Five Northwestern Wildcats are now set to enter the transfer portal, including both of Chris Collins' rostered centers.
Northwestern began the 2025-26 season with a starting lineup of Jayden Reid, Angelo Ciaravino, Tre Singleton, Nick Martinelli and Arrinten Page. By the time next season begins, at least three of those players will be playing elsewhere.
The news that Singleton — the Wildcats' top-rated recruit in program history — planned to enter the portal after his freshman season sent shockwaves through the Northwestern community on Thursday afternoon. In a slightly more expected move, Page is now reportedly the next 'Cat to depart from Evanston.
DraftExpress' Jon Chepkevich revealed the 6-foot-11 center's intention to enter the transfer portal in a social media post on Friday, according to Page's agent.
The senior is set to play for his fourth school in as many years. He was the No. 48 recruit in the nation coming out of high school before spending one season at USC, one season at Cincinnati and one season at Northwestern.
Five Wildcats are now expected to enter the portal. Cade Bennerman, K.J. Windham, Blake Smith and Singleton were all previously reported to be leaving Evanston.
Page was one of the most polarizing players in recent Northwestern history, despite spending just one year with the program. The talent was undeniable for the versatile center, who made his presence felt on both ends of the floor.
However, Page's play could best be described as inconsistent. He displayed moments of brilliance, like scoring 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting against DePaul, going for 20 points and six rebounds against NCAA Tournament-bound Virginia and drilling the buzzer-beating layup to defeat South Carolina.
Indiana's Tucker DeVries (12) is blocked by Northwestern's Arrinten Page (22) during the Indiana versus Northwestern men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.He also had several games in which he disappeared entirely. Page compiled two points and four personal fouls in just 12 minutes against Michigan State. The big man did not log a shot attempt or a rebound despite starting vs. Nebraska, eventually staying on the court for only 10 minutes. He played three minutes against Penn State and seven against Iowa, and later missed the Wildcats' final four games due to an illness.
Page had the best statistical season of his collegiate career with Northwestern. He started 16 of his 29 appearances, averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game on 54.6% shooting.
The lasting legacy of Page in Evanston, though, will likely be disappointment. Given the flashes that Page showed he was capable of, the fact that he couldn't consistently be the No. 2 option alongside Martinelli caused the Wildcats significant trouble once the team entered Big Ten play.
Now, the center that drew interest from NBA scouts only six months ago will look for a new home once again.