Endene Transfers to Little Rock

One of the prominent names in the transfer portal announced his next move this afternoon, as Massoma Endene announced that he’ll transfer to Little Rock. 

Endene was a three-time DIII national champion for Wartburg and transferred to Iowa during the 2025 offseason. 

He quickly established himself as a high All-American candidate, at the DI level, after an undefeated showing at the National Duals Invitational. Endene’s victory over the eventual national runner-up, Cody Merrill, clinched Iowa’s win over Oklahoma State. Less than a week later, Endene knocked off returning All-American Mac Stout of Pittsburgh. 

Endene’s final match in a Hawkeye singlet came in late-November in the CyHawk dual against four-time All-American Rocky Elam. 

Somewhere around that time, Endene suffered an injury and was no longer a member of the team in mid-January. He finished 2025-26 with a 6-1 record. 

Now, Endene will use his final year of eligibility competing at heavyweight for Little Rock. He and three-time All-American Stephen Little will make for an imposing 1-2 punch at the end of the Trojan lineup. 

With Endene’s commitment, Little Rock now has two portal additions this offseason. Also joining Neil Erisman’s team is 157 lber Kyrel Leavell - formerly of The Citadel. 

We are experiencing a run on heavyweights in the portal over the last two days. Daniel Herrera committed to Rutgers on Sunday. Max Vanadia announced his transfer to West Virginia yesterday, and Endene, Bennett Tabor, and Conor Barket have all made their intentions known today.