Rutgers Basketball Forward Denis Badalau to Enter the Transfer Portal

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Denis Badalau #27 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the game against Central Connecticut Blue Devils on November 21, 2025 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rutgers forward Denis Badalau has become the fourth Scarlet Knight to enter the transfer portal this cycle, according to The Knight Report. He leaves Rutgers after just spending just his freshman year in Piscataway and will have three years of eligibility remaining to play elsewhere.

Last season, Badalau appeared in 24 games and averaged 3. 1 points, 1. 7 rebounds, and 0.

9 assists per game. Despite being hyped up as one of the best shooters on the practice court, it did not translate to in game action, ad he only hit 30. 1 percent of his total shots from the field and 21.

3 percent of his shots from three. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound freshman is from Romania, but came to Rutgers after spending time playing basketball in Italy, playing for Aquila Trento, which plays in the best Italian league. During his time there, he averaged 1.