Miami, Florida – Vladislav Goldin, a former star player at Florida Atlantic University, recently declared his entrance into the transfer portal and is also testing the NBA Draft waters. Goldin, a 7-foot-1 Russian center, has developed into one of the top post players in college basketball during his time at FAU under coach Dusty May, who has since moved on to Michigan.
Goldin started his collegiate career at Texas Tech before transferring to FAU, where he became a key player in the starting lineup. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged a career-high 15.7 points on an impressive 67.3% shooting from the field as FAU finished with a 25-9 record and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
In addition to Goldin, there are several other high-caliber post players entering the transfer portal, including Clifford Omoruyi from Rutgers, Jevon Porter from Pepperdine, Maxine Raynaud from Stanford, and Brandon Garrison from Oklahoma State. This influx of talented big men promises to make this offseason’s transfer market quite competitive.
The spring transfer portal window opened on March 18 and will remain open until May 1, giving players the opportunity to explore their options. Grad transfer and players affected by coaching changes after May 1 will also have the chance to transfer at a later date.
As top players like Goldin enter the transfer portal, rankings of the best available players will be updated regularly. This process allows teams to assess and potentially recruit talented individuals who can make an impact on their programs.
The dynamic nature of the transfer portal offers a unique opportunity for college basketball players to explore new opportunities, find better fits for their skills, and potentially elevate their careers to the next level. For fans and teams alike, the transfer portal adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the sport as talented players seek new paths to success.