Elite high school basketball programs are reloading once again this off-season through the prep version of the transfer portal with
AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.),
La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.),
Link Academy (Branson, Mo.),
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.),
Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.),
Southern California Academy (Castaic, Calif.) and
Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah) among the most active.
Link Academy and Prolific Prep made the biggest individual splashes of the off-season as the Lions added MaxPreps Junior of the Year
Tre Johnson and the Crew added top-ranked Class of 2026 prospect
A.J. Dybantsa.
Other top 25 prospects on the move include:
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Zoom Diallo, the No. 12 prospect in the Class of 2024 headed to Prolific Prep.
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Jovani Ruff, the No. 19 prospect in Class of 2025 headed to Southern California Academy.
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Caleb Gaskins, the top 25 Class of 2026 prospect headed to Montverde Academy.
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Elton James, the top 25 Class of 2026 prospect headed to Oak Hill Academy.
Read on for a look at players known to be on the move. Check back throughout the summer for updates.
MaxPreps National Junior of the Year Tre Johnson announced he will be attending Link Academy his senior season. (Photo: Eddie Kelly)
6-6 | Forward | 2024 | Undecided
Regarded as the No. 55 prospect in the Class of 2024, Allen transfers back to Norland after helping AZ Compass Prep reach the GEICO Nationals title game last season.
The reigning NIBC Defensive Player of the Year blocked 29 shots in 11 conference games last season. The recent Florida commit will play his senior year of high school in the same city as he will attend college.
6-8 | Wing | 2024 | Arizona
MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 22.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.9 blocks for the Lightning last year.
6-1 | Guard | 2024 | Kansas State
The high-scoring guard surpassed 1,000 points in just 40 games after putting up big numbers at Bartlesville during his first three seasons.
6-10 | Center | 2025 | Undecided
Helped Prestonwood Christian capture its first state title since 2016 and seventh overall last season. The top 25 Class of 2025 prospect will look to help Oak Hill Academy get back on the right track after a 1-11 finish in NIBC play last year.
6-7 | Wing | 2024 | Uncommitted
Previous school: Overtime Elite
Cunningham was previously regarded as the top prospect in the Class of 2024 but after spending a season with Overtime Elite his ranking dropped to No. 30 in the Class of 2024.
6-1 | Guard | 2024 | Undecided
MaxPreps District of Columbia Player of the Year averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals to guide the Cadets to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament title.
6-4 | Guard | 2024 | Undecided
MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 20 points, 5.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds to lead the Vikings to their second consecutive Class 4A state championship.
6-7 | Wing | 2026 | Undecided
Top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2026 joins a loaded Prolific Prep squad next season after averaging 19.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.5 steals as a freshman.
6-3 | Guard | 2025 | Undecided
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America selection helped guide Emmanuel Christian to its first Toledo Area Athletic Conference championship since 1998 after averaging 32.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.1 assists per outing.
6-7 | Forward | 2026 | Undecided
Highly-regarded Class of 2026 prospect averaged 17.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest during his second season of varsity basketball. He will look to find playing time of a loaded Eagles roster next season.
6-2 | Guard | 2025 | Undecided
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America selection averaged 20.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest to help the Yellowjackets (20-12) reach the Sweet 16 state semifinals.
6-9 | Forward | 2024 | Illinois
Top 50 prospect averaged 17.2 points and 12.1 rebounds during his junior campaign for St. Rita to earn first team Chicago Sun-Times all-state honors.
6-5 | Guard | 2024 | Undecided
MaxPreps National Junior of the Year averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game to lead Lake Highlands (34-3) to the Class 6A state title and a top 10 national ranking.
6-6 | Wing | 2025 | Undecided
After struggling to maintain consistent playing time on an experienced IMG Academy squad last season, the top 20 prospect will look to be a catalyst for a talented Oak Ridge unit.
6-0 | Guard | 2024 | Ohio State
Although Bishop Gorman fell shy of expectations last season, Mobley had a strong junior season with averages of 20.1 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals per outing.
6-6 | Guard | 2026 | Undecided
Regarded as one of the top prospects in the Class of 2026, Nwigwe will spend his sophomore season with a St. Benedict's program that has had elite success over the past two decades.
6-7 | Guard | 2025 | Undecided
Previous school: Bishop Gorman
The elite athlete has high upside, currently regarded as the No. 42 prospect in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports. Nwuli joins his former Bishop Gorman teammate John Mobley in transferring to Wasatch Academy.
6-4 | Guard | 2024 | Undecided
MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 35.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.9 steals per outing to help lead the Hornets (25-7) to the Class 7A state quarterfinals.
6-5 | Guard | 2025 | Undecided
Ruff is regarded as one of the top rising juniors in the nation, currently ranked No. 19 in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports.
6-10 | Center | 2024 | Undecided
Talented post presence averaged 12.0 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest for Vegas Elite in Nike EYBL regular season action.
6-7 | Wing | 2025 | Undecided
The son of basketball hall of famer Dominique Wilkins is carving his own path on the hardwood after a breakout sophomore campaign.
6-8 | Forward | 2025 | Undecided
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America selection averaged 28.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 blocks per contest to guide the Hilltoppers (18-10) to the first round of the state tournament.
6-6 | Wing | 2026 | Undecided
The son of NBA head coach Monty Williams transfers from Arizona to Michigan after his father was hired by the Detroit Pistons. Williams is regarded as a top five prospect in the Class of 2026.
6-0 | Guard | 2024 | Baylor
MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 23.1 points, 4.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals to guide the Saint to the Class 4A state title game.
Other notable transfers
Class of 2024
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Del Jones, AZ Compass Prep from Huntington Prep
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
