College Basketball’s Top Potential Sit-Out Transfers

    These players will be difference-makers once they hit the court.

    In light of college basketball’s abruptly shortened season, I’ve been consistently updating this comprehensive transfer list, while also ranking the best transfers who are immediately eligible to play in the fall.

    But what about the top transfers who might have to sit out during the 2020-21 season? Say no more.

    Top Transfers: Potential Sit-Outs

    1) Olivier Sarr, 7-0, 255, C, Jr., Wake Forest
    Stats: 13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg
    Scout’s take:
    “Has really made a big jump in the past season and is now able to score both inside and out. He’s gotten bigger, and that’s also helped him become a really good rebounder.”
    ● COMMITTED TO KENTUCKY

    2) Liam Robbins, 7-0, 240, C, Soph., Drake
    Stats: 14.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Legit 7-footer who really runs. Has great touch and scores in post. Good range. Rim protector. Has a chance to be an NBA player.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MINNESOTA

    3) Landers Nolley II, 6-7, 230, SF, RS Fr., Virginia Tech
    Stats: 15.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Definitely has scoring ability. Really fell off the second half of the [2019-20] season. Maybe he didn’t like it there, but it’s hard to imagine anyone getting him more shots than Mike Young did. He had total freedom.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MEMPHIS

    4) L.J. Figueroa, 6-6, 195, SG, Jr., St. John’s
    Stats: 14.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “He’s a versatile player who brings toughness to the court, can score from inside and out, and could thrive in the right system.”
    ● COMMITTED TO OREGON

    5) Mac McClung, 6-2, 180, G, Jr., Georgetown
    Stats: 15.7 ppg
    Scout’s take: “He’s a bucket-getter. When he’s on, he’s so tough to stop. But when he’s off, he can also shoot you out of a game. The talent is there, it just needs to be harnessed.”
    ● COMMITTED TO TEXAS TECH

    6) Andrew Nembhard, 6-5, 190, PG, Soph., Florida
    Stats: 11.2 ppg, 5.6 apg
    Scout’s take: “Terrific court vision and passing ability. Needs to work on his perimeter shot, and also just an OK athlete. But can really make people better.”
    Schools: Gonzaga, Duke, Stanford, USC, Memphis, Georgetown

    7) Tyrese Martin, 6-6, 205, G, Soph., URI
    Stats: 12.8 ppg, 7.1 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Talented and physical wing who made a huge jump from his freshman season. Competes, wants to win and someone that you want on your team.”
    ● COMMITTED TO UCONN

    8) Alan Griffin, 6-5, 195, G, Soph., Illinois
    Stats: 8.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Can really shoot and offensive rebound. Has a competitive and nasty streak. Can put the ball on the floor and is a solid defender.”
    ● COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE

    9) Erik Stevenson, 6-3, 198, SG, Soph., Wichita State
    Stats: 11.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Played with a green-light mentality. If he was in a good place making shots, he was tough, but if not, he could be a detriment. Really, really talented.”
    ● COMMITTED TO WASHINGTON

    10) Jamarius Burton, 6-4, 200, SG, Soph., Wichita State
    Stats: 10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.4 apg
    Scout’s take: “Tough, physical guard [who] could play the point and combo — was really a mismatch for other guards because of his physicality. Became a go-to option for their team, particularly in late-game situations.”
    ● COMMITTED TO TEXAS TECH

    11) Trey Wertz, 6-5, 185, G, Soph., Santa Clara
    Stats: 11.9 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Big, smooth guard who gets to his spots well. Great pace and when you let him do that, he’s as good as anybody. When you get up in him and speed him up, he’s a different player.”
    ● COMMITTED TO NOTRE DAME

    12) DeAndre Williams, 6-9, 190, F, Soph., Evansville 
    Stats: 15.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Long, quick, skilled, good touch around the rim. Efficient, and can play the power 5. Won’t be the best player on a Top 25 team, but can handle it, pass and rebound.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MEMPHIS

    13) Javon Freeman-Liberty, 6-3, 175, G, Soph., Valparaiso
    Stats: 19.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.2 apg
    Scout’s take: “Can really score. Needs to improve his perimeter shot, but can make shots. Gets to the rim and to the line.”
    ● COMMITTED TO DEPAUL

    14) Chaundee Brown , 6-5, 220, SG, Jr., Wake
    Stats: 12.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Tough matchup 4-man, cam make the open 3, wants to drive or pull up, solid rebounder, good free throw shooter, challenged laterally, average athlete, struggles to get his own shot. Strong body.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MICHIGAN

    15) Luther Muhammad, 6-3, 185, SG, Soph., Ohio State
    Stats: 7.0 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Looks the part and has the potential to be a really good player. Wants to shoot 3’s and go for steals. Needs to rebound better and get to the foul line.”
    ● COMMITTED TO ARIZONA STATE

    16) Holland Woods, 6-1, 180, G, Jr., Portland State
    Stats: 17.7 ppg, 5.2 apg
    Scout’s take: “He’s an elite passer who gets his teammates involved and scores the ball when needed.”
    ● COMMITTED TO ARIZONA STATE

    17) Trey McGowens, 6-4, 190, G, Soph., Pittsburgh
    Stats: 11.5 ppg, 3.6 apg
    Scout’s take: “Great in transition, athletic scorer. Defensively, looks for steals. Very good in ball screens, but was foul prone — a problem if he got going.”
    ● COMMITTED TO NEBRASKA

    18) Kobe King, 6-4, 205, SG, Soph., Wisconsin
    Stats: 10 ppg, 2.8 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Excellent scorer, big wing who can score in the post against smaller matchups and has 3-point range as well. Solid defender who, by playing in that system, has learned to pass and play without the ball.”

    19) Both Gach, 6-6, 185, G, Soph., Utah
    Stats: 10.7 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Athletic wing who didn’t shoot it great, but needs to play in an up-tempo system in which he can better utilize his athleticism.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MINNESOTA

    20) Ty Brewer, 6-7, 210, Soph., SE Louisiana
    Stats: 14.9 ppg, 7.7 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Athletic and can score in a variety of different ways at all three levels. I think he can be a great offensive rebounder. He’s long enough to be an effective rebounder. Also seems like a great kid.”
    ● COMMITTED TO EAST TENNESSEE STATE

    21) Bo Hodges, 6-5, 210, SG, Jr., East Tennessee State
    Stats: 12.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Versatile player, can play the 1 through the 4. High basketball IQ, tough, hard-nosed defender. Just a winner.”
    ● COMMITTED TO BUTLER

    22) Grant Sherfield, 6-2, 189, PG, Fr., Wichita State
    Stats: 8.1 ppg, 2.9 apg
    Scout’s take: “Pretty shifty guard and probably their best long-term prospect that left the program. He’s terrific in the pick-and-roll and can score at all three levels.”
    ● COMMITTED TO NEVADA

    23) Jalen Carey, 6-3, 186, PG, Soph., Syracuse
    Stats: 1.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg
    Scout’s take: “One of the fastest and [most] athletic guards in the country. Just needs to work on his perimeter shot.”
    ● COMMITTED TO URI

    24) Jarred Hyder, 6-3, 180, G, Fr., Fresno State
    Stats: 9.1 ppg

    Scout’s take: “Can push it in transition, and gets to the basket and can finish. Streaky shooter who will get better in that area, but his strength is getting into the lane and making plays.”
    ● COMMITTED TO CALIFORNIA

    25) Elijah Weaver, 6-6, 210, G, Soph., USC
    Stats: 6.6 ppg
    Scout’s take:
    “Can play both backcourt spots, and really looks the part. My guess is he wanted a bigger role at USC, and I think he can do that somewhere else. Is strong and really quick.”
    ● COMMITTED TO DAYTON

    26) Jairus Hamilton, 6-8, 234, F, Soph., Boston College
    Stats: 9.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg
    Scout’s take: “He’s a powerful athlete that has the ability to guard every position. He hasn’t had the success offensively that was anticipated, but he is a high-major player nonetheless.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MARYLAND

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    27) David DeJulius, 6-0, 190, PG, Soph., Michigan
    Stats: 7.0 ppg
    Scout’s take:Was a back-up this past season, and probably slated to get a chance to start this season. Needs to work on his decision-making, but he’s a quick guard who can get into the lane and score in the paint and also is a capable 3-point shooter.”
    ● COMMITTED TO CINCINNATI

    28) Jamal Bieniemy, 6-5, 190, G, Soph., Oklahoma
    Stats:
    5.2 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Great size for a point guard, excellent defender, low turnover guy, low-risk player offensively. Good straight line driver, always looking to make the right play. Not gonna create much for himself, more of a table setter. Can make a step-in 3, not great shooting off the dribble.”
    ● COMMITTED TO UTEP

    29) Alex O’Connell, 6-6, 190, SG, Jr., Duke
    Stats: 5.2 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Has primarily played a role in his time at Duke, and could probably be a full-time starter for plenty of programs. Fearless, can shoot it from deep and has experience.”
    ● COMMITTED TO CREIGHTON

    30) Brycen Goodine, 6-3, 183, SG, Fr., Syracuse
    Stats: 1.9 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Freaky guard with tremendous upside. Providence got a steal.”
    ● COMMITTED TO PROVIDENCE

    31) Elijah Olaniyi, 6-5, 200, SG, Jr., Stony Brook
    Stats: 18.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Terrific perimeter defender. Tough. Good quick first step.  Streaky shooter.  Bad passer and dribbler.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MIAMI

    32) Nike Sibande, 6-4, 185, G, Jr., Miami Ohio
    Stats: 13.9 ppg, 5.9 rpg
    Scout’s take:
    “Big time athlete, volume scorer.”
    ● COMMITTED TO PITTSBURGH

    33) Umoja Gibson, 6-1, 170, G, Soph., North Texas
    Stats: 14.5 ppg
    Scout’s take: “He’s elite at shooting off the catch, and has deep range. He’s an active and aggressive on-ball defender that plays hard all the time.”
    ● COMMITTED TO OKLAHOMA

    34) Tre Murphy III, 6-8, 200, F, Soph., Rice
    Stats: 13.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Great shooter with NBA range and high-level skill. Not a playmaker, but his best days of basketball are ahead of him. Length and athleticism allow him to play anywhere in the country.”
    ● COMMITTED TO VIRGINIA

    35) Aaron Estrada, 6-4, 210, G, Fr., Saint Peter’s
    Stats: 8.1 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Lefty, can get into the lane against most, very good finisher, capable shooter from 17-18 feet, gains confidence in a game if scoring.”
    ● COMMITTED TO OREGON

    36) Makhi Mitchell, 6-10, 235, PF, Fr., Maryland
    Stats: 3.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Great hands, catches everything. Knack to score around basket. Really good rebounder in his area. Increasingly comfortable to play facing the basket 17 feet and in. Naturally gifted scorer. At this stage of his career he’s a defensive liability [at] guarding ball screens and in the post.”
    ● COMMITTED TO URI

    37) Sam Sessoms, 6-0, 188, PG, Soph., Binghamton
    Stats: 19.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.8 apg
    Scout’s take: “Strong, elite scorer. Ball-dominant and high-volume guy. Biggest question would be whether he can change the way he plays and assimilate with other talented players.”
    ● COMMITTED TO PENN STATE

    38) Joshua Morgan, 6-11, 195, C, Fr., Long Beach State
    Stats: 8.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.5 bpg
    Scout’s take: “Joshua Morgan to me is someone who has an extremely high ceiling when it comes to his game. He has intangibles that you can’t teach; defensive timing as a shot blocker, length and quick-twitch athleticism. Strength and conditioning are areas of weakness that he has to address. Above-average skillset, with ball-handling being his weakest. Nice touch from the outside, so he could stretch the defense a little out to 15 feet consistently. A redshirt year will do him wonders to address all these weaknesses and just heighten his strengths.”
    ● COMMITTED TO USC

    39) Drew Peterson, 6-8, 185, F, Soph., Rice
    Stats: 11.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Good all-around player. Good feel, unique type of game, but productive. Tough kid.”
    ● COMMITTED TO USC

    40) Michael Flowers, 6-1, 195, G, Jr., Western Michigan
    Stats:
    16.9 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Flat-out competitor. Best with the ball in his hands. Likes to line people up in 1-on-1 situations. Very good 3-point shooter.”
    ● COMMITTED TO SOUTH ALABAMA

    41) Shareef O’Neal, 6-9, 220, PF, RS Fr., UCLA
    Stats: 2.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg
    Scout’s take: “I’m just not sure it’s going to be much different for him at LSU than it was at UCLA. He is a solid piece at that level, and that’s it.”
    ● COMMITTED TO LSU

    42) Jimmy Sotos, 6-3, 195, G, Jr., Bucknell
    Stats: 11.5 ppg
    Scout’s take: Solid scoring point guard who doesn’t have a lot of flash, but just gets it done. More effective when he doesn’t need to be the go-to guy. Looks to get to the rim in transition, attacks off ball screens either way, good mid-range pull-up and very good 3-point shooter off the catch and the bounce.
    ● COMMITTED TO OHIO STATE

    43) Jose Perez, 6-5, 200, G, Soph., Gardner-Webb
    Stats: 15.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4.2 apg
    Scout’s take: “His best strength is as a passer. He’s big, not a great athlete – and can really work his way to spots. He can pass from all different ares – coming off ball screens or from the post. He’s a solid shooter.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MARQUETTE

    44) Francis Okoro, 6-9, 235, C, Soph., Oregon
    Stats: 3.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg
    Scout’s take: “He looks the part. He’s big, strong and has great length. Just never really did much at Oregon, but can certainly play at the high-major level or be a big impact guy at a mid-major. He’s not going to give you much offensively, but can help on the defensive end.”
    ● COMMITTED TO SAINT LOUIS

    45) Cam Mack, 6-2, 175, PG, Soph., Nebraska 
    Stats:
    12.0 ppg, 6.4 apg, 4.5 rpg
    Scout’s take: “He’s very talented, an elite passer. Shot it well early in the season, but fell off in the end. Has some red flags.” 

    46) Hayden Koval, 7-0, 220, C, Soph., Central Arkansas
    Stats: 12.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 3.1 bpg
    Scout’s take: “Great skillset. Good touch around the rim and stronger than he looks. Elite shot blocker at our level, but still an effective rim protector at the high-major level.”
    ● COMMITTED TO UNCG

    47) Ed Croswell, 6-8, 250, PF, Soph., La Salle
    Stats: 10 ppg, 7.3 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Excellent offensive rebounder, solid low-post moves, strong post defender.”
    ● COMMITTED TO PROVIDENCE

    48) Tyler Harris, 5-9, 150, G, Soph., Memphis
    Stats: 8.7 ppg
    Scout’s take: “He can score, but he’s small, inefficient and makes poor decisions.”
    ● COMMITTED TO IOWA STATE

    49) Koreem Ozier, 6-1, 180, G, Soph., Sacred Heart
    Stats: 14.0 ppg
    Scout’s take: “He’s an aggressive shooter and scorer that can really attack the rim and has the ability to finish in traffic. Streaky shooter who makes enough to keep you honest.”
    ● COMMITTED TO LOUISIANA MONROE

    50) Joe Pridgen, 6-5, 210, G, Fr., Holy Cross
    Stats: 17.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg
    Scout’s take: “The best player on his team, but the team didn’t win many games. He played the undersized four, and was a mismatch. He can really drive it, but he needs to get better with his handle and his perimeter shot.”
    ● COMMITTED TO UNCW

    51) Dontrell Shuler, 6-2, 180, SG, Soph., Charleston Southern
    Stats: 17.9 ppg
    Scout’s take: “Downhill, score-first point guard. Right-hand dominant. Good size. Capable defender when engaged. Best when the ball doesn’t stick in his hands. Value and level is based on the system.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

    52) James Karnik, 6-9, 225, F, Jr., Lehigh
    Stats: 12.2 ppg, 7.2 rpg
    Scout’s take: “Physical post, good size, needs seal or angle to score consistently, jump hook either shoulder best over right shoulder. Can step out to 15 feet, but more productive inside.”
    ● COMMITTED TO BOSTON COLLEGE

    53) Cameron Parker, 6-2, 170, PG, Soph., Sacred Heart
    Stats: 9.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 7.8 apg
    Scout’s take: “Throwback-style point guard. Impacts the game without scoring. Makes everyone else on the court better. Improved shooter. First-team all-league player if he didn’t get injured.”
    ● COMMITTED TO MONTANA

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