When Tre Holloman entered the transfer portal, it stunned Michigan State basketball fans. He appeared deeply committed to the program—his defense of the senior day tradition had cemented him as a beloved figure among Spartan faithful, seemingly beyond reproach. That admiration carried into the NCAA Tournament, and even after one of the worst performances of his career in the Elite Eight loss to Auburn, fans quickly rallied to support him. Just two days later, he entered the portal.
Initially, many assumed Holloman left for a more lucrative NIL opportunity, a theory that gained traction when he committed to NC State. But reports later suggested his true motivation was a desire for a starting point guard role, making his choice of NC State logical. Will Wade was in the early stages of rebuilding the program, and Holloman seemed like the ideal bridge point guard until Wade could recruit his own in 2026.
It looked like Holloman had finally secured the lead role he wanted for his final college season—until Friday. That’s when On3 projected NC State to land PJ Haggerty, the top remaining point guard in the transfer portal, with an expert prediction favoring the Wolfpack.
PJ Haggerty, the top player left in the transfer portal, starred for a strong Memphis team that not only made the NCAA Tournament but also beat Michigan State during the regular season. With his arrival at NC State, and his clear desire to be a starting point guard, it’s almost certain he’ll take the reins at the position. That leaves Tre Holloman likely shifting back to a shooting guard role—or possibly coming off the bench.
Either way, his role at NC State now looks identical to, or even more limited than, what he had at Michigan State.
Maybe it’s just me, but it really feels like Holloman was misled about the role he’d be stepping into in Raleigh.
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