NOTE: I WILL BE ADDING MORE AS MORE PLAYERS CHANGE TEAMS
Terrell Brown
Arizona-Washington:
Brown will be joining the Huskies as a grad transfer. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists this season. Expect an increased role for Brown this season.
Grade: B-
Storm Murphy
Wofford-Virginia Tech
Murphy will be a grad transfer as well. Playing for current Virginia Tech coach and former Wofford coach Mike Young, Murphy played in an NCAA Tournament. His 18 points a game will be huge in replacing transfer guard Jalen Cone
Grade: B+
KJ Buffen
Ole Miss-UAB
Buffen is a huge get for Andy Kennedy’s team, a group that was 2 wins away from playing in March Madness. Buffen will be a key factor in UAB’s plans this upcoming season.
Grade: B
Stef Smith
Vermont-St. John’s
I really like this pickup. St. John’s lost a few key players from last year’s team, but Stef Smith should come in and play well from the jump. He averaged 13.6 points last season.
Grade: A-
Al Durham
Indiana-Providence
This might be the sleeper move of the whole transfer class. Durham provides a physicality factor that Providence just simply didn’t have last year. Durham’s experience and defensive abilities could turn Providence into a Big East contender.
Grade: A
Tyson Walker
Northeastern-MSU
This is in my opinion the best move in the portal so far. Walker was an All-CAA first team member, and fills a point guard need. This kid dropped 27 vs UNC. He is a very good player and will help Michigan State in what is the hopes of another deep tournament run.
Grade: A+
Oscar Tshiebwe
WVU-Kentucky
Tshiebwe is a double-double machine. He will most likely start and make a huge impact (especially defensively and on the glass) for a talented squad.
Grade: A-
Kellan Grady
Davidson-Kentucky
Grady is the definition of consistency. He averaged over 17 points in each of his four seasons at Davidson. His numbers may not be that high with Big Blue Nation, but he will be a huge help in forgetting this embarrassing campaign and getting back to their regular ways.
Grade: A
Caleb Mills
Houston-FSU
Mills was the American Conference Preseason Player of the Year, but only played 4 game this year for Houston. The Seminoles will greatly appreciate his presence.
Grade: A
Zep Jasper
College of Charleston-Auburn
Jasper averaged over 15 points a game last season. He should be huge this year for the fighting Tigers.
Grade: B+
AJ Bramah
Robert Morris-Arizona State
Bramah averaged 21 and 10 at Robert Morris. Arizona State will benefit with Bramah after their most atrocious season in a long time.
Grade: A
Jay Heath
Boston College-Arizona State
Another huge pickup for the Sun Devils. Heath scored 15 points a game at BC. Arizona State is looking better as of now than just a week ago.
Grade: A-
Responses
So hyped for Walker! He is amazing and will start!
Great analysis! I 100% agree with you about Tyson Walker. He’s a big name. Great first post for the new site!
Very insightful. Amazing how strong schools like MSU and Kentucky are able to pick up players like the ones profiled here. Great post!