Ohio State transfer Devin Royal commits to Villanova
The Wildcats have now landed two transfers in the portal this offseason.
Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) shoots against Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Devin Royal has officially committed to Villanova. After much speculation, the Ohio State transfer lands with the Wildcats.
Royal visited the campus on Monday and the news broke shortly later on at night via Joe Tipton of On3. NEWS: Ohio State transfer forward Devin Royal has committed to Villanova, he told @On3 . The 6-6 junior averaged 13.
7 points and 5. 7 rebounds per game this season. https://t.
co/P2CLLLO2iq pic. twitter. com/DjDrDnUYBO ā Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 14, 2026 Royal is now the second transfer that head coach Kevin Willard has landed, joining Oregon big man Kwame Evans Jr.