Kentucky leads the Sweet 16 with nine transfers, including Otega Oweh, who is the team's top scorer, averaging 16.3 points per game.

In total, eleven of the Sweet 16 teams are led in scoring by transfers, with six being first-year transfers, highlighting a trend of roster construction through the transfer portal.

Maryland has eight transfers, significantly enhancing their success, particularly with sharpshooters like Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie excelling in three-point shooting.

Texas Tech closely follows with eight transfers, featuring standout JT Toppin, a strong contender for Big 12 Player of the Year, averaging 18.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

Ole Miss rounds out the list with seven transfers, including Sean Pedulla, who plays a crucial role in the team's offense, averaging 15.2 points per game.

Michigan's roster also includes seven transfers, with Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf forming a powerful center duo that contributes significantly to the team's overall performance.

As teams increasingly seek immediate-impact players, the transfer portal is reshaping the dynamics of college basketball.

The 2025 NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 showcases a remarkable trend, with players transferring from other Division I schools accounting for 53% of the scoring.

This marks a significant shift in college basketball, as reliance on transfers has surged dramatically from just 8% in 2011 to 15% in 2016, and 28% in 2021.