Long Beach State freshman guard Gavin Sykes (6\u20194\u201d, 195 pounds) has heard from NC State, according to Tobias Bass of The Athletic.<\/p>\n
Since entering the transfer portal, Gavin Sykes has heard from the following schools:<\/p>\n
Oklahoma
Washington
Oklahoma St
Gonzaga
Indiana
NC State
Virginia Tech<\/p>\n
Sykes he has been conducting zooms before any visits are set pic.twitter.com\/cFl8Z94s8Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bass also reports that Sykes has received interest from Oklahoma, Washington, Oklahoma State, Gonzaga, Indiana, and Virginia Tech.<\/p>\n Sykes put together an outstanding freshman season, earning Second Team All-Big West honors while also being named the conference Freshman of the Year. He averaged 19.4 points per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range.<\/p>\n His scoring production ranked sixth among all NCAA freshmen this season, a clear indicator of his offensive impact right away at the college level.<\/p>\n According to On3, Sykes is rated as a 4-star transfer prospect, ranked as the No. 47 overall player in the portal and the No. 12 shooting guard.<\/p>\n With three years of eligibility remaining, Sykes is one of the more intriguing long-term options currently available in the portal.<\/p>\n LBSU CG Gavin Sykes will enter The Transfer Portal, a source tells me. Confirmed by @JonChep<\/a><\/p>\n Another one of the best Mid Majors Guards, are moving on to presumably a P5 program. Gavin is very skillful, and unique in his traits as a 6\u20195 Ball Handler with a 3 level scoring\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/W7HCKC6Llz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dylan (@BigBlueDylan) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n