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Berke Buyuktuncel averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds this season and becomes Nebraska’s third player to enter the portal.
- Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Wednesday, marking a significant departure from the Cornhuskers after contributing 61 starts across two seasons.
- The Turkish forward averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds this past season while helping lead Nebraska to a historic 28-7 campaign and Sweet 16 appearance. Coach Fred Hoiberg noted the system in Lincoln remains attractive despite roster changes.
- Buyuktuncel joins teammates Quentin Rhymes and Justin Bolis in entering the portal, while Penn State guard Kayden Mingo also announced his departure Wednesday. Hoiberg emphasizes that culture fit remains essential for rebuilding.
- Mingo, the highest-rated recruit in Penn State history, averaged 13.7 points and 2.1 steals across 28 appearances, leaving the Nittany Lions with a 12-20 record searching for a new floor general.
- Both programs navigate a competitive portal market where financial factors often influence decisions, with the transfer window remaining open until April 21. Coaches must identify players who fit their respective cultures.
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Reports: Huskers' Berke Buyuktuncel enters NCAA transfer portal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska men’s basketball is losing a key player from it’s Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament. Berke Buyuktuncel is reportedly in the NCAA transfer portal, as first reported by On3. Buyuktuncel started 61 of 66 appearances for the Huskers in two seasons. He became a fan favorite during the 2025-26 season for his aggressive defense...
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