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See below for a list of the 30 impact transfers for the 2022-23 college basketball season.
In no particular order:
Pete Nance, North Carolina: How will Tar Heels replace Brady Manek? A 6-10 Nance gives North Carolina another All-Conference capable player and a power forward of the type who can open the floor for Armando Bako in the low post, who played last season at Northwestern. He was shooting 45.2% from his range from 3-pointer when he was at 3-0.
Baylor Shireman, Clayton: The Blue Jays will bring back four key contributors from last year’s loss to Kansas in the Round of 32: Ryan Nemhard, Trey-Alexander, Arthur Karma and Ryan Kalkbrenner, but Shierman’s addition will help Clayton. is something that could take the to another level. Skilled, sharp-minded, and always in control, this 6-6 year veteran of his is tailored to Greg McDermott’s system. Shireman averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists last season as he led South Dakota State to his NCAA Tournament.
Antonio Reeves, Kentucky: Sniper Reeves impressed his new team last summer during a foreign tour in the Bahamas, averaging 17 points and shooting 51.9% from 3-point range. After a few high-profile seasons at Illinois State, Reeves will play a key role for Kentucky as a long-range sniper.
Duke Jacob Grandison: John Scheier desperately needs more experience to add to his roster, and he’s got it with Grandison, who has already played four full seasons of college basketball.6-6 Wing was a starter for several years in Illinois, where his elite shooting (41%), solid passing and competent defense kept him on the court regularly. Grandison does all the little things well. The possibility of him joining the Blue Devils’ starting lineup in his 2022-23 season should not be ignored.
Kevin McCuller, Kansas: McCullar’s versatility and toughness are tailored to Bill Self, who plans to use this 6-6-year-old senior next season in a variety of positions on the floor. He averaged 13.7 points over three NCAA Tournament games with Texas Tech. This includes his 17-point performance in the Sweet 16 with Duke.
Tyrese Hunter, Texas: Chris Beard was drawn to Hunter because of his defense. Last season’s Big 12 Rookie of the Year was the backbone of Iowa’s Sweet 16 run last March, where he tallied 11 steals in his three games in the NCAA Tournament. He would be a perfect match for Austin’s Beard.
Fardaws Aimaq, Texas Tech University: Despite the recent foot injuryThe 6-11, 245-pound Aimaq is our pick for an immediate fan favorite in Lubbock. He has 13.6 points and 13.6 rebounds and is an incredible productivity player with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds in 13 games.
De’Vion Harmon, Texas Tech University: Harmon’s third school in the last three years hopes its end result will be the same NCAA Tournament as the last two. The veteran lefty, who has scored in double figures in his last two seasons in Oregon and Oklahoma respectively, should play a key role in his Tech backcourt with Mark Adams and Texas.
Jaedon LeDee, San Diego: Well-rooted moles in Southern California are foaming at the mouth when discussing LeDee’s potential. A former top 100 recruit, he’s 6-9, 240 pounds and his LeDee is poised to shine for the Aztecs at power forward next season after redshirting last year. LeDee has previously played for both TCU and Ohio State University.
Joni Bloom, Auburn: Bloom is not Jabari Smith. After regularly posting staggering numbers at Morehead State, Bloom averaged 17.7 points and his eight rebounds during Auburn’s international tour in Israel this summer in a matchup against the Israeli national team. was broken.
Sean McNeill, Ohio: McNeill has shot more than 36% from 3-point range in each of his last two seasons with West Virginia and will be looking to bring that accuracy to Columbus. McNeil, a 6-3 guard, appeared in eight games last season and scored his three-point shot of 3 or more.
Jermaine Quinard, Oregon: Dana Altman’s decision to bring in former Gamecocks assistant Chuck Martin as an assistant will overrule Quinard’s decision to commit to Oregon, which would form a strong perimeter combination next to Will Richardson. The broad-shouldered, experienced 6-4 Quinard averaged double digits during his three-year college career at the University of South Carolina.
Thule Boom, Xavier: A 6-3 walking bucket, Bohm scored 25 or more points in nine games last season, averaging 18.8 or more points over the past two years in UTEP. Now at Xavier, he joins a strong returning core featuring his four players (Adam Kunkel, Colby Jones, Zach Fremantle and Jack Nanji). They averaged over 8.8 points during his postseason run to the NIT title last spring.
Courtney Ramey, Arizona: Tommy Lloyd needed a seasoned security guard. Ramey needed a fresh start after he spent four years in Texas. It seems like a perfect marriage. Don’t be surprised if Lloyd’s high-octane attack spikes Raimy’s stats. In his four years at Austin, he never averaged more than 12.2 points.
Tristen Newton, UConn: After posting videogame-like numbers (17.7 points, 5 assists, 4.8 rebounds) in East Carolina last season, Newton is part of a UConn team that has full hopes of being high-seeded again in the NCAA Tournament. You will be asked to His evolution will be a key factor in the Husky’s overall ceiling for 2022-23.
Jerryn Llewellyn, Michigan: This is the third straight season that Juwan Howard has earned a graduate move at point guard, and for the third straight season, the position will be the biggest question mark in Ann Arbor. Much like his predecessors Mike Smith (Columbia) and Devante Jones (Coastal Carolina), Llewellyn has made it to the Big Ten after averaging 15.7 points and his 4.1 rebounds at Princeton a year ago. Has the chops to be a productive starter.
Nigel Pack, Miami: The Hurricanes’ program is quickly gaining a reputation for its guard play, and Puck will be next. After averaging 17.4 points at Kansas State last season, the pack will see Isaiah his Wong and Jordan Miller with him as Miami look to build on the momentum generated by his breakthrough to the Eights last spring. The offensive is asked to share his load.
Mark Sears, Alabama: Nate Oates was in dire need of backcourt insurance after Jarvon Quinery injured his knee during the NCAA Tournament against Notre Dame. He earned it alongside Sears, who were stars in Ohio last season, averaging 19.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois: Brad Underwood has repeatedly raved about Shannon’s work ethic after he decided to transfer from Texas Tech. Illinois will not return players who averaged 5.9 or more points last season. That means Shannon, who is 6-6 and has averaged double figures over the past two years with his Raiders, should be ready to take on a major scoring role. Illini will once again be in contention for his title as a Big His Ten regular his season.
Matthew Mayer, IL: Much like Shannon, Mayer will have to be consistently offensive if Illinois is to finish in the top tier of the Big Ten again. Although never featured alone during his four years at Waco, the 6-9 guard is on his way to winning the 2021 national title and averaging over 8.1 points in each of the last two seasons. was an important member of the team.
Kendrick Davis, Memphis: Transfers within the same conference are always an interesting dynamic, but Davis doesn’t just grab attention. The incumbent American Athletic Conference Player of the Year should shine for Memphis at the FedEx Forum.
Kyle Lofton, Florida: For four years in Olean, Lofton has done everything but sell popcorn and now has a crack at the SEC. This veteran floor-scoring veteran, who has scored in double digits in all his four years at Bonaventure, will play a key role in Florida’s first season under Todd’s Golden .
Ben Vander Plath, Virginia: Vander Plath had 17 points and 5 rebounds as Ohio defeated Virginia in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Now he’s joining the Cavaliers as a graduate transfer and is expected to improve his defense soon. The 6-8 forward made his 67th 3-point shot for the Bobcats last season.
KJ Williams, LSU: Every program in the country wanted 6-10 Williams when he put his name on the transfer portal. He headed to LSU and played under Matt McMahon, who coached him at Murray State have chosen to Williams has averaged 8.5 rebounds over the past two seasons.
Kayon Brooks, Washington: Mike Hopkins will field an accomplished 6-7 forward who has shown some promising moments during his three years at Kentucky. Brooks should also fit seamlessly into his 2-3 zone in Washington, which will be crucial as to whether the Huskies can return to his NCAA Tournament picture.
Manny Bates, Butler: Don’t be shocked if Bates is the Big East’s most influential move this season. He averaged 2.7 blocks at North Carolina State University and 2.9 blocks as a freshman three years ago. remember the name
André Courvelo, St. John’s: A year ago, Curbelo was a preseason All-American. Now he’s a bit of an afterthought. If he’s in between, he’s good news for St. John’s. Look for this New York native to work in Mike Anderson’s frenetic system. Mike Anderson forms a lightning fast backcourt combination with Posh Alexander.
David Jones, St. John’s: Jones became a national name last season, scoring 33 points and 14 rebounds as DePaul won Louisville in December. Don’t be surprised if he remains a national name throughout his 2022-23 season. 6-6 Jones (14.5 points, 7.4 rebounds) is St. John’s high-octane offensive small ball He’s tailored to be a Four He Man, Red like a volcano in his Storm It should explode.
Grant Sherfield, Oklahoma: A 6-2 Sherfield who can take over the game either through scoring or facilitation is the perfect addition to the offensively challenged Sooners, who averaged just 68.5 points last season. Stats for the past two years at the University of Nevada His seat, his staffer, Sherfield, should do well playing alongside his cast of better supports. He averaged 18.9 points, 6.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds over the past two years in his pack with Wolf.
Bryce Hopkins, Providence: Physically gifted by God, the 6-7 Hopkins turned out big for Ed Cooley and Providence after just one season in Kentucky. He’ll be looking to make a big leap forward as he’s expected to step in as the Flyers’ starting power forward in 2022-23.
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