College basketball transfer portal tracker 2026: Live updates, entries and moves

Key Points:

• Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 sophomore, is one of the top big men entering the transfer portal, valued for his rim protection, rebounding, and developing scoring ability, making him a priority for teams seeking a strong post presence.
• Kentucky, Louisville, and Indiana are identified as the most aggressive programs in the early transfer portal, with Kentucky expected to rebuild significantly after losing six players and facing eligibility issues with key contributors.
• Syracuse's new coach Gerry McNamara secured a commitment from Siena's leading scorer Gavin Doty, a versatile guard with two years of eligibility remaining, as part of his efforts to build the roster for his first season.
• North Carolina faces a major roster overhaul following the hiring of Michael Malone, with multiple players entering the portal and the coach needing to recruit a scoring backcourt star and retain key big men amid eligibility and transfer losses.
• South Carolina coach Lamont Paris confronts a pivotal transfer cycle after losing 10 scholarship players, with pressure mounting due to recent poor SEC performance, while targeting high-end portal players to revitalize the program.