Arizona’s point guard, Kylan Boswell, opted to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday morning, a move that wasn’t entirely unexpected, despite recent indications suggesting he might stay. Following Arizona’s Sweet 16 loss to Clemson, Boswell had expressed the need to discuss his future with head coach Tommy Lloyd upon returning to Tucson. Following their meeting, both parties initially believed Boswell would remain on the roster for the upcoming season.
However, the emergence of Jaden Bradley towards the end of the season changed the dynamic. It appeared that if Boswell were to stay, he might have been relegated to the shooting guard position or incorporated into a two-point guard system, as the coaching staff aimed to promote Bradley to a starting role. Boswell’s struggles with consistency, particularly in terms of assertiveness, had been noted by Lloyd, who emphasized the importance of Boswell being more aggressive on the court.
The departure of Oumar Ballo and Dylan Anderson to the transfer portal on Monday, alongside Boswell’s decision, suggests a shift in Arizona’s offseason plans. Initially anticipated to be relatively quiet, Arizona now finds itself needing to actively pursue multiple positions in the transfer portal.
The next potential departure from the current roster is Caleb Love, who is reportedly contemplating returning to Arizona for another season. While Conrad Martinez has confirmed his return, the coaching staff still sees value in acquiring a proven player at the guard position, hinting at further activity in the transfer portal for the Wildcats.
