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The transfer portal officially closed last Tuesday, and many of the top-tier players have already committed to new programs. Over 2,000 student-athletes entered the portal this offseason in search of fresh opportunities. With the growing financial incentives tied to transferring, this trend is expected to continue unless new regulations are introduced.

Today, top 50 transfers Chad Baker-Mazara, Andrej Stojakovic, Derrion Reid, and Cedric Coward announced their new destination for next season. That leaves only six players from 247 Sports top 50 transfer rankings still uncommitted, which includes PJ Haggerty, RJ Luis, Darrion Williams, Jamir Watkins, Boogie Fland, and Desmond Claude. Notably, five of these six players are ranked within the top 10, meaning several programs still have a shot at landing a proven star. However, for teams still on the hunt for a star, the window is rapidly closing.

The portal has thinned out considerably. Rylan Griffen from Kansas is now the only remaining player ranked in the top 100 (outside of those previously mentioned) who has yet to commit. While value can still be found deeper in the rankings, we’re clearly approaching the final stretch of this year’s transfer cycle.

Despite some of the negative consequences the transfer portal brings to the sport, the drama and excitement of this offseason has been unmatched. Stay tuned to see where the remaining stars land and just how much NIL money they’ll command. Early estimates suggest several could secure deals worth $3 million or more.