College basketball transfer pickups outside — or near — top 50 portal players I like most
College basketball teams continue to fill roster gaps using the transfer portal, with Power Five conference programs making notable pickups outside the top 50 portal players. Marquette's Shaka Smart effectively used the portal, acquiring St. Thomas guard Nolan Minessale to add depth to the backcourt.
College basketball teams are still active in the transfer portal, despite many top players being signed. Power Five conference programs like Louisville, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee have pushed resources into the portal to address roster needs. Marquette's Shaka Smart used the portal effectively, acquiring Nolan Minessale, a guard from St. Thomas and Summit League Player of the Year. Minessale, from Brookfield, Wisconsin, provides depth in the backcourt for Marquette, who are also bringing back Nigel James Jr., the Big East Freshman of the Year, and Adrian Stevens. The Golden Eagles are preparing for summer practices, having addressed notable roster gaps.
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