Kansas needs a physical, proven Big 12 force. TCU's David Punch delivers size, scoring, and rebounding prowess, ready to impact immediately.
Transfer Portal Targets: Kansas Should Target TCU Transfer David Punch
Kansas should take a serious look at TCU transfer David Punch, who brings proven Big 12 production and physicality to the portal.
The 6-foot-7, 246-pound sophomore is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting over 50% from the field, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors in the process.
Punch proved he can produce against high-level competition, highlighted by a 16-point, 13-rebound performance in the NCAA Tournament against Ohio State, and he elevated his game even further in the Big 12 Tournament where he averaged 25 points and 8.5 rebounds across two games.
What stands out most is his versatility, as he combines strength and size with the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, giving Kansas a potential plug-and-play forward who already understands the physical demands of the conference.
With multiple years of starting experience and consistent production, Punch would offer a much higher floor than most portal options while still having room to grow within a structured system like Bill Self’s.
If Kansas is looking for a proven, physical forward who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level right away, Punch fits that profile as well as anyone currently available in the portal.
Transfer Portal Targets: Kansas Should Target Elite Rim Protector Somto Cyril
Kansas should have real interest in Georgia transfer Somto Cyril as a frontcourt option who brings both proven production and clear long-term upside.
The 6-foot-11, 250-pound big man took a major step forward this season, averaging 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game while leading the SEC in blocks and earning All-Defensive Team honors.
Cyril has already established himself as one of the more impactful rim protectors in college basketball, using his size, length, and physicality to consistently alter shots and control the paint on the defensive end.
On the offensive side, he remains a work in progress, but his efficiency stands out as he shot nearly 76% from the field by finishing strong around the rim and taking advantage of high-percentage opportunities.
That combination of elite defense and efficient scoring makes him an intriguing fit at Kansas, especially considering Bill Self’s track record of developing big men and maximizing their strengths within the system.
If Cyril continues to expand his offensive game while maintaining his defensive presence, he has the potential to grow into a major frontcourt piece in Lawrence rather than just a rotational player.
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