Idaho State star enters transfer portal, one week after announcing return
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POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s leading scorer will likely leave the Bengals after all.
Dylan Darling, who announced via Twitter/X last week his intentions to remain at ISU, has officially entered the transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of 24/7 High School Hoops.
NEWS: Idaho State guard Dylan Darling is entering the transfer portal, he told @LeagueRDY.
Darling just wrapped up his sophomore season at Idaho State after spending the first two seasons of his career at Washington State. Native of Spokane, Washington.
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— Sam Kayser – 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) April 7, 2025
Darling spent two years with Washington State — including a medical redshirt sophomore season — before transferring to ISU, where he averaged 19.8 points per game and was named the Big Sky Conference MVP.
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Now in the portal, Darling will field offers from interested schools — including NIL money options — before selecting his next school. It is possible Darling could return to ISU.
The Bengals finished the 2024-25 season with a 15-15 record, 10-8 in conference, good enough for fourth in the Big Sky.
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