Kansas Basketball Faces More Roster Shakeups as Transfer Exodus Continues
The Kansas basketball program has once again felt the impact of the transfer portal. After losing seven players following the 2022-23 season, the Jayhawks have struggled to find consistent success with their portal additions over the past few years.
Now, before even securing their first incoming transfer, Kansas is already seeing several players enter the portal. Following the announcement that Zach Clemence would transfer, Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, David Coit, and Rylan Griffen also made their decisions to leave between the weekend and Monday. As a result, AJ Storr is now the only returning player from the 2024-25 roster who saw playing time last season.
Sources have confirmed Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, and David Coit Jr all officially entered the portal this morning.
Bidunga has entered with a no-contact tag. #kubball pic.twitter.com/vdnjzlu7Tl
— JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) March 31, 2025
Jayhawks Lose Passmore, Coit, and Griffen to the Transfer Portal
Rakease Passmore, a Florida native who received strong praise from KU’s coaching staff before arriving in Lawrence, struggled to find his footing as a freshman. He played sparingly, averaging just 0.7 points and 0.6 rebounds over 23 games. Many expected him to be a long-term developmental player for the program, but he has opted to move on.
David Coit provided occasional sparks off the bench, showcasing his shooting ability by averaging 5.1 points per game while hitting 38.7% from three-point range. However, his undersized frame limited his defensive potential. Although Coit had previously expressed interest in returning to Kansas after receiving an additional year of eligibility under the NCAA’s JUCO ruling, he has now chosen to explore other opportunities.
Rylan Griffen, a highly touted transfer from Alabama, never found his rhythm at Kansas. Expected to be a knockdown shooter, he underwhelmed by hitting just 33.6% from deep and averaging 6.3 points per game. Struggles on defense and an inconsistent jump shot made his time in Lawrence disappointing.
A Sign of a Larger Problem?
While none of these departures come as a major surprise, they highlight the growing volatility of the transfer portal. As it stands, Kansas has just six scholarship players projected on next year’s roster—three freshmen, two redshirts, and one underperforming transfer.
With so much uncertainty, it’s clear that trouble is brewing in Lawrence as Bill Self and his staff scramble to rebuild the roster for the upcoming season.
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