Moe Odum Transfers to San Jose State
The former Arizona State guard arrives at San Jose State after a legal dispute over his eligibility and a brief European pro contract.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
Former Arizona State guard Moe Odum has transferred to San Jose State after winning a legal dispute against the NCAA over an extra fifth season of eligibility. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game for Arizona State last season.
Why it matters
Odum's arrival adds a proven scorer and playmaker to the San Jose State backcourt. His transfer followed a Big 12 ruling that blocked his return to Arizona State after a brief professional contract with a European team.
Odum shot 37.7% from three-point range and averaged 16.4 points per game for Arizona State last season. He scored 36 points in the Maui Invitational first round against Texas, and 26 points with five threes in the semifinals against Washington State.
The players
Moe Odum
Odum is a former Arizona State guard who earned Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team honors and won a legal dispute against the NCAA over his eligibility.
San Jose State
San Jose State is a public university in San Jose, California, and a member of the Mountain West Conference.
The details
Odum entered the transfer portal after winning a legal dispute against the NCAA over an extra fifth season of eligibility. The Big 12 blocked him from returning to Arizona State because he briefly signed a professional contract with a European team over the summer.
Timeline
Last season: Odum averaged 16.4 points per game for Arizona State.
Over the summer: Odum briefly signed a professional contract with a European team.
Nov. 4, 2026: Odum's transfer to San Jose State was reported.
Dec. 18: Odum's San Jose State debut is scheduled against Stanford.
Season Trajectory
Odum's transfer is part of a wider wave of players using court challenges to extend their college eligibility. For San Jose State, adding a veteran guard with his scoring output could shift the team's competitive position in the Mountain West this season.
Odum's scoring and assists give San Jose State a veteran option at guard for its non-conference schedule. Fans tracking fantasy or betting markets can follow his minutes once he is cleared to play.
The takeaway
Odum's move shows how eligibility litigation can reshape where players finish their college careers. Watch his early minutes at San Jose State to see how quickly he can change the team's offense.
What happens next
Odum's San Jose State debut is scheduled for December 18 against Stanford. San Jose State travels to Grand Canyon University on February 26, 2027.
Further reading
For more on the team, see San Jose basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
