Top 25 NCAA Men's Basketball Transfer Portal Players: Day 1 Highlights and Key Insights

The opening of the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal on March 24, 2025, marked a historic day with over 750 players entering their names. Combined with the 226 players already in the portal due to coaching changes or graduate transfers, the total number reached nearly 1,000. This year's transfer window will run for 30 days and close on April 22. Below is a detailed look at the top 25 players who entered the portal on Day 1, based on their performances, potential, and impact on the game.

1. Bryce Hopkins, 6-7, F, Sr., Providence

Bryce Hopkins, despite injury setbacks, has consistently showcased his talent. As a sophomore, he earned first-team All-Big East honors, averaging 15.5 points and 8.6 rebounds before a knee injury cut his 2023-24 season short.

2. Owen Freeman, 6-10, PF, So., Iowa

Freeman emerged as one of the Big Ten's best post players, averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds before a finger injury sidelined him for the final six weeks of the season.

3. Josh Dix, 6-6, SG, Jr., Iowa

Known for his sharpshooting, Dix has consistently made over 42% of his 3-pointers in the past two seasons, averaging 14.4 points this season with multiple standout performances.

4. Malik Reneau, 6-9, PF, Jr., Indiana

Reneau had a breakout sophomore season, averaging 15.4 points and 6.0 rebounds. Despite a slight dip in numbers this season, he remains a significant presence in the paint.

5. Isaac McKneely, 6-4, SG, Jr., Virginia

McKneely is one of the elite shooters in college basketball, averaging 14.4 points this season and maintaining a 42% three-point shooting accuracy over the past two years.

6. Tae Davis, 6-9, F, Jr., Notre Dame

Davis is one of the most improved players in the ACC, averaging 15.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, with eight 20-point games this season.

7. Tucker DeVries, 6-7, SG, Sr., West Virginia

DeVries, a two-time Missouri Valley Player of the Year, averaged 14.9 points this season before an upper-body injury. He is expected to follow his father, Darian DeVries, to Indiana.

8. Dedan Thomas Jr., 6-1, PG, So., UNLV

Thomas has been one of the West's best point guards, averaging 15.6 points and 4.7 assists in the 2024-25 season.

9. Jalil Bethea, 6-5, SG, Fr., Miami

Bethea, a top-10 prospect in the 2024 class, showed flashes of potential despite limited minutes early in the season, averaging 7.1 points.

10. Dailyn Swain, 6-8, SF, So., Xavier

Swain is one of the best NBA draft prospects in the portal, known for his versatility on both ends of the court, averaging 11.0 points and 5.5 rebounds.

11. Magoon Gwath, 7-0, C, Fr., San Diego State

Gwath, the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, has shown immense potential with his shot-blocking ability, averaging 2.6 blocks per game.

12. Elyjah Freeman, 6-8, SF, Fr., Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (Division II)

Freeman is a fascinating prospect, averaging 19.3 points and 9.1 rebounds while shooting over 46% from three-point range in his first season at the Division II level.

13. Quimari Peterson, 6-1, PG, Sr., East Tennessee State

Peterson, the SoCon Player of the Year, averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, with a 42% three-point shooting accuracy.

14. Oscar Cluff, 6-11, C, Sr., South Dakota State

Cluff is one of the most productive players in the portal, averaging 17.6 points and 12.3 rebounds, the second-highest in the country this season.

15. Blake Harper, 6-8, SG, Fr., Howard

Harper, the MEAC Player of the Year, had an outstanding freshman season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting over 40% from three-point range.

16. Jeremiah Wilkinson, 6-1, SG, Fr., California

Wilkinson had an underrated freshman season, averaging 15.1 points and improving to 19.5 points as a starter.

17. Nick Davidson, 6-10, PF, Jr., Nevada

Davidson has expanded his offensive game, averaging 15.8 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 37.1% from three-point range.

18. Mackenzie Mgbako, 6-9, F, So., Indiana

Mgbako has shown consistency as a starter, averaging 12.2 points in both seasons and nearing 33% from three-point range.

19. Noah Williamson, 7-0, C, Jr., Bucknell

Williamson, the Patriot League Player of the Year, averaged 17.6 points and 7.6 rebounds, with a dominant performance in league play.

20. Obi Agbim, 6-3, PG, Sr., Wyoming Cowboys

Agbim earned third-team All-Mountain West honors, averaging 17.6 points and 3.4 assists while shooting nearly 44% from three-point range.

21. Frankie Collins, 6-2, PG, Sr., TCU

Collins has been a capable high-major starter, averaging 11.2 points and 4.4 assists before a broken foot ended his season.

22. Jayden Pierre, 6-2, PG, Jr., Providence

Pierre has been a reliable Big East starting point guard, averaging 12.3 points and 3.2 assists while shooting over 36% from three-point range.

23. Treysen Eaglestaff, 6-6, SG, Jr., North Dakota

Eaglestaff made national headlines with a 40-point game against Alabama and a 51-point performance in the conference tournament, averaging 18.9 points this season.

24. Christoph Tilly, 7-0, C, Jr., Santa Clara

Tilly has drawn interest with his high ceiling, averaging 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds with five 20-point outings this season.

25. Luke Bamgboye, 6-10, C, Fr., VCU

Bamgboye, despite modest scoring numbers, was the defensive anchor for one of the nation's best defenses, with the second-best block rate nationally.

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