Two Villanova transfer targets are off the board

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images

Oregon’s Jackson Shelstad, center, potentially out for the season with a hand injury, joins the team before the Michigan State at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Jan. 20, 2026. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Wildcats have reportedly been in on former Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad for over a week now, but he is off to play for Pat Kelsey and Louisville. Shelstad committed today, along with former Kansas Jayhawk Flory Bidunga.

NEWS: Louisville has secured commitments from Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga and Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad, two of the top players in the portal, sources tell @On3.

Massive additions for Pat Kelsey. https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iqhttps://t.co/Jz95wVRTDJpic.twitter.com/yTYwDPwYdE

— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 12, 2026

Just over a day ago, it was reported that Villanova had reached out to former Monmouth forward Jason Rivera-Torres. The 6’7” senior-to-be has since committed to play for NCAA Tournament darling High Point.

NEWS: Monmouth transfer Jason Rivera-Torres has committed to High Point, source told @LeagueRDY.

Torres averaged 15.8PPG, 8.1RPG, 2.9APG, 2.1SPG and 1.1BPG this season and was named All-CAA Second Team. https://t.co/IsX4pLXE6Npic.twitter.com/OelNofEYz3

— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) April 12, 2026

At this time, the Wildcats have yet to get a commitment of their own. Oregon big man Kwame Evans Jr. visited over the weekend, so hopefully there’ll be news of a commitment there any day now. Be sure to follow along at the “Villanova Roster Outlook” tab for roster and transfer portal updates.

Continue reading...