Every Aussie in the 2025 NCAAM Transfer Portal

• Oscar Cluff transfers from South Dakota State to Purdue
• NBL star Sam Mackinnon's son Max transfers from Portland to LSU
• Austin Rapp moves from Portland to Wisconsin

More than 30 Australian men's basketballers entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2025.

basketball.com.au's college expert Michael Houben is tracking every one of them as they select the new school they will attend for the 2025-26 season.

Oscar Cluff (6’11 big) — South Dakota State -> Purdue

After averaging 17.6 point, 12.3 rebound per game double-double at South Dakota State last season, Cluff was one of the portal’s hottest commodities, ultimately picking Purdue in the Big 10.‍

Max Mackinnon — (6’5 wing) — Portland -> LSU

A strong offensive season at Portland, particularly during conference play, provided the platform for Mackinnon to make the jump and join Boomers assistant coach David Patrick at LSU in the SEC.

Austin Rapp — (6’10 big) — Portland -> Wisconsin

A massive freshman season established Rapp as a marquee stretch big in college basketball - he was recruited heavily and eventually favoured the 5-out offensive system of Kirk Penney and the Wisconsin Badgers.

‍Sam Brown — (6’5 guard) — Penn -> Davidson

It’s rare to see Ivy League players in the portal, but after an unforeseen coaching change, the son of former Boomers coach Brett Brown has taken his talents to Davidson.

Achor Achor — (6’9 big) — Kansas State -> Mississippi State

Despite parting ways with Kansas State mid-season, Achor’s starring season for Samford across the 2023-24 season has sustained his college market - he joins the SEC with Mississippi State.

‍Stephen Olowoniyi — (6’9 big) — Southern Indiana -> Oregon State

Big counting stats at Southern Indiana resulted in a wide market for athletic big man Stephen Olowoniyi’s services. The WCC will be a real test of his capabilities.

Will Johnston — (6’4 guard) — LMU -> Richmond

Former Junior College product Will Johnston has been granted a waiver under current rulings for another year of eligibility, and he’s decided to use it to test his ability at a stronger program with Richmond.

Riley Parker — (6’2 guard) — St Francis -> Portland

The sharpshooting guard top scored for low major program St Francis in his first Division 1 season post-JUCO, which he has parlayed nicely into a commitment with the Pilots.

Caleb Van De Griend — (6’8 big) — Minot State (D2) -> Idaho State

A fantastic example of how even producing at the Division 2 level is a great platform for D1 recruitment - CVDG’s mammoth junior season at MSU (20.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 70.1% FG) set the table for a jump to Division 1 as a senior.

James O’Donnell — (6’10 big) — San Francisco -> Portland

New South Wales big man James O’Donnell went high and starved for opportunities in his freshman season with the Don’s - he’s dropping down to the West Coast to fill the big man void left by Austin Rapp.

Tasman Goodrick — (6’9 big) — Gannon (D2) -> Siena

Goodrick started his career at the Division 1 level with CBU alongside his brother Hunter, but after a lack of playing time dropped down to Gannon in Division 2. After a productive year (15.6 points, 10.7 rebounds), he finds himself back at the top level and with a bigger role in his sights.

Deonte Williams — (6’6 wing) — Sacramento State -> Georgia Southwestern (D2)

Junior College graduate Deonte Williams found his way onto the Sacramento State roster this season under Australian Head Coach Mike Czepil, but limited opportunities and a coaching change this off-season have moved him on to new pastures.

Lachlan Brewer — (6’5 wing) — Sacramento State -> Idaho State (D1)

After a productive freshman season under Mike Czepil, two-way wing Lachie Brewer is teaming up with West Australian Caleb Van Der Griend in the Big Sky Conference.

Rex Stirling — (6’9 big) — Williston State (JUCO) -> Wofford (D1)

Scarcely known Victorian big man Rex Stirling had a dominant season at Williston State College, averaging 19.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. He’s been rewarded with a Division 1 offer to Wofford.

Bol Dengdit — (6’11 big) — Portland -> UC San Diego

Stretch big man Bol Dengdit had inconsistent opportunities for the Portland Pilots over two seasons, but shot the ball at nearly 38% from deep as a sophomore. He’s now sought greater opportunity at UC San Diego.

Abass Bodija — (6’10 big) — UC Riverside -> Fordham

Queensland’s Abass Bodija red-shirted his freshman season, but outgoing Head Coach Mike Magpayo was so enamoured by the big man’s long term potential that he lured the project over to his new program, Fordham.

Jack Whitbourn — (6’11 big) — UC Riverside -> Fordham

Joining Bodija in the move, Jack Whitbourn impressed in his freshman year in the Big West, so much so that he’s been invited to make the move with coach Magpayo to the Atlantic 10.

Lewis Rowe - (6’10 big) - St Edwards (D2) -> Mercer

The big man from Adelaide has previous experience in Division 1 basketball with Sam Houston State, and after a season plying his trade at St Edwards as the team’s starting centre, Rowe will be back at the top level, competing in the Southern Conference.

Peitok Machar - (6’10 big) - Triton (JUCO) -> McNeese

Athletic rim runner Peitok Machar successfully graduated junior college this year, and his athleticism, hands and motor resulted in a myriad of Division 1 options.

Noah Pagotto - (6’7 forward) - West Texas A&M (D2) -> East Texas A&M

Versatile, two way forward Noah Pagotto had an elite sophomore season at the D2 level, earning the LSC’s Academic Player of the Year and Second Team All-Conference accolades. After averages of 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, Pagotto’s taking his talents to the Lions.

Jayden Stone - (6’4 guard) - West Virginia -> Missouri

Two seasons ago, Jayden Stone was a 20 point a game scorer for Detroit Mercy, but one of Australia’s best college talents didn’t see a second of action last season, with Stone sidelined due to injury. Now, Stone migrates to the Southeastern Conference, where a good final season could put Stone firmly on the map of NBL teams.

Chol Machot - (7’0 big) - Mississippi State -> Charleston

Charleston was where Tassie shooting guard Reyne Smith established himself at the college level, and now the Cougars are bringing in a very different type of Aussie shooter - 7-foot stretch five Chol Machot. Athletic, long and possessing deep range, Machot possesses limitless upside.

Yaak Yaak - (6’11 big) - Colorado Mesa (D2) -> Oregon State

Yaak dropped down to D2 as a sophomore, but impressed with a healthy and productive season - the NBA Global Academy alumni showing off great touch and rim protection. He joins fellow Aussie big Stephen Olowoniyi at the Beavers - could we see an All-Australian starting frontcourt?

Keegan Harvey - (6’11 big) - George Washington -> Bryant

Stretch big man Keegan Harvey saw limited action across four seasons at George Washington - he’s hoping to change that with a move to NEC with the Bryant Bulldogs.

Joseph Locandro - (6’9 big) - Concordia (D2) -> Maryland Eastern-Shore

The Melbourne big man makes a big jump from the D3 level after averaging double digits at D2 school Concordia.

Uncommitted Australian men's college basketball players for 2025-26

• Bowyn Beatty - (7’0 big) - Sacramento State ->
• Evan Kilminster - (6’1 guard) - Charleston -> ‍
• ‍Lloyd McVeigh - (6’6 wing) - Buffalo -> 
• Alex Kovachev - (6’5 wing) - Sacramento State -> ‍
• ‍Angok Anyang - (6’9 big) - Alabama A&M ->