The first act of the college basketball offseason has come to a close, with the transfer window closing at midnight on April 22. New names could trickle out over the next day or two for players who filed their paperwork close to the deadline,

The team that came excruciatingly close to cutting down the nets in 2025 is the early favorite to get the job done in 2026.

The NCAA transfer portal deadline closed on April 23rd, allowing Ohio State to assess its roster for the 2025-26 season. Ohio State retains its top three scorers able to return in Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal, and John Mobley Jr., totaling 44.4 points per game from last season.