As the college basketball offseason heats up, so does the activity in the NCAA transfer portal. The official deadline for men’s basketball players to enter the transfer portal is April 22 at 11:59 PM ET, while women’s basketball players have until April 23 to submit their names.
This deadline marks the end of the open window for most players to initiate a transfer. After April 22, no new players will be allowed to enter the portal—unless they fall under specific exceptions, such as graduate transfers or those impacted by coaching changes.
It’s important to note that players already in the portal by the deadline can still commit to a new school after April 22. The deadline strictly governs when a player can enter the portal—not when they must choose their next destination.
With the window closing, expect a flurry of late entries and increasing buzz as coaches and programs finalize rosters heading into the 2025-26 season.
