Some big names in the transfer portal remain undecided heading into summer
A month after the transfer portal window closed and just over a week since the NBA Draft deadline passed, a handful of talented players at both the high-major and mid-major levels remain undecided on where they’ll play college basketball next season.
It's not a complete surprise considering that around 2,000 players entered the portal during the 45-day window in the spring. That number has slowly dwindled heading into the summer months, though some big names have yet to commit for the 2024-25 season. With Jamir Watkins set to return to Florida State, here’s a look at the 10 best remaining players in the transfer portal.Hawkins became the hottest transfer on the market once he withdrew his name from draft consideration. The 6-foot-10 forward was an All-Big Ten selection after averaging 12.1 points and 6.1 rebounds with Illinois this past season. Hawkins also shot a career-best 36.9% from downtown on 4.6 attempts per game.
According to reports, Hawkins will visit Kansas State this weekend after cancelling a trip to Louisville.Kaluma withdrew from the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal after one season at Kansas State. The 6-foot-7 versatile forward put up 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game with the Wildcats and started in 32 of 33 games. In an upset win over Iowa State in the regular season finale, he had 23 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Memphis, Illinois and Creighton are reportedly in the mix for Kaluza’s services. Kaluma started his college career with the Bluejays.Evans, the reigning SWAC Player of the Year, is in search of a new home after spending the last five years at Jackson State. The 6-foot-4 guard is coming off his best season in which he put up 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 39.2% from downtown. Those numbers could earn him some looks from power conference programs.
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