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Danny Sprinkle remembers how painful it was for his University of Washington basketball team to face Desmond Claude last season, with the multi-purpose USC guard playing a leading role in sending the Huskies to 24- and 31-point defeats.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 9

USC Trojans Transfer Finds New Big Ten Home

The USC Trojans have now lost multiple contributors from this past season to the Washington Huskies during this offseason. With guard Desmond Claude announcing his commitment to the Huskies, USC coach Eric Musselman has lost his starting backcourt to a Big Ten conference foe.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8

Kansas Basketball Officially Misses Out on Top-50 Transfer Target

There’s been no shortage of chatter about Kansas’ lack of success this offseason. Seeing a perennial blue blood program fall short on multiple top targets (Darrion Williams, Dame Sarr, among others) is a rare sight in college basketball, although it’s becoming less uncommon with each passing year as NIL has evened out the college landscape.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / June 8

Top USC scorer Desmond Claude transfers to Washington

Senior guard Desmond Claude, who led Southern California in scoring last season, said Sunday that he will be joining the Washington program. The 6-foot-6 Claude averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33 games (32 starts) last season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Top Ranked Guard and Gonzaga Target Desmond Claude Announces Transfer Portal Decision

USC guard Desmond Claude, considered the best available player in the transfer portal, committed to the Washington Huskies on Sunday according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / June 8

Huskies Add Another Former USC Piece in Desmond Claude

If you can't beat him, have him join you. On Sunday, the University of Washington basketball team did just that by gaining a commitment from former USC guard Desmond Claude, according to multiple outlets -- picking up a player who caused more problems for the Huskies last season than anyone else.

College Basketball News / UW Dawg Pound / June 8

#Woof: Washington Adds Premium Transfer

USC transfer Desmond Claude becomes the latest former Trojan to join the Huskies Washington Athletics has been getting raided by USC in recent years with AD Jen Cohen starting the parade that led to former basketball assistants Will Conroy and Quincy Pondexter joining the Trojans along with freshman Wesley Yates III.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 30

Vols Contact USC Guard Desmond Claude

The Tennessee Volunteers are back in contact with another transfer as they look to add another guard to the roster. The Vols are looking around to add more to what they have.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 30

No. 1 Transfer Portal Guard Desmond Claude To Join Oregon Ducks, Tennessee Volunteers?

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is reportedly showing interest in a fellow Big Ten guard from the transfer portal. Per reports from college basketball insider Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68, Oregon has contacted USC Trojans transfer guard Desmond Claude, who is entering his senior season.

College Basketball News / Rocky Top Talk / May 29

Tennessee reportedly in contact with USC transfer Desmond Claude

A late option in the portal. Rick Barnes likes keeping one or two spots free deep into the offseason, but he may have found a potential suitor earlier than expected.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Gonzaga's Top Transfer Portal Target Sets Visit to SEC School

Desmond Claude, one of the nation’s most coveted names still on the transfer market. However, Claude, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard with elite scoring ability, has now scheduled an official visit to Alabama this coming weekend, adding a new layer of competition to his recruitment that the Zags and other suitors cannot be thrilled about.

College Basketball News / Sportscasting / May 9

Desmond Claude Transfer Portal: Ole Miss and Duke Lead, UVA Making Late Push, Florida Out

Desmond Claude is one of the best guards left in the transfer portal. Coming off a strong season at USC (15.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game), he’s now narrowed his options to Ole Miss and Duke, with Virginia making a late push.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 7

Kentucky Not In The Mix For Elite USC Trojans Transfer Guard Desmond Claude

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team lost one of their best players to the NCAA Transfer Portal. USC guard Desmond Claude entered the portal on April 23, and the Kentucky Wildcats were rumored to be in the mix for Claude.

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College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 6

Texas A&M Aggies Reportedly ‘In Contact’ With USC Star

Texas A&M Aggies basketball continues to put in work through the transfer portal. Coach Bucky McMillan and his staff have reportedly been in contact with USC’s standout junior guard Desmond Claude, per TexAgs’ Luke Evangelist.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Historic College Basketball Program Reportedly After USC Transfer Desmond Claude

In a stunning recent development in the college basketball transfer market, USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude has caught the attention of one of the most

College Basketball News / Sportscasting / May 6

Jamir Watkins Transfer Portal: Arkansas and Kentucky Could Enter Bidding War For FSU Guard

Jamir Watkins is weighing his professional future after declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag. But if he returns to college, Arkansas has emerged as the frontrunner to land the versatile 6’7″ forward.

College Basketball News / Sportscasting / May 6

Boogie Fland Transfer Portal: Florida Overtakes UNC & Kentucky As Top Destination

Boogie Fland has entered the NCAA transfer portal while also declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. This gives him flexibility—he can stay in the draft, return to Arkansas, or find a new home if he stays in college.

College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / May 6

Virginia Basketball Is Reportedly Showing Interest In USC Transfer Guard Desmond Claude

Virginia Basketball has undergone plenty of change so far this offseason, from hiring new head coach Ryan Odom to pulling in six new transfers as they look to remake the roster into one that can contend in the ACC.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 5

Kentucky has contacted one of the top remaining guards in the transfer portal

Kentucky has their eyes on a new transfer portal target. According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have expressed interest in USC transfer guard Desmond Claude.

College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators, UNC No Longer In Pursuit of USC Transfer Guard

The Florida Gators have reportedly decided not to pursue USC transfer guard Desmond Claude. According to On3's Joe Tipton, UNC is also no longer in the mix for his services either.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 5

UNC Faces Transfer Portal Setback With Latest Update From Four-Star Guard

The college basketball transfer portal has cooled off a bit, although there are still some big names in the fold. One of them is Desmond Claude, who played his last season with the USC Trojans and is one of the top players remaining in the portal. Claude had interest from major programs, including the Florida Gators.