Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal
Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mar. 25, 2022 12:30 AM EDT
FILE - Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, center, smiles after being introduced as a starter before an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and has not practiced or played since, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with hopes of resuming his college career. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

FILE - Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, center, smiles after being introduced as a starter before an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and has not practiced or played since, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with hopes of resuming his college career. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

May. 01, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
Kansas guard Remy Martin cuts the net after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kansas guard Remy Martin cuts the net after their win against North Carolina in a college basketball game at the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Apr. 05, 2022 12:43 AM EDT
Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky speaks as he is introduced as The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year, in New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2022. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound junior received 46 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Wisconsin's Johnny Davis was second with 10 votes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky speaks as he is introduced as The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year, in New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2022. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound junior received 46 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Wisconsin's Johnny Davis was second with 10 votes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Apr. 01, 2022 05:36 PM EDT
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells towards his players during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells towards his players during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mar. 20, 2022 09:35 PM EDT
Arkansas guard Stanley Umude (0) watches his shot against Duke during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Arkansas guard Stanley Umude (0) watches his shot against Duke during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Mar. 26, 2022 10:27 PM EDT
Houston guard Taze Moore celebrates after scoring against Villanova during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston guard Taze Moore celebrates after scoring against Villanova during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 26, 2022 08:04 PM EDT
Houston center Josh Carlton dunks in front of Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston center Josh Carlton dunks in front of Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 26, 2022 07:06 PM EDT