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College Basketball Transfer Portal: Winners and Losers – Kentucky and Louisville Thrive; North Carolina Faces Challenges
The 2024–25 college basketball offseason has been marked by significant activity in the transfer portal, with programs like Kentucky and Louisville making notable strides, while North Carolina grapples with roster challenges.
🏆 Kentucky Wildcats: A Strong Rebuild
After a challenging season, Kentucky has emerged as a transfer portal winner. Under Coach John Calipari, the Wildcats secured impactful additions, including guard Kellan Grady from Davidson, point guard Sahvir Wheeler from Georgia, and center Oscar Tshiebwe from West Virginia. These players bring much-needed scoring, playmaking, and rebounding to a team that struggled in these areas previously. ([studentunionsports.com][1])
Additionally, forward Otega Oweh, who transferred from Oklahoma, has been a standout, leading the team in scoring and delivering clutch performances, such as a game-winning shot against his former team. ([en.wikipedia.org][2])
-Ranking SEC basketball teams by tiers: Kentucky, Florida at top of conference poised to dominate again
🏀 Louisville Cardinals: Capitalizing on Opportunities
Louisville has also made significant moves in the transfer portal, adding talent to bolster their roster. Notably, Adrian Wooley, a former CUSA Freshman of the Year from Kennesaw State, joined the Cardinals, bringing scoring and playmaking abilities to the team. ([en.wikipedia.org][3])
Under new head coach Pat Kelsey, Louisville finished second in the ACC with a 27–8 record and reached the conference championship for the first time in history, showcasing the positive impact of their offseason acquisitions. ([kyinsider.com][4])
North Carolina Tar Heels: Facing Transition Challenges
North Carolina has encountered difficulties in the transfer portal, with several key players departing. Ven-Allen Lubin, who started 20 games for the Tar Heels, transferred to NC State, marking his fourth collegiate program. ([reuters.com][5])
The team also lost players like Cade Tyson, a promising scorer from Belmont, who transferred to UNC but faces the challenge of adapting to a new system. ([en.wikipedia.org][6])
These departures have left the Tar Heels with a less experienced roster, raising concerns about their competitiveness in the upcoming season. ([dukebasketballreport.com][7])
As the season approaches, Kentucky and Louisville appear poised to capitalize on their offseason moves, while North Carolina faces the task of rebuilding and adapting to their new roster dynamics.
[reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/f-ven-allen-lubin-transfers-nc-state-his-fourth-school-2025-06-02/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[dukebasketballreport.com](https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/6/2/24441210/will-wade-ven-allen-lubin-hubert-davis-roy-williams-mike-krzyzewski-dean-smith-duke-unc-nc-state-acc?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [midmajormadness.com](https://www.midmajormadness.com/2025/6/2/24440132/unique-talented-transfer-class-has-takayo-siddles-unc-wilmington-poised-for-continued-success?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://studentunionsports.com/transfer-portal-winners-and-losers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Transfer Portal Winners and Losers – Student Union Sports”
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otega_Oweh?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Otega Oweh”
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Wooley?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Adrian Wooley”
[4]: https://kyinsider.com/kentucky-basketball-transfer-portal-lamar-wilkerson-041025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Top Transfer Shooter Set to Visit Kentucky, Along With Three Other Schools – KY Insider”
[5]: https://www.reuters.com/sports/f-ven-allen-lubin-transfers-nc-state-his-fourth-school-2025-06-02/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “F Ven-Allen Lubin transfers to NC State, his fourth school”
[6]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cade_Tyson?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Cade Tyson”
[7]: https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/6/2/24441210/will-wade-ven-allen-lubin-hubert-davis-roy-williams-mike-krzyzewski-dean-smith-duke-unc-nc-state-acc?utm_source=chatgpt.com “In Just A Few Weeks, Will Wade Has Really Shaken Things Up In The Triangle”
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