Raided rosters: Texas Tech, St. John’s high rankings of groups with finest gamers who transferred out

In the event you took the most effective gamers who’ve transferred out of Texas Tech lately and are nonetheless energetic in faculty basketball and put them on the ground collectively, it will be nationwide title contender led by two potential All-Individuals and a number of other others who’re key gamers at their present faculties. The horde of exiting expertise at Texas Tech lately is among the many explanation why it is so spectacular what first-year Crimson Raiders’ coach Grant McCasland is conducting. 

McCasland has TTU projected as a No. 6 seed for the NCAA Match in CBS Sports activities Bracketology, regardless of the very fact the Crimson Raiders have been, effectively, raided by the switch portal in contrast to another high-major program. You can fill two high quality rotations with the expertise that has stopped at Texas Tech earlier than transferring elsewhere amid a chaotic few years for this system.

Headlining the checklist of former Texas Tech gamers now rostered elsewhere in faculty basketball are Kevin McCullar (Kansas) and Terrence Shannon (Illinois), simply to call two of probably the most high-profile examples. The Crimson Raiders are removed from alone in having an abundance of outbound transfers. It is simply the best way issues go on this period, particularly following a training change (or two teaching modifications within the Crimson Raiders’ case.)

First-year St. John’s coach Rick Pitino would not appear to love the roster he assembled. Maybe if he’d stored among the participant’s from final 12 months’s workforce who’ve develop into main contributors elsewhere, the Crimson Storm could be in higher form.

Practically each program within the sport has a minimum of one ex-player thriving at one other faculty this season. However a a lot smaller proportion have a whole workforce price of high quality ex-players balling out in different locales. For some applications, their contingent of former gamers compete fairly effectively with the precise 2023-24 roster.

That’s definitely the case at faculties like Texas Tech, St. John’s, Vanderbilt and West Virginia, all of whom have handled waves of departing expertise for numerous causes. Some, just like the Crimson Raiders, have weathered the storm effectively. Others, such because the Crimson Storm, Commodores and Mountaineers, haven’t. 

With that, listed below are the colleges with the most-talented former gamers who’re having nice seasons for different groups in faculty basketball.

1. Texas Tech

The 2021-22 Crimson Raiders that includes McCullar, Shannon and some others from this checklist completed 27-10 (12-6 Massive 12) and reached the Candy 16 as a No. 3 seed. In the event that they had been nonetheless collectively and had Tyson, who’s a equally dynamic wing, they might be nationwide title contenders. Aimaq, Golden and Batcho are all nice bigs. Gamers like Peavy, Burnett and Agbo would offer glorious perimeter depth. Even the deep bench could be full of men making substantive contributions at their present faculties.

Terrence Shannon | Illinois | 6-6 | SG
21.4 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 47% FG

Kevin McCullar | Kansas | 6-6 | SG
19.0 PPG | 6.4 RPG | 4.4 APG

Jaylon Tyson | Cal | 6-7 | SF
20.3 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 48.8 FG

Fardaws Aimaq | Cal | 6-11 | C
14.7 PPG | 11.2 RPG | 47% FG

Vladislav Golden | FAU | 7-1 | C
14.4 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 1.5. BPG

Micah Peavy | TCU | 6-7 | SF
11.6 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 48.5% FG

Daniel Batcho | Louisiana Tech | 6-11 | C
14.7 PPG | 10.5 RPG | 2.3 BPG

Nimari Burnett | Michigan | 6-4 | SG
9.5 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 2.5 APG

Chibuzo Agbo | Boise State | 6-7 | SF
14.0 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 40.8% 3PT

Mylik Wilson | Houston | 6-3 | SG 
3.9 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.0 SPG

Russel Tchewa | Georgia | 7-0 | C
7.6 PPG | 6.6 RPG | 55.6% FG

Tyreek Smith | SMU | 6-7 | PF
8.0 PPG | 5.6 RPG | 61.4% FG

Elijah Fisher | DePaul | 6-6 | SG
9.6 PPG | 1.5 APG | 52% FG

KJ Allen | Portland State | 6-6 | PF
12.3 PPG | 6.8 RPG | 42.9% FG

2. St. John’s

All eight gamers on the checklist performed for St. John’s final season because the Crimson Storm completed 18-15 (7-13 Massive East) in Mike Anderson’s closing season as coach. For no matter cause, it did not work out. However there was expertise on the workforce. Jones has carried Memphis this season, Storr has offered the offensive spark Wisconsin wanted and Alexander rapidly discovered a beginning job elsewhere within the leauge. The checklist goes on.

David Jones | Memphis | 6-6 | SF
22.0 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 2.2 SPG

AJ Storr | Wisconsin | 6-6 | SF
16.5 PPG | 3.7 RPG | 43.6% FG

Posh Alexander | Butler | 6-0 | PG
11.0 PPG | 5.1 APG | 2.2 SPG

Dylan Addae-Wusu | Seton Corridor | 6-4 | SF
7.9 PPG | 5.7 RPG | 1.7 SPG

Andre Curbelo | Southern Miss | 6-1 | PG
13.7 PPG | 4.4 APG | 1.4 SPG

O’mar Stanley | Boise State | 6-8 | C
12.9 PPG | 6.2 RPG | 1.1 BPG

Rafael Pinzon | Bryant | 6-6 | SF
11.7 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 1.6 APG

Kolby King | Tulane | 6-2 | SG
11.8 PPG | 4.1 RPG | 1.5 SPG

The highest 4 gamers on this checklist had been all a part of Syracuse’s 2020-21 workforce that was the final to succeed in the NCAA Match. It was seemingly no coincidence that squad made a Candy 16 run, contemplating among the expertise. This would not be a very deep workforce, however the high 4 would make for a strong nucleus.

Kadary Richmond | Seton Corridor | 6-5 | PG
16.2 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 5.1 APG

Jesse Edwards | West Virginia | 6-11 | C
14.8 PPG | 813 RPG | 1.6 BPG

Joseph Girard | Clemson | 6-1 | SG
15.6 PPG | 3.1 APG | 43.4% 3PT

Quincy Guerrier | Illinois | 6-7 | PF
10.6 PPG | 7.2 RPG | 47.4% FG

Brycen Goodine | Fairfield | 6-4 | SG
13.4 PPG | 2.9 RPG | 46.7% 3PT

Symir Torrence | Binghamton | 6-3 | PG
8.3 PPG | 7.3 APG | 6.0 RPG

Robert Braswell | Charlotte | 6-7 | SF
6.2 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 36.2% 3PT

Woody Newton | George Mason | 6-8 | PF
5.6 PPG | 3.4 RPG | 38.8% FG

Frank Anselem | Georgia | 6-10 | C
2.4 PPG | 1.7 RPG | 0.7 BPG

4. Vanderbilt

If even three of the primary 5 gamers on this checklist had stayed in this system and developed collectively, the Commodores could be in higher form lately. A number of of them at the moment are the most effective gamers on their post-Vanderbilt groups. Collectively, they might make a formidable, veteran squad. As a substitute, Vandy is caught looking for its manner in an NIL world that does no favors applications with lofty admissions requirements and comparatively restricted booster backing.

Dylan Disu | Texas | 6-9 | C
16.9 PPG | 4.9 RPG | 55.9% 3PT

Jordan Wright | LSU | 6-5 | SF
15.0 PPG | 5.1 RPG | 2.6 APG

Issac McBride | Oral Roberts | 6-1 | PG
20.4 PPG | 3.0 APG | 37.4% 3PT

Myles Stute | South Carolina | 6-7 | SF
9.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 38.8% 3PT

Malik Dia | Belmont | 6-9 | C
17.4 PPG | 5.7 RPG | 49.4% FG

Gabe Dorsey | William & Mary | 6-6 | PF
13.6 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 37.3% 3PT

Trey Thomas | Bowling Inexperienced | 5-11 | PG
11.7 PPG | 2.7 APG | 1.3 SPG

Quentin Millora-Brown | The Citadel | 6-10 | C
10.6 PPG | 9.2 RPG | 57.6% FG

Noah Shelby | Rice | 6-3 | SG
4.6 PPG |  1.0 APG | 34.4% 3PT

Jamaine Mann | Georgia State | 6-6 | SF
5.9 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 45.9% FG

Shane Dezonie | Temple | 6-5 | SG
7.1 PPG | 3.7 RPG | 39.2% FG

Terren Frank | Idaho | 6-8 | PF
7.0 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 40.4% FG

5. West Virginia

This primary 5 would seemingly be favored in opposition to West Virginia’s precise beginning lineup on a impartial ground. The previous Mountaineers would wish some perimeter assist off the bench, however there would definitely be no scarcity of bigs.

Joe Toussaint | Texas Tech | 6-0 | PG
12.5 PPG | 4.2 APG | 42.4% FG

Tre Mitchell | Kentucky | 6-9 | C
12.0 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 49.7% FG

Jalen Bridges | Baylor | 6-7 | PF 
10.7 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 39.3% 3PT

Jose Perez | Arizona State | 6-5 | SF
12.9 PPG | 3.7 RPG | 42.7% FG

Josiah Davis | Tennessee Tech | 6-3 | PG
12.3 PPG | 2.3 APG | 49.6% FG

Jimmy Bell Jr. | Mississippi State | 6-10 | C
6.2 PPG | 6.4 RPG | 48.1% FG

Mohamed Wague | Alabama | 6-10 | C
4.2 PPG | 2.9 RPG | 66% FG

Jamel King | Kennesaw State | 6-7 | PF
8.3 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 41.1% FG

Isaiah Cottrell | UNLV | 6-10 | C
4.3 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 0.5 BPG

James Okonkwo | North Carolina | 6-8 | PF
1.3 PPG | 1.4 RPG | 50% FG

6. Alabama

Alabama hasn’t seen a lot high-end, all-conference sort of expertise switch out. However there are a number of former rotation gamers now holding down spots in different lineups, with an particularly heavy focus within the AAC. Quinerly has hit some clutch pictures with video games on the road for Memphis this season. Although his sheer statistical manufacturing would not stand out, Bradley is garnering approval for his contributions as a vital function participant at Arizona.

Jahvon Quinerly | Memphis | 6-1 | PG
13.2 PPG | 4.9 APG | 41.0% FG

Juwan Gary | Nebraska | 6-6 | PF
11.5 PPG | 5.9 RPG | 52.7% FG

Nimari Burnett | Michigan | 6-4 | SG
9.5 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 2.5 APG

Jaylen Forbes | Tulane | 6-5 | SG
14.3 PPG | 1.9 APG | 1.5 SPG

Jaden Bradley | Arizona | 6-3 | PG
6.1 PPG | 2.0 APG | 46.0% FG

Javian Davis | UAB | 6-9 | C
10.2 PPG | 6.2 RPG | 57.1% FG

Keon Ambrose-Hylton | SMU | 6-8 | C
7.3 PPG | 4.2 RPG | 65.6% FG

Jusaun Holt | Kennesaw State | 6-6 | SG
5.7 PPG | 5.3 RPG | 42.0% 3PT

This workforce of ex-Geese would wish a pair extra perimeter weapons to play high quality basketball. However the group has some expertise. At Indiana, Ware has typically proven why he was five-star prospect. Estrada performed solely 9 video games for the Geese within the 2020-21 season however is proving to be a high-level participant at Alabama. Guerrier, who additionally performed at Syracuse, is a vital piece of the rotation for an Illinois workforce with lofty aspirations. 

Kel’el Ware | Indiana | 7-0 | C
15.0 PPG | 9.4 RPG | 56.8% FG

Aaron Estrada | Alabama | 6-4 | SG
12.8 PPG | 4.9 RPG | 43.9% FG

Quincy Guerrier | Illinois | 6-7 | PF
10.6 PPG | 7.2 RPG | 47.4% FG

Franck Kepnang | Washington | 6-11 | C
8.3 PPG | 5.9 RPG | 1.7 BPG

Rivaldo Soares | Oklahoma | 6-6 | SF 
8.0 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 49.6% FG

Lok Wur | Grand Canyon | 6-8 | PF
4.4 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 42.4% FG

Jalen Terry | DePaul | 5-11 | PG
7.6 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 2.4 APG

CJ Walker | UCF | 6-8 | PF
6.7 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 0.6 APG

8. North Carolina

Love was seemingly a case of addition by subtraction for the Tar Heels, who’ve operated extra easily this season with RJ Davis because the backcourt’s focus. However Love is having a pleasant 12 months for Arizona. Garcia performed in simply 16 video games at North Carolina within the 2021-22 season earlier than transferring nearer to residence. He is a confirmed faculty massive man. The remainder of these guys struggled to carve out regular roles throughout their time within the UNC program however are gifted gamers who’ve discovered spots in different rotations.

Caleb Love | Arizona | 6-4 | SG
18.8 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 43.4% FG

Dawson Garcia | Minnesota | 6-11 | C
17.5 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 46.4% FG

Kerwin Walton | Texas Tech | 6-5 | SF
8.2 PPG | 2.1 RPG | 51.1% 3PT

Dontrez Kinds | Georgetown | 6-6 | SF
13.3 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 41.5% FG

Tyler Nickel | Virginia Tech | 6-7 | SF
9.2 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 43.0% 3PT

Puff Johnson | Penn State | 6-8 | PF
6.0 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 37.7% FG

D’Marco Dunn | Penn State | 6-4 | SG
7.1 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 40.6% FG

9. Kentucky

The contingent of former Kentucky gamers has handled a horrible invoice of well being this season. Most notably, Hopkins is out for the season with a torn ACL. The previous top-50 prospect developed into an all-Massive East expertise with the Friars final season following one 12 months in a reserve function with the Wildcats. If the gamers on this checklist had been concurrently wholesome, they could possibly be an honest workforce. Brooks is main the Pac-12 in scoring and has a shot to be Pac-12 Participant of the 12 months.

Keion Brooks Jr. | Washington | 6-7 | SF
21.2 PPG | 6.8 RPG | 50.3% FG

Bryce Hopkins | Windfall | 6-6 | PF
15.5 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 42.9% FG

Sahvir Wheeler | Washington | 5-10 | PG
15.3 PPG | 5.9 APG | 45.0% FG

Dontaie Allen | Western Kentucky | 6-6 | SF
7.8 PPG | 2.9 RPG | 38.5% 3PT

Cam’Ron Fletcher | Florida State | 6-6 | PF
6.7 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 38.8% FG

CJ Fredrick | Cincinnati | 6-3 | SG
6.5 PPG | 1.6 APG | 43.4% 3PT

Devin Askew | California | 6-3 | SG
6.2 PPG | 4.2 RPG | 2.5 APG

Lance Ware | Villanova | 6-9 | PF
1.3 PPG | 2.4 RPG | 45.8% FG

Daimion Collins | LSU | 6-9 | PF
4.3 PPG | 2.2 RPG | 62.5% FG

There have not been many shiny spots for Michigan basketball this season, however Nkamhoua has been strong. After 4 years within the rotation at Tennessee, he’s averaging career-best numbers for the struggling Wolverines. He is simply the most recent former Vol to search out success elsewhere. Pember is on observe to win Massive South Participant of the 12 months for a second straight season. This workforce would not come near beating the 2023-24 Vols, however there may be some expertise.

Olivier Nkamhoua | Michigan | 6-8 | PF
14.8 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 51.2% FG

Drew Pember | UNC Asheville | 6-10 | C
20.9 PPG | 8.0 RPG | 1.9 BPG

Davonte Gaines | Windfall | 6-7 | PF
8.7 PPG | 4.4 RPG | 41.8% FG

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield | Louisville | 6-10 | C
12.3 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 57.3% FG

D.J. Burns Jr. | NC State | 6-9 | C
12.0 PPG | 4.2 RPG | 51.0% FG

BJ Edwards | SMU | 6-3 | PG
4.2 PPG | 3.3 APG | 46.8% FG

Quentin Diboundje | East Carolina | 6-5 | SF
7.3 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 40.2% FG