Seven Players Left in the Portal and the Best Ones Are Still Deciding on the NBA

The college basketball transfer portal is getting picked clean fast. After Cincinnati's Moustapha Thiam landed at Michigan and Charleston's Chol Machot committed to Georgetown on Friday, two major names vanished from the board. That means only seven of USA TODAY Sports' Top 40 remaining portal prospects are still available. The market is tightening, and some of the best talent left hasn't even decided whether they're staying in college or taking their shot in the NBA.

Who's Still Out There

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic is generating interest from Duke, Kentucky, Florida, and Kansas, though he declared for the NBA draft and could still head that direction. Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has Michigan, Tennessee, and North Carolina all chasing him hard.

Santa Clara forward Allen Graves caught the eye of Duke and other programs after declaring for the draft but leaving the door open to a college return. Arizona State center Massamba Diop had visits lined up with Gonzaga and St. John's. Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou is another one going through the draft process with heavy Kentucky interest.

NC State guard Paul McNeil has Kentucky, North Carolina, and Michigan in the mix, though a return to NC State isn't being ruled out. Georgetown center Julius Halaifonua made waves by backing out of his commitment to the Hoyas less than two weeks after announcing his return, and now BYU is being linked to him.

The Mid-Tier Talent Still Looking

Cal Poly guard Hamad Mousa and Weber State guard Tijan Saine Jr. are drawing interest from programs across the country. Saine visited Duquesne and has interest from Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, Washington, USC, UCLA, and High Point among others.

FAU forward Josiah Parker, the school's highest-rated recruit, was named American Conference Freshman of the Year and visited SMU earlier this month.

The portal is moving fast. If you're waiting on your guy to land, clock is ticking.

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