A Georgia court ruling is already reshaping the college basketball transfer market, and two of the biggest winners are Arizona and Texas Tech.
The latest developments stem from a preliminary injunction that gives more than a dozen Division I players an extra season of eligibility and, just as importantly, clears the way for them to transfer. That follows similar success for athletes in Ohio, Tennessee and North Carolina, and it’s another major step in the ongoing wave of lawsuits seeking a fifth year.
Among the players covered by the Georgia case are Jamichael Stillwell, Chauncey Wiggins and RJ Godfrey, according to attorneys @ryandownton and @heitner, who told @On3. Pete Nakos reported the update on August 5, 2026.
For Arizona, Godfrey is the name to watch. The 6-foot-7 power forward is coming off a breakout fourth season at Clemson, where he put up 12 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 61% from the field.
He’s not a floor-spacer, and his size is a little light for the frontcourt, but Arizona is getting a veteran who can step right into the four spot alongside Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas. That gives the Wildcats what looks like another loaded national frontcourt.
Texas Tech is landing a different kind of piece in Stillwell, but just as valuable. The 6-foot-8 forward was one of the country’s top rebounders at Milwaukee two seasons ago, then followed that with a strong year at UCF.
Last season he averaged 11.6 points and 8.2 rebounds in 30 starts, shot 51% from the field, and posted nine double-doubles. One of his best performances came against Cincinnati in the Big 12 Tournament, when he finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Stillwell’s fit in Lubbock is obvious. Texas Tech doesn’t have much depth beyond All-American JT Toppin, who is recovering from a torn ACL injury, so Stillwell gives the Red Raiders help in the paint right away. He can play both the four and five, which means he can supply rebounding and interior defense while Toppin is out to open the season.
And these two moves may just be the beginning. More commitments are expected over the next few weeks as the eligibility rulings keep opening doors across college basketball. For Arizona and Texas Tech, though, these are major additions that help lock in their 2026-27 rosters.
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