Vanderbilt Freshman Karris Bilal Enters Transfer Portal Minutes After March Madness Loss

Bilal, a redshirt freshman who did not play this season, seeks new opportunities as the NCAA transfer portal reshapes college basketball dynamics.

Karris Bilal entered the NCAA transfer portal just 13 minutes after Vanderbilt's first-round March Madness loss to Saint Mary’s.
Bilal, a three-star recruit and redshirt freshman, did not play or travel with the team during the 2024-2025 season.
Vanderbilt’s season marked a significant turnaround under coach Mark Byington, with the team earning its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years.
The NCAA transfer portal, which saw over 1,800 players enter in 2024, has become a transformative yet challenging aspect of college basketball.
Bilal’s decision, reportedly premeditated, highlights the tension between player mobility, NIL deals, and team stability in modern college sports.