Where UCLA's 2026 Transfer Portal Stacks Up vs. Past Seasons

In the 2025 cycle, UCLA added five players and ranked No. 18 nationally. That group included Anthony Peoples Jr., Steven Jamerson, Xavier Booker, Jamar Brown, and five-star Donovan Dent, who was widely viewed as the headliner of the class.

Of that group, Booker is the primary contributor still on the roster. Dent, while only a one-year addition, made a significant impact, and Booker has continued to develop into a key frontcourt piece — though there is still room for growth. The talent was there, but overall, this class fell flat.

2024

UCLA also had a strong portal class in 2024, ranking No. 9 in the nation. That group featured Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr. , and Skyy Clark, along with William Kyle III, Kobe Johnson, and Dominic Harris. This was easily one of UCLA's most talented portals in recent memory, and it is a shame they were unable to parlay this into real success.

Bilodeau was a major contributor during his time with the Bruins, leading the team in scoring last season and playing a key role in the NCAA Tournament. Clark also contributed offensively, though his role fluctuated at times.

Dailey remains one of the most important pieces on the roster moving forward. With continued development, he could take a major leap as one of UCLA’s primary options next season. While that 2024 class was strong on paper, it ultimately did not fully translate into the level of team success many expected.

2023

Looking back to 2023, UCLA’s portal class was far less impactful. The Bruins ranked No. 96 nationally and brought in just one player, Lazar Stefanovic. That cycle came before the transfer portal fully reshaped roster building, making it a much different landscape.

The bottom line is that UCLA has performed well in the transfer portal in recent years. However, the next step is clear — turning that success into meaningful results on the court. Until that happens, even strong portal classes will feel incomplete.