20 overall, 95 grade | No. 4 C

Instant analysis: Jai Lucas believes smashmouth basketball can elevate Miami near the top of a mostly-finesse ACC. Cyril is a massive piece of that puzzle.

The 6-foot-10, 260-pound big man is one of the most impressive athletes in the portal. He is enormous, fast, powerful and explosive. With Ernest Udeh Jr. and Malik Reneau departing, Miami's frontcourt is wide open for Cyril to walk into a featured role. Cyril has all the physical tools to be a two-way enforcer. He was one of the best offensive rebounders and shot-blockers in the country last year. But Lucas' player-development chops will be key to helping Cyril eliminate some of the negative plays from his portfolio and add to his game. Cyril can be very switchable defensively. He can be a better defensive rebounder. He can add more polish to his offensive game (this far, Cyril hasn't shown much as a passer, can't shoot and can't punish mismatches on the block as a low-post scorer). At minimum, Cyril is Miami's Udeh replacement, but there's a sky-high ceiling here that Lucas is hoping to extract. Grade: A- -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 21 overall, 95 grade | No. 2 CG

Instant analysis: New UNC coach Michael Malone is on the board with one of the most unique players in the portal. Avdalas is a 6-foot-9 lead guard who showed moments of brilliance in his first season of college ball at Virginia Tech with a combination of size and skill that can be tantalizing. If UNC can get big man Henri Veesaar to return to Chapel Hill for a second season, the pick-and-pop game between Avdalas and Veesaar could be potent. Avdalas is a skilled playmaker who can see over the top of defenders and be a dangerous playmaker.

So what's with the 'B' grade? Avdalas' struggles in conference play were real. He labored to create separation, which led to turnovers, rough shot selection and nothing easy. Against top-100 competition, Avdalas shot 46% on 2-pointers (below average), 28% on 3-pointers (below average), notched a 20% turnover rate (below average) and wasn't a big asset on the glass or on defense.

The rest of this UNC roster is still very much up in the air. If North Carolina can add more on-ball creators, that could make Avdalas' life a lot easier. At the NBA Draft Combine, Avdalas flashed serious potential as an off-ball shot-maker who could attack defenses on the second side of the floor. If it's up to Avdalas to run the show over and over again, there could be growing pains for a guy who probably is best-suited as a secondary creator who wants to be a lead guard to maximize his value for the NBA.

The size, skill, off-the-dribble shooting and passing make Avdalas a fascinating prospect, but UNC has to round out the supporting cast so there's not too much on his plate. If he's the Robin, not Batman, Avdalas can outplay his contract. Grade: B -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 23 overall, 94 grade | No. 6 PG

Instant analysis: Indiana's point guard play left plenty to be desired a year ago, and that issue was exacerbated on a nightly basis during conference play when IU was consistently losing that matchup against the top teams in the league.

The Notre Dame transfer is instant offense. Burton is an elite midrange artist, who can stop and pop from the elbow at a moment's notice. His job at Notre Dame was to create his own offense on almost every trip. I think there's more playmaking here, but we'll see on that front. Indiana's barren roster needs to fill out in the frontcourt before we know exactly what Burton's job description will be in Bloomington, but a barrage of buckets seems to be in the cards. We've seen Darian DeVries build his offenses around a ball-dominant guard (Javon Small at West Virginia), and that seems like the most likely outcome as of now. Burton is generously listed at 6-feet and 190 pounds, so Indiana smartly buffed up on perimeter size with additions like 6-6 sharpshooter Darren Harris and 6-6 wing Jaeden Mustaf. This is a rock-solid, floor-raising move for DeVries, but the next additions will determine IU's ceiling. The Hoosiers can't compete for this Big Ten crown without a dude or two in the frontcourt. Grade: B -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 24 overall, 94 grade | No. 3 CG

Instant analysis: I really like the player, but I am not enamored with the fit at Tennessee. Haralson is a 6-foot-7, 220-pound jumbo initiator who can't shoot (13-for-54 on jumpers last year), so he's reshaped his entire game around knifing to the paint. Where's the space if Tennessee is trotting out lineups with two frontcourt non-spacers in Miles Rubin and DeWayne Brown II? There are ways this does work here, but it's going to take some creativity and adaptation. Haralson coming off pindowns and flinging himself into a crowded paint hoping for a foul seems inevitable some nights.

Now, he is a skilled passer and owns a real knack for drawing fouls. Haralson could certainly sniff at least six free throw attempts per game. The playmaking, defense, rebounding and creativity as a driver give him real paths to success, and Tennessee made smart decisions to pair the Haralson add with Tyler Lundblade (a dynamic movement shooter) and Dai Dai Ames (career 37% 3-point shooter). Haralson is going to be a good player in Knoxville, I'm just a little concerned that his biggest strength could be slightly neutered. The jumper has to come along. If it does, watch out. Grade: B- — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 26 overall, 94 grade | No. 7 PG

Instant analysis: Kentucky's pick-and-roll offense was very pedestrian (40th percentile) after Jaland Lowe's injury, so Diallo will be an upgrade in that department. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound point guard has real positional size and showed vast improvement in ball screens last year. He ranked seventh in Big Ten play with an assist rate north of 30.0 and flashed a much-improved offensive game. Over 40% of Diallo's shots came at the rim, and he's got a knockdown floater and an automatic midrange, pull-up jumper in his bag. When teams went under on screens, he's big and physical enough to use that extra space as a launching pad to get downhill and absorb contact.

I also think his defense is better than the all-encompassing metrics may indicate. Opponents shot just 6-for-35 (17%) on drives against Diallo. He throws the first punch defensively, routinely beats guys to the spot and has the size and length to guard multiple positions.  It's not always perfect, but Diallo just competes and he's reliable and tough. Those attributes get you a long way. Grade: B+ — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 27 overall, 94 grade | No. 6 C

Instant analysis: Hines' nickname is 'Baby Shaq.' Pretty apt descriptor! The 6-foot-10, 265-pound center is a husky monster in the paint, who ranked 19th in offensive-rebound rate and was a sneaky-good low-post scorer for Seton Hall. That stuff is exactly what UConn needs from its centers in its layered offensive system. Hines' superpower is his hand-eye coordination. His timing and anticipation defensively is outstanding. He ranked second in block percentage, despite not being an explosive vertical athlete.

Dan Hurley's development with big men is impeccable, and Hines can be a flat-out handful if he cleans his body up. He already moves pretty well on the perimeter — even flashing the ability to blitz some ball screens or show and recover — and with time, he could be a nasty, all-around defensive anchor. An addition like Hines explains why freshman big man Eric Reibe dipped into the portal. I don't think Reibe would've beaten Hines out for the starting gig. Grade: A- — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 31 overall, 94 grade | No. 5 CG

Instant analysis: The days of John Calipari clubs playing slow are over, so dipping into the portal for one of the most dangerous transition scorers makes plenty of sense. Wilkinson's game is treys, free throws and transition buckets. The 6-foot-1, scoring guard is a little undersized for his position and struggles to finish at the rim (45% on layups last year), but he's good at what he does. Meleek Thomas' stay-or-go, NBA Draft decision will have a major impact on Wilkinson's volume. If Thomas stays in the draft, Wilkinson could be one of the SEC's leading scorers again. If Thomas returns, Arkansas has two straight-up bucket-getters who can oscillate between playing on or off the ball surrounding five-star lead guard Jordan Smith Jr., who loves to get others involved. Wilkinson shot 37% on a high volume of catch-and-shoot 3s last season, and he took some strides as an on-ball decision-maker. While he's certainly not on the floor to get others involved, Wilkinson did only have an 11% turnover rate in 81 pick-and-roll possessions.

Right now, Arkansas has a lot of guys who can just go hoop in Wilkinson, Thomas, Smith, JJ Andrews, Billy Richmond III and Abdou Toure. This transition offense is going to purr, but with all this talent, there's a chance that Wilkinson could get passed up in the pecking order if he doesn't clean up some aspects of his game. If he can improve his finishing at the rim, add more to his arsenal in the middle of the floor and bring more clamps defensively, Wilkinson can outplay his contract.  Grade: B — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 33 overall, 94 grade | No. 3 SF

I love this pickup for UConn. Khamenia will serve as Alex Karaban's replacement at forward. The former five-star recruit will play for the team that eliminated his former team, Duke, in the Elite Eight. Khamenia shot 37.4% on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers. UConn's offensive system, which is designed to get shooters open through a variety of actions, is exactly what he needs to take the next step. Khamenia will likely be a Day 1 starter for coach Dan Hurley, something he didn't do often during his freshman season at Duke. He started just five games and logged just under 20 minutes per outing. Grade: A -- Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 34 overall, 94 grade | No. 9 PF

Instant analysis: Tiller is a very interesting pickup by Missouri. There were certainly flashes of his four-star billing this season at Kansas, but it was inconsistent at times. He was benched against Houston in the Big 12 Tournament and played just 14 minutes. In his final game at Kansas, he scored zero points in 27 minutes against St. John's. The highs of his time at Kansas were great, though. He stole the show against BYU by scoring 21 points in a game that featured Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. He scored 18 points in an upset win over Arizona at home without Dybantsa in the lineup. Missouri is building a very solid foundation for incoming five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr. to work with. If Tiller can put together consistent starter minutes, this will be worth the swing. Grade: B — Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 37 overall, 94 grade | No. 6 CG

Instant analysis: The 6-foot-6, 205-pound lead guard has elite positional size and just creates a lot of advantages. Westry posted nearly a 3-to-1, assist-to-turnover rate at UAB last year, to go along with oodles of transition buckets and a to-the-rim mentality. That's exactly what Xavier needed to get the dominoes falling for a supporting cast that includes two guards that don't create a ton of offense for themselves (Tru Washington and Ruben Dominguez) and two bigs who need lobs (Mike Nwoko) or throwbacks for 3s (Jovan Milicevic). Westry is going to be the catalyst for this group. There's going to be some high-highs and low-lows for a mercurial player, but it's a worthy swing for a Xavier club that really needed an influx of talent and more positional size. Westry reminds me a little of former NC State guard Quadir Copeland. If Westry's jumper can ever improve like Copeland's did, Xavier could have a gem. Grade: B — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 38 overall, 94 grade | No. 8 C

Instant analysis: The advanced analytics are obsessed with Fru. Googly-eyed, enamored, all the adjectives. I can't quite get there, but Fru is a good player and a much-needed addition for Marquette at a massive position of need. Pairing a fluid, mobile lob threat like Fru with a dynamic point guard like Nigel James makes plenty of sense. Fru is a very physical screen-setter (a bunch of his turnovers are because he set some violent screens), which will help scrape defenders off the already-explosive James. Marquette needed rebounding and some interior oomph in the worst way. If Fru wanted a ton of post touches, Marquette probably isn't the place for it, but maybe Shaka Smart acquiesces a bit to keep Fru engaged in the other aspects of the game. You could make the case that Marquette will have a top-two center in the Big East next season with this addition. That works every day of the week and twice on Sundays. Grade: A- — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 42 overall, 94 grade | No. 4 SG
Former school: Kentucky

Chandler is returning to the place where he technically began his college career. Chandler, who signed with BYU to play for coach Mark Pope out of high school, never played a minute at the school. That's because he served an LDS mission. After it was over, he followed Pope to Kentucky. Chandler is a Utah native who was Kentucky's best 3-point shooter last season. He knocked down 41% of his 4.9 attempts per game and will add shooting to BYU's team. He knocked down 73 3-pointers at Kentucky, which would've ranked first on BYU this season. After star guard Richie Saunders went down with a torn ACL, BYU's 3-point shooting as a team took a hit. Saunders probably won't lead BYU in scoring, but he will provide valuable shooting and an opportunity to scale up his role. Solid fit. Grade: B+ -- Salerno

247Sports rank: No. 35 overall, 94 grade | No. 4 SF

Instant analysis: Eric Musselman loves big guards. He retained offense-first lead guard Rodney Rice, and now he dips into the portal for Lewis, who is a 6-foot-4, athletic, bouncy guard who can bring the clamps on defense. That 1-2 punch looks formidable on paper. Lewis looks poised to take on the role of a perimeter stopper for the Trojans in 2026-27. He should get tasked with guarding the top dude on the scouting report every single night.

The offense remains mostly a work in progress. If Rice and Alijah Arenas are the top offensive weapons for the Trojans, that could open up Lewis to hum as an off-ball cutter and slasher who can attack rotating defenses and get downhill. Lewis knocked down 33% of his 72 catch-and-shoot 3s, which is a big improvement, but he's definitely at his best in transition, where he can zoom to open pastures in the open floor.

Lewis-to-USC is a high-floor move because he rebounds extremely well for his position, adds a little playmaking, plays defense and can get you double-digits without stuff being run for him. But I'd be surprised if he's in the mix for All-Big Ten honors. Grade: B — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 40 overall, 94 grade | No. 10 PF

Instant analysis: From a pure "points per possession allowed" standpoint, last season was the worst defense for a Kevin Willard-coached team in 11 years. Villanova was also the second-shortest Big East club because it relied so heavily on a three-guard lineup exclusively. Evans should provide a real jolt to help shore up Villanova's positional size and defensive versatility. Evans is a 6-foot-10, 220-pound forward who can toggle between a perimeter-based, small-ball 5 and a mismatch-hunting, jumbo power forward. Evans is an above-average rebounder for his position and adds some secondary rim protection and switchability.

Even though it came in a lost Oregon season, Evans started to show growth offensively, draining a career-best 31 3-pointers and notching a career-best 13.6 assist rate. Evans looks likes a plug-and-play starter regardless of how this roster shakes out, although it's hard to shake the feeling that Villanova is probably the best version of itself if he's the third or fourth fiddle. Grade: B -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 39 overall, 94 grade | No. 5 SF

Instant analysis: Jamier Jones is flat-out one of the most explosive and violent (that's a compliment) players in college basketball. Jones hammered 54 dunks last season, which ranked second amongst all freshmen behind UNC lottery pick Caleb Wilson. He's a grown man. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound wing is big, strong, confrontational driver. Jones ranked third in Big East play in free-throw rate — which is something Dennis Gates covets — while averaging nearly five points in transition alone. Jones is a freight train in the open floor. He can be one of the most dangerous transition scorers in the SEC and give Missouri a changeup around five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr.'s halfcourt heroics as a mismatch hunter who can obliterate smaller defenders with get-off-me drives. Jones has to refine his decision-making, grow as a shooter and eliminate some of the defensive miscues that littered his tape at Providence, but if he does that, he can be a two-way beast. Jones has all the physical tools to be an elite defender. There's no reason he can't lock in mentally and lock down. It's up to Gates to get that out of him. Grade: B+ — Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 47 overall, 93 grade | No. 11 PG

Instant analysis: Let's just call a spade a spade. Georgetown's series of moves this offseason hinted that its brass believed it could find an upgrade at point guard over Malik Mack after a 16-18 campaign. Mack left via the portal and Lowe was tabbed to be the replacement. So who is better?

If Lowe can get healthy after a nagging shoulder injury derailed his lone season at Kentucky, he's got a pretty convincing argument. Lowe isn't quite as good of a 3-point shooter as Mack, but he's bigger, a better natural playmaker and generally more explosive and dynamic in pick-and-rolls. Mack rated in the 26th percentile in ball-screen effectiveness last year. Lowe was in the 58th percentile in pick-and-roll efficiency during his last healthy season at Pitt back in 2024-25. There are more buttons you can press when Lowe is at the sticks of an offense because of his vision, combined with all his rim pressure.

I'm cautiously optimistic that the Georgetown-Lowe connection can make both sides happy here. Grade: B+ -- Trotter

247Sports rank: No. 49 overall, 93 grade | No. 9 CG