Rutgers reserve forward Oskar Palmquist enters transfer portal

Rutgers players line up for the alma mater after they were eliminated by the Hofstra Pride in the opening round of the NIT, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi (11) watches as a shot by Hofstra forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) falls to tie the game and force overtime in an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) walks off the court after Hofstra beat the Scarlet Knights in an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) and center Cliff Omoruyi (11) watch as Hofstra guard Tyler Thomas (23) hits what would be the game-winning basket late in overtime of an NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell and assistant coach Brandin Knight gesture toward the officials (who left to the court immediately) after the Scarlet Knights were eliminated by Hofstra in an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) high-fives fans in the student section after the Scarlet Knights were eliminated by Hofstra in the opening round NIT tournament, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) watches as the Hofstra Pride start the celebration after they eliminated the Scarlet Knights in an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell (center) and his assistant coaches on the bench during the second half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game against Hofstra, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Hofstra guard Darlinstone Dubar (55) blows a kiss to the crowd at Jersey Mike’s Arena after he hit a key three point basket during the second half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell and guard Derek Simpson (0) after the Scarlet Knights were eliminated by Hofstra in the opening round of the NIT, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Hofstra guard Darlinstone Dubar (55) and guard Bryce Washington (2) pressure Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) and center Cliff Omoruyi (11) watch as Hofstra guard Tyler Thomas (23) hits would be the game-winning basket late in overtime of an NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell gestures during the second half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game against Hofstra, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra ended the Scarlet Knights season, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt (l to r), center Cliff Omoruyi and guard Caleb McConnell after the Scarlet Knights were eliminated by Hofstra in the opening round of the NIT, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends a shot by Hofstra guard Darlinstone Dubar (55) late in the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell (right) reacts during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game against Hofstra, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) scores over Hofstra guard Tyler Thomas (23) to put the Scarlet Knights up, 14-4, at the 14:33 mark of the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

The Rutgers bench as Hofstra guard Tyler Thomas (23) sinks a three point basket during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi (11) during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game against Hofstra, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Hofstra forward Warren Williams (0) is fouled by Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt (5) during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) scores over Hofstra guard Tyler Thomas (23) to put the Scarlet Knights up, 14-4, at the 14:33 mark of the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell reacts during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game against Hofstra, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi (11) works the ball down low as Hofstra forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) defends during the first half of an opening round NIT men’s basketball game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J.

Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton (center) pats Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) on the back after Claxton’s Pride eliminated the Scarlet Knights in the opening round of the NIT, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Hofstra won, 88-86, in OT.

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Rutgers reserve forward Oskar Palmquist entered the transfer portal on Friday, according to Verbal Commits. He has two more years of eligibility remaining.

Palmquist is the second Scarlet Knight to explore a transfer this offseason after reserve guard Jalen Miller entered the transfer portal earlier this week.

A three-star recruit in the class of 2020, Palmquist played sparingly throughout his time with the Scarlet Knights. He averaged 7.2 minutes per game in 48 appearances across three seasons, scoring 1.7 points on 35.6% shooting (36.8% on twos, 35.2% on threes, 56.3% on free throws) and grabbing 1.1 rebounds per contest.

After enrolling in the second semester of the 2019-20 season, the Sweden native played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman the following fall, averaging five minutes per contest. He played in 15 games as a sophomore, and struggled to carve out a role for much of his junior season outside of a breakout game in a blowout win over last-place Minnesota.

But when starting forward Mawot Mag went down with a season-ending knee injury, Palmquist was called up to fill in some of his minutes. The junior averaged 2.7 points on 37% shooting (66.7% on twos, 33.3% on threes) and grabbed 1.1 rebounds in 13 minutes per game across the final 11 contests of the season.

Palmquist joins Miller and fifth-year senior Caleb McConnell, who exhausted his eligibility this season, as players who will not be on next season’s roster.

The Scarlet Knights now have one open scholarship for the upcoming 2023-24 season, as 2023 commits Baye Ndongo and Jamichael Davis are projected to take two slots when they sign their national letters of intent in April.

If center Cliff Omoruyi, who on Thursday announced he was testing the NBA Draft waters, does not return to school, the Scarlet Knights will have two open scholarships for next season.

Here is Rutgers’ current projected roster makeup entering the 2023-24 season, assuming Omoruyi does return (labeled by years of eligibility remaining):

1 year - Paul Mulcahy (G), Aundre Hyatt (G), Cam Spencer (G)

2 years - Cliff Omoruyi (C), Dean Reiber (F), Mawot Mag (F).

3 years - Derek Simpson (G), Antwone Woolfolk (F), Antonio Chol (F)

4 years - Gavin Griffiths (F), Baye Ndongo (F), Jamichael Davis (G)

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Guards (4): Paul Mulcahy, Cam Spencer; Derek Simpson; Jamichael Davis.

Wings (4): Aundre Hyatt, Mawot Mag; Antonio Chol; Gavin Griffiths.

Forwards/Centers (4): Cliff Omoruyi; Dean Reiber; Antwone Woolfolk; Baye Ndongo.

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Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com.

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