2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Transfers: Comprehensive Tracking
The transfer portal for men’s basketball opened on April 7, 2026, and will remain active until April 21. This period allows players to transfer between schools within the NCAA, influencing team rosters for the upcoming season. El-Balad is closely monitoring both outgoing and incoming transfers in the Big Ten Conference for the 2026-27 season.
Incoming Big Ten Transfers for 2026-27 Season
As of April 11, here are the notable transfers entering the Big Ten Conference:
Illinois
- No activity reported.
Indiana
- No activity reported.
Iowa
- No activity reported.
Maryland
- Tomislav Buljan – Transferring from New Mexico.
Michigan
- J.P. Estrella – Transferring from Tennessee.
Michigan State
- No activity reported.
Minnesota
- No activity reported.
Nebraska
- Sam Orme – Transferring from Belmont.
Northwestern
- No activity reported.
Ohio State
- Justin Pippen – Transferring from California.
- Andrija Jelavic – Transferring from Kentucky.
Penn State
- No activity reported.
Purdue
- Caden Pierce – Transferring from Princeton.
Rutgers
- Lewis Duarte – Transferring from New Mexico State.
UCLA
- Filip Jovic – Transferring from Auburn.
- Sergej Macura – Transferring from Mississippi State.
USC
- No activity reported.
Washington
- No activity reported.
Wisconsin
- No activity reported.
This year’s transfer portal is already displaying significant movements, particularly with several key players joining Big Ten teams. Continuous tracking will ensure fans stay informed about all developments as the deadline approaches.
