Kent State basketball's Jahari Williamson, Cian Medley moving on

TL;DR

Kent State basketball's Jahari Williamson is transferring to Pepperdine, while Cian Medley is moving to East Carolina. Both players were starters for the Golden Flashes and are now leaving the program.

Key points

Jahari Williamson is transferring to Pepperdine.
Cian Medley is moving to East Carolina.
Both players were starters for Kent State basketball.

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KENT — The Kent State men's basketball team is losing two more starters who were in the transfer portal.

Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express reported on April 20 that guard Jahari Williamson has committed to Pepperdine. Chepkevich cited Williamson's agent Mike Simonetta of Life Sports Agency.

Kent State Golden Flashes guard Jahari Williamson celebrates after making a 3-pointer during a game against the Akron Zips on Feb. 27, 2026, in Kent.

The loss of Williamson came one day after point guard Cian Medley committed to East Carolina. Medley made his announcement on social media.

Williamson started all 34 games for the Flashes and averaged 10.3 points. The 6-1 junior led the Flashes in 3-pointers with 81 and 3-point percentage at 44.5.

Kent State Golden Flashes guard Cian Medley (1) looks to the basket as Akron Zips wing Evan Mahaffey defends during a MAC Tournament semifinal March 13, 2026, in Cleveland.

Q&A

Why are Jahari Williamson and Cian Medley transferring from Kent State basketball?

Jahari Williamson and Cian Medley are transferring to pursue opportunities at Pepperdine and East Carolina, respectively, after being key starters for Kent State.

What impact will the transfers of Williamson and Medley have on Kent State basketball?

The departures of Williamson and Medley will leave significant gaps in Kent State's roster, affecting their competitiveness for the upcoming season.

When did Jahari Williamson and Cian Medley announce their transfers?

Jahari Williamson announced his commitment to Pepperdine on April 20, one day after Cian Medley committed to East Carolina.