Here's what Richard Pitino is looking for in the transfer portal as he builds his first roster as Xavier's head basketball coach.

Xavier basketball head coach Richard Pitino sees the hypocrisy from his coaching colleagues regarding the transfer portal.

The Xavier basketball program is turning the Big East into a Pitino family reunion. The college basketball world is moving pretty fast with the transfer portal and coaches jumping ship while the NCAA Tournament is being played.

Traore missed his only season with the Musketeers after suffering a torn ACL in October. He is the sixth Xavier player to enter the transfer portal.

Lassina Traore spent one season at Xavier but never played for the Musketeers due to a preseason injury. Now, he never will make an appearance with the program as he’ll be looking for a fourth school.

Michigan State’s Tre Holloman plans to end his college career at another school and Xavier Booker is shooting for a fresh start. Holloman’s agent, Brandon Grier, said the guard entered the transfer portal and informed coach Tom Izzo of his decision.

Missouri quarterback Drew Pyne is entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer, several reports said Tuesday.

A former five-star Oklahoma Sooners signee from the Lincoln Riley era is on the move once more. Former Oklahoma five-star wide receiver Trejan Bridges announced on social media that he's entering the transfer portal.

For the second time in his career, Pharrel Payne entered his name in the transfer portal on Wednesday after just one season with the Aggies following the departure of Buzz Williams to Maryland.

The former BYU quarterback — who was previously believed to have retired from football — has now entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer, a source confirmed to the Deseret News. The news was first reported by Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.

Clemson beat out some notable power conference programs to land the 2025 All-Mountain West Second Team selection. Davidson’s other top finalists after entering the portal were Virginia, Washington, Texas and Notre Dame,

Payne, who transferred to A&M from Minnesota last offseason has one year of eligbility remaining. In the 2024-25 season he averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, but it was the NCAA Tournament where he truly shined.