Michigan guard George Washington III re-enters NCAA transfer portal

Michigan freshman guard George Washington III has once again changed his mind on the transfer portal. He previously entered and then withdrew but will now go back into the portal, On3 has learned.

The Louisville, Kentucky native was once a touted recruit in the 2023 class and spent one year at Michigan under Juwan Hired before deciding to evaluate options in the portal following the school’s coaching change.

As a rookie in 2023-24, Washington didn’t get the best first experience as a Wolverine, suffering through a brutal 8-24 season which included a 3-17 mark in Big Ten play — prime reasons for why it’s May leading Michigan now, and not Howard.

From an individual standpoint, Washington didn’t a ton of run, seeing just 6.6 minutes of action per game while scoring 1.2 points per outing. There’s potential for much more, though, as the On3 Industry Ranking pegged Washington as a three-star recruit and the No. 126 overall player in the nation from the 2023 cycle.

Vlad Goldin commits to UM

By Sam Gillenwater

Vladislav Goldin entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Florida Atlantic, most notably the past two in Boca Raton. Now, his new program will be one that’s led by a familiar face for him.

Goldin has announced that he’ll be transferring to Michigan, which is now led by his previous head coach with the Owls in Dusty May.

Goldin started his career at Texas Tech before transferring to FAU in 2021.

Over his 117 collegiate appearances, Goldin has averaged 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 62.1% from the field. 107 of those were with the Owls with him starting in all but one of those.

During the past two seasons when Florida Atlantic made the NCAA Tournament, including the Final Four in 2023, Goldin posted 13 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.4. blocks on a 64.9% field-goal rate. This past year was also a career season for him at 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks on 67.3% shooting.

Goldin, a 7’1 center out of Nalchick, Russia, attended Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut for high school. He did so as a member of the 2020 class.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.