There are still a few big names unsigned and NBA Draft decisions looming, but we're through the busy part of the college basketball transfer portal cycle. The Gophers' roster is nearly complete , and we don't know their 2026-27 schedule yet, but here are five incoming Big Ten transfers that could scare Minnesota fans next season.

*Note: This is not a list of the top five transfers in the conference, just five fits that I like, and a mixture of situations that could frustrate Minnesota next season.

Stefan Vaaks, G (Providence to Illinois)

Illinois took a European super team to the Final Four last season, and they are adding a dynamic Estonian guard to their roster next season. At 6-foot-7, Vaaks averaged 15.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season at Providence.…