Guard Tre Donaldson, center Ernest Udeh Jr. and forward Malik Reneau make up the core of the University of Miami men’s basketball team for the 2025-2026 season.
Beyond their love for the game and desire to win, all three athletes share one defining trait — they are all transfer athletes.
Donaldson played at Auburn and Michigan, Udeh at Kansas and TCU and Reneau at Indiana.
Since its debut in October 2018, the transfer portal has completely reshaped college basketball. By allowing players to join a different team without sitting out for a season, the portal opens a world of opportunities for college athletes.