The college basketball transfer portal is buzzing with late-week action, and several in-state stars have made major moves. For fans tracking these shifts, these commitments could reshape rosters and conference dynamics as teams gear up for next season.
First, Ben Davis state champion and 2024 Indiana All-Star Clayton Windham has committed to James Madison. The 6-3 guard, who averaged 5.6 points as a freshman at Northwestern, will join a Sun Belt program looking to build on an 18-15 season. His experience and championship pedigree could provide an immediate boost.
In another key move, former Brebeuf Jesuit standout Connor Turnbull is heading west to Pepperdine. The 6-4 guard, who shot 36% from three-point range as a sophomore at Butler, will now play under Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer Ed Schilling. This fresh start could be the perfect opportunity for Turnbull to elevate his game on the West Coast.
Scoring machine Brady Dancler, the former Southport star, has committed to South Florida. The 6-2 guard, who averaged 16.0 points at Coastal Carolina and holds Southport's scoring record, will join a Bulls squad that went 25-9 last season. With a coaching change bringing in Chris Mack, Dancler's sharpshooting could be a cornerstone for the new era.
Purdue walk-on Sam Fine is coming home, committing to new Ball State coach Chris Capko. The Noblesville product and 2024 Indiana All-Star, whose father coached at Muncie Central, brings Big Ten experience and local pride to the Cardinals' rebuild.
In a headline-grabbing transfer, former McDonald’s All-American and Fishers star Carey Haralson is taking his talents to Tennessee. The 6-7 forward, who earned ACC honorable mention honors at Notre Dame after averaging 16.2 points, will join Rick Barnes' squad fresh off an Elite Eight run. This addition signals the Volunteers' serious intent to contend nationally.
Finally, 6-3 guard Jalen Blackmon is making the jump to Cal, where his scoring prowess will be a welcome addition to the Pac-12 landscape. As the portal window continues, these moves highlight how strategic transfers are becoming essential for building competitive rosters in modern college basketball.