Jaylen Petty scores 24 as Texas Tech beats Akron 91-71 in NCAA ...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Texas Tech was determined to rally together after losing its best player.
www.cbssports.comI will summarize the latest verifiable updates on Jaylen Petty from recent reports.Here’s the latest on Jaylen Petty:
- Jaylen Petty plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, signaling a move away from Texas Tech after the 2025-26 season. This was reported by On3 as of April 7, 2026, noting his 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game for the year.[1]
- Multiple outlets highlighted his increased role late in the season and his three-point shooting, with Fox Sports and CBS Sports coverage detailing his scoring bursts and role as a secondary option behind the team's primary scorers.[2][4]
- A YouTube update and other transfer-portal coverage in early April 2026 confirmed the portal decision and suggested several potential destinations, including Minnesota among others being discussed in portal chatter.[3][7]
- By mid-April 2026, CBSSports and Fox Sports continued to publish profiles and updates on Petty’s status and possibilities as teams evaluate him as a transfer target.[4][9]
Illustration of current status:
- Status: Entering transfer portal (April 2026).[3]
- Recent performance: ~10 PPG, ~4 RPG, solid 3-point shooter, growing role late season.[1][2]
- Potential destinations: Minnesota and several other programs discussed in portal roundups.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can track specific teams you care about and compile a short list of likely fits with pros/cons, or pull the latest updated reports from a few major outlets as they come in.