Notre Dame's sophomore guard, Sir Mohammed, is making headlines as he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on April 7, just after the men's national championship game. With the portal open until April 21, Sir's decision marks a significant move in his college basketball journey.
Sir, the son of Kentucky legend Nazr Mohammed, has basketball in his blood. Nazr, a key player for Kentucky from 1995-98, captured national championships in '96 and '98. Now, his son is carving out his own path in the college basketball landscape.
A four-star recruit from the 2024 class, Sir was ranked as the 68th overall prospect by the 247Sports Composite. His freshman year at Notre Dame saw him average 3.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, starting in eight games and playing an average of 13.2 minutes.
Fast forward to his sophomore year, and Sir has upped his game, averaging 5.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while playing in all 31 games. He started five times and increased his playing time to 16.3 minutes per game.
Despite Sir's contributions, the Fighting Irish have faced challenges, finishing 15-18 in the 2024-25 season and 13-18 in 2025-26. Head coach Micah Shrewsberry is still seeking his first NCAA Tournament appearance in his three-year tenure.
Sir initially chose Notre Dame over other top programs like Marquette, Stanford, Villanova, and Virginia Tech. Reflecting on his journey, Sir mentioned the influence of his father, noting, "We’re completely different players," while emphasizing the importance of energy, effort, and enjoyment in the game.
Nazr's legacy is well established, leading Kentucky's 1998 championship team in rebounding and being a key scorer. Drafted 29th overall in 1998, he enjoyed a long NBA career, winning a championship with the Spurs in 2005. Now, he continues to impact the sport as the general manager of the Oklahoma City Blue.
As Sir Mohammed looks for a new opportunity, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see where his talents take him next.