Five BYU Guys Still Shopping Around and the Transfer Portal Chaos Is Getting Real

The NCAA Transfer Portal just slammed shut for college basketball, but that doesn't mean the scramble is over. Eight BYU players hit the portal looking for new homes, and while a couple found landing spots fast, five are still hunting for their next gig. Here's where things stand with the Cougars' exodus.

The Ones Who Got Out Fast (and One Who Came Back)

Robert Wright III had second thoughts and yanked himself out of the portal to stay at BYU. Smart move, probably. But Xavion Staton and Dominique Diomande didn't waste time: they locked in new schools almost immediately after entering the portal. The other five? Still looking. That leaves Aleksej Kostic, KJ Perry, Kennard Davis Jr, Abdullah Ahmed, and Tyler Mrus without a home.

Kostic Was the Big One, and He's Already Gone

Aleksej Kostic was legit important to what BYU had going. The guy became a starter down the stretch after injuries forced BYU's hand, and he showed real range as a shooter. Yeah, his defense needed work, but the scoring upside was too good to ignore. BYU would've loved to keep him around. Update: Kostic committed to Northwestern, so one less guy still searching.

That leaves four who are still in limbo. KJ Perry was the top JUCO guard when he signed with the Cougars. He wasn't eligible to play last year, so he was set to suit up for 2026-2027. Instead, he bailed and took a visit to Utah, but hasn't announced where he's going yet. Kennard Davis Jr came to be a starter but never found his offensive rhythm all season. He's linked to some big programs but hasn't pulled the trigger on a commitment. Abdullah Ahmed made waves leaving the G League for BYU, but frankly, he disappointed on both ends of the floor. A fresh start makes sense for both sides. Tyler Mrus never cracked the rotation after coming over from Idaho. He appeared in 27 games, averaged 9.6 minutes per contest, and shot just 2.0 points per game on 29.8% from three. He's looking to use his remaining eligibility somewhere else.

The Portal Keeps Moving

Five guys still searching means more dominoes are about to fall. College basketball's transfer window closed, but these five can still commit whenever they find the right fit. Watch this space.

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