The UConn Huskies coach is a happy man with back-to-back championship wins. As he aims to equal the legendary Jim Calhoun's record of three NCAA tournament wins in the season ahead, he faces a tougher job. Some top players have left the Huskies camp and Dan Hurley has his eyes set on the transfer portal to recruit the new arsenal for the Huskies.
Stephen Castle and Donovan Clingan have declared for the NBA draft to be held in June. Bob Cousy Award winner Tristan Newton and Cam Spencer have exhausted their college eligibility and won't be available in the Huskies' ranks.
23-year-old Hasan Diarra, who recently got his hands on the BIG EAST Sixth Man Award, has not announced his decision yet. Alex Karaban has declared for the NBA draft but remains eligible to return for another year in college.
Dan Hurley made his moves by roping in Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. and McDonald's All-American Liam McNeeley but who else could be on Hurley's list?
Who could be the top three picks of Dan Hurley in the transfer portal?
Koby Brea
The Dayton Flyers guard has established the reputation of being a top shooter in the nation from the three-point range in the previous season. He averaged 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 2023-24 season. Several schools like North Carolina, Kentucky, and Kansas wish to get him in.
Johnell Davis
The Florida Atlantic Owls guard averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in the 2023-24 season. He has demonstrated his 3-point shooting prowess and will fit well in the void of offense left by the outgoing players. Davis has entered the NBA draft but his average is enough to entice Hurley to try his best to rope him in.
Vladislav Goldin
Florida Atlantic Owls Center maintains an authoritative presence on the hardwood with a 7 ft 1 frame. The Russian star averaged 15.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in the 2023-24 season. He has entered the NBA draft but his college eligibility could land him in the Huskies' camp.
Other players like Clifford Omoruyi, Rylan Griffin, Cade Tyso, Brandon Garrison, and Jevon Porter too could be Dan Hurley's choice for his third championship victory ambitions.
Which players according to you should be Dan Hurley's picks in the transfer portal? Let us know in the comments.
