NSIC Transfer Portal

[Stanger86]

Augustana University
OUT: Tameron Ferguson (Arkansas State - D1), DonDon Ferguson, Caden Hinker (Lamar - D1)
IN:

Bemidji State University
OUT: Luke Diem, Isaak Eenhuis, Abu Keita
IN:

Concordia University, St. Paul
OUT: Ben Kopetzki (D1 - Appalachian State)
IN:

University of Jamestown
OUT: Jackson Beauchamp, Thomas Diew (Minnesota State - D2), Aiden Johnson, Vlad Karasev, Turo Moni, Luke Wherley
IN:

University of Mary
OUT: Kelton Coleman, Alex Dvorak, Kenny Gonzalez, Amare Jackson, Relja Nagulic, Noah Thomas
IN:

University of Minnesota, Crookston
OUT: Landon Dimler, Hunter Lorenson, Chandler Meeks
IN:

University of Minnesota, Duluth
OUT: Kole Hanson
IN:

Minnesota State University, Mankato
OUT:
IN: Thomas Diew (Jamestown - D2)

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
OUT: Dominic Gooden, Nic Smith
IN:

Minot State University
OUT: Isaiah Alexander, Deuce Benjamin, Trey Brandt, Braelyn Dale, Darik Dissette, Carson Yale
IN:

Northern State University
OUT: Cameron Mercadel, Marshawn Smith
IN:

University of Sioux Falls
OUT: Sam Baskin, Brysen Bond, Brandon Hrncir, Brogan Madson, Reed Pfaltzgraff, James Spencer III
IN:

Southwest Minnesota State University
OUT: Reece Kircher (Northwestern, Iowa - NAIA), Ethan Koltz, Isaiah Schafer (Bethany Lutheran - D3)
IN:

St. Cloud State University
OUT: Tre Blissett, Nathan Bunkosky, Luke Winkel
IN:

Wayne State College
OUT: JJ Ferrin, Aurrion Harris
IN:

Winona State University
OUT: Jackson Hayes, Caleb Johnson, Kellen Little, Joevonn McCottry, Connor Roffers
IN:


Last updated: 4/1/26

[Husky]

Brogan Madsen for USF in portal, back home to Mankato maybe?

[MrAugustana]

Brogan Madsen for USF in portal, back home to Mankato maybe?

Unless Mankato's NIL budget has gotten even bigger, my guess is he'll be stepping up a level.

[Mark Emmert's Burner]

I figured I'd put my annual "Transfer Value" post within this thread as a natural spot (sorry that It's a little long).

For the past two years I've ranked NSIC basketball non-seniors based on how much “Transfer Value” they had. This is a b̶l̶a̶t̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶r̶i̶p̶-̶o̶f̶f̶ spin-off of Bill Simmons’ old “trade value” columns, but in this case standing in for salaries & age is a college player’s remaining eligibility. So the question to be answered here would instead be, “Would you rather have Guy A for 1 year or Guy B for 2 years?” I think it’s an interesting way to answer the question “Which player is the most valuable on the transfer market, all things considered?”

And so, here’s my list after the 2025-26 season. A few points before we dive in…

• I targeted the list to just the “impact” guys (or could-someday-be-impact guys).
• I limited the list to guys we have seen play in this league. It’s hard to pin down how good a redshirting freshman will be when he’s just sitting there, and not all HS studs acclimate to the college game.
• Similar to how Simmons did it, I put players into groups according to what broad category they would fit in. In some cases, I might actually prefer a guy in a lower group to a guy placed just above him, but the categories make things a little more digestible.

Group H – One Last Ride: Solid Role Players
These guys may not have as high of ceilings as the other returning seniors, but they are certainly guys that can contribute to winning teams.
43. Kelton Coleman - guard, UMary - 1 year left - 12.1 PTS, 43% FG, 27% 3PT, 2.2 STL
42. Marshawn Smith - guard, Northern - 1 year left - 10.8 PTS, 43% FG, 27% 3PT, 4.7 REB
41. Dominic Gooden - guard, MSUM - 1 year left - 11.1 PTS, 40% FG, 81% FT
40. Thomas Diew - forward, Jamestown - 1 year left - 10.5 PTS, 53% FG, 71% FT, 5.1 REB

Group G – Solid Role Players w/ Years Left
These guys have shown enough that I’d want them on my team to fill a role, and if things go right could blossom into something more.
39. Donez Lindsey - guard, Crookston - 3 years left - 14.3 PTS, 40% FG, 36% 3PT, 3.0 AST
38. Ford Okehi - guard, Jamestown - 3 years left - 9.9 PTS, 45% FG, 37% 3PT, 3.0 AST
37. Steven Kramer - guard, SMSU - 2 years left - (DNP 25-26 season) 9.8 PTS, 44% FG, 83% FT
36. Jackson Fowlkes - guard, Duluth - 3 years left - 9.3 PTS, 45% FG, 32% 3PT
35. Brandon Hrncir - forward, Sioux Falls - 2 years left - 13.3 PTS, 50% FG, 82% FT, 5.8 REB
34. Bennett Fried - forward, Augustana - 2 years left - 8.1 PTS, 66% FG, 3.4 REB
33. Gavyn Hurley - guard, Winona - 2 years left - 12.9 PTS, 50% FG, 73% FT, 6.9 REB, 1.4 STL
32. Tyler Mason - guard, Winona - 2 years left - 13.8 PTS, 42% FG, 34% 3PT, 3.6 REB
31. Ryan Heise - forward, Winona - 2 years left - 14.0 PTS, 52% FG, 35% 3PT, 67% FT, 6.1 REB

Group F – One Last Ride: All-Conference Talent
A grouping of returning seniors who have shown All-Conference abilities in at least one of their seasons and could replicate that next year.
30. Nate Dahl - guard, St. Cloud - 1 year left - 8.6 PTS, 42% FG, 59% FT, 6.2 REB
29. Aurrion Harris - guard, Wayne - 1 year left - 10.9 PTS, 49% FG, 87% FT, 7.6 REB, 1.4 STL
28. JJ Ferrin - guard, Wayne - 1 year left - 11.2 PTS, 40% FG, 35% 3PT
27. Caden Kirkman - forward, Mankato - 1 year left - 11.4 PTS, 57% FG, 68% FT, 6.3 REB
26. Isaiah Alexander - forward, Minot - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 44% FG, 78% FT, 5.5 REB
25. Tate Olson - forward, Bemidji - 1 year left - (played just 4 games in 25-26) 18.3 PTS, 58% FG, 47% 3PT, 75% FT, 9.5 REB
24. Kyle Ingwerson - forward, Sioux Falls - 1 year left - 13.6 PTS, 39% FG, 39% 3PT, 5.0 REB
23. Darik Dissette - guard, Minot - 1 year left - 14.4 PTS, 51% FG, 69% FT, 5.3 REB, 1.4 STL
22. Traijan Sain - guard, Mankato - 1 year left - 13.0 PTS, 43% FG, 33% 3PT, 85% FT, 3.6 REB

Group E – Next Man Up: Potential for All-Conference
These guys impressed as freshmen or sophomores and are ready for an increased role on next year's team.
21. Bob Griechen - guard, St. Cloud - 2 years left - 12.1 PTS, 47% FG, 33% 3PT, 68% FT, 5.1 REB
20. Owen Carlson - guard, Concordia SP - 2 years left - 13.4 PTS, 50% FG, 46% 3PT, 4.0 REB
19. Taylen Ashley - guard, Sioux Falls - 2 years left - 16.0 PTS, 43% FG, 35% 3PT, 64% FT, 3.7 REB, 3.2 AST
18. Spencer Swenson - forward, Crookston - 3 years left - 14.5 PTS, 51% FG, 75% FT, 6.6 REB, 1.3 BLK
17. Micah Schlaak - forward, SMSU - 3 years left - 11.4 PTS, 52% FG, 48% 3PT, 4.9 REB, 1.7 STL, 1.4 BLK

Group D – One Last Ride: Known Studs
All-Conference juniors who should continue play at that level in D2 for another year.
16. Aeron Stevens - forward, SMSU - 1 year left - 12.5 PTS, 45% FG, 70% FT, 3.5 REB
15. Mekhi Shaw - guard, SMSU - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 47% FG, 54% FT, 2.0 STL
14. Joshua Book - guard, Northern - 1 year left - 14.4 PTS, 40% FG, 28% 3PT, 92% FT, 5.1 REB, 4.5 AST
13. Caleb Siwek - guard, Duluth - 1 year left - 15.3 PTS, 44% FG, 36% 3PT, 82% FT, 4.1 REB
12. John Pecarich - guard, Bemidji - 1 year left - 20.7 PTS, 43% FG, 40% 3PT, 89% FT
11. Deuce Benjamin - guard, Minot - 1 year left - 18.1 PTS, 41% FG, 31% 3PT, 81% FT, 1.4 STL
10. Arhman Lewis - guard, Mankato - 1 year left - 12.3 PTS, 43% FG, 38% 3PT, 73% FT, 5.8 AST

Group C – I Was Kinda Hoping You'd Stay
A trio of great young talent that can lead their teams for 2+ years to come.
9. Isa El-Amin - guard, MSUM - 3 years left - 14.8 PTS, 43% FG, 34% 3PT, 3.5 AST
8. Matt Noll - forward, Wayne - 2 years left - 13.7 PTS, 47% FG, 72% FT, 5.3 REB
7. Kole Hanson - guard, Duluth - 2 years left - 15.1 PTS, 43% FG, 40% 3PT, 87% FT

Group B - One Last Ride: I'm Glad That You Stayed
A trio of top-tier talents that probably could've left earlier, but stuck around to give their squads a few competitive seasons (with one on his way out now).
6. Wyatt Hawks - center, St. Cloud - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 48% FG, 81% FT, 8.7 REB, 2.4 BLK
5. Caden Hinker - forward, Augustana - 1 year left - 15.4 PTS, 49% FG, 41% 3PT, 76% FT, 6.4 REB
4. Ben Kopetzki - guard, Concordia SP - 1 year left - 21.1 PTS, 44% FG, 39% 3PT, 88% FT, 3.5 AST

Group A – “Oh God, Please Don’t Leave Us”
Three POTY candidates with years to go, with two seemingly on the way out, and one whose coach will be asking Jebus that he sticks around.
3. Brogan Madson - guard, Sioux Falls - 3 years left - 19.1 PTS, 46% FG, 32% 3PT, 70% FT, 3.0 AST
2. Luke Winkel - guard, St. Cloud - 2 years left - 18.7 PTS, 41% FG, 34% 3PT, 77% FT, 3.6 REB, 4.0 AST, 1.4 STL
1. Tameron Ferguson - guard, Augustana - 2 years left - 20.0 PTS, 52% FG, 36% 3PT, 69% FT, 5.0 REB, 6.5 AST, 1.5 STL

[Husky]

Tam to Arkansas St

[Augieholic]

Tam to Arkansas St

Indeed. I hope he got a BAG

[Boltsup]

How do you guys successfully track the D2 portal so well??? Also SNU is gonna have to bring in about 5 or 6 guys in the portal atleast so that’s gonna be crazy.

[fanofnsic]

I figured I'd put my annual "Transfer Value" post within this thread as a natural spot (sorry that It's a little long).

For the past two years I've ranked NSIC basketball non-seniors based on how much “Transfer Value” they had. This is a b̶l̶a̶t̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶r̶i̶p̶-̶o̶f̶f̶ spin-off of Bill Simmons’ old “trade value” columns, but in this case standing in for salaries & age is a college player’s remaining eligibility. So the question to be answered here would instead be, “Would you rather have Guy A for 1 year or Guy B for 2 years?” I think it’s an interesting way to answer the question “Which player is the most valuable on the transfer market, all things considered?”

And so, here’s my list after the 2025-26 season. A few points before we dive in…

• I targeted the list to just the “impact” guys (or could-someday-be-impact guys).
• I limited the list to guys we have seen play in this league. It’s hard to pin down how good a redshirting freshman will be when he’s just sitting there, and not all HS studs acclimate to the college game.
• Similar to how Simmons did it, I put players into groups according to what broad category they would fit in. In some cases, I might actually prefer a guy in a lower group to a guy placed just above him, but the categories make things a little more digestible.

Group H – One Last Ride: Solid Role Players
These guys may not have as high of ceilings as the other returning seniors, but they are certainly guys that can contribute to winning teams.
43. Kelton Coleman - guard, UMary - 1 year left - 12.1 PTS, 43% FG, 27% 3PT, 2.2 STL
42. Marshawn Smith - guard, Northern - 1 year left - 10.8 PTS, 43% FG, 27% 3PT, 4.7 REB
41. Dominic Gooden - guard, MSUM - 1 year left - 11.1 PTS, 40% FG, 81% FT
40. Thomas Diew - forward, Jamestown - 1 year left - 10.5 PTS, 53% FG, 71% FT, 5.1 REB

Group G – Solid Role Players w/ Years Left
These guys have shown enough that I’d want them on my team to fill a role, and if things go right could blossom into something more.
39. Donez Lindsey - guard, Crookston - 3 years left - 14.3 PTS, 40% FG, 36% 3PT, 3.0 AST
38. Ford Okehi - guard, Jamestown - 3 years left - 9.9 PTS, 45% FG, 37% 3PT, 3.0 AST
37. Steven Kramer - guard, SMSU - 2 years left - (DNP 25-26 season) 9.8 PTS, 44% FG, 83% FT
36. Jackson Fowlkes - guard, Duluth - 3 years left - 9.3 PTS, 45% FG, 32% 3PT
35. Brandon Hrncir - forward, Sioux Falls - 2 years left - 13.3 PTS, 50% FG, 82% FT, 5.8 REB
34. Bennett Fried - forward, Augustana - 2 years left - 8.1 PTS, 66% FG, 3.4 REB
33. Gavyn Hurley - guard, Winona - 2 years left - 12.9 PTS, 50% FG, 73% FT, 6.9 REB, 1.4 STL
32. Tyler Mason - guard, Winona - 2 years left - 13.8 PTS, 42% FG, 34% 3PT, 3.6 REB
31. Ryan Heise - forward, Winona - 2 years left - 14.0 PTS, 52% FG, 35% 3PT, 67% FT, 6.1 REB

Group F – One Last Ride: All-Conference Talent
A grouping of returning seniors who have shown All-Conference abilities in at least one of their seasons and could replicate that next year.
30. Nate Dahl - guard, St. Cloud - 1 year left - 8.6 PTS, 42% FG, 59% FT, 6.2 REB
29. Aurrion Harris - guard, Wayne - 1 year left - 10.9 PTS, 49% FG, 87% FT, 7.6 REB, 1.4 STL
28. JJ Ferrin - guard, Wayne - 1 year left - 11.2 PTS, 40% FG, 35% 3PT
27. Caden Kirkman - forward, Mankato - 1 year left - 11.4 PTS, 57% FG, 68% FT, 6.3 REB
26. Isaiah Alexander - forward, Minot - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 44% FG, 78% FT, 5.5 REB
25. Tate Olson - forward, Bemidji - 1 year left - (played just 4 games in 25-26) 18.3 PTS, 58% FG, 47% 3PT, 75% FT, 9.5 REB
24. Kyle Ingwerson - forward, Sioux Falls - 1 year left - 13.6 PTS, 39% FG, 39% 3PT, 5.0 REB
23. Darik Dissette - guard, Minot - 1 year left - 14.4 PTS, 51% FG, 69% FT, 5.3 REB, 1.4 STL
22. Traijan Sain - guard, Mankato - 1 year left - 13.0 PTS, 43% FG, 33% 3PT, 85% FT, 3.6 REB

Group E – Next Man Up: Potential for All-Conference
These guys impressed as freshmen or sophomores and are ready for an increased role on next year's team.
21. Bob Griechen - guard, St. Cloud - 2 years left - 12.1 PTS, 47% FG, 33% 3PT, 68% FT, 5.1 REB
20. Owen Carlson - guard, Concordia SP - 2 years left - 13.4 PTS, 50% FG, 46% 3PT, 4.0 REB
19. Taylen Ashley - guard, Sioux Falls - 2 years left - 16.0 PTS, 43% FG, 35% 3PT, 64% FT, 3.7 REB, 3.2 AST
18. Spencer Swenson - forward, Crookston - 3 years left - 14.5 PTS, 51% FG, 75% FT, 6.6 REB, 1.3 BLK
17. Micah Schlaak - forward, SMSU - 3 years left - 11.4 PTS, 52% FG, 48% 3PT, 4.9 REB, 1.7 STL, 1.4 BLK

Group D – One Last Ride: Known Studs
All-Conference juniors who should continue play at that level in D2 for another year.
16. Aeron Stevens - forward, SMSU - 1 year left - 12.5 PTS, 45% FG, 70% FT, 3.5 REB
15. Mekhi Shaw - guard, SMSU - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 47% FG, 54% FT, 2.0 STL
14. Joshua Book - guard, Northern - 1 year left - 14.4 PTS, 40% FG, 28% 3PT, 92% FT, 5.1 REB, 4.5 AST
13. Caleb Siwek - guard, Duluth - 1 year left - 15.3 PTS, 44% FG, 36% 3PT, 82% FT, 4.1 REB
12. John Pecarich - guard, Bemidji - 1 year left - 20.7 PTS, 43% FG, 40% 3PT, 89% FT
11. Deuce Benjamin - guard, Minot - 1 year left - 18.1 PTS, 41% FG, 31% 3PT, 81% FT, 1.4 STL
10. Arhman Lewis - guard, Mankato - 1 year left - 12.3 PTS, 43% FG, 38% 3PT, 73% FT, 5.8 AST

Group C – I Was Kinda Hoping You'd Stay
A trio of great young talent that can lead their teams for 2+ years to come.
9. Isa El-Amin - guard, MSUM - 3 years left - 14.8 PTS, 43% FG, 34% 3PT, 3.5 AST
8. Matt Noll - forward, Wayne - 2 years left - 13.7 PTS, 47% FG, 72% FT, 5.3 REB
7. Kole Hanson - guard, Duluth - 2 years left - 15.1 PTS, 43% FG, 40% 3PT, 87% FT

Group B - One Last Ride: I'm Glad That You Stayed
A trio of top-tier talents that probably could've left earlier, but stuck around to give their squads a few competitive seasons (with one on his way out now).
6. Wyatt Hawks - center, St. Cloud - 1 year left - 11.9 PTS, 48% FG, 81% FT, 8.7 REB, 2.4 BLK
5. Caden Hinker - forward, Augustana - 1 year left - 15.4 PTS, 49% FG, 41% 3PT, 76% FT, 6.4 REB
4. Ben Kopetzki - guard, Concordia SP - 1 year left - 21.1 PTS, 44% FG, 39% 3PT, 88% FT, 3.5 AST

Group A – “Oh God, Please Don’t Leave Us”
Three POTY candidates with years to go, with two seemingly on the way out, and one whose coach will be asking Jebus that he sticks around.
3. Brogan Madson - guard, Sioux Falls - 3 years left - 19.1 PTS, 46% FG, 32% 3PT, 70% FT, 3.0 AST
2. Luke Winkel - guard, St. Cloud - 2 years left - 18.7 PTS, 41% FG, 34% 3PT, 77% FT, 3.6 REB, 4.0 AST, 1.4 STL
1. Tameron Ferguson - guard, Augustana - 2 years left - 20.0 PTS, 52% FG, 36% 3PT, 69% FT, 5.0 REB, 6.5 AST, 1.5 STL

So all of these guys could contribute to D1 teams and are worthy of money?

I would say that most if not all should stay in D2 and wouldn't be anything outside of 15-20 minute guys at the next level in a program that has money. You will get a couple outliers so this isn't a blanket all these guys are this type from the above but most are.

For those who you listed above the only ones I would think could find some time and success at the next level be within your Groups A-C but even those they have to go to the right spot or they will not have a great experience or year playing in that new program. Most I wouldn't give a dime to because they are all guards and guards are a dime a dozen to find. The money is all ready starting to dry up at some of these lower and mid tier and player retention in these programs are becoming more important because coaches realize rotating out teams every year sucks and they gotta try to keep guys.

So for any of you guys on this list that see this which is maybe 1 or 2, STAY where you are. And those higher on the list and are on good teams, STAY, go win something and have memories. No one will remember you playing for Lipscomb, SFA, UL Monroe, Clevland St or any where else where you will not have a lasting memory and this small amount of "money" you get leaves you with nothing but that.

BUT if you can go get some and feel good about it, go for it, just don't give any to any agent. Do it on your own!!!!

[Mark Emmert's Burner]

So all of these guys could contribute to D1 teams and are worthy of money?

Oh God no, that's not what this is. This is just a fun (debatable) thought exercise of who's got the most value (talent + remaining eligibility) within the NSIC. I would say only guys in Groups A & B could actually consider moving up to get some money + playing time. Group C could maybe get there with one more great year in D2.

[Husky]

bye bye Winkel

[laker]

Bergan Kinnebrew from Mary has entered the portal. Two time all NSIC selection, POTY for the North Division. I think that Mary only lost one starter and was looking to be in the regional which they just missed this year. She is a consistent scorer and gets to the free throw line a lot.

[Augieholic]

Hinker lands at Lamar

https://x.com/i/status/2036240163026640900

[Stanger86]

Made a quick update to the first post for the first time in a few weeks. A lot of additions, and one already has a new home within the conference.

[SW_Mustang]

Made a quick update to the first post for the first time in a few weeks. A lot of additions, and one already has a new home within the conference.

Schaefer committed to BLC today - announced after your updates, but just thought I'd mention it.

[Augieholic]

Winkel to UND

https://x.com/i/status/2039547746642800744