Naulivou Lauaki Jr. names Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M as transfer finalists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Oregon slugger Naulivou Lauaki Jr. announced Georgia, Florida, and Texas A&M as his final three choices while entering the transfer portal. Lauaki revealed his finalists on TikTok, though there is no set date for his decision. He emerged as a significant player for the Ducks, hitting.321 with 14 home runs during his freshman season. His departure reflects a trend of players leaving Oregon, partly due to better NIL resources available at SEC schools. Lauaki's future role as both a hitter and pitcher remains uncertain, as SEC programs are primarily recruiting him for his batting skills.
- •Lauaki hit.321 with 14 home runs in his freshman season.
- •Ducks face departures due to inadequate NIL resources.
- •Decision on his transfer could be forthcoming.
- •Oregon has seen several players enter the transfer portal.
- •Lauaki was also recruited for his pitching potential.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon transfer Naulivou Lauaki Jr. names SEC trio as finalists
"Oregon slugger Naulivou Lauaki Jr. named a trio of SEC programs as finalists as he nears a decision on his destination in the transfer portal.
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