New Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd brings a status for profitable worldwide recruiting at Gonzaga with him to his new job, and that aspect of his resume is already paying dividends for the Wildcats. Oumar Ballo, a seven-footer initially from Mali, is transferring from Gonzaga to hitch Lloyd at Arizona, he introduced Monday.

With the Wildcats, Ballo ought to have a chance to shine after he averaged simply 6.3 minutes per recreation in 24 contests with the Bulldogs as a redshirt freshman this previous season. With star middle Drew Timme set to return and No. 1 total prospect Chet Holmgren additionally headed to Gonzaga, the Bulldogs had been set within the inside.

Given Ballo’s relationship with Lloyd and the transitioning state of Arizona’s roster, it stands to cause that Ballo could have an opportunity to showcase why he was a four-star prospect within the class of 2019 as he joins the Wildcats with 4 seasons of eligibility nonetheless remaining. 

New gamers are coming into the portal every day and others are selecting their new properties. Retaining monitor of all of the motion is a headache for school coaches whose full-time jobs are devoted largely to roster administration. However for frequent followers, holding tabs on all of the strikes may be almost unimaginable. For the sake of simplifying that activity, now we have compiled a listing right here of the game’s prime dedicated transfers.

These rankings are shifting and increasing over time to accommodate new commitments and unintentional omissions from a crop of nicely over 1,000 Division I gamers who’re on the transfer. However for now, this is a look at how issues on the prime transfers who’ve dedicated to new faculties for the 2021-22 season.

1. Walker Kessler

Old-fashioned: North Carolina | New college: Auburn

Kessler obtained off to a gradual begin at UNC as a result of COVID-19 protocols that put him behind a couple of different high-quality bigs within the rotation. However as soon as Kessler obtained an opportunity to shine late within the season, it grew to become clear why he was ranked the No. 22 total prospect within the Class of 2020 within the 247Sports Composite. For instance, the 7-footer scored 20 factors on 9-of-10 taking pictures in a season-high 24 minutes throughout a win over Florida State on Feb. 27. There’s a faculty basketball star — and potential future NBA participant — ready to blossom inside that lanky body at Auburn.

Old-fashioned: Georgetown | New college: Maryland

Wahab was a key drive in Georgetown’s run by means of the Huge East Match as he started taking part in the most effective basketball of his two-year faculty profession. Now Wahab and his 6-11 body are headed to a Maryland crew that was clearly undersized final season.

Old-fashioned: California | New college: San Diego State

Bradley is a bucket-getter who’s constructed like a linebacker. He has been filling up field scores within the Pac-12 for 3 seasons with a profession 3-point taking pictures share of 40.2% and in addition makes use of his physicality to succeed in the free-throw line with regularity.

4. Timmy Allen

Old-fashioned: Utah | New college: Texas

Allen is a first-team All-Pac-12 performer who has been a gradual scorer and rebounder in 82 profession begins for the Utes. The 6-6 ahead additionally averaged 3.9 assists per recreation this previous season. At his peak, he must develop a greater outdoors shot to be able to improve his NBA enchantment. Within the meantime, he’ll be a key participant wherever he lands.

Old-fashioned: North Carolina | New college: Mississippi State

Brooks had a disappointing 2020-21 season after he was a drive within the 2019-20 season. However the 6-10 ahead could have an incredible likelihood to be an all-SEC performer throughout his tremendous senior season at Mississippi State. His father is an assistant coach, and Brooks ought to assist elevate the Bulldogs after they completed 8-10 within the SEC this season.

6. Liam Robbins

Old-fashioned: Minnesota | New college: Vanderbilt

Robbins started his faculty profession at Drake within the midst of a bodily transformation that noticed him evolve from pudgy, unranked prospect into one thing of an attention-grabbing undertaking for a mid-major college. By the tip of his sophomore yr with the Bulldogs, he was the most effective gamers within the Missouri Valley Convention. He handled foul hassle and a nagging ankle damage with Minnesota this previous season, however his recreation translated nicely to the Huge Ten when he was on the courtroom. Although already 22, Robbins could have two season of eligibility remaining.

Old-fashioned: East Carolina | New college: Virginia

Gardner is a 6-7 ahead who averaged 18 factors per recreation in three seasons at ECU whereas working virtually completely contained in the arc. He is additionally a superb rebounder who ought to be capable of produce at a excessive degree in a harder convention.

Old-fashioned: Pittsburgh | New college: Indiana

Indiana is getting a participant who has averaged 13.7 factors, 4.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per recreation throughout 81 profession begins at an ACC college. Johnson is barely a profession 33.6% outdoors shooter and has been turnover-prone. However he grew as a distributor this season, and if first-year Indiana coach Mike Woodson can forged him within the right function, he might be a beneficial contributor for the Hoosiers subsequent season.

9. Myreon Jones

Old-fashioned: Penn State | New college: Florida

Jones led Penn State in scoring this previous season as a junior and is a profession 37.6% 3-point shooter who takes excellent care of the basketball. He was an All-Huge Ten honorable point out who might be tasked with serving to exchange the manufacturing of Tre Mann.

Old-fashioned: Davidson | New college: Kentucky

Grady grew to become the sixth participant in Davidson historical past to succeed in the two,000 level mark this season The 6-6 guard is a profession 36.6% 3-point shooter on 656 makes an attempt, and he shot a career-best 38.2% on a career-high 6.9 makes an attempt this season. Kentucky wants extra taking pictures, and Grady ought to be capable of present some.

11. Earl Timberlake

Old-fashioned: Miami | New college: Memphis

Timberlake performed solely seven video games for Miami as a freshman after arriving because the No. 35 participant within the 2020 class. First, he was slowed by an ankle damage, after which he was dominated out for the season in February as a result of a shoulder damage. If he can regain his bodily kind, Timberlake needs to be a starter for a Memphis crew with with NCAA Match aspirations in coach Penny Hardaway’s fourth season.

Old-fashioned: West Virginia | New college: Kentucky

Tshiebwe is a basic massive man with little offensive vary however the muscle and talent to do injury within the paint. He was nice for West Virginia as a freshman earlier than the paint obtained too crowded. The No. 31 prospect from the Class of 2019 might be an enormous assist for Kentucky.

Old-fashioned: South Dakota | New college: Arkansas

Umude racked up greater than 1,500 factors in his four-year South Dakota profession and averaged 21.5 factors this season. That was second within the Summit League behind Oral Roberts star Max Abmas. Deciphering how Umude’s prolific offensive numbers would translate to an influence convention is difficult since he is only a profession 34.2% 3-point shooter. Nevertheless, his 6-6 body, high quality rebounding and attention-grabbing manufacturing from this previous season are powerful to disregard. Plus, Arkansas coach Eric Musselman is aware of what he is doing within the switch recreation.

14. Myles Johnson

Old-fashioned: Rutgers | New college: UCLA

Johnson emerged as one of many Huge Ten’s greatest shot blockers this season whereas serving to Rutgers to its first NCAA Match victory since 1983. He isn’t a lot of an offensive weapon, however his protection and rebounding are interesting, and his dimension is strictly what UCLA wants.

Old-fashioned: Kansas Metropolis | New college: Florida

McKissic led Kansas Metropolis in scoring at 17.2 factors per recreation this season, however protection is definitely his calling card. The 6-3 guard was the Summit League’s Defensive Participant of the 12 months. Not unhealthy for a participant who additionally hit 42.9% of his 3-point makes an attempt.

16. Kadary Richmond

Old-fashioned: Syracuse | New college: Seton Corridor

Richmond performed stable two-way basketball off the bench for Syracuse as a freshman after coming into as a top-100 prospect within the Class of 2020. The 6-5 wing possesses nice upside and might be a drive for Seton Corridor if his 3-point shot continues to develop.

Old-fashioned: Miami | New college: Arkansas

Lykes performed simply two video games within the 2020-21 season as he battled an ankle damage. However the 5-7 guard has a 92-game physique of labor from Miami that means he’ll transition to the SEC with no drawback. Lykes averaged 16.2 factors as a sophomore and 15.4 as a junior whereas enhancing his 3-point taking pictures from 31.8% to 38.1%.

18. Oumar Ballo

Old-fashioned: Gonzaga | New college: Arizona

Ballo appeared in 24 video games for Gonzaga this season however averaged simply 6.3 minutes per recreation because the Bulldogs employed a lean rotation. With the Zags’ entrance courtroom set to stay crowded, the previous top-100 middle is following Tommy Lloyd to Arizona, the place he ought to play a a lot bigger function.

Old-fashioned: Creighton | New college: Texas

Bishop’s function and productiveness elevated every of his three seasons at Creighton, and he made an extremely environment friendly 68.1% of his pictures on 6.7 makes an attempt per recreation within the 2020-21 season. He performed as an undersized middle for the Bluejays and thrived in that function due to his athleticism.

Old-fashioned: Northeastern | New college: Michigan State

The CAA Defensive Participant of the 12 months was an offensive star for Northeastern as nicely. His two-way recreation and distributing potential should make him a starter for the Spartans subsequent season.

21. Nimari Burnett

Old-fashioned: Texas Tech | New college: Alabama

Burnett got here to Texas Tech because the No. 34 total participant within the 2020 recruiting class however left in January after simply 12 video games. The 6-4 guard did not do a lot within the 17.7 minutes per recreation he performed with the Crimson Raiders, however his standing as a former McDonald’s All-American suggests he may nonetheless grow to be an incredible faculty participant.

Old-fashioned: Pittsburgh | New college: Arkansas

The 6-6 guard took his offense to a brand new degree within the 2020-21 season by averaging 14.4 factors in 16 video games for the Panthers. Toney additionally improved his 3-point taking pictures to a serviceable 34%. His improved offensive recreation and dimension on the wing ought to make him a superb match for Arkansas’ model.

Old-fashioned: Toledo | New college: Arizona State

Jackson gained MAC Participant of the 12 months honors after averaging 18.1 factors, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists for a Toledo squad that gained the league’s common season title. In 127 video games over 4 years with the Rockets, Jackson has racked up 1,817 profession factors, and he ought to be capable of assist an Arizona State crew trying to rebound after a disappointing season.

Old-fashioned: Florida | New college: Louisville

Louisville ranked 330th nationally in 3-pointers made per recreation (5.4) and 303rd in share (30.8%), so the addition of Locke is a godsend for the Cardinals. The previous top-100 prospect is a profession 40.4% 3-point shooter on 538 profession makes an attempt. That’s unquestionably his main talent, and it is one Louisville desperately wants.

Old-fashioned: Rhode Island | New college: Maryland

Russell struggled to make pictures in his senior season at Rhode Island amid some nagging accidents, however the 5-10 level guard can ease again on the throttle some at Maryland and tackle extra of a distributor function. If he can recapture the 35.7% 3-point taking pictures mark he posted as a junior, he’ll be an amazing assist for the Terrapins.

26. Caleb Mills

Old-fashioned: Houston | New college: Florida State

Mills dedicated to the Seminoles in January after showing in simply 4 video games for Houston this season. He was the AAC Preseason Participant of the 12 months after averaging 13.2 factors for the Cougars as a freshman, nevertheless it’s doable he may find yourself as simply one other cog in Leonard Hamilton’s deep rotation.

27. Justin Powell

Old-fashioned: Auburn | New college: Tennessee

Powell performed simply 10 video games as a freshman at Auburn earlier than a concussion ended his season. However the former three-star prospect regarded like a budding star at instances as he shot 44.2% from 3-point vary whereas additionally amassing 6.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per recreation. He should not have any drawback carving out a job at Tennessee.

28. Brady Manek

Old-fashioned: Oklahoma | New college: North Carolina

Manek racked up 1,459 factors whereas averaging double figures in every of his 4 seasons with Oklahoma. The 6-9 ahead is a profession 37.4% 3-point shooter with a pleasant offensive recreation who figures to play a key function for a UNC crew that’s dropping quite a bit from its frontcourt.

Old-fashioned: Missouri | New college: LSU

The 6-2 junior began all 26 video games for Missouri this season as a junior and averaged 13.6 factors per recreation. Nevertheless, he shot a career-low 38.6% from the ground and is only a profession 33% 3-point shooter. Pinson is able to scoring in bunches when scorching, although, and he needs to be a useful participant as long as he is not requested to be the first distributor for his new crew.

Old-fashioned: Memphis | New college: USC

Ellis supplied up flashes of offensive greatness in two seasons at Memphis, equivalent to when he scored 27 factors in opposition to Houston within the AAC Match this yr. The previous top-40 prospect from the Class of 2019 improved his 3-point taking pictures as a sophomore and could possibly be extra of a main scoring choice at USC.

31. Micah Peavy

Old-fashioned: Texas Tech | New college: TCU

A top-50 prospect from the 2020 class, Peavy began 25 video games for Texas Tech as a freshman. Although he tried simply three 3-pointers your entire season, Peavy could possibly be a stable faculty participant for years to return due to his physicality and flexibility.

32. DJ Jeffries

Old-fashioned: Memphis | New college: Mississippi State

Jeffries confirmed super promise as a freshman earlier than a knee damage ended his season after 19 video games. He averaged 25.6 minutes per recreation this season however wasn’t fairly capable of recapture his earlier manufacturing. Nonetheless, there may be a lot to love concerning the body and recreation of this 6-7 former four-star prospect who can rating in any respect three ranges.

Old-fashioned: Sam Houston State | New college: SMU

Nutall made 37.2% of his 3-point makes an attempt as a junior this season and led Sam Houston State with 19.3 factors per recreation. The AAC is not often called an offensively explosive league, and Nutall ought to assist the Mustangs put some factors on the board.

Old-fashioned: Furman | New college: Alabama

At 6-8 and with a confirmed 3-point shot, Gurley ought to be capable of play a number of positions for the Crimson Tide and assist present the ground spacing that’s crucial to success in Alabama’s 3-point heavy system. After redshirting his first yr at Furman, he’ll be a fifth-year junior who brings veteran manufacturing.

35. Phlandrous Fleming

Old-fashioned: Charleston Southern | New college: Florida

Fleming is Florida’s second switch dedication who was each his crew’s main scorer and the defensive participant of the yr in his outdated league, becoming a member of Kansas Metropolis’s Brandon McKissic in that class. Fleming’s accolades got here within the Huge South, the place he averaged 20.1 factors and 1.8 steals this previous season for Charleston Southern.

Old-fashioned: Indiana | New college: Virginia

Franklin hit 42.4% of his 3-pointers and averaged 11.4 factors per recreation for Indiana as a sophomore and needs to be a right away contributor for a revamped Virginia squad. He also needs to slot in nicely with the Cavaliers’ defense-first emphasis.

Old-fashioned: Drake | New college: Kansas

With star wing ShanQuan Hemphill restricted by damage and place to begin guard Roman Penn out with a damaged foot, Drake turned to Yesufu late within the season, and he delivered. After taking part in a bench function for the primary season and a half of his profession, the explosive 6-foot guard averaged 23.2 factors in Drake’s ultimate 9 video games and turned in the most effective dunks of the NCAA Match in a First 4 victory over Wichita State.

38. AJ Bramah

Old-fashioned: Robert Morris | New college: Arizona State

Bramah averaged 21 factors and 10.3 rebounds in 12 video games in 12 video games this season as a 6-7 wing. Predicting how that manufacturing will translate to the Pac-12 for a participant with no outdoors shot is hard, however you may’t blame Arizona State for taking a swing.

Old-fashioned: Georgia | New college: Dayton

Camara’s utilization improved significantly as a sophomore this previous season, and the 6-8 ahead responded by making 55.3% of his 2-point makes an attempt. His outdoors shot stays a piece in progress, however Camara’s athleticism and prowess on the boards make him a pleasant addition for Dayton.

40. Kyler Edwards

Old-fashioned: Texas Tech | New college: Houston

Edwards hit 41.8% of his 3-pointers this season whereas beginning 26 video games for the Crimson Raiders. With three years of expertise below his belt, together with 12 factors scored within the 2019 nationwide title recreation, Edwards is a confirmed commodity within the combo guard slot who defends nicely and will be capable of assist a Houston program that depends closely on transfers.

Old-fashioned: Indiana | New college: Windfall

Durham averaged a career-best 11.3 factors as a senior for Indiana. After taking pictures 38% from 3-point vary up to now two seasons, he ought to present a pleasant enhance for a Windfall squad that ranked 261st nationally in 3-point share at 32% this previous season.

Old-fashioned: Marshall | New college: Louisville

West handed out six assists per recreation and hit 40.8% of his 3-pointers for Marshall this season. A Louisville crew that wants extra shooters snatched him up shortly.

Old-fashioned: Duke | New college: Oklahoma

As a three-star prospect within the Class of 2017, Goldwire was by no means anticipated to be a star. As a substitute, he developed right into a dependable function participant in 4 years with the Blue Devils. The 6-2 guard is a stable defender, as evidenced by the truth that he averaged 2.2 steals per recreation this season, and he may tackle an elevated offensive function with the Sooners.

Old-fashioned: South Alabama | New college: Washington State

Washington State might be Flowers’ third collegiate cease after he developed right into a stable scorer at Western Michigan after which led the Solar Belt in scoring at South Alabama this previous season. Flowers might not get 15.3 pictures per recreation with the Cougars like he did this season, however he is an environment friendly 3-point shooter who will present WSU with a pleasant offensive enhance.

45. Marcus Williams

Old-fashioned: Wyoming | New college: Texas A&M

The 6-foot-2 Williams was named the Mountain West Freshman of the 12 months after averaging 14.8 factors and 4.3 assists for a crew that made a significant turnaround below first-year coach Jeff Linder. He might be a key a part of Buzz Williams’ efforts to get Texas A&M circled.

Old-fashioned: Japanese Washington | New college: Oklahoma

Inserting an excessive amount of emphasis on a single recreation is a scouting pitfall, but when Groves is half the participant he seemed to be in Japanese Washington’s loss to Kansas within the NCAA Match, then he can contribute on the high-major degree. The 6-9 junior went off for 35 factors within the loss and averaged 17.2 factors for the season. He’s a 37.6% profession 3-point shooter.

47. Cole Swider

Old-fashioned: Villanova | New college: Syracuse

Swider is a former top-50 prospect with three seasons of high-level expertise, primarily as a reserve at Villanova. As a stretch 4 who hit 40.2% of his 3-point makes an attempt, Swider ought to match nicely in Syracuse’s offensive system. He’ll want to select up his rebounding charge whereas taking part in in coach Jim Boeheim’s zone protection.

Old-fashioned: Boston Faculty | New college: Arizona State

After main Boston Faculty in scoring this season, Heath is headed to Arizona State. Heath wants to enhance his assist-to-turnover ratio and taking pictures effectivity, however he is proven the power to attain in opposition to high quality opposition.

49. Paul Atkinson

Old-fashioned: Yale | New college: Notre Dame

The Preventing Irish need assistance on the inside, and Atkinson ought to be capable of present some. The 2019-20 Ivy League Participant of the 12 months is an environment friendly inside scorer.

50. Davion Warren

Old-fashioned: Hampton | New college: Memphis

Warren scored 21.2 factors per recreation for Hampton this season on 16.4 pictures per recreation and certain will not come near both of these numbers at Memphis. However the 6-6 is a flexible participant who needs to be a pleasant addition for an already menacing protection.

Old-fashioned: Penn State | New college: Ohio State

Wheeler made the Huge Ten all-defensive crew after averaging 1.8 steals for Penn State as a senior and was additionally the Nittany Lions’ assists chief. He isn’t a lot of a scorer, however he is developed right into a serviceable 3-point shooter, and Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann Wheeler play sufficient to know he can contribute for the Buckeyes.

Old-fashioned: Boston Faculty | New college: East Carolina

Tabbs has been by means of a knee damage that pressured him to overlook the 2019-20 season, and he performed simply 12 video games this season earlier than receiving a suspension for violation of COVID-19 protocols. But when he is wholesome, Tabbs could possibly be an all-conference performer within the AAC after averaging 13.9 factors as a freshman within the 2018-19 season.

Old-fashioned: Colorado | New college: George Mason

After averaging 9.3 factors on 40% 3-point taking pictures in his senior season at Colorado, Schwartz is reuniting with former Buffaloes assistant Kim English as English begins his head teaching profession. Schwartz is a bodily wing who could possibly be in for an enormous season within the A-10.

Old-fashioned: George Washington | New college: Minnesota

Battle is among the many incoming envoy at Minnesota that might be tasked with serving to first-year coach Ben Johnson flip issues round. The 6-7 ahead shot 36.3% from 3-point vary in two seasons at George Washington and upped his scoring common to 17.3 factors this season.

55. David Jenkins Jr.

Old-fashioned: UNLV | New college: Utah

With prime outdoors shooter Alfonso Plummer transferring on, new Utah coach Craig Smith wanted so as to add a 3-point shooter. He discovered one in Jenkins, who’s a profession 41.7% 3-point shooter in two seasons at South Dakota State and one at UNLV.

56. Devin Askew

Old-fashioned: Kentucky | New college: Texas

Contemplating how Johnny Juzang morphed from a job participant right into a star after leaving Kentucky after one season, it is value questioning what Askew would possibly accomplish in a brand new setting. His freshman season with the Wildcats was tough, however Askew is a former top-40 prospect who reclassified to enter faculty early. He may nonetheless blossom into an all-conference participant over time.