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After entering the transfer portal, former Minnesota Gopher Pharrel Payne has found a new home at Texas A&M. Payne, a 6-9, 255-pound sophomore, led the Gophers in blocks for two consecutive seasons. He joins fellow Gophers Joshua Ola-Joseph and Isaiah Ihnen in transferring this spring, with Elijah Hawkins also entering the portal recently. Despite Payne’s departure, the Gophers are set to return leading scorer Dawson Garcia and have signed Canisius big man Frank Mitchell to replace Payne in the frontcourt.

Former Rutgers forward/center Antwone Woolfolk has found a new home at Miami of Ohio. Woolfolk, who has two years of eligibility remaining, joins a growing list of Scarlet Knight transfers to secure landing spots. The Cleveland native played sparingly behind Cliff Omoruyi in Piscataway, averaging 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds over 59 appearances. Miami of Ohio head coach Travis Steele expressed excitement about adding Woolfolk to the program, citing his experience against top competition and versatility.

Duke has secured a commitment from Dariq Whitehead, a 6-foot-6 forward who has started 63 games over the past four seasons. The fifth-year player brings experience and floor-spacing ability to the Blue Devils. His presence has contributed to Duke’s rise to No. 3 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings.

Seton Hall University is facing a significant player exodus as another key member of their NIT championship team, Dylan Addae-Wusu, has entered the transfer portal. Addae-Wusu joins Dre Davis (Ole Miss), Elijah Hutchins-Everett, and Jaquan Sanders, who have already departed the program through the transfer portal. Kadary Richmond is also considering his options and awaiting feedback from the NBA Advisory Committee.

The Pirates have been proactive in addressing these departures, adding Boston College transfer wing Prince Aligbe and hosting Cornell transfer Chris Manon. DePaul transfer Elijah Fisher is also reportedly scheduled to visit the university this weekend.

Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway acknowledges the challenges posed by the transfer portal, emphasizing the need for adaptability and strategic planning to acquire players aligned with the team’s goals.

Oregon State University is actively rebuilding its men’s basketball roster after losing eight players to graduation or transfer. The Beavers are considering several potential transfers, high school seniors, and junior college prospects.