Syracuse men’s basketball: three new players connected to Orange

Feb 22, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; UAB Blazers forward Evan Chatman (15) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Tariq Ingraham (19) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

It was a very quiet weekend for Syracuse basketball and the transfer portal. While Orange fans are getting impatient that there were no new additions to the roster, we did get some information on three players the staff has been connected to and in light of the news that Owen Freeman has chosen Auburn, they show a focus on adding another big.

Evan Chatman is a 6’8” forward who played last season at UAB. He started 29 games for UAB averaging 8.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, which was good for 3rd in the American Conference last season. Chatman’s ability to get to the glass would help Syracuse’s frontcourt. He started his college career at a JUCO and would have anywhere from 1-3 years of eligibility.

Big men are always in demand in the transfer portal. Here are the top 10 rebounders currently available from the mid-major ranks.

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— Mid-Major Basketball (@midmajorball) April 18, 2026

Luke Wilson is a 6’9”center from Appalachin State who averaged 10.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game last year. He was the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and he’d have two years of eligibility.

Appalachian State transfer Luke Wilson tells me that he’s receiving interest from the following programs:

Georgia
Mississippi State
Syracuse
Saint Louis
Cincinnati

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 19, 2026

The last player was Devin Williams, a 6’10” forward from FAU. Williams was a top 100 recruit out of high school who started his career at UCLA. Last season he led the American in blocks and shot 57.7% on two-point attempts.