3 ways Ernest Udeh’s decision to transfer negatively impacts Kansas basketball

Nov 10, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) reacts after scoring during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Ernest Udeh Jr. (23) reacts after scoring during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Even though Kansas basketball has a plethora of talent on next year’s roster, Ernest Udeh Jr.’s decision to transfer hurts the team’s future.

While the headlines of the Kansas Jayhawks offseason include bringing in three transfers — one of them being the best on the market — it is also worth noting that eight players are transferring out of the program. With the news of Ernest Udeh Jr. entering the portal, KU’s big-man depth immediately thinned.

Udeh entered the portal for a fresh start and a chance to play more regularly. The second-highest-ranked recruit in Kansas’ 2022 recruiting class averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds as a freshman, serving as a spark plug off the bench with tons of defensive potential.

The next chapter of his career is bright, but his departure from the Jayhawks damages the outlook of KU’s roster for the next few years.

These are three ways that Udeh’s decision to transfer negatively impacts Kansas basketball.