Our transfer portal names to know series involves players with rumored interest or interesting connections with IU basketball.
Providence transfer wing Stefan Vaaks is a name to know for IU basketball this portal cycle.
The 6-foot-7 and 212-pound Vaaks is from Tabasalu, Estonia.
Vaaks had a standout freshman season with Providence.
He averaged 15.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while shooting 40% from the field and 35% from three.
Vaaks scored a season-high 28 points against Butler in the first round of the Big East Tournament, leading the Friars to a win. Vaaks scored 20 or more points in 10 games this season.
He was named to the All-Big East Freshman Team and was a two-time Big East Freshman of the Week.
Vaaks played internationally for BC Kalev/Carmo (Tallinn, Estonia) in the Latvia-Estonia Basketball League in 2024-25. He averaged 15 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals in Latvia-Estonia Basketball League play.
Vaaks turns 21 in May and has three years of eligibility remaining.
The transfer portal formally opens on April 7. For more portal names to know, follow our follow our complete coverage of IU basketball recruiting HERE.
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