{"id":183166,"date":"2026-03-24T22:14:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=183166"},"modified":"2026-03-24T22:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:14:56","slug":"son-of-phoenix-suns-great-among-over-30-new-entrants-in-ncaa-transfer-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/03\/24\/son-of-phoenix-suns-great-among-over-30-new-entrants-in-ncaa-transfer-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Son Of Phoenix Suns Great Among Over 30 New Entrants In NCAA Transfer Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NCAA<\/a> transfer portal doesn’t open for another two weeks (April 7). Still, more than 160 players have entered or plan to use the portal as of March 24. Over 30 players joined the NCAA transfer portal<\/a> today, including the son of Phoenix Suns great Dan Majerle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Son Of Phoenix Suns Great Among New Entrants In Transfer Portal<\/h2>\n

Max Majerle<\/a>, the youngest child of “Thunder Dan” Majerle, entered the transfer earlier today, per On3’s Jaime Shaw<\/a>. Majerle saw 99 minutes in 18 appearances at North Dakota State. He finished the season with 18 points on 6 of 22 shooting from the field (22.7%) and 1 of 8 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he added 16 rebounds (four offensive), nine assists, and three steals.<\/p>\n

Marjerle is in the transfer portal for the fourth time in his collegiate career, which began in 2022 at Central Michigan. Majerle was considered a two-star prospect after spending a prep season at Brewster Academy and ultimately committed to CMU, his father’s alma mater.\u00a0 He struggled as a freshman, averaging 4.0 points on 3.9 shots with shooting splits of 33.9\/26.7\/67.9. He scored in double-figures twice in 23 minutes a game over 30 appearances.<\/p>\n

Majerle took a medical redshirt in 2023-24 and then played at Pima CC (Arizona) in 2024-25. Majerle had a solid season at Pima CC and, most importantly, regained his shooting form, making 72 treys at 38%. He will have one season left and could garner some interest from mid-major schools.<\/p>\n

Majerle profiles a “3-and-D” wing who has s a clean, repeatable catch\u2011and\u2011shoot motion. Majerle has a strong frame, at 6-4 and 200 pounds, and competes on the defensive end. He is seen as a system defender with excellent instincts and strength.<\/p>\n

Dan Majerle was a three-time all-star and two-time all- NBA<\/a> second-team defensive selection. Majerle played 14 seasons in the NBA and coached at Grand Canyon for seven seasons (2013-2020). He had his No. 9 retired by the Phoenix Suns<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n

Mississippi State Center Jamarion Davis-Fleming Plans To Enter Transfer Portal<\/h3>\n

Mississippi State freshman Jamarion Davis-Fleming<\/a> plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal<\/a>, according to On3\u2019s Joe Tipton<\/a>. However, Tipton said that the 2025 four-star Canton (Miss.) native could return to the Bulldogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Mississippi State forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming plans to enter the transfer portal<\/span>, he tells O<\/span>n3,” Tipton tweeted<\/span>. “The 6-10 freshman is a former 4<\/span> recruit. Will keep the door open to returning.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Davis-Fleming was a key rotational piece for Mississippi State, which went 13-19 for its first losing campaign since 2015-16. The 6-10 forward is limited offensively at this stage, but is a vertical threat with a soft touch around the rim. He possesses real size and thrives as a rim-protector and on the offensive glass. More importantly, he improved as the season went on and has huge upside.<\/p>\n

Davis-Fleming averaged 3.7 points,\u00a0 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 67.8% from the field in 20 minutes a game. Davis-Fleming recorded three double-figure scoring games and posted two blocks in 10 of his 19 SEC contests. His best game came against Ole Miss<\/a> in January, where he finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Davis-Fleming needs to improve his offensive game and avoid fouls. He also needs to improve his foul-shooting, feel for the game, and mobility – specifically on the defensive end with lateral movement and switching.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Joe Rondone, Arizona Republic\/Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Virginia Tech Izaiah Paza Plans To Enter Transfer Portal<\/h3>\n

Virginia Tech<\/a> sophomore Izaiah Paza<\/a> will enter the transfer portal, Tipton said<\/a>. Paza, who only saw nine minutes a game in 18 appearances for the Hokies, was at Delaware in 2024-25. The 6-4 guard was named the CAA Rookie of the Year in his lone season with the Blue Hens, averaging 11.3 points on 51.7% shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.<\/p>\n

Pasha is a slashing combo guard with playmaking ability who excels at getting downhill. While he has the frame to defend all three backcourt positions, questions remain about his technique and consistency on that end. Also, his athleticism is a question mark.<\/p>\n

Paza could garner some interest from high-majors as he drew interest from Gonzaga and Texas Tech, among others, last year.<\/p>\n

“Plenty of other schools were interested around this time last season when Pasha entered the portal,” Griffin McVeigh of On3 said<\/a>. “Of course, Virginia Tech ended up as the winner. However,\u00a0<\/span>Gonzaga\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Texas Tech\u00a0were among the other finalists. If\u00a0<\/span>Mark Few<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Grant McCasland<\/a>\u00a0want to make another run at Pasha, the opportunity window should open quite soon. Finding a way to get the Delaware production would be the goal, though, compared to what we saw from Pasha at Virginia Tech.”<\/span><\/p>\n

All-West Coast Conference Selection To Leave St. Mary’s\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

St. Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas<\/a> will enter the transfer portal, Draft Express’ Jonathan Giovany<\/a> reported in the late afternoon. Murauskas, a 2025-26 All-West Coast Conference selection, decided to leave after Arizona State hired Gaels’ head coach Randy Bennett.\u00a0Could the 6-8 big fellow Bennett to ASU?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“After Randy Bennett\u2019s departure to Arizona State, Saint Mary\u2019s Paulius Murauskas will enter the transfer portal, he told DraftExpress,” Giovany said. “The First Team All-WCC PF averaged 18.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Instantly becomes the No. 1 player in the portal.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Others To Enter The NCAA Transfer Portal Today<\/h3>\n

Christian Harmon<\/a>, Arkansas State<\/p>\n

Drew Steffe<\/a>, Southern Illinois<\/p>\n

Melica Tunca,<\/a> Penn State<\/p>\n

Jabri Fitzpatrick,<\/a> New Haven<\/p>\n

Will Davies, Division II Saint Anselm College<\/p>\n

Aiden Argabright<\/a>, Richmond<\/p>\n

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