Duke Brennan leaves Villanova, commits to Oklahoma basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Duke Brennan, a center from Villanova, has transferred to Oklahoma ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Brennan averaged 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in his last season at Villanova, starting all 32 games. His addition is part of Oklahoma's efforts to strengthen their roster, having previously added BJ Edwards from SMU. Brennan's move comes amid broader changes in college basketball regarding player eligibility. Oklahoma finished last season 21-16 and aims to improve after missing the NCAA Tournament.
- •Duke Brennan transfers from Villanova to Oklahoma
- •Averaged 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds last season
- •Oklahoma seeks to bolster roster before the new season
- •Previously added BJ Edwards from SMU
- •Sooners missed NCAA Tournament last season
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners add All-Big East forward from Villanova
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Villanova transfer Duke Brennan commits to Oklahoma
"Oklahoma has added another major piece to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Villanova transfer center Duke Brennan has committed to the Sooners, giving Porter Moser one of the top remaining big men available in the transfer portal, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. Brennan recently received another year of eligibility, and he quickly […]
"The Oklahoma Sooners made another splash addition in the transfer portal, picking up a commitment from former Villanova forward Duke Brennan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:23 PMOklahoma Sooners add All-Big East forward from Villanova
The Oklahoma Sooners made another splash addition in the transfer portal, picking up a commitment from former Villanova forward Duke Brennan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:16 PMVillanova transfer Duke Brennan commits to Oklahoma
Oklahoma has added another major piece to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Villanova transfer center Duke Brennan has committed to the Sooners, giving Porter Moser one of the top remaining big men available in the transfer portal, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. Brennan recently received another year of eligibility, and he quickly […]
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