Former Miami Guard Divine Ugochukwu Announces Transfer Portal Decision

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andy Patton | Last updated May 18, 2025 5:43 PM ET

Former Miami Hurricanes guard Divine Ugochukwu committed to Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans out of the transfer portal on Sunday according to a report from Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Ugochukwu becomes the fifth former Cane to land at a power conference program out of the portal, joining Nijel Pack (Oklahoma), Jalil Bethea (Alabama), AJ Staton-McCray (Seton Hall), and Austin Swartz (Creighton).

Xander Alarie (Northeastern) is the other Miami transfer to commit, while Paul Djobet and Kiree Huie remain uncommitted as of this writing.

Ugochukwu appeared in 28 games as a true freshman last year for Miami, starting 16 contests and averaging 5.3 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.

NEWS: Miami guard Divine Ugochukwu has committed to Michigan State and Tom Izzo, he told @LeagueRDY.

Ugochukwu is a former three-star recruit who just played one season at Miami. He’s a native of Sugar Land, Texas.

Averaged 5.3PPG, 2.3APG, 1.9RPG and 1.0APG this season. pic.twitter.com/M2CooxJdvK
— Sam Kayser (@247HSHoops) May 18, 2025

Despite relatively pedestrian numbers, the 6'3 guard was highly sought after in the transfer portal thanks to his considerable upside. Ugochukwu displayed high levels of efficiency, shooting 61% on two point attempts, and his playmaking and facilitation skills should fit quite nicely in coach Izzo's offense.

Miami has been hard at work rebuilding a brand new roster under first year head coach Jai Lucas, which includes transfer additions Tre Donaldson (Michigan), Malik Reneau (Indiana), Tru Washington (New Mexico), Ernest Udeh (TCU), Marcus Allen (Missouri) and Jordyn Kee (Georgia).

The team has also added a trio of incoming freshmen including Shelton Henderson, a four-star small forward who was committed to Duke before Lucas left the Blue Devils for Miami. Four-star guard Dante Allen and Slovakian forward Timotej Malovec round out the newcomers for the 'Canes at this point in the offseason.

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