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Chris Johnson Transfers, Commits Senior Year at Oregon State

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Johnson signed to play his senior season at Oregon State.
He entered the transfer portal in April and will back up Themus Fulks and Riley Kugel.
At UCF he shot 43.5% overall, averaged 6.2 points and made 36.5% of his threes.
UCF earned a No. 10 seed in the 2025-2026 NCAA Tournament, lost to UCLA 75-71, and secured a coaching extension for Johnny Dawkins through the 2028-2029 season.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal in 2018, a change scholars link to the roster turnover and “revolving-door” instability noted in recent studies. Combined with the NIL boom—now in effect in 29 states—the portal has pressured programs like Johnny Dawkins’ UCF to secure coaching contracts. Chris Johnson’s 2025 move to Oregon State reflects this ongoing mobility.

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Story summary

Chris Johnson signed to play his senior season at Oregon State.
He entered the transfer portal in April and will back up Themus Fulks and Riley Kugel.
At UCF he shot 43.5% overall, averaged 6.2 points and made 36.5% of his threes.
UCF earned a No. 10 seed in the 2025-2026 NCAA Tournament, lost to UCLA 75-71, and secured a coaching extension for Johnny Dawkins through the 2028-2029 season.

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