Former Ohio State starter Devin Royal has found a new home in the college basketball transfer portal
Jan 26, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) goes to the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Devin Royal was the first Buckeye to enter the transfer portal after the season. Now, the former Ohio State starter has found a new home on the east coast.
Devin Royal spent the last three seasons with the Ohio State basketball program as a Columbus area native and was the first Buckeye to enter the transfer portal when it opened last week. The 6-foot-7 forward from Pickerington, Ohio committed to a new school out of the transfer portal on Monday night. Royal will finish out his college basketball career on the East Coast.
Former Ohio State F Devin Royal is heading to the Big East Royal will finish out his college hoops career with the Villanova Wildcats in the Big East. It was rumored to be UConn that was the school to watch for Royal, but it's Villanova and Royal will be heading to Philadelphia for his senior season. 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.
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