Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas congratulates guard Tre Donaldson (3) against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Miami Hurricanes Transfer Portal Tracker: Another Canes Rotational Piece Enters

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By Justice Sandle | Last updated Apr 11, 2026 2:18 PM ET

The Miami Hurricanes had to use the transfer portal last season to build a brand-new roster. It proved to be the right choice as Jai Lucas sent his first group to the NCAA Tournament and reached the Round of 32.

It also helps that the Canes have also proven to be big spenders in the portal as they try to return to those Elite Eight and Final Four heights.

Moreover, it starts with the transfer portal and those who have entered and who have stayed. Last season, with a short turnaround and no roster, Lucas was able to add some of the best talent in the country and pulled on the hometown strings to have some stay at home.

The Canes have already retained Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, and likely Macrus Allen and Timo Malovec.

However, they will also lose most of their other starting rotation and bench. Tre Donaldson, Ernest Udeh Jr., and Malik Reneau have already declared for the NBA Draft. The Hurricanes have three confirmed players on their roster this season with Henderson, Allen, and five-star freshman Caleb Gaskins.

Now they focus on transfer portal targets while they figure out the rest of the roster. This will be another heavy portal year, but with at least three known players on the roster, it is easier to build around those key pieces, with an idea of where to start, unlike last season.

Transfers Out:

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Tru Washington — Providence

John Laboy — Portal

Traveyon Maddox — Portal

Jordyn Kee — Portal

Noam Dovrat — Portal

Salih Altuntas — Portal

Timo Malovec — Portal

Transfer In:

None

Targets: Who Should the Miami Hurricanes Target in Transfer Portal

Acaden Lewis — Villanova

The starting freshman and All-Big East guard averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game across 33 games, shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 27.0 percent from three-point range.