Oregon Ducks Basketball Transfer Portal: Interest In Louisville's Koren Johnson

The NCAA's transfer portal officially opened up on Monday, March 24, and it will close on Tuesday, April 22. It's time for the Oregon Ducks coaching staff to start preparing for the 2025-26 campaign after losing to the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament.

Oregon assistant basketball coach Tony Stubblefield, right, with head coach Dana Altman, left, questions a call during the Oregon game against Colorado Thursday Feb. 18, 2021. Stubblefield was was announced as head coach at DePaul April 1, 2021. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Hundreds of names from across the college basketball scene were entered on the first day alone of the transfer portal being opened up. That's becoming more and more of the norm in this day of age in college athletics.

The Oregon Ducks' 2024-25 season may have just ended at the hands of former Pac-12 Conference rival Arizona Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but it's never too early to start preparing for the future and the competitiveness that comes with playing in the Big Ten Conference.

Oregon coach Dana Altman as well as assistant coaches Tony Stubblefield and Mike Mennenga have been around the block. The trio understands that this job is a 12-month commitment and requires the scouring of the portal for the most talented future Ducks.

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman works the sideline against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

UPDATES

- Oregon landed a commitment from Texas Longhorns transfer forward Devon Pryor. In his sophomore season, Pryor averaged 3.2 points on roughly 12 minutes per game.

- The Ducks have reportedly shown interested in Louisville's Koren Johnson, according to Sam Kayser. Kayser has also been in contact with USC, Mephis, and Boise State per Kayser.

- Monmouth guard Abdi Bashir has entered the transfer portal, and Dushawn London of 247Sports reported that Oregon is recruiting Bashir. Bashir has also heard from schools like Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, UCLA, and Memphis, according to London.

- The Ducks have shown interest in West Virginia transfer guard Jonathan Powell, per the Portal Report. The 19-year-old Powell is the ranked as the No. 76 player in the portal. This season as a freshman, Powell averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 37.5 from the field, including 35.2 percent from three-point range.

- On Tuesday, Ducks forward Mookie Cook announced that he is entering the portal, making him the first Oregon player to depart.

Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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The Ducks will have senior guard Jadrian Tracey returning to Eugene, but there is no word on if senior center Nate Bittle will be joining him. Both players were recently granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA. Bittle, alongside sophomore guard Jackson Shelstad, have reportedly signed up for spring classes, per James Crepea of The Oregonian.

Sophomore forward Kwame Evans Jr. is still up in the air on his decision to return to the Oregon program next season.

"I want our guys to be happy. I hope they can be happy at the University of Oregon. You can't be your best in any relationship unless you're happy, you know, you want to be in that relationship. I hope and pray that the guys want to stay because I, like I said, I want 'em to stay. Everybody that can come back, I want 'em to come back. But they got to be wanting."

- Oregon Ducks coach Dana Altman

Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman speaks at a press conference with guard Jackson Shelstad (3) and center Nate Bittle (32) after defeating the Liberty Flames in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Altman will be losing many key seniors from this past campaign in guard TJ Bamba, guard Keeshawn Barthelemy, guard Ra'Heim Moss, forward Supreme Cook, and forward Brandon Angel. All five no longer have any college eligibility left.

Here is where Oregon's 2025-26 men's basketball roster currently officially stands (five of the 15 scholarship spots filled):

6-5 senior guard Jadrian Tracey

6-7 junior forward Oleksandr Kobzystyi

6-6 junior forward Dezdrick Lindsay

6-3 freshman guard Jamari Phillips

6-5 freshman guard JJ Frakes*

*JJ Frakes is the lone incoming high school recruit out of the Class of 2025 for Oregon. The 6-5 shooting guard from Michigan is a three-star recruit (per 247 Sports).

Here are the names of transfers that Oregon's coaching staff have reportedly reached out to:

Monmouth Hawks Abdi Bashir - sophomore guard

Nov 30, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Monmouth Hawks guard Abdi Bashir Jr. (1) dribbles up court during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Bashir led the Coastal Athletic League in scoring at 20.1 per game on a 38.3 three-point percentage as well led the nation in made three-pointers with 127. The 6-7 guard would be a solid partner in crime in the Oregon backcourt alongside Jackson Shelstad. He will be testing the NBA Draft waters along with putting his name in the transfer portal. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Jonathan Powell - freshman guard

Powell has favorable size and length for his position at 6-6, 191-pounds. He shot 35.2 percent from beyond the arc while chipping 8.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. The guard has the potential to be an excellent Three-and-D player in the Big Ten Conference next season. 

North Dakota State Bison Jacari White - senior guard

Dec 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; North Dakota State Bison guard Jacari White (11) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

White was one of the best shotmakers in the Summit League. He mostly scored coming off the dribble, but improved throughout the season on catch-and-shoot three-point opportunities. At 6-3, White scored 17.1 points per game on a 45.2 field goal percentage and 39.8 three-point percentage.

Paul Mbiya is also an international recruiting target to monitor for next season's roster. The 6-10, 260-pound center previously played for the French pro team LDLC ASVEL of the EuroLeague and is originally from the Congo.

The opening window of the transfer portal began on Monday, March 24 and it will shut down on Tuesday, April 22. At this point in time, no Ducks from the 2024-25 roster have entered their name.

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