Jayhawks big man Paul Mbiya is heading for the transfer portal. The freshman center's departure creates a significant void for Kansas basketball.
Kansas Freshman Center Paul Mbiya Will Enter The Transfer Portal
Kansas men's basketball received some more transfer portal news on Monday morning. Jayhawks freshman center Paul Mbiya intends to enter the transfer portal when it opens tomorrow, according to multiple sources.
Mbiya, listed at 7’0”, 245 pounds, averaged 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while shooting 68.8% from the field this season for the Jayhawks. The former four-star recruit is from Kinshasa, D.R. Congo.
Although he didn't see the court much this season, he was a key piece in March Madness and was expected to have an increased role next season. Mbiya joins Bryson Tiller and Flory Bidunga in the transfer portal.
Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Plans To Enter The NCAA Transfer Portal
The second domino in the transfer portal has fallen for Kansas men's basketball. Kansas freshman forward Bryson Tiller plans to enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3 reports.
The freshman big man started 31 games as a freshman in the Big 12 Conference and averaged roughly 8 points per game. The NCAA transfer portal for men's college basketball officially opens tomorrow, April 7th.
Although Kansas head coach Bill Self is not retiring and coaching next season for the Jayhawks, two players have still entered the portal.
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Flory Bidunga Declares for NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal
Kansas forward Flory Bidunga is testing the NBA Draft waters while also entering the transfer portal, according to reports from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Bidunga, who will maintain his college eligibility, is coming off a strong sophomore season where he averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in an expanded role. The 6-foot-10 big man established himself as one of the top defensive anchors in the country, earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.
A former McDonald’s All-American and five-star recruit, Bidunga has long been viewed as a high-upside prospect. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo currently projects him as the No. 44 overall pick in the latest NBA Mock Draft.
This marks the second straight offseason Bidunga has explored his options. He entered the transfer portal following the 2024-25 season before ultimately returning to Kansas.
Now, he’ll again go through both processes, evaluating NBA feedback while keeping the door open for a potential return to college. If he withdraws from the draft, Bidunga is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal.
His decision also signals the beginning of a pivotal offseason for Kansas, with additional roster moves, including a likely NBA departure from Darryn Peterson, still looming.