Coming off his program’s best season at the Division I level, St. Thomas men’s basketball coach Johnny Tauer didn’t anticipate losing his top two scorers once the transfer portal opened last month. The 24-win Tommies were runner-up in the Summit League regular season and conference tournament.

In today’s world of men’s college basketball, the transfer portal isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement. Once viewed as a backup plan for athletes in search of playing time, the portal has now become one of the most powerful tools in roster building.

A look at players from Utah schools who’ve entered the portal during the 2025 spring window and what transfers are committed to local schools.