Standout Grand Canyon guard set to enter transfer portal

Despite not making the NCAA tournament, the Grand Canyon Lopes impressed in their first season in the Mountain West Conference, finishing with a 20-12 overall record and going 13-7 in conference play, good for third in the standings. The MWC was a significant step up from the WAC, where the Lopes had previously competed. But the road will get harder heading into the offseason, as star guard Makaih Williams is set to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Joe Tipton.

Williams averaged 14. 0 points, 2. 7 rebounds and 2.

5 assists for the Lopes during the 2025-26 season, earning an All-Mountain West Third Team honor for his efforts. He was shot 43. 0% from the field and 33.

5% from 3-point range. NEW: Grand Canyon guard Makaih Williams plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @JoeTipton reports. Williams averaged 14 points per game this season.