Just hours after the Michigan Wolverines were crowned national champions in Indianapolis, the college basketball offseason will heat up when the transfer portal officially opens on Tuesday, April 7.
This year, the portal is open just 15 days (down from 45 in 2024 and 30 in 2025) and will close on Tuesday, April 21. Players seeking a new opportunity must enter the portal during that window but don’t have to commit to a new program in that span.
Of course, there are already players who have announced their intention to enter the portal. For Xavier, that group consists of guards All Wright and Roddie Anderson III along with big man Anthony Robinson. Xavier forward Jovan Milicevic will return to the Musketeers.
Discussions behind the scenes will come to light when the portal opens Tuesday and Xavier will be linked to several prospects. It begins a pivotal offseason for the Musketeers under Richard Pitino, who went 15-18 in his first season with the Musketeers.
Xavier is losing at least nine players (six out of eligibility) from that squad and will look to supplement next year’s roster with additions from the portal to go along with a few returners and the 2026 recruiting class.
Follow along here for all Xavier-related transfer portal news from departures, commitments, rumors and other newsworthy items.
Xavier transfer All Wright commits to LMU
Xavier transfer All Wright, who averaged 7.5 points per game and shot 42.2% from 3-point range last season for the Musketeers, has committed to Loyola Marymount University, according to Jeff Goodman.
Wright played in all 33 games last season and made 28 starts. He was a double-digit scorer (15.5 points per game) as a freshman at Valparaiso in 2025.
Former Xavier big man to enter transfer portal
Former Xavier forward Sasa Ciani is entering the transfer portal on the final day to do so, according to Sam Kayser.
Ciani averaged 2.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game at Xavier in 2024. He had a solid 2025 campaign at UIC (9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds per game) before appearing in 28 games for Penn State last season. He averaged 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds for the Nittany Lions.
Xavier to host 7-foot-5 USC transfer
Xavier will host USC transfer Gabe Dynes on Tuesday, April 21, according to Jeff Goodman. Dynes, a 7-foot-5 center from Independence, Kentucky, is a Simon Kenton High School product.
Dynes played two seasons at Youngstown State before transferring to USC. With the Trojans, Dynes averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in 30 appearances (six starts).
Former Xavier guard commits to Big East rival
Roddie Anderson III, a double-digit scorer for Xavier off the bench last season, is staying in the Big East after committing to Seton Hall, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.
Anderson has one year of eligibility remaining. He averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last season and led the Musketeers in steals.
Xavier announces signing of Gedeon Basson
Xavier basketball announced the signing of incoming freshman Gedeon Basson on Thursday, April 16. The guard most recently played in the United States at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Florida.
Basson averaged 18 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists during the 2025 U19 World Cup.
“He’s an athletic, versatile, combo guard who will make a huge impact on the court and in the locker room,” Xavier head coach Richard Pitino said in a statement.
Basson is part of Xavier’s three-player incoming recruiting class along with four-star prospects Kalek House and Asher Elson.
Xavier basketball adds Southern Illinois transfer Rolyns Aligbe
Xavier got a commitment from Southern Illinois transfer Rolyns Aligbe on Thursday, April 16, according to Rick Broering of 247Sports. Aligbe just finished his sophomore season at Southern Illinois, where he ranked second in the Missouri Valley Conference in rebounding (7.4 per game). He also averaged 9.5 points per game.
Xavier gets commitment from UAB guard Chance Westry
Xavier has its point guard after getting a commitment from UAB transfer Chance Westry on Wednesday, April 15. After battling injuries at Auburn and Syracuse, Westry averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game last season for the Blazers to earn second-team all-conference honors.
Former Xavier big man, Moeller product Logan Duncomb commits to Notre Dame
Logan Duncomb, who left Xavier prior to the 2023-24 season due to health reasons, has committed to Notre Dame, according to ESPN. Duncomb, a Moeller High School product, averaged 18.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game at Winthrop last season.
Xavier center Kason Westphal to return to Musketeers
Xavier announced the return of center Kason Westphal on Tuesday, April 14. Westphal, a 7-foot center from Colorado, redshirted last season. He’s the third returner from last year’s roster, joining Gabriel Pozzato and Jovan Milicevic.
Former Xavier big man Anthony Robinson commits to Pepperdine
Anthony Robinson, who spent last season with Xavier, has committed to Pepperdine, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. In 26 games with the Musketeers, Robinson averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds.
Xavier gets commitment from Miami Hurricanes transfer Tru Washington
Miami Hurricanes guard Tru Washington has committed to Xavier, according to several reports. Washington spent his first two collegiate seasons under Richard Pitino at New Mexico. Washington averaged a career-high 11.9 points per game last season to help lead Miami to the NCAA Tournament. He was also top 5 in the ACC in steals.
Xavier gets commitment from Texas A&M transfer guard Rubén Dominguez
Xavier has landed a pair of high-major transfers over the last three days with the addition of Texas A&M guard Rubén Dominguez on Friday, April 10, according to Pete Nakos.
Dominguez, who had a professional career in Spain before joining Texas A&M last offseason, averaged 10.2 points and shot 40% from 3-point range for the Aggies last season.
High-scoring guard set to visit Xavier on Saturday
Xavier will host California transfer guard Dai Dai Ames on Saturday, April 11, according to Jon Rothstein. Ames has made three stops in three years, beginning at Kansas State. He was at Virginia in 2025 and spent last season at California, where he ranked ninth in the ACC in scoring (16.9 points per game).
Xavier interested in former Richard Pitino recruit
Joe Tipton of On3Sports reports that Texas Tech transfer guard Jaylen Petty will have a Zoom interview with Xavier. Petty averaged 9.9 points per game as a freshman last season for the Red Raiders. Petty originally committed to Richard Pitino at New Mexico before joining Texas Tech.
Xavier adds former UC assistant to coaching staff
According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Xavier is hiring Greg Youncofski as an assistant coach. Youncofski spent a total of six seasons with the UC Bearcats on Mick Cronin’s staff and spent the last two seasons with Rick Pitino at St. John’s.
He replaces Dante Jackson, who left Xavier to join Chris Mack’s staff at USF.
Xavier announces return of Gabriel Pozzato
Xavier on April 9 announced that Gabriel Pozzato would return to the team for the 2026-27 season. Pozzato, a native of Italy, missed last season after transferring to Xavier from Evansville. The forward averaged 14.9 points and 4.4 rebounds a game for the Purple Aces as a freshman in 2024-25.
Transfer guard Roddie Anderson III drawing looks from seven schools
Sam Kayser reported that transfer guard Roddie Anderson III has had interest in the portal from seven programs.
Anderson III has had looks from Missouri, USC, Rutgers, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Loyola Chicago and Boston College. Anderson III averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals a game for the Musketeers this season. His next school will be his fourth after also playing at UC San Diego and Boise State.
Local interest in Santa Clara guard
Both Xavier and UC were among the six programs listed by Sam Kayser to have interest in Santa Clara transfer guard Christian Hammond.
Hammond, a first-team All-WCC selection last season, averaged 15.6 points per game to help lead the Broncos to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.
Hammond had 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in Santa Clara’s 87-68 win over Xavier at Cintas Center Nov. 10.
Xavier guard Mier Panoam to enter transfer portal
Mier Panoam is the fifth Xavier player to enter the transfer portal. Jamie Shaw of On3Sports first reported the news and Panoam also announced it on social media.
Panoam, who had one-year stints at Tulane and North Dakota, appeared in seven games for Xavier last season but did not play after New Year’s Eve.
He received a medical redshirt and will head to a new program with two years of eligibility remaining. He totaled 6 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds with the Musketeers.
Who has Xavier been linked to in transfer portal?
Xavier will reach out to several players throughout the transfer portal process. Here a few players the Musketeers have reportedly been linked to.
Sam Kayser reported that Chattanooga guard Jordan Frison has heard from Xavier, among several schools. He has one year of eligibility remaining after spending his first two seasons at Division II Pittsburg State.
Frison averaged 16.4 points, 4 assists and 3.3 rebounds last season for the Mocs. He shot 55.7% overall, 45.5% from 3-point range and 82% from the free-throw line. He was a third-team All-Southern Conference selection.
The Portal Report listed Xavier among six schools interested in USC transfer combo guard Amarion Dickerson. The Cleveland, Ohio native spent the 2025 season at Robert Morris (13.3 points per game) and played just eight games for USC before suffering a season-ending hip injury in December.
Xavier gets commitment from LSU transfer Mike Nwoko
Xavier got its first commitment through the portal from LSU transfer center Mike Nwoko on Wednesday, April 8. Nwoko averaged 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds last season while shooting 61% from the field.
Nwoko averaged 11.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in SEC play last season and shot 52.2% from the field. He ended his lone season with LSU with double-double performances in the Tigers’ final two games of the season against Texas A&M and Kentucky.
Former Xavier guard Ryan Conwell to enter NBA Draft
Former Xavier guard Ryan Conwell is set to enter the NBA Draft, he announced on social media. Conwell averaged 16.5 points per game and shot 41.2% from the field in 2025 to help lead Xavier to the NCAA Tournament.
Conwell hit the transfer portal after Sean Miller’s departure and landed with former Xavier assistant Pat Kelsey at Louisville. Conwell went back to the NCAA Tournament with Louisville, which finished 24-11 and earned a No. 6 seed in March Madness.
Former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain to enter NBA Draft
Former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain, who spent two seasons with the Musketeers before following Sean Miller to Texas, is expected to enter the NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.
Swain averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game last season at Texas, helping lead the Longhorns to the Sweet 16. A USA Today mock draft on April 6 had Swain getting picked 29th overall.
Tru Washington, who played for Richard Pitino at New Mexico, enters transfer portal
Miami Hurricanes guard Tru Washington is headed to the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos. Washington averaged 11.9 points per game last season to help lead Miami to the NCAA Tournament.
Washington spent his first two collegiate seasons at New Mexico under Richard Pitino. In 69 games (34 starts), Washington averaged 8.9 points. He was a double-digit scorer for the Mountain West-champion Lobos in 2025.
Former Xavier Musketeers in the transfer portal
There are plenty of familiar faces across college basketball. Former Xavier center Logan Duncomb, a Moeller product who spent just six months with the Musketeers before leaving prior to the 2023-24 season, is in the portal after a stellar season (18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds per game) at Winthrop.
Elijah Tucker, who played in seven games off the bench for Xavier in 2023 and spent the last three seasons at Longwood, is going into the portal, according to Sam Kayser. He averaged 12.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game last season for the Lancers.
Xavier Musketeers linked to LSU center
Jamie Shaw of On3Sports listed Xavier as a school to be involved with LSU transfer Mike Nwoko. On Tuesday, Nwoko officially entered the transfer portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag, which could suggest he has a destination already in mind.
Nwoko, a 6-foot-10, 261-pound center, averaged 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds last season for LSU while shooting 61% from the field.
Xavier big man Pape N’Diaye will enter transfer portal
Xavier now has four players in the transfer portal with backup center Pape N’Diaye the latest in the market for a new program.
N’Diaye appeared in 29 games for Xavier off the bench last season. He averaged 2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1 block over 9.3 minutes per game.
Which Xavier Musketeers have eligibility remaining?
Milicevic, who announced he’d return to Xavier for his junior season, has two years of eligibility remaining. He began his career with Pitino at New Mexico.
Four other players with remaining eligibility are on Xavier’s roster and have yet to announced if they will return or hit the portal: Gabriel Pozzato, Mier Panoam and Kason Westphal.
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