Big 12 transfer portal scorecard: Best adds, worst losses, biggest remaining needs

When you’re in as loaded of a conference like the Big 12, the transfer portal can be the difference between swimming or sinking.

Whether it’s the NBA Draft or looking for a new program, prominent names are out and there’s a need to restock. Like how does Final Four participant Arizona get back after losing its core players? There’s also teams under new coaches like Kansas State and Cincinnati looking for a complete rebuild. Every team went into the portal, but it won’t work perfectly for everyone.

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So how did every Big 12 team fare in the transfer portal? We assess all 16 squads and look into how these additions — and losses — affect the 2026-27 season.

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Arizona basketball transfer portal analysis

Best add: Derek Dixon (North Carolina). It took some time, but Dixon really showcased how valuable he is when he started the final 16 games for the Tar Heels. He was lighting it from deep, and despite not being in the top five of minutes played, he made the second most 3-pointers (50) for North Carolina.

Worst loss: Dwayne Aristode (Oregon). Arizona didn’t have many transfers, so Aristode isn’t a huge loss, but he still held up his end on a loaded roster. His defensive presence to help take the burden off the starters will be missed.

Biggest remaining need: Replacing Koa Peat. When someone that can do everything on a court leaves, it’s hard to replicate it. Peat really was a freak of nature and trying to find another forward that can produce nearly as much as him will be difficult.

Arizona State basketball transfer portal analysis

Saint Mary’s Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) shoots the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jalen Warley (8) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.

Best add: Paulius Murauskas (Saint Mary’s). Randy Bennett gets an essential player to follow him to Arizona State. The first-team…

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Publish date : 2026-05-19 08:35:00

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