Breaking news from the college basketball transfer portal: UND's leading scorer, Greyson Uelmen, has committed to Northern Iowa for the 2026 season. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound guard is coming off a stellar redshirt freshman year with the Fighting Hawks, where he averaged an impressive 16.8 points per game. His 587 total points set a new program record for most points by a freshman in a single season—a milestone that speaks volumes about his potential on the court.
Uelmen really turned heads during the Summit League tournament, delivering a standout performance with 41 points against Denver, setting a tournament freshman single-game scoring record. He averaged 31 points per game throughout the Hawks' run to the championship game, showcasing his ability to step up when it matters most. This kind of clutch scoring is exactly what you want to see from a rising star in the game.
Northern Iowa is an exciting destination for Uelmen. The Panthers finished the 2025-26 season with a solid 23-13 record, winning the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to earn an NCAA tournament berth. Though they fell to St. John's in the first round, UNI has a proud history of March Madness appearances, with four trips since 2010. Joining a program with that kind of tradition could be a perfect fit for a player looking to make his mark on a bigger stage.
Uelmen is just one of nine UND men's basketball players who entered the transfer portal this offseason, signaling a major roster shakeup. Some have already found new homes at other mid-major programs, while others are exploring Division II opportunities. For instance, freshman guard Anthony Smith III and junior forward George Natsvlishvili are both heading to Winthrop. Their chemistry was on full display when UND beat Winthrop 90-88 back in December, with Smith dropping 20 points off the bench and Natsvlishvili adding 14 as a starter.
Sophomore guard Wylee Delorme has committed to Jamestown, which recently made the jump to Division II. Redshirt sophomore Matthew Bothun is bound for Kentucky Wesleyan College, another DII program. Meanwhile, freshmen forwards Micah Curtis and Marley Curtis, along with redshirt sophomore Ryan Erikson and Anthony Doppler, have yet to announce their next moves. It's a time of transition for the Fighting Hawks, but also one of opportunity for these athletes.
Looking ahead, UND's 2025-26 roster will feature a mix of familiar faces and new talent. Returning players include redshirt sophomore guard Zach Kraft, freshman forward Karson Ouse, and junior center Josh Jones. The Hawks have already added five players from the transfer portal—Tyler Wagner, Jayden Thomas, Daemon Ely, Zack Parks, and Luke Winkel—along with three incoming freshmen: Jayden Moore, Carter Evanson, and Sage Hanson. With four open spots still available, the team is clearly focused on rebuilding and reloading for the future.
For basketball fans and sports apparel enthusiasts alike, this transfer season is a reminder of how quickly the game evolves. Whether you're tracking Uelmen's journey to Northern Iowa or following UND's roster overhaul, there's plenty of action to keep an eye on. Stay tuned for more updates as these players suit up for their new teams!