Here at Gator Country we have been doing a series on the best players available in the transfer portal.
Now that the portal has officially opened, we have seen a surge in quality names which you will see represented here. If you haven’t already read part three of the series, you can do so here.
Now, here is part four:
Flory Bidunga
Kansas
A former 5-star recruit and someone that the Gators recruited out of high school, Bidunga’s freshman season in 2024-25 wasn’t as dominant as many expected it would be but he did make a big step in 2025-26 where he averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds. In the lineage of excellent Kansas big men Bidunga is tough, physical, and defensively focused and that is evidenced by the 2.6 blocks per game that he averaged alongside his tremendous work in pick and roll coverage and ability to battle down low at 6’9” with a massive wingspan. At this exact moment, Bidunga could be considered the top player in the portal and will have his pick of just about any landing spot in the nation.
Terrence Hill
VCU
Some of you might have got your first look at Terrence Hill in the NCAA Tournament where he scored 34 points and was instrumental in VCU’s comeback win over North Carolina, and while that was the top display of his skills he spent all season putting up highlight reel tape and leading an excellent Rams squad. At 6’3” averaging 15.0 points and 2.8 assists per game, he’s an electric creator who is fearless going to the rim and there shouldn’t be any questions about his ability to adjust to a high-major league, particularly with how good the A-10 was this year and what he was able to do when VCU did take on high-major competition. Just finishing his sophomore year, there is still another level Hill could get to.
Juke Harris
Wake Forest
Harris was a solid freshman with some upside two years ago for the Demon Deacons but took his game to a new level as a sophomore last season averaging 21.4 points per game as a 6’7” wing. Looking at the portal right now most players are either smaller guards or frontcourt players and with very few wings available Harris is going to be highly coveted and the perfect piece for just about any roster to incorporate. Versatile in his ability to put the ball in the cup, Harris can drive, post up, or pull from deep, and his size also allows him to guard different positions on the other end.
Markus Burton
Notre Dame
A 5’11” guard who has put up incredible numbers through three seasons, still many people don’t know Markus Burton’s name due to the lack of team success at Notre Dame. In his three years Burton has averaged 17.5, 21.3, and 18.5 points per game–though his junior season was just cut to just 10 games due to injury. Though not the most lethal shooter among smaller guards (career 33% from three), Burton has an incredible ability to create space with the dribble and his first step and he has always scored in bunches despite being the top player on the Notre Dame scouting report for opponents to try and slow down. Though he is undersized, he makes up for some of the limitations on defense with his ability to create steals averaging 1.8 per game on his career.
Jaquan Johnson
Bradley
Another small electric guard, Johnson will be a fascinating study in how high-majors evaluate smaller guards with Johnson standing at approximately 5’9”. After averaging 16.9 points per game he’ll get all kinds of attention, as will his 38% from three. Of course, you might be thinking about the defensive impact of a guy that small, but Johnson actually just won Missouri Valley defensive player of the year after averaging a remarkable 2.5 steals per game. Even when he’s not coming up with steals due to his quick hands and feet, his stocky 195 pound frame allows him to not give up any ground to bigger guards on drives. Some teams will still be scared off because of the height, but Johnson will still have all kinds of opportunities.
Acaden Lewis
Villanova
One of the best freshmen in the Big East this season, Lewis averaged 12.2 points and 5.3 assists while gaining some NBA attention which isn’t always the easiest thing to do for 6’2” point guards in the current climate. You may remember Lewis’ name from when he was a high school recruit and picked Kentucky over Duke (which speaks to the caliber of recruit he was), though he ultimately ended up decommitting to go to Villanova. A true point guard who puts pressure on the defense with the dribble while always having his head up and seeing the whole floor, Lewis is the kind of leader most college coaches are desperate to find in a world where there are less of these talents than ever. He will also test the NBA Draft waters, though a return to college is likely.
Samet Yigitoglu
SMU
One of the early European pros that started the movement of top-level overseas talent coming to college basketball, the 7’2” Turkish monster Samet Yigitoglu is a big body with an excellent understanding of the game that is going to be on near double-double watch in just about any matchup. Though he might not be the most fleet of foot, Yigitoglu passes well, can catch in traffic, and is one of the best offensive rebounders in the country. Averaging 10.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game last season, you can safely project that kind of production at whatever school he ends up at next.
Ruben Dominguez
Texas A&M
Another European to come over to college basketball, Dominguez just spent his first season at Texas A&M where he was ruled a sophomore (do not ask me, or anyone to explain the classification of these guys from the NCAA) and he did exactly what he did as a capable player in the Spanish ACB–shot the three. Dominguez was one of the most consistent shooters in the country going 86-215 from deep–40% on a ton of volume. He doesn’t bring a ton else but he’s a responsible defender who is 6’6” and has proven his marksmanship for years, and for a team like Florida trying to guarantee an improvement in the shooting category Dominguez is as sure a thing as you can get.