Devin Vanterpool enters the portal after strong season with Florida Atlantic

Devin Vanterpool enters the transfer portal after two seasons at Florida Atlantic. He is a guard that can score the basketball and also defend. After not receiving much playing time has freshman year, he made the most of his sophomore season averaging 15.8 points per game on 43.8% shooting from the floor. He is a guy that can shoot from 3-point range as well. He shot 35.1% on 6.2 attempts per game.

Vanterpool is a guy that can defend as well and create turnover opportunities. He averaged 1.5 steals per game, which is big in helping a team get out in transition. Something that UCLA can thrive on and under Mick Cronin preach defense. Florida Atlantic has struggled in the two seasons since Dusty May has left but still have good talent on their team. Now those players are looking for a bigger opportunity.

Vanterpool will be an intriguing option for many schools at high majors. He will definitely get some looks at power four schools. UCLA would be a great option for him if they decide they want to continue with the three-guard set. Especially with the commitment that Eric Dailey Jr. will return. They’re also awaiting decisions to see if Skyy Clark and Trent Perry will be back next season. That could provide a ton of clarity on next moves in the portal for this roster.

If all goes according to planned. With two incoming recruits in Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon. That would leave UCLA with four open scholarships to use on transfers. There will be plenty of intrigue in the transfer portal. Now it comes down to how much NIL UCLA is willing to dish out. Because if they open up the wallets, there are some really good players that could immediately make this team better. Vanterpool is one of them.