Kevin Young and his staff continue to build an impressive roster ahead of the 2025-2026 college basketball season. On Friday, Souther Illinois transfer Kennard Davis Jr.
The transfer portal is officially closed, meaning coaches can be mean to their returning players again. (Mostly) kidding, but BYU avoided any last minute departures and return a solid core from last season that will pair with some high-end talent.
A couple of weeks ago, Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis Jr. announced his entry into the transfer portal. Since this announcement, he has garnered interest from other top schools in the country, with Virginia Tech being one of the recently-named schools.
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Ohio State has already undergone a bit of a roster change this offseason. After finishing with a 17-15 record and missing the NCAA Tournament for a third straight time, changes had to happen for the Buckeyes.
Kennard Davis Jr. is looking to use his sensational sophomore season to a bigger showcase school. Davis, a Southern Illinois transfer, remains one of the key players Iowa State is interested in bringing in for the 2025-26 season.
The transfer portal doesn't open until next week, but the University of Washington basketball team already has been singled out as a possible landing spot for former Southern Illinois swingman Kennard Davis, according to 247Sports.