Malachi Palmer enters the transfer portal

TL;DR

Malachi Palmer has entered the transfer portal after a promising season with Villanova. He averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, stepping up as a starter during injuries.

Key points

Malachi Palmer entered the transfer portal
He averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game
Palmer stepped up as a starter during injuries
Villanova's roster now has five players
Kevin Willard has work to do for roster reinforcements

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Kevin Willard

Malachi PalmerVillanova WildcatsTyler PerkinsMatt Hodge

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Malachi Palmer #7 of the Villanova Wildcats passes the ball defended by Drake Allen #8 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images And there you have it: only Tyler Perkins and Matt Hodge remain from this past season, which was the case before Kevin Willard arrived. Malachi Palmer had a good first (and seemingly only) season on the Main Line, as well as stepping up admirably in the place of the injured Hodge. The 6’6” sophomore averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest on the season. As a starter, the Maryland transfer averaged 8 points per game in four outings. Villanova’s roster now sits at a total of five players: Perkins, Hodge, Adam Oumiddoch, Devin Royal and Kwame Evans Jr. Willard has some serious work to do. Hopefully this late portal entry means that multiple reinforcements are imminent.

Q&A

Why did Malachi Palmer enter the transfer portal?

Malachi Palmer entered the transfer portal following a season with Villanova where he showed potential, particularly stepping up during injuries.

What were Malachi Palmer's stats during his time at Villanova?

During his season at Villanova, Malachi Palmer averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, with an average of 8 points in four starts.

How many players are currently on Villanova's roster after Palmer's departure?

After Malachi Palmer's departure, Villanova's roster consists of five players: Tyler Perkins, Matt Hodge, Adam Oumiddoch, Devin Royal, and Kwame Evans Jr.