Godslove Nwabude, a forward from Eastern Michigan, has transferred to Kent State for the 2026-27 basketball season. He averaged 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in 33 games during his last season with the Eagles.
KENT — The Kent State men's basketball team has made its first addition of the open transfer portal period.
Former Eastern Michigan forward Godslove Nwabude will join the Golden Flashes for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on April 13. The Nigeria native spent the past two seasons with the Eagles.
Nwabude averaged 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in 33 games (30 starts) this season. He also had 48 blocks and 17 steals.
Kent State University’s Rob Whaley Jr. (2) lines up his jump shot as Eastern Michigan University’s Godslove Nwabude (13) guards, Feb. 11, 2026, at M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio.
"I'm excited to add a player with Godslove's experience and basketball attributes," Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff said in a statement. "He has shown improvement over his two years at EMU, and I think he will continue to get better here at Kent State. I can't wait to work with him."
Nwabude scored a career-high 16 points on Feb. 17 against Central Michigan. He also had a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds against NJIT on Nov. 28.
Prior to Eastern Michigan, Nwabude played at Mt. Zion Prep.
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This article originally appeared on The Repository: Eastern Michigan basketball's Godslove Nwabude commits to Kent State
In his last season at Eastern Michigan, Godslove Nwabude averaged 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds over 33 games.
Godslove Nwabude will begin playing for Kent State in the 2026-27 basketball season.
Godslove Nwabude plays as a forward in basketball.
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