Rutgers forward Bryce Dortch to enter transfer portal
Dortch was part of Rutgers highest rated recruiting class in program history.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Bryce Dortch (4) boxes out UCLA Bruins center Xavier Booker (1) during the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the UCLA Bruins on February 03, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rutgers has now lost its first player to the transfer portal this offseason. Sophomore forward Bryce Dortch plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens, according to Joe Tipton of On3.
The portal will officially open on April 7. Dortch came to Rutgers as part of the historic recruiting class of 2024, which was the highest-rated class in program history. Dortch served as the backup center for Rutgers this season.
He backed up Emmanuel Ogbole and saw an increase in role after Baye Fall was lost for the year with an injury. Dortch appeared in 31 games this season, making three starts, and playing 14. 4 minutes per game.
He averaged 2. 1 points and 3. 2 rebounds per game.