Since the transfer window opened for NCAA Division men’s basketball Tuesday, more than 1,500 players have entered the transfer portal, according to national reports.
That exhaustive list includes some intriguing Utah ties, upperclassmen that could make an impact at other schools with the eligibility they have remaining.
Here’s a look at five Utah natives who have reportedly entered the transfer portal, and what they’ve accomplished with their career.
Collin Chandler, guard
Most recently at Kentucky
Chandler, the former Farmington High star who was the 2022 Deseret News Mr. Basketball, became easily the most intriguing Utah native to hit the portal when multiple reports Wednesday indicated he was exploring his options.
The 6-foot-5 guard spent the past two seasons at Kentucky, playing under former BYU coach Mark Pope.
This past season, Chandler averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the SEC program, helping the Wildcats finish 22-14 and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
He shot 41% from 3-point range and 43.5% overall — Chandler’s 73 3-pointers this past season led Kentucky.
Before serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he signed with BYU, but post-mission he followed Pope to Kentucky.
The Cougars could be an option for Chandler — On3 reported that BYU is the “clear front-runner” for Chandler, who entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag.
Chandler still has two years of eligibility remaining.
Georgia guard Jordan Ross (3) loses control of the ball while attempting to drive past Saint Louis guard Amari McCottry, left, during NCAA Tournament game, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Jordan Ross
Most recently at Georgia
Ross, a Pleasant Grove High grad, has had NCAA Tournament experience at both of his collegiate stops, which included two years at Saint Mary’s before playing last season at Georgia.
The 6-foot-3 guard started 25 games for the SEC program before coming off the bench at the tail end of a season that ended up in a return to the NCAA Tournament for the Bulldogs.
Ross averaged 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for Georgia, while shooting 42% from the field and 31% from 3-point range.
He also had a turnover-to-assist ratio of 2.5-to-1, finishing the season with 74 assists.
During his sophomore year at Saint Mary’s, the Gaels advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and he scored 15 points and added three rebounds, three assists and three blocks in a first-round win over Vanderbilt.
Ross still has one year of eligibility remaining and has the potential to provide production and depth, perhaps even at the power conference level again, no matter where he lands.
Clemson forward Jake Wahlin (10) drives past Boston College guard Aidan Shaw (23) during game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Clemson, S.C. | Scott Kinser, Associated Press
Jake Wahlin, forward
Most recently at Clemson
Wahlin played one season for the Tigers, averaging 5.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.3 blocks per game while starting 29 games for the ACC program.
He helped Clemson reach the NCAA Tournament, but his numbers took a bit of a dip over his sophomore year at Utah.
The 6-foot-10 Provo native played his first two college seasons for the Runnin’ Utes. During the 2024-25 campaign, Wahlin worked his way into a starting role and put up career highs with 6.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals per game.
When Utah made a change at coach, going from Craig Smith to Alex Jensen, Wahlin entered the portal for the first time.
He signed with BYU prior to his two-year church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then signed with the Utes upon returning.
He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Hawaii forward Isaac Finlinson drives to the basket during NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore. | Amanda Loman, Associated Press
Isaac Finlinson, forward
Most recently at Hawaii
Finlinson has been well-traveled during his collegiate career. The Dixie High product redshirted at Utah Tech in the 2022-23 season, then starred at the juco level for two years at Snow College.
He ended up at Hawaii last season as a junior. Alongside fellow Utah natives Isaac Johnson and Hunter Erickson, Finlinson helped the Rainbow Warriors reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade.
While Hawaii lost 97-78 to Arkansas in the first round, the 6-foot-8 Finlinson finished with 12 points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 4 of 7 (and 2 of 3 from 3-point range) in the loss.
He started 16 games for the Rainbow Warriors and averaged 9.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals per game.
Finlinson has one year of eligibility remaining wherever he lands.
Utah Valley guard Jackson Holcombe, center, tries to hold on to the ball as San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton, front, and guard Taj DeGourville, behind, defend during game Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in San Diego. | Gregory Bull, Associated Press
Jackson Holcombe, guard
Most recently at Utah Valley
Holcombe, a 6-foot-7 guard who prepped at Timpanogos High, had a breakout season last season for the Wolverines while leading UVU within one game of its first NCAA Tournament appearance.
After redshirting two years ago and contributing as a role player during the 2024-25 season, Holcombe led Utah Valley this season by averaging a team-high 16.0 points and adding 7.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
He also landed on the All-WAC first team and all-defensive team after averaging 2.2 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
What’s more intriguing, Holcombe still has two years of eligibility remaining and could find himself with the opportunity to contribute at the power conference level.
