These are the schools reaching out to former Oregon C Kel’el Ware

The news broke on Monday morning that Oregon Ducks freshman center Kel’el Ware would be entering the transfer portal and leaving Eugene after one season. This was relatively expected, and be it through the portal or via the NBA Draft, not many people would have confidently told you that Ware would be in Eugene again for a second season in 2023.

However, because of his high profile — Ware was a 5-star recruit and the No. 7 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class — the move has made some waves in the college basketball world. Ware is now one of the most coveted players available in the transfer portal, and there are already a number of top-end teams making contact and trying to get the 7-foot center to join their team.

According to On3’s Joe Tipton, these are the schools that have reached out so far:

Duke Blue Devils

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Finish in 2022-23: Lost in 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament to Tennessee.

Gonzaga Bulldogs

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Finish in 2022-23: Lost in Elite 8 to UCONN.

Memphis Tigers

Finish in 2022-23: Lost in 1st round of NCAA Tournament to Florida Atlantic.

Auburn Tigers

Finish in 2022-23: Lost in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament to Houston.

Arkansas Razorbacks

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Finish in 2022-23: Lost in Sweet 16 to UCONN.

Missouri Tigers

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Finish in 2022-23: Lost in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament to Princeton.

LSU Tigers

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Finish in 2022-23: Did not make NCAA Tournament.

Texas A&M Aggies

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