Impactful transfers to watch for in college basketball 2025

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The College Basketball 2025 transfer portal will be closing on April 22nd, and save for a few names, we pretty much have a clear picture of where the top talent is headed. Familiarizing yourself with players' transfers can significantly impact your betting strategies moving into next season. That's why we explored some of the top players this year and who to keep an eye on for placing NCAA bets. It's worth noting that we've not simply highlighted the most talented players but those who will be the best fit and have the most impact in their new squads.

PJ Haggerty

  • Current team: Memphis
  • Committed to: N/A

Haggerty is one of the latest players to enter the portal, and the AAC player of the year, is a key player to watch out for. Ranking third nationally with 21.7 points per game, the Tigers' star guard is one of the most monitored players on the portal now, thanks to his averaging 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Haggerty has yet to commit to any school, but he still has time to explore his options and make a decision about his next destination.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie

  • Former team: Maryland
  • Committed to: Tennessee

The former Maryland Point Guard is capable of playing as an initiator and a scorer. The PG who has committed to Tennessee was a breakout star this past season, displaying some impressive defensive skills with excellent three-point shooting. The 6-foot-1 athlete earned third-team All Big Ten Honors, averaging 14.7 points and 4.8 assists last season.

RJ Luis Jr

  • Current team: St John's
  • Committed to: N/A

Averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2 assists, Luis was one of the top stars in college football this past season. He ended the season with the poorest performance of his career, but he displayed enough scoring prowess and ability to keep him at the top of the transfer portal rankings. The Big East Player of the Year and second-team All-American also led St John's to regular-season and tournament titles within the conference. He's yet to commit to a new school, but watch out for the team that gets him, as they'll be a favorite to back once the new season starts. Wincomparator provides basketball predictions with proven results, and not only. You'll find useful basketball betting tips if you're new to betting on the sport.

Silas Demary Jr

  • Former team: Georgia
  • Committed to: UConn

Demary Jr moved from Georgia to UConn and the defending champions are set to enjoy his depth and versatility. The point guard has shown great scoring ability and is especially reliable from the free-throw line. Demary helped the Bulldogs make their first NCAA tournament in a decade. He ended the season averaging 18.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game over his last ten games.

Aday Mara

  • Former team: UCLA
  • Committed to: Michigan

Michigan's frontcourt is hoping to enjoy additional potential and significant size with the arrival of Aday Mara from UCLA. The towering 7-foot-3 center player averaged 6.4 points, 4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, and 1 assist per game with the Bruins. He’ll now be joining a team where he can further unlock his passing skills and scoring ability under creative Wolverines coach Dusty May.

Closely watching the college transfer portal is pivotal to making the best and most informed decisions when betting on the 2025-26 college basketball season. While there are several players not mentioned here, these ones are most likely to significantly impact their newfound teams.