Under-the-Radar Transfers With NBA Upside
Three prospects moving from mid-major programs to New Mexico, Virginia, and Cincinnati could be key additions for the 2027 NBA Draft conversation.
As more than 2,700 players entered the transfer portal following the most recent season, Sports Illustrated identifies—as first reported by the outlet—three under-the-radar prospects with NBA potential to monitor.
**Hudson Mayes (New Mexico Lobos)** Mayes, a 6-foot-5 rising sophomore guard from UC San Diego, joins New Mexico after averaging 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. A former three-star recruit in the 2025 class, Mayes shot 58.5% at the rim and 79.8% from the free-throw line last season, recording a 4.0 Box Plus-Minus.
**Jurian Dixon (Virginia Cavaliers)** Dixon is a 6-foot-5 rising redshirt junior guard who transferred from UC Irvine to the University of Virginia. A two-star prospect from the 2023 class, Dixon averaged 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season. He shot 37.7% from three-point range and maintained a 9.3 turnover percentage.
**Adlan Elamin (Cincinnati Bearcats)** Elamin, a 6-foot-8 rising sophomore forward, moves from Utah State to Cincinnati. A three-star recruit from the 2025 class, Elamin averaged 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season. He shot 65.3% at the rim and 83.0% from the free-throw line, while his Box Plus-Minus rose to 5.0 across eight top 50 quality games.