Where Every Gophers Basketball Transfer Has Landed This Offseason

It has been a busy transfer cycle for Gophers men’s basketball with five players coming in from the portal and five more leaving. Four of their significant departures have found new homes, so let’s break down all the landing spots.

Chansey Willis Jr. (Kent State)

Willis is heading back to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) after one season with the Gophers. He averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game with Western Michigan in 2024-25. Injuries slashed his time with Minnesota down to just seven games. The Golden Flashes are one of the most consistent programs in the MAC, and I would not be shocked to see Willis return to an all-conference level in 2026-27.

Nov 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Chansey Willis Jr. (0) works around Chicago State Cougars guard Chauncey Gibson (5) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Robert Vaihola (San Jose State)

Vaihola started the first five games of the season for Minnesota before suffering a season-ending injury, and he averaged 5.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He’ll be returning to the conference where he played the first three years of his college career. He began playing college hoops at Fresno State before spending two seasons at San Jose State. He’s another player who could perform at an all-conference level in 2026-27.

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Robert Vaihola (22) looks to shoot as Alcorn State Braves forward William Henderson (6) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

B.J. Omot (Cal State Northridge)

Omot had a higher transfer portal rating than Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Langston Reynolds and Vaihola last season, according to 247Sports. He didn’t appear in a single game for the Gophers due to injury. The Mankato, Minnesota native will go back to the mid-major level after spending his first two…

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