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Two reported center targets are off to the Big 12
TL;DR
Boston University transfer Ben Defty has committed to Arizona State, while Charleston transfer Christian Reeves is heading to Kansas. Both players are significant additions for their new teams in the Big 12.
Key points
- Ben Defty transfers from Boston University to Arizona State
- Christian Reeves transfers from Charleston to Kansas
- Defty averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds at BU
- Reeves averaged 11.1 points and 7.8 rebounds at Charleston
- Both players are significant additions to the Big 12
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UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 09: Villanova Wildcats mascot Will D. Cat poses for a photo before the BIG EAST Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Villanova Wildcats on March 9, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
NEWS: Boston University transfer Ben Defty has committed to Arizona State, he told @LeagueRDY.
The 7-foot big man out of Germany played two seasons at BU and started all 33 games this season.
He averaged 15.1PPG, 6.8RPG, 1.9APG and 1.7BPG in 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/zO12pAkghv
— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) April 25, 2026
NEWS: 7-foot-2 Charleston transfer center Christian Reeves has committed to Kansas, agent Nate Conley of Court XIV told @On3.
The redshirt junior averaged 11.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game this season, earning All-CAA Third Team and All-Defensive Team honors.… pic.twitter.com/TQv94IIUVI
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 24, 2026
Things are not trending in the right direction in Villanova’s quest for a starting center.
In the past 24 hours, Boston center Ben Defty and College of Charleston center Christian Reeves have committed to Arizona State and Kansas, respectively. This takes two reported targets for the Wildcats off of the board, a board which was already thin on options. There is also the reported update from insiders that Villanova is now “seemingly out” on Georgetown center Julius Halaifonua. So where does that leave the Wildcats’ pursuit?
At this stage, the only other name that has been connected to Villanova is 19-year-old Italian center Luigi Suigo. The 7’3” big man recently declared for the draft, and he will have until June 13 at 5 PM Eastern to withdraw. Waiting on Suigo would leave the Wildcats in a precarious situation, not only because the already-shrinking options would reduce further, but also because BYU has also been named in connection to Suigo on a number of occasions. The odds are that the Cougars could outbid Villanova for his services.
Q&A
Who is Ben Defty and where is he transferring to?
Ben Defty is a 7-foot center from Boston University who has committed to Arizona State.
What were Ben Defty's stats during his time at Boston University?
During the 2025-26 season, Ben Defty averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Which team did Christian Reeves transfer to and what are his achievements?
Christian Reeves has transferred to Kansas and was recognized with All-CAA Third Team and All-Defensive Team honors.
What were Christian Reeves' performance stats at Charleston?
Christian Reeves averaged 11.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game during his last season at Charleston.
