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UCLA loses three top transfers to rivals, roster rattled.

5/29/2026

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UCLA’s 2026 roster planning was shaken after losing three top transfer prospects.
UCLA also lost former Baylor forward Tounde Yessoufou to St. John’s, former NC State wing Matt Able to North Carolina, and former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell to Duke.
UCLA entered the season with 11 scholarship players while scouting portal and international prospects to fill wing and big positions.

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Story summary

UCLA’s 2026 roster planning was shaken after losing three top transfer prospects.
UCLA also lost former Baylor forward Tounde Yessoufou to St. John’s, former NC State wing Matt Able to North Carolina, and former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell to Duke.
UCLA entered the season with 11 scholarship players while scouting portal and international prospects to fill wing and big positions.