Transfer Portal 2026

[Zippy87]

Nate commented "ZIP GO ZIPPERS" on his IG post committing to Akron. I imagine he put in a nice word on Akron and Ford. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

Nate probably put in a good word.

[tpsjugglerdude]

Basic info

Position: Guard (primarily point guard)

Height/Weight: ~6'1", 170 lbs

Hometown: Columbia, Missouri

College: Kansas State University (K-State Wildcats)

High school career

Played at Father Tolton Catholic High School (MO)

Highly productive scorer:

1,700+ career points

~20+ points per game as a senior

Honors:

3× All-State selection

Multiple district player of the year awards

Also contributed across the board (rebounds, assists, steals)

Recruiting profile

Rated a 3-star recruit

Ranked among the top players in Missouri (top 10)

Committed to Kansas State in 2025 over several offers

Playing style

Describes himself as:

A three-level scorer (inside, mid-range, and three-point)

Strong defender with energy and versatility

College career

Joined Kansas State as part of the 2025 recruiting class

Early role:

Played limited minutes off the bench

Averaged about 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game

2026 update: Entered the NCAA transfer portal after his freshman season

[zippy5]

3 star prospect that redshirted at KState last year

[LZIp]

Has to be one of the guys Ford was talking about having on campus/personally recruiting.

[blueandgold]

32 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

I wonder if Nate Johnson played any part in this? Nice pickup. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

10 minutes ago, LZIp said:

Has to be one of the guys Ford was talking about having on campus/personally recruiting.

 

No, at least not yesterday. 

[csims0917]

Does this count as X3.0?

[Zippy87]

9 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

No, at least not yesterday. 

 

👀

[Let'sGoZips94]

4 minutes ago, csims0917 said:

Does this count as X3.0?

 

EX2.5?

[AkronAlumnus]

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

EX2.5?

On IG he goes by Zay but Ex works too!! Love this pick-up - favorite one so far, no time on task but was heavily recruited in HS makes me think he has intangibles like SY

[kreed5120]

Behind a paywall so can't read the full article, but thought I'd share.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/04/16/exavier-wilson-akron-zips-mens-basketball-ncaa-transfer-portal/89647253007/