Shortly after the maize and blue confetti had cascaded through the rafters of Lucas Oil Stadium — following Michigan’s 69-63 victory against Connecticut in the 2026 national championship game — the transfer portal window opened for men’s college basketball. Last year the portal window opened on March 24 after March Madness’ opening weekend. Not letting a player officially transfer or commit elsewhere until April 7 was supposed to ease the burden on coaches and their programs. Eventual champion UConn hosted virtual interviews on Zoom in the team locker room while at the Final Four. Though Michigan is slated to welcome in two McDonald’s All-Americans — Brandon McCoy Jr. and Quinn Costello — as freshmen, May’s program typically has relied on the transfer portal while constructing his roster.

Source: Forbes April 07, 2026 13:36 UTC