Men’s college basketball rosters are more driven by transfer portal pickups than ever before. That makes the rapid evaluation of the nearly 2,000 players changing teams each offseason one of the most critical elements of building elite rosters. Many of the most highly regarded transfers in the spring haven’t lived up to the lofty expectations thus far, but others have come seemingly out of nowhere to establish themselves as some of the best players in the sport. Which portal pickups have shined the most thus far? Here’s a look at the top 10, plus a few mid-major standouts who’ve lifted their teams to early success.
