Big Ten hoops: Ohio State lands former Kentucky 5-star, Illinois brings guard home

Michigan State hoops has been quiet in the transfer portal thus far, but several of its Big Ten rivals are loading up.

Ohio State was the latest team to make a splash on Monday when, according to On3, the Buckeyes landed former Kentucky 5-star Aaron Bradshaw.

A McDonald’s All-American, the 7-foot-1 center from Roselle, New Jersey averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this season for the Wildcats. He made 26 appearances and 10 starts but did not play his first game until Dec. 2 after suffering a foot injury during the summer.

He was a consensus top 5 prospect in the 2023 class and should help new coach Jake Diebler replace Zed Key, who committed to Dayton on Monday.

Elsewhere in the Big Ten, Illinois is reloading after a trip to the Elite Eight this season. The Illini landed former Arizona guard Kylan Boswell, a Champaign native, he announced. Boswell averaged 9.6 points and 3.6 assists per game this season.

“It is important I focus on being the person I was raised to be and become the basketball player I am supposed to be,” he wrote. “I know this requires great commitment, disciple and work. Champaign-Urbana has always been a part of my success and I will wear Illinois on my chest with pride. I am excited to pursue my dreams with Coach Underwood and his staff. Thank you Illini Nation for your love and support. I feel bless to be coming home.”

Illinois landed former Louisville wing Tre White in the transfer portal last week. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound sophomore averaged 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in his lone season with the Cardinals after beginning his college career at USC.

Indiana has also been active, landing Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Myles Rice from Washington State. The Hoosiers are also the favorite to land former Arizona star big man Oumar Ballo, who averaged 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season, according to multiple reports.

Complete transfer activity can be seen here.