The college basketball transfer portal is in full swing, and the 2026 class is already shaping up to be a blockbuster. With analyst Evan Miya forecasting a 65% spike in player movement this spring, programs are deploying wildly different strategies to build their rosters. Some, like Pat Kelsey at Louisville, are making aggressive, high-profile offers to secure top talent at every position. Others, including new LSU coach Will Wade and Kansas's Bill Self, are playing a patient, calculated game, waiting for the right moment to strike in this high-stakes market.
As the chess match unfolds, a new top 100 ranking has emerged, spotlighting the players poised to reshape the landscape. Topping the list are two stars with game-changing, albeit very different, skill sets.
At number one is Flory Bidunga, the 6-foot-9 defensive phenom now headed to Louisville. A human pogo stick, Bidunga hammered home 82 dunks last season and boasts a disruptive 9.0 block percentage. His elite mobility and switchability make him a nightmare on defense, and he has the tools to immediately contend for ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Close behind is the nation's premier shooter, Milan Momcilovic. The 6-foot-8 forward isn't just a good shooter; he's arguably the best in college basketball, having drained a nation-leading 136 three-pointers at a scorching 49% clip. His game is defined by pure, effortless shot-making, from off-movement triples to an unblockable fadeaway jumper. While his elite shooting overshadows other areas of his game, he remains a plug-and-play offensive weapon for any contender, with Florida, Kentucky, and Kansas reportedly in the mix should he return to school.
This dynamic duo headlines a deep and fascinating transfer class. As teams continue to hunt for value and star power, these moves will dictate which programs are suited up for success in the seasons to come.
