The transfer portal is back open this week for men’s basketball and a countless number of players have entered the portal across the country. Liberty has not been immune to this over the years, including this current cycle where Brody Peebles and Ben Southerland have entered the portal. The Flames have also had a few notable transfers leave in recent years, here’s a quick update on where they have landed:
Blake Preston
The 6’9″ forward transferred to Northwestern this year for his final season of eligibility. Playing for the 21-11 Wildcats, Preston has played in 26 games while averaging 10.2 minutes, 2.0 points, and 2.1 rebounds per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Northwestern is in the NCAA Tournament this week, earning a No. 9 seed and will take on No. 8 seed FAU on Friday at 12:15.
Isiah Warfield
Warfield transferred to Howard this season where he has been a key member of the MEAC Champions. At 18-16, Howard and Warfield takes on Wagner in a First Four game on Tuesday night. Warfield has played in 20 games, starting 15, while averaging 25.7 minutes, 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 34.8% from three.
Jonathan Jackson
Jackson transferred to Division II University of Texas at Tyler. He played and started in six games where he averaged 32.2 minutes, 12.0 points, and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from three. There were no additional stats for him after an early December game in which he played. No word on whether or not he suffered an injury of some sort.
DJ Moore
The former Liberty point guard transferred to NAIA Indiana Wesleyan. After appearing in just five games during the 2022-23 season, Moore played in 33 games this season including 14 starts. He averaged 19.1 minutes, 6.3 points, and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 50% from three.
Micaiah Abii
Abii transferred to Division II Dallas Baptist. Last season, he played in 15 games and started one while averaging 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He was not on the Dallas Baptist roster this past season.
Drake Dobbs
Dobbs transferred back closer to home where he plays for Division I Saint Thomas. He played and started 33 games this season while averaging 9.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game. Saint Thomas finished the year 20-13 and in 4th place in the Summit League.
