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The power forward spot is arguably one of the most sought-after positions in college basketball. Players in this position can do a lot of things, from scoring points, grabbing rebounds and executing tough defense on the opposing team's big men. They even play the role of a center in small-ball packages.
Currently, the portal has a bunch of good power forwards who are still looking for teams that will use their talent. Here are the top five players still available in the market.
Top 5 Power Forwards still available in the Transfer Portal
#5. Sean Stewart, Duke
If there is one man due for a breakout season next year, it has to be Sean Stewart. The 6-foot-9 Windermere High School standout was seldom used in his time with Duke.
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Stewart spent most of his time on the bench, serving as backup to starting forward Mark Mitchell. In 33 games, he played only 8.4 minutes per game and averaged 2.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks.
The lack of playing time with Duke has pushed Stewart to place himself in the transfer portal. Since announcing his status, more than 20 teams have contacted the young forward and these include Kansas State, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Arizona State, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State and Baylor.
#4. Adou Thiero, Kentucky
The 6-foot-8 Thiero has splashed into the portal after two seasons with Kentucky. He was used in small-ball packages where he played power forward or center, depending on former coach John Calipari's plan of attack.
He started in 19 of 25 games last season for the Wildcats and averaged 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 assists per game. It was a big improvement from his first-year numbers of 2.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.5 spg, 0.4 apg and 0.3 bpg.
Thiero has reportedly been contacted by several teams since he announced his entry to the portal, including North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana and Pittsburgh. There is a possibility that he might stay in Kentucky, as the Wildcats still remain a priority on his list.
#3. Dillon Mitchell, Texas
Mitchell had a bounce-back season for the Longhorns, tallying 9.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.4 apg and 1.0 spg. The 6-foot-9 power forward had more playing time in the 2023–24 season, as he averaged 29.0 minutes per game.
The incoming junior shot 58.5% from the field and was vital in the Longhorns' campaign last season. He helped the Longhorns reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they were stopped by Tennessee.
Mitchell had a season-high of 21 points in Texas' loss to Connecticut in November last year.
The power forward also declared his intention to join the 2024 NBA Draft. He has until Saturday to make it official.
#2. Great Osobor, Utah State
The burly 6-foot-8 power forward announced that he entered the transfer portal after having a stellar season with. Utah State.
The Bradford native recorded 17.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 assists per contest for the Aggies.
Osobor helped Utah State win the Mountain West regular season. The Aggies also qualified in the NCAA Tournament, where they reached the second round. It will be his third school in four seasons, as he previously played for two seasons in Montana State.
Osobor will bring his excellent inside game to teams that are looking to secure his services.
#1. Norchad Omier, Miami
Omier will transfer to his third school after having stints with Arkansas State and Miami. The 6-foot-7 Bluefields, Nicaragua native has been a workhorse in the past four seasons, averaging a double-double in each of the seasons he had with those teams.
Last season, Omier tallied 17.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.5 spg and 1.2 apg and shot 55.5% from the field. The power forward has a soft touch from the three-point line at 35.3% and connected on 75.0% of his foul shots.
The two-time All-ACC selection will be of great use for his new team, as he is a walking double-double machine and a hardworker on the court.
Will the five available power forwards in the transfer portal find a new team for next season? Let us know your opinions in the comments section.
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