Allen Graves, a freshman forward at Santa Clara University, has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal with a 'Do Not Contact' tag, as confirmed by On3's Pete Nakos. This decision comes alongside his declaration for the 2026 NBA Draft, while still maintaining his college eligibility. Last season, Graves was a standout player, averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, earning him both the West Coast Conference (WCC) Freshman of the Year and WCC Sixth Man of the Year honors. His remarkable performance contributed to Santa Clara's impressive 26-9 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1996. In a thrilling first-round game against the University of Kentucky, Graves scored 17 points and nearly secured a victory with a late three-pointer, but the game ultimately went to overtime, where Santa Clara lost 89-84. Head coach Herb Sendek expressed excitement for Graves' future, highlighting his talent and character. Graves is expected to be a highly sought-after transfer in college basketball.