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Top 20 Transfers: Immediately Eligible
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Jeff Goodman, Stadium Basketball Insider
Hopefully, you’ve managed to stay up to speed with the many college basketball players who will be transferring this spring, but who are the top names that are eligible to immediately play once the 2020-21 season officially tips off?
I’ve got you covered…
Top 20 Transfers: Immediately Eligible
1) Justin Turner, 6-4, 205, SG, RS Jr., Bowling Green
Stats: 18.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Scout’s take: “Big-time three-level scorer. Has a gift for getting places with the ball. He is really good on or off the ball. He’s one of those guys, if he gets it going, you’re in for a long night. Whichever high-major he ends up at, he will likely be their best player.”
2) Seth Towns, 6-7, 215, SF, Sr., Harvard
Stats: Did not play the last two years due to knee injury; 16.0 ppg, 5.7 rpg (2017-18)
Scout’s take: “Smooth, skilled combo-forward. Elite shooter — off catch, jab, bounce. Excellent ball-handler for a player his size. Creates offense for himself and others. An underrated passer, especially out of the pick and roll. Just an average athlete, but savvy in his ability to drive it and get by guys. The key will be rust since he’s coming off missing the past two seasons with a knee injury.”
● COMMITTED TO OHIO STATE
3) Bryce Aiken, 6-0, 175, PG, Sr., Harvard
Stats: 16.7 ppg (7 games)
Scout’s take: “Dynamic scoring and playmaking guard. Uniquely gifted in his ability to create offense. Elite ball-skills and scoring package around the rim. High percentage shooter with limitless range — off bounce or catch. Extremely confident. Improved defender, especially on the ball. Undersized but makes up for it with his effort and toughness.”
Schools: Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Marquette, Seton Hall, Iowa State, Gonzaga
4) Jordan Bruner, 6-9, 205, PF, Sr., Yale
Stats: 10.9 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.8 apg
Scout’s take: “His greatest attribute is his skill. Excellent feel for his size. That, plus his athleticism makes him a very tough matchup. Can float around at times.”
Schools: Duke, Kansas, Baylor, Maryland, Xavier, Florida State, Georgia
5) Kevin Marfo, 6-8, 245, PF, RS Jr., Quinnipiac
Stats: 10.2 ppg, 13.3 rpg
Scout’s take: “He’s a physical, hard-playing center and one of the top rebounders in the country, especially on the offensive glass. Will help any team that needs a physical presence around the rim. Undersized for a high-major, but will compete. Scores on putbacks and drop-offs. Not great [with] back to basket.”
Schools: VCU, Louisville, Memphis, Arizona State, St. John’s, Minnesota, Texas A&M, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Wichita State, Washington State, Wake Forest, Boston College
6) Mike Smith, 5-11, 185, PG, Sr., Columbia
Stats: 22.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.5 apg
Scout’s take: “High-level scoring point, scores off every action. Will have to guard better at the next destination to be really successful.”
Schools: Michigan, Arizona, Gonzaga, Seton Hall
7) E.J. Anosike, 6-6, 245, F, RS Jr., Sacred Heart
Stats: 15.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg
Scout’s take: “High character, tremendous motor and will rebound the ball at a high level on both ends in any league. He does all the dirty work. While I don’t think he can be your best player, I do believe he can be a starter on a Top 25 team.”
8. Amauri Hardy, 6-2, 190, SG, Jr., UNLV
Stats: 14.5 ppg
Scout’s take: “Dynamic ball-in-hand guard. Outstanding finisher at the rim and very capable from 3. He can definitely play at the high-major level.”
Schools: Michigan State, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State, Memphis, Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Seton Hall, Missouri, Cincinnati, Butler, Marquette, Washington State, Wake Forest, TCU
9) Rich Kelly, 6-1, 175, PG, Jr., Quinnipiac
Stats: 16.7 ppg, 4.5 apg
Scout’s take: “High-IQ point guard with great vision and deep range. Really good playing off ball screens.”
10) Isaiah White, 6-7, 205, G, RS Jr., Utah Valley
Stats: 14.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg
Scout’s take: “Athletic, tough, and really competes. Although an inconsistent shooter, he scores by running the floor, direct drives and offensive rebounding.”
Schools: Arizona, BYU, Arkansas, Alabama, Wake Forest, USC, Cincinnati, Cal Poly, California State University, Fullerton, Weber State, San Diego, UC Santa Barbara
11) Darius Perry, 6-2, 195, PG, Jr., Louisville
Stats: 5.2 ppg, 2.5 apg
Scout’s take: “Good quickness, doesn’t play vertically, but has speed. Better shooter than people realize. More of a 2 than a 1, goes through stretches where he makes poor decisions with the ball — especially against pressure. Would be best in an up-and-down situation. Can be a double-figure scorer in the right high-major situation if he plays a lot and is allowed to rip it on both ends.”
Schools: Alabama, Arizona State, Gonzaga, Iona, Iowa State, Marquette, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, San Diego State, Seton Hall, Texas, Wichita State
12) Patrick Tape, 6-10, 230, PF, Sr., Columbia
Stats: 11.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg (2018-19)
Scout’s take: “Strong, physical, aggressive post. Scores most of his points around the basket: post-ups, drop-offs, rolling to rim. Has significantly improved his feel & touch around the basket in his three years [with] jump hooks. Not much of a perimeter shooting presence, but can handle the ball well enough to facilitate offense. Protects the rim on defensive end. Ideal 5-man for a team that needs someone who is tough, strong, and plays a role well.”
Schools: USC, Syracuse, Ohio State, Duke
13) Kobe Webster, 6-0, 160, PG, Jr., Western Illinois
Stats: 17.1 ppg, 3.6 apg
Scout’s take: “He’s gotten better each year, and has the ultimate green light. Scores at all three levels. Prefers to play off the bounce to pull-ups. Bad-shot taker, and bad-shot maker. Really good in ball-screen actions and in transition. Played hard and with a purpose.”
● COMMITTED TO NEBRASKA
14) Tahj Eaddy, 6-2, 165, G, RS Jr., Santa Clara
Stats: 9.1 ppg, 2.1 apg
Scout’s take: “Skilled combo guard. Very quick and explosive off the bounce. Great range and good from 3. Best in transition and a solid decision-maker.”
15) Ferron Flavors Jr., 6-3, 190, SG, RS Jr., Cal Baptist
Stats: 13.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Scout’s take: “Elite shooter with deep range, and a good one-dribble pull-up. He actually shoots a higher percentage when the shot is contested. Needs to think the game better, and give more of an effort on defense but can really help a team offensively.”
Schools: Xavier, Oklahoma State, Washington State, USC, BYU, Pacific, Utah State, Arkansas, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Detroit, Portland State, Loyola Chicago, Wichita State
16) Nate Johnson, 6-3, 180, SG, Jr., Gardner-Webb
Stats: 13.5 ppg
Scout’s take: “Nate Johnson is a big-time shooter who worked to make himself a good shooter. Really developed in his time at Gardner-Webb. I think he’s a specialist at the high-major level.”
Schools: Xavier, Wichita State, Georgia, Arizona and Oklahoma
17) Ryan Betley, 6-5, 200, SG, Sr., Penn
Stats: 11.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg
Scout’s take: “Good size and has gotten stronger. Shoots at a high level, but not elite. Has some craftiness to his finishing and good cutter. Good positional defense but not great otherwise. Good rebounder.”
Schools: Arizona, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Oregon State, VCU, Toledo, Colorado State
18) Mattias Markusson, 7-3, 261, C, RS Jr., Loyola Marymount
Stats: 10.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg (2018-19)
Scout’s take: “High-character young man. Legit 7-3. Good hands and a double-double guy. Works hard and driven to be good. Tremendous shooting touch.”
Schools: Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Southern Miss, Minnesota, San Diego State, Arizona State, Washington State, Arkansas
19) Ian DuBose, 6-4, 210, SG, Jr., Houston Baptist
Stats: 19.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg
Scout’s take: “Good size, can score all three levels, and he’s creative — more athletic than you think. But they [Houston Baptist] play as fast as they can, so his stats are a little skewed. He’s disinterested on defense at best, but that’s more because of their team and style.”
Schools: Wake Forest, Stanford, Seton Hall, Ole Miss, NC State, Clemson, Northwestern, Liberty
20) Devin Gage, 6-2, 190, SG, RS Jr., DePaul
Stats: 9.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.9 apg (2018-19)
Scout’s take: “Big, strong and physical guard who can really defend on the ball. Can get downhill in the paint. Needs to improve his perimeter shot.”
Schools: Pacific, Oregon State, Cal, Minnesota
