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Texas forward Camden Heide will enter the transfer portal

By Jeff Howe

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Texas forward Camden Heide is the program's first unexpected departure to the NCAA transfer portal.

Jonathan Giovny of Draft Express first reported Heide's intent to enter the portal on Thursday. On Texas Football expected Heide to be a part of Sean Miller's club for the 2026-27 season, which will be Heide's last in college basketball after playing two seasons at Purdue before joining the Longhorns for the 2025-26 campaign.

After playing in 75 career games for the Boilermakers, Heide saw action in 35 games for Texas. As a Longhorn, Heide set career-high marks for games started (29), scoring (5.9 points per game), assists (23), steals (15), 3-pointers made (49) and 3-point percentage (45.4).

Heide made one of the most memorable plays of the season, hitting a 3-pointer from the corner with 14.7 seconds left in regulation to help Texas secure a 74-68 NCAA Tournament win over Gonzaga. The Longhorns finished the season in the Sweet 16, dropping a 79-77 decision to Purdue, with Heide scoring three points and grabbing five rebounds in 24 minutes.

With Heide gone and Nic Codie both entering the transfer portal, Matas Vokietaitis is the only experienced frontcourt player returning to Texas for Miller's second season. John Clark and Lewis Obiorah are expected to return after both big men redshirted this past season.

Before Heide's departure was known, sources told OTF that the power forward position is one the Longhorns were looking to upgrade with a transfer portal acquisition.

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    TTaylor2135

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    Damn I actually wanted to see him come back. I know he wasn't perfect but thought there was some room for growth next year. 

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    Austalgia

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    Welp, sorry to lose him, but don’t let the door hit you in the Heide.  Sorry, couldn’t help it . 

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    jhookem91

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    He might want a bigger role and/or a bigger NIL deal than we could afford.  He would have been a nice role player to have back, but I'm not that too surprised by this.  His playing time was cut down toward the end of the year.  I will always remember the big shot he made to beat Gonzaga.  I hope he lands in a great spot with plenty of playing time in his senior year.    

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    Gerry Hamilton

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    Let me add this ...

    This was a Texas decision apparently. 

    They have to feel good about a role player out of portal within the last 18 hours

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    yoyocc

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    College sports suck so bad lol

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    8 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Let me add this ...

    This was a Texas decision apparently. 

    They have to feel good about a role player out of portal within the last 18 hours

    When you say "Texas decision", what does that look like exactly? I would imagine you take Heide back for free as a role player on the bench.

    Would they have wanted a significant NIL pay cut from last year? Tell him someone else was gonna have the majority of his minutes?

     

    It's hard to follow the NIL world when everything is so opaque.

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    2 minutes ago, whereiend said:

    When you say "Texas decision", what does that look like exactly? I would imagine you take Heide back for free as a role player on the bench.

    Would they have wanted a significant NIL pay cut from last year? Tell him someone else was gonna have the majority of his minutes?

     

    It's hard to follow the NIL world when everything is so opaque.

    I'm not going to tell the story of how it went down ... NIL and portal are a wild ride ... it's a wow!

     

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    TexasBurntToast

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    Some portal decisions are baffling, much like this one: 1) Why wouldn't Texas want him back as a role player if status quo?  2) I think Texas would want him back if all things status quo, so Heide must have asked for more NIL?  3) Why would Heide think he's going to get more NIL and playing time somewhere else?

    It's just strange to think what goes on in these kids heads and/or their agents. Everyone is looking for one more dollar. Makes being a fan and I'm sure a coach, totally insane.

    I expected the Wilcher one, he just didn't seem to fit.  Codie is disappointing as he seemed to find a niche in the tourney, but Heide is completely baffling.  Rinse and repeat with the one and done's each year seems to be the norm now.  

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    We need shooters badly we have 0 now 

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    1 minute ago, Bevohorns said:

    We need shooters badly we have 0 now 

    Bo Ogden will be in the rotation next season, but yes need more than just one great shooter

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    horn1

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    For a guy that can shoot the 3, & jump through the roof, Heide wasn't a great defender.  

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    3 minutes ago, horn1 said:

    For a guy that can shoot the 3, & jump through the roof, Heide wasn't a great defender.  

    Interesting for sure. Quality vertical athlete for sure. Not the same lateral athlete

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    21 minutes ago, LonghornFan4Ever said:

    Bo Ogden will be in the rotation next season, but yes need more than just one great shooter

    While probably true he’s a freshman with no experience doubt he plays much. 

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    31 minutes ago, Bevohorns said:

    We need shooters badly we have 0 now 

    Brother we don't have a TEAM

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    54 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    NIL and portal is a crazy world!

    We are officially in crazy world now. 
     

    Thanks for the shot in the tournament Mr. Heide. 

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    SuperDave0805

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    Wonder if he's planning on going to a smaller program for more playing time? Can't imagine the NIL would be that much better anywhere else

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    14 minutes ago, Bevohorns said:

    While probably true he’s a freshman with no experience doubt he plays much. 

    if he doesn't play much then the recruiting services have it all wrong 

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    Continuity matters so maybe we can compete in ‘28.

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    1 minute ago, Jeff05 said:

    Continuity matters so maybe we can compete in ‘28.

    Just look at Michigan roster 😂

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