When does the transfer portal close? Key deadlines, top players left, NBA Draft declaration date
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 college basketball transfer portal window closes tonight at midnight, with many top players still uncommitted, including Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic and Wisconsin's John Blackwell.
- The NBA Draft declaration deadline is April 24, with players able to withdraw by May 27 to maintain college eligibility; several notable players have bypassed the draft process or are still deciding.
- Many top prospects are returning to college basketball, partly due to NIL benefits and the prospect of a weaker 2027 NBA Draft class, aiming to improve their draft stock by playing another collegiate season.
- Kentucky faces roster challenges after losing key transfers and is competing with Kansas for the No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes, whose commitment could significantly impact the program's future.
- Kansas and Duke are preparing for major offseason changes, with Kansas integrating new transfers and aiming to land Stokes, while Duke seeks to add veteran transfers like John Blackwell to bolster a roster heavy with returning freshmen.
