Purdue Basketball Ranked No. 1 After Transfer Portal Closure

With the college basketball transfer portal now closed, teams are finalizing rosters and rankings for the upcoming season. Purdue has been ranked No. 1 by ESPN, bolstered by key returning players and additions like Israeli guard Omer Mayer and transfers Oscar Cluff and Liam Murphy. Michigan is also seen as a transfer portal winner, reinforcing its frontcourt with Lendeborg and addressing backcourt needs with Cadeau, aiming to compete at the top of the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Ohio State has experienced significant roster turnover, losing several players including Sean Stewart, but is actively seeking impact talent such as Howard transfer Blake Harper, a highly touted scorer. LSU’s women’s basketball team is close to landing top transfer MiLaysia Fulwiley from South Carolina, which could help stabilize their guard position and strengthen their roster for next season.