Greater than 1,000 Division I males’s basketball gamers have entered the switch portal because it opened on March 24. That’s a number of names and faces to study as school basketball’s roster administration busy season more and more resembles NBA free company. That is the place The Athletic’s switch portal rankings are available in.
The rankings are a residing doc we are going to proceed to develop and replace as extra gamers hit the portal. Some notes to bear in mind: First, positional shortage is taken into consideration. The best kind of participant to search out within the portal is a scoring guard; the toughest varieties are versatile wings and bigs. Second, remaining eligibility issues. Gamers with potential to play a couple of season carry extra worth. Lastly, these rankings are primarily scheme-agnostic. Not each crew runs the identical offense and protection, so no two groups’ boards look the identical. Take these as extra of an inventory of transfers to observe than an official window into how a lot each crew values each participant.
With that mentioned, listed here are The Athletic’s 2025 switch portal rankings.
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Ht: 6-4 Wt: 180
The maestro of Drake’s 31-win crew is following Ben McCollum to Iowa, saying that he could be becoming a member of his coach in Iowa Metropolis even earlier than his identify formally hit the portal. Stirtz is an amazing processor who understands precisely the way to play inside McCollum’s scheme. He runs the present and seemingly by no means leaves the court docket (over 39 minutes per recreation this season). He can rating from all three ranges, can play on and off the ball and serves as an extension of his coach on the ground. He scored 21 factors in each of Drake’s NCAA Match video games in opposition to high-major competitors. There are some athletic issues as he strikes up a degree, however these are extra NBA-focused than college-centric. Stirtz is an effective guess to be an All-American subsequent season and a monster constructing block for Iowa within the post-Fran McCaffery world. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 180
The maestro of Drake’s 31-win crew is following Ben McCollum to Iowa, saying that he could be becoming a member of his coach in Iowa Metropolis even earlier than his identify formally hit the portal. Stirtz is an amazing processor who understands precisely the way to play inside McCollum’s scheme. He runs the present and seemingly by no means leaves the court docket (over 39 minutes per recreation this season). He can rating from all three ranges, can play on and off the ball and serves as an extension of his coach on the ground. He scored 21 factors in each of Drake’s NCAA Match video games in opposition to high-major competitors. There are some athletic issues as he strikes up a degree, however these are extra NBA-focused than college-centric. Stirtz is an effective guess to be an All-American subsequent season and a monster constructing block for Iowa within the post-Fran McCaffery world. — Sam Vecenie
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Drake
Iowa Hawkeyes
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 175
Dent was the most effective level guards in school basketball this season, turning into the primary participant since 1997 to common at the least 20 factors and 6 assists whereas taking pictures 49 % from the sector and 40 % from 3. He was a borderline All-American whereas carrying a fast-paced offense to the second spherical of the NCAA Match. He’s wildly aggressive and reads the court docket extremely nicely. Any mistake {that a} crew makes in ball-screen protection, Dent goes to hammer it. Tag too late, he’ll hit the lob to an enormous. Tag too aggressively on the weak facet, he’ll hit the cross-corner kick-out. For those who give him an excessive amount of house coming off of a display screen, he’ll assault the rim or discover a gorgeous little floater. He’s deadly at attending to the foul line, too. Dent has each likelihood to be an All-American subsequent yr wherever he finally ends up. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 175
Dent was the most effective level guards in school basketball this season, turning into the primary participant since 1997 to common at the least 20 factors and 6 assists whereas taking pictures 49 % from the sector and 40 % from 3. He was a borderline All-American whereas carrying a fast-paced offense to the second spherical of the NCAA Match. He’s wildly aggressive and reads the court docket extremely nicely. Any mistake {that a} crew makes in ball-screen protection, Dent goes to hammer it. Tag too late, he’ll hit the lob to an enormous. Tag too aggressively on the weak facet, he’ll hit the cross-corner kick-out. For those who give him an excessive amount of house coming off of a display screen, he’ll assault the rim or discover a gorgeous little floater. He’s deadly at attending to the foul line, too. Dent has each likelihood to be an All-American subsequent yr wherever he finally ends up. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215
Conwell proved he could possibly be a high-major go-to man this yr at Xavier after breaking out in his one season at Indiana State. He’s the most effective scorers within the portal, in a position to fill it up from all three ranges. The lefty shot 41.2 % from 3, and he’s elite in catch-and-shoot, off motion and off the bounce. He’s a type of lefties who simply appears arduous to cease from attending to his left hand. He’s easy and powerful, so he finds a approach to get to his spots. He additionally battles defensively and is a worthwhile two-way wing. He will be streaky, however when he’s on, he can actually go off — confirmed by two 30-plus-point video games this season. Conwell is arguably one of the best wing within the portal and must be extremely coveted.
— C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215
Conwell proved he could possibly be a high-major go-to man this yr at Xavier after breaking out in his one season at Indiana State. He’s the most effective scorers within the portal, in a position to fill it up from all three ranges. The lefty shot 41.2 % from 3, and he’s elite in catch-and-shoot, off motion and off the bounce. He’s a type of lefties who simply appears arduous to cease from attending to his left hand. He’s easy and powerful, so he finds a approach to get to his spots. He additionally battles defensively and is a worthwhile two-way wing. He will be streaky, however when he’s on, he can actually go off — confirmed by two 30-plus-point video games this season. Conwell is arguably one of the best wing within the portal and must be extremely coveted.
— C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 225
DeVries performed for his dad, Darian, at Drake earlier than following him to West Virginia and now to Indiana. A two-time Missouri Valley participant of the yr, he’s an elite shooter off motion who can create pictures from all three ranges. He takes about seven 3s per recreation, and whereas he solely hits them at a 37 % clip, that’s as a result of he takes some really troublesome ones off all kinds of intricate motion inside this offense. He additionally passes extraordinarily nicely. His ft generally is a bit gradual on protection, a trait that could possibly be exploited within the Massive Ten. Nonetheless, count on him to be the most effective gamers within the league subsequent season even coming off the wrist harm that held him out for all however eight video games this yr. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 225
DeVries performed for his dad, Darian, at Drake earlier than following him to West Virginia and now to Indiana. A two-time Missouri Valley participant of the yr, he’s an elite shooter off motion who can create pictures from all three ranges. He takes about seven 3s per recreation, and whereas he solely hits them at a 37 % clip, that’s as a result of he takes some really troublesome ones off all kinds of intricate motion inside this offense. He additionally passes extraordinarily nicely. His ft generally is a bit gradual on protection, a trait that could possibly be exploited within the Massive Ten. Nonetheless, count on him to be the most effective gamers within the league subsequent season even coming off the wrist harm that held him out for all however eight video games this yr. — Sam Vecenie
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West Virginia
Indiana Hoosiers
Ht: 6-10 Wt: 230
Freeman prolonged an extended line of nice Iowa publish gamers below Fran McCaffery, constantly attending to his spots on the block and making pictures. He shot 63 % in post-ups, per Synergy, and has an incredible back-to-the-basket recreation. However he additionally has some deal with, permitting him to assault in straight strains earlier than utilizing drop steps and counters to complete. His footwork is terrific, and he had a few moments when he stepped away and confirmed some potential from 3-point vary. Groups that run a number of post-ups will possible be one of the best match right here, however he would additionally slot in ball-screen offenses that make the most of seals. However to win video games that matter, his new crew should encompass him with high-level defenders. That finish of the ground wasn’t all the time a power regardless of his gaudy 1.8 blocks per recreation. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-10 Wt: 230
Freeman prolonged an extended line of nice Iowa publish gamers below Fran McCaffery, constantly attending to his spots on the block and making pictures. He shot 63 % in post-ups, per Synergy, and has an incredible back-to-the-basket recreation. However he additionally has some deal with, permitting him to assault in straight strains earlier than utilizing drop steps and counters to complete. His footwork is terrific, and he had a few moments when he stepped away and confirmed some potential from 3-point vary. Groups that run a number of post-ups will possible be one of the best match right here, however he would additionally slot in ball-screen offenses that make the most of seals. However to win video games that matter, his new crew should encompass him with high-level defenders. That finish of the ground wasn’t all the time a power regardless of his gaudy 1.8 blocks per recreation. — Sam Vecenie
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Iowa
Creighton Bluejays
Ht: 6-5Wt: 210
One of the enjoyable breakout stars of the yr within the Massive Ten, Dix is a talented, environment friendly gunner who makes nice selections. He shot 51 % from the sector and 77 % from the free-throw line, however the massive quantity right here is the 42.2 % mark on 5 3-point makes an attempt per recreation. He’s an all-situations shooter: off spot-ups, off motion, off relocations and off the dribble. He tops it off by being helpful in ball screens as a handler and chopping sharply off the ball. He has an NBA-style off-ball recreation, and he’ll possible match finest in a scheme that prioritizes off-ball motion, 3-point taking pictures and five-out play. However he can play anyplace within the nation. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5Wt: 210
One of the enjoyable breakout stars of the yr within the Massive Ten, Dix is a talented, environment friendly gunner who makes nice selections. He shot 51 % from the sector and 77 % from the free-throw line, however the massive quantity right here is the 42.2 % mark on 5 3-point makes an attempt per recreation. He’s an all-situations shooter: off spot-ups, off motion, off relocations and off the dribble. He tops it off by being helpful in ball screens as a handler and chopping sharply off the ball. He has an NBA-style off-ball recreation, and he’ll possible match finest in a scheme that prioritizes off-ball motion, 3-point taking pictures and five-out play. However he can play anyplace within the nation. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 200
DeMary is not like nearly anybody else obtainable. Why? He’s an enormous guard who can truly run an offense. Touchdown him offers a crew much more flexibility within the different guys they will pursue: An enormous lead permits you to play smaller scoring guards in order for you, or go along with the current Connecticut mannequin and change all actions throughout positions one by means of 4 at a excessive degree. DeMary had a monster near this season, averaging 19.3 factors and three.5 per recreation over his remaining 10, and he shot it nicely sufficient from 3 all yr to play each on and off the ball if wanted. He’s a critical chess piece. Anticipate an costly battle for his companies. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 200
DeMary is not like nearly anybody else obtainable. Why? He’s an enormous guard who can truly run an offense. Touchdown him offers a crew much more flexibility within the different guys they will pursue: An enormous lead permits you to play smaller scoring guards in order for you, or go along with the current Connecticut mannequin and change all actions throughout positions one by means of 4 at a excessive degree. DeMary had a monster near this season, averaging 19.3 factors and three.5 per recreation over his remaining 10, and he shot it nicely sufficient from 3 all yr to play each on and off the ball if wanted. He’s a critical chess piece. Anticipate an costly battle for his companies. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-6Wt: 225
Hopkins has had a wild profession, beginning at Kentucky as a consensus top-40 recruit earlier than transferring to Windfall and exploding onto the scene with a first-team All-Massive East marketing campaign in 2022-23. Hopkins tried his luck with the NBA Draft in 2023 however returned to high school and tore his ACL halfway by means of his junior season. He tried to return this season however suffered a bone bruise after three video games and missed the remainder of the yr. At his finest, Hopkins is a mismatch nightmare on the 4 who can slash and end on the rim with physicality, make performs for his teammates and defend with toughness. He might turn into the most effective gamers in school hoops subsequent season, or he might battle together with his knee and disappoint. Given the sources that you simply’d should allocate to get him, Hopkins gained’t be for everybody. But when he’s proper, he’s a real program-changer. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-6Wt: 225
Hopkins has had a wild profession, beginning at Kentucky as a consensus top-40 recruit earlier than transferring to Windfall and exploding onto the scene with a first-team All-Massive East marketing campaign in 2022-23. Hopkins tried his luck with the NBA Draft in 2023 however returned to high school and tore his ACL halfway by means of his junior season. He tried to return this season however suffered a bone bruise after three video games and missed the remainder of the yr. At his finest, Hopkins is a mismatch nightmare on the 4 who can slash and end on the rim with physicality, make performs for his teammates and defend with toughness. He might turn into the most effective gamers in school hoops subsequent season, or he might battle together with his knee and disappoint. Given the sources that you simply’d should allocate to get him, Hopkins gained’t be for everybody. But when he’s proper, he’s a real program-changer. — Sam Vecenie
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Windfall
Ht: 7-0Wt: 190
Gwath went from zero-star recruit to official NBA prospect in a single season. He gained each freshman of the yr and defensive participant of the yr within the Mountain West (though he has some ball-screen and perimeter points to work by means of on that finish) and has a pro-style recreation. The numbers don’t look gaudy, however that’s as a result of it took him time to ascertain himself. He’s a 7-footer with official handles who can assault from the perimeter along with taking pictures from 3. Gwath continues to be fairly skinny and might want to maintain filling out his body over the following few years, however I might anticipate this ends with him enjoying within the NBA, and he ought to go to a college that can higher weaponize his perimeter recreation and house the court docket round him. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 7-0Wt: 190
Gwath went from zero-star recruit to official NBA prospect in a single season. He gained each freshman of the yr and defensive participant of the yr within the Mountain West (though he has some ball-screen and perimeter points to work by means of on that finish) and has a pro-style recreation. The numbers don’t look gaudy, however that’s as a result of it took him time to ascertain himself. He’s a 7-footer with official handles who can assault from the perimeter along with taking pictures from 3. Gwath continues to be fairly skinny and might want to maintain filling out his body over the following few years, however I might anticipate this ends with him enjoying within the NBA, and he ought to go to a college that can higher weaponize his perimeter recreation and house the court docket round him. — Sam Vecenie
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San Diego St
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 220
Swain actually has the most effective potential futures of any participant within the portal. He’s a real NBA prospect who ought to declare for the draft this season to at the least check his inventory. An incredible defensive playmaker, Swain has extremely lengthy arms and is wildly reactive on the court docket. He averaged 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks to go along with 11 factors. Offensively, groups usually performed off him this yr, and he made them pay at occasions (he had 27 factors in Xavier’s Spherical of 64 recreation vs. Illinois). Nonetheless, to take that subsequent step and turn out to be the most effective school gamers within the nation — and a official NBA participant — he should enhance his shot. He made simply 25 % from 3 this season and doesn’t look all that snug taking them. The excellent news? He has some actual contact across the rim and made 82 % of his free throws, so he has an opportunity to take that subsequent step. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 220
Swain actually has the most effective potential futures of any participant within the portal. He’s a real NBA prospect who ought to declare for the draft this season to at the least check his inventory. An incredible defensive playmaker, Swain has extremely lengthy arms and is wildly reactive on the court docket. He averaged 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks to go along with 11 factors. Offensively, groups usually performed off him this yr, and he made them pay at occasions (he had 27 factors in Xavier’s Spherical of 64 recreation vs. Illinois). Nonetheless, to take that subsequent step and turn out to be the most effective school gamers within the nation — and a official NBA participant — he should enhance his shot. He made simply 25 % from 3 this season and doesn’t look all that snug taking them. The excellent news? He has some actual contact across the rim and made 82 % of his free throws, so he has an opportunity to take that subsequent step. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 195
A former five-star recruit, Sanon is a bucket-getter by means of and thru. He’s not overly massive, however he averaged 12 factors per recreation whereas taking pictures 42 % from the sector and 37 % from 3 as a freshman. The numbers aren’t what they appear, nevertheless. He had a dry spell in convention play after a robust begin, averaging simply six factors from Dec. 14 by means of Feb. 23 whereas he performed by means of an ankle harm. He was wholesome on the finish of the season and averaged 19 factors in his remaining 5 video games. He wants to enhance drastically on protection and work on making constant reads as a driver. If he could make powerful, successful performs on each ends of the court docket regularly, he has actual NBA upside after subsequent season. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 195
A former five-star recruit, Sanon is a bucket-getter by means of and thru. He’s not overly massive, however he averaged 12 factors per recreation whereas taking pictures 42 % from the sector and 37 % from 3 as a freshman. The numbers aren’t what they appear, nevertheless. He had a dry spell in convention play after a robust begin, averaging simply six factors from Dec. 14 by means of Feb. 23 whereas he performed by means of an ankle harm. He was wholesome on the finish of the season and averaged 19 factors in his remaining 5 video games. He wants to enhance drastically on protection and work on making constant reads as a driver. If he could make powerful, successful performs on each ends of the court docket regularly, he has actual NBA upside after subsequent season. — Sam Vecenie
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Arizona State
St. John’s Pink Storm
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 180
Among the finest pop-up freshmen within the nation this season, Wooley was dominant in Convention USA for Kennesaw State. Not solely are the averages per recreation spectacular, however he shot 51 % from the sector, 42 % from 3 and 77 % from the road. His body nonetheless wants a bit of labor, so it is sensible that he spends at the least yet one more season in school. Nonetheless, he did nearly carry Kennesaw to a win over league-champion Liberty within the convention event, scoring 28 factors, grabbing seven rebounds and shelling out 5 assists. He additionally had 25 factors and 19 factors in opposition to top-100 groups UC Irvine and Santa Clara. Initially from Tuscaloosa, this feels prefer it’ll be an all-out warfare between Alabama and Auburn. Wooley is nice sufficient to play anyplace.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 180
Among the finest pop-up freshmen within the nation this season, Wooley was dominant in Convention USA for Kennesaw State. Not solely are the averages per recreation spectacular, however he shot 51 % from the sector, 42 % from 3 and 77 % from the road. His body nonetheless wants a bit of labor, so it is sensible that he spends at the least yet one more season in school. Nonetheless, he did nearly carry Kennesaw to a win over league-champion Liberty within the convention event, scoring 28 factors, grabbing seven rebounds and shelling out 5 assists. He additionally had 25 factors and 19 factors in opposition to top-100 groups UC Irvine and Santa Clara. Initially from Tuscaloosa, this feels prefer it’ll be an all-out warfare between Alabama and Auburn. Wooley is nice sufficient to play anyplace.
— Sam Vecenie
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Kennesaw St
Ht: 6-4Wt: 200
The pitch with McKneely is straightforward: He’s the most effective shooters within the nation, level clean. He has made 43.1 % of his practically seven 3-point makes an attempt during the last two years. He makes them off motion at a excessive degree and might discover his shot from nearly any scenario. The place he’s actually improved during the last two years, although, is how he makes use of the specter of that shot to assault off it, discovering his means into the lane to attain often or to make use of a contact floater. He’s not a monster passer, however he sees reads nicely and is unselfish. He additionally not often makes errors. Groups that run a number of actions to free shooters must be salivating about getting McKneely into their scheme. The proper match right here is for McKneely to be Koby Brea’s alternative at Kentucky, on condition that he grew up a three-hour drive away in West Virginia. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-4Wt: 200
The pitch with McKneely is straightforward: He’s the most effective shooters within the nation, level clean. He has made 43.1 % of his practically seven 3-point makes an attempt during the last two years. He makes them off motion at a excessive degree and might discover his shot from nearly any scenario. The place he’s actually improved during the last two years, although, is how he makes use of the specter of that shot to assault off it, discovering his means into the lane to attain often or to make use of a contact floater. He’s not a monster passer, however he sees reads nicely and is unselfish. He additionally not often makes errors. Groups that run a number of actions to free shooters must be salivating about getting McKneely into their scheme. The proper match right here is for McKneely to be Koby Brea’s alternative at Kentucky, on condition that he grew up a three-hour drive away in West Virginia. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-10Wt: 230
Cofie began the season on fireplace and appeared like a possible one-and-done participant. Nonetheless, he cooled off because the season progressed, trying extra like a terrific first-year starter who will take a while to develop to get to the following degree. He performed about 20 minutes per recreation and is a pointy, reactive participant throughout the board. He will get his palms up and makes defensive performs recurrently and might rotate throughout the again line to be obtainable on the weak facet. Offensively, the jumper appears to be like totally workable, and he’s a critical mismatch menace together with his measurement and talent to deal with the ball. It’s arduous to search out fours with sufficient measurement to play the middle place in school, and even together with his downturn in taking pictures late within the yr, Virginia was nonetheless 10 factors per 100 possessions higher with Cofie on the court docket than when he was off it, per CBB Analytics.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-10Wt: 230
Cofie began the season on fireplace and appeared like a possible one-and-done participant. Nonetheless, he cooled off because the season progressed, trying extra like a terrific first-year starter who will take a while to develop to get to the following degree. He performed about 20 minutes per recreation and is a pointy, reactive participant throughout the board. He will get his palms up and makes defensive performs recurrently and might rotate throughout the again line to be obtainable on the weak facet. Offensively, the jumper appears to be like totally workable, and he’s a critical mismatch menace together with his measurement and talent to deal with the ball. It’s arduous to search out fours with sufficient measurement to play the middle place in school, and even together with his downturn in taking pictures late within the yr, Virginia was nonetheless 10 factors per 100 possessions higher with Cofie on the court docket than when he was off it, per CBB Analytics.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8Wt: 190
NBA groups are conserving their eyes on Williams after a terrific freshman season at Tulane that noticed him do precisely what scouts search for from low-usage wings — knock down pictures and be a menace on protection. He drilled 41 % of his 5 3-point makes an attempt per recreation and has a pleasant stroke that ought to proceed to translate up ranges. On protection, he’s energetic together with his palms and size, averaging 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks from the 4 spot. The rationale he’s extra of a 4 than a 3 proper now could be that his ball expertise want to enhance considerably. However he is aware of his position, makes good selections and doesn’t are likely to overextend himself. It is a good guess for any high-major crew to take, even those on the highest ranges.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8Wt: 190
NBA groups are conserving their eyes on Williams after a terrific freshman season at Tulane that noticed him do precisely what scouts search for from low-usage wings — knock down pictures and be a menace on protection. He drilled 41 % of his 5 3-point makes an attempt per recreation and has a pleasant stroke that ought to proceed to translate up ranges. On protection, he’s energetic together with his palms and size, averaging 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks from the 4 spot. The rationale he’s extra of a 4 than a 3 proper now could be that his ball expertise want to enhance considerably. However he is aware of his position, makes good selections and doesn’t are likely to overextend himself. It is a good guess for any high-major crew to take, even those on the highest ranges.
— Sam Vecenie
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Tulane
Kentucky Wildcats
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 200
Harper is that this season’s mid-major breakout freshman, a 6-foot-7 wing who gained each the MEAC’s participant of the yr and freshman of the yr awards. A easy lefty with a candy taking pictures stroke and nice contact, Harper nonetheless has some issues to work on however has the look of a high-level, high-major recruit. He assaults aggressively off the bounce and is fearless driving to the paint. He averaged 8.4 free-throw makes an attempt per recreation and does an incredible job of drawing contact, regardless that he’s not overly vertical. The troubles listed here are that he wasn’t overly environment friendly on the rim and that he was an athletic/measurement outlier on the MEAC degree. He must work on his power to bounce off different wings and enhance his footwork on drives. In any other case, he’ll have to be extra keen to fireside from 3. He jogs my memory of Florida beginning wing Will Richard again when Richard was at Belmont.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 200
Harper is that this season’s mid-major breakout freshman, a 6-foot-7 wing who gained each the MEAC’s participant of the yr and freshman of the yr awards. A easy lefty with a candy taking pictures stroke and nice contact, Harper nonetheless has some issues to work on however has the look of a high-level, high-major recruit. He assaults aggressively off the bounce and is fearless driving to the paint. He averaged 8.4 free-throw makes an attempt per recreation and does an incredible job of drawing contact, regardless that he’s not overly vertical. The troubles listed here are that he wasn’t overly environment friendly on the rim and that he was an athletic/measurement outlier on the MEAC degree. He must work on his power to bounce off different wings and enhance his footwork on drives. In any other case, he’ll have to be extra keen to fireside from 3. He jogs my memory of Florida beginning wing Will Richard again when Richard was at Belmont.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-9Wt: 220
The Horizon League Participant of the Yr, Folgueiras led Robert Morris to the NCAA Match and helped give Alabama nearly all it might deal with. At 6-foot-9, Folgueiras is an extremely gifted, expert mismatch 4. The Spanish ahead has nice instincts throughout the court docket for enjoying off the ball, with well timed cuts and sharp actions to search out open 3s. He can pick-and-pop, and he posted his man nicely on the Horizon League degree. His contact is terrific, and he can put the ball on the deck to complete, too. He’s additionally a pointy passer who sees the court docket nicely. So, what’s the difficulty? He’s simply not all that explosive athletically. He’s a bit in-between positions defensively on the high-major degree, too. However he’s energetic together with his palms and is aware of the place to be, averaging 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per recreation. I’m an enormous believer in him translating up ranges and thriving at the least as a high-level starter.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-9Wt: 220
The Horizon League Participant of the Yr, Folgueiras led Robert Morris to the NCAA Match and helped give Alabama nearly all it might deal with. At 6-foot-9, Folgueiras is an extremely gifted, expert mismatch 4. The Spanish ahead has nice instincts throughout the court docket for enjoying off the ball, with well timed cuts and sharp actions to search out open 3s. He can pick-and-pop, and he posted his man nicely on the Horizon League degree. His contact is terrific, and he can put the ball on the deck to complete, too. He’s additionally a pointy passer who sees the court docket nicely. So, what’s the difficulty? He’s simply not all that explosive athletically. He’s a bit in-between positions defensively on the high-major degree, too. However he’s energetic together with his palms and is aware of the place to be, averaging 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per recreation. I’m an enormous believer in him translating up ranges and thriving at the least as a high-level starter.
— Sam Vecenie
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Robert Morris
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
A former five-star prospect popping out of Sweden by means of highschool powerhouse Hyperlink Academy in Missouri, Cadeau by no means fairly discovered his footing at North Carolina after selecting to reclassify into the 2023 recruiting class. He’s actually a dynamic playmaker and passer, as he confirmed whereas averaging over six assists per recreation this season. However he could possibly be turnover-prone and didn’t have a constant approach to rating. He’s an actual athlete, however he’s a bit undersized and must maintain engaged on the jumper to create that menace to get defenders off-balance. He likes to drive downhill or to get out in transition to complete on the rim, however he’s inconsistent at doing that, having made solely 50 % of his makes an attempt within the half court docket on the basket. There’s clear expertise right here, and a change of surroundings might permit him to bloom. A well-spaced offense that’s ball-screen dominant would match his recreation finest. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
A former five-star prospect popping out of Sweden by means of highschool powerhouse Hyperlink Academy in Missouri, Cadeau by no means fairly discovered his footing at North Carolina after selecting to reclassify into the 2023 recruiting class. He’s actually a dynamic playmaker and passer, as he confirmed whereas averaging over six assists per recreation this season. However he could possibly be turnover-prone and didn’t have a constant approach to rating. He’s an actual athlete, however he’s a bit undersized and must maintain engaged on the jumper to create that menace to get defenders off-balance. He likes to drive downhill or to get out in transition to complete on the rim, however he’s inconsistent at doing that, having made solely 50 % of his makes an attempt within the half court docket on the basket. There’s clear expertise right here, and a change of surroundings might permit him to bloom. A well-spaced offense that’s ball-screen dominant would match his recreation finest. — Sam Vecenie
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In Portal
North Carolina
Ht: 6-1Wt: 175
A two-time All-Mountain West decide, Thomas is among the higher flooring generals obtainable within the portal. He passes the ball extraordinarily nicely and has a really attack-oriented mindset. He continuously attempting to get downhill to the rim and does an incredible job of drawing fouls, averaging six per recreation. He additionally has a easy lefty floater recreation and the flexibility to step out and drill pictures from distance off the catch. However he’s additionally fairly small, and that impacts his recreation in a number of methods. His ending on the inside when he doesn’t draw contact isn’t nice, and he isn’t all the time efficient on protection. Nonetheless, count on Thomas to get a large sum of money to run the present at a high-major subsequent yr, and he’ll have an actual shot to be an all-conference decide as he places up gaudy numbers.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-1Wt: 175
A two-time All-Mountain West decide, Thomas is among the higher flooring generals obtainable within the portal. He passes the ball extraordinarily nicely and has a really attack-oriented mindset. He continuously attempting to get downhill to the rim and does an incredible job of drawing fouls, averaging six per recreation. He additionally has a easy lefty floater recreation and the flexibility to step out and drill pictures from distance off the catch. However he’s additionally fairly small, and that impacts his recreation in a number of methods. His ending on the inside when he doesn’t draw contact isn’t nice, and he isn’t all the time efficient on protection. Nonetheless, count on Thomas to get a large sum of money to run the present at a high-major subsequent yr, and he’ll have an actual shot to be an all-conference decide as he places up gaudy numbers.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7Wt: 185
Freeman is a Division II prospect from Lincoln Memorial in Tennessee, the previous stomping grounds of present Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz. He’s twitchy and athletic and has the look of an actual NBA prospect down the highway. He has vital burst and hit round 40 % of his 3s this season. He’s 6-7, and it’s arduous to search out gamers this massive, expert and athletic. So, the place does he slot in as a switch? He’s nonetheless fairly skinny, and whereas he has a inventive deal with, it appears like it might probably get away from him a bit too typically. Going to a spot like Saint Louis would take advantage of sense. Play in an uptempo scheme that’s conducive to your athleticism and proceed to develop bodily in a league that is a little more forgiving than the best of high-majors. Having mentioned that, he’s a prospect value investing in in case you are a high-major program.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7Wt: 185
Freeman is a Division II prospect from Lincoln Memorial in Tennessee, the previous stomping grounds of present Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz. He’s twitchy and athletic and has the look of an actual NBA prospect down the highway. He has vital burst and hit round 40 % of his 3s this season. He’s 6-7, and it’s arduous to search out gamers this massive, expert and athletic. So, the place does he slot in as a switch? He’s nonetheless fairly skinny, and whereas he has a inventive deal with, it appears like it might probably get away from him a bit too typically. Going to a spot like Saint Louis would take advantage of sense. Play in an uptempo scheme that’s conducive to your athleticism and proceed to develop bodily in a league that is a little more forgiving than the best of high-majors. Having mentioned that, he’s a prospect value investing in in case you are a high-major program.
— Sam Vecenie
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Lincoln Mem.
Ht: 7-0Wt: 240
High quality bigs appear to be the costliest asset within the portal, and Tilly will possible draw plenty of consideration due to his measurement and superior numbers. The second-team All-WCC heart has strong per-game averages, however his superior numbers pop. He had a 117.8 offensive ranking and a excessive free-throw charge, drawing 4.7 fouls per 40 minutes. He’s a talented massive who can rating within the publish and step out to make a jumper — he made 17 3s in ‘24-25. And most promisingly, he had some of his best games against Santa Clara’s finest opponents: 17 factors and eight boards in opposition to Saint Louis, 16 factors in opposition to Stanford, 21 factors in opposition to Bradley and 17 factors on 7-of-9 taking pictures in an upset of Gonzaga. — C.J. Moore
Ht: 7-0Wt: 240
High quality bigs appear to be the costliest asset within the portal, and Tilly will possible draw plenty of consideration due to his measurement and superior numbers. The second-team All-WCC heart has strong per-game averages, however his superior numbers pop. He had a 117.8 offensive ranking and a excessive free-throw charge, drawing 4.7 fouls per 40 minutes. He’s a talented massive who can rating within the publish and step out to make a jumper — he made 17 3s in ‘24-25. And most promisingly, he had some of his best games against Santa Clara’s finest opponents: 17 factors and eight boards in opposition to Saint Louis, 16 factors in opposition to Stanford, 21 factors in opposition to Bradley and 17 factors on 7-of-9 taking pictures in an upset of Gonzaga. — C.J. Moore
Middle
In Portal
Santa Clara
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Agbim is well-traveled; his subsequent college can be his fourth in 5 years after three juco seasons and a season at Wyoming. He could possibly be one of the best three-level scorer within the portal: He drilled 44 % of his six 3s per recreation and has actual juice within the open court docket to steer the break, fill lanes or house to the corners. His shot is easy and translatable to any scenario, and he performs off that menace nicely by moving into the midrange and discovering pull-ups, which he hits at about 45 %. Give him a ball display screen, and he’ll snake his means into look. Whereas he doesn’t get to the rim typically in halfcourt settings, he makes these at an affordable clip for a guard and has a pleasant little floater package deal. Basically, Agbim is an expert scorer enjoying in school. He’ll must play subsequent to a much bigger distributor and defender to search out probably the most success. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Agbim is well-traveled; his subsequent college can be his fourth in 5 years after three juco seasons and a season at Wyoming. He could possibly be one of the best three-level scorer within the portal: He drilled 44 % of his six 3s per recreation and has actual juice within the open court docket to steer the break, fill lanes or house to the corners. His shot is easy and translatable to any scenario, and he performs off that menace nicely by moving into the midrange and discovering pull-ups, which he hits at about 45 %. Give him a ball display screen, and he’ll snake his means into look. Whereas he doesn’t get to the rim typically in halfcourt settings, he makes these at an affordable clip for a guard and has a pleasant little floater package deal. Basically, Agbim is an expert scorer enjoying in school. He’ll must play subsequent to a much bigger distributor and defender to search out probably the most success. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-3Wt: 180
Boyd is coming off an All-Mountain West season at San Diego State, the place he defended on the level of assault and constantly made good selections in an offensive construction that appeared awfully archaic for lengthy stretches. He’s not a wildly dynamic downhill driver, and he’s shooter (not an incredible one), however Boyd is extraordinarily dependable and will be counted on to arrange his crew as a lead guard. I don’t know that I fairly see him as an all-conference man on the high-major degree, however he generally is a massive a part of a successful crew as a starter in the proper spot — as he proved when he was a beginning guard as a sophomore throughout Florida Atlantic’s 2023 Closing 4 run. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-3Wt: 180
Boyd is coming off an All-Mountain West season at San Diego State, the place he defended on the level of assault and constantly made good selections in an offensive construction that appeared awfully archaic for lengthy stretches. He’s not a wildly dynamic downhill driver, and he’s shooter (not an incredible one), however Boyd is extraordinarily dependable and will be counted on to arrange his crew as a lead guard. I don’t know that I fairly see him as an all-conference man on the high-major degree, however he generally is a massive a part of a successful crew as a starter in the proper spot — as he proved when he was a beginning guard as a sophomore throughout Florida Atlantic’s 2023 Closing 4 run. — Sam Vecenie
Guard
In Portal
San Diego St
Ht: 6-3Wt: 180
George, initially from Toronto, emerged from out of nowhere on the 2023 Peach Jam, signed that summer season with Georgia Tech and has grown into one of many higher level guards within the ACC. He has a slick deal with and a high-level really feel figuring out of ball screens. He also can shoot behind a display screen — he made 36 of his 60 3s off the bounce, per Synergy — shimmy his means into the paint and rating there, or discover an open teammate. He’s the most effective passers within the portal. He has excessive turnover numbers (3.0 per recreation) and is prone to attempting to make the home-run cross, however he has the imaginative and prescient, measurement and talent to make nearly each cross. He’s not an incredible finisher on the basket, however in the proper system with shooters round him and paired with pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop massive, he would possible flourish. — C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-3Wt: 180
George, initially from Toronto, emerged from out of nowhere on the 2023 Peach Jam, signed that summer season with Georgia Tech and has grown into one of many higher level guards within the ACC. He has a slick deal with and a high-level really feel figuring out of ball screens. He also can shoot behind a display screen — he made 36 of his 60 3s off the bounce, per Synergy — shimmy his means into the paint and rating there, or discover an open teammate. He’s the most effective passers within the portal. He has excessive turnover numbers (3.0 per recreation) and is prone to attempting to make the home-run cross, however he has the imaginative and prescient, measurement and talent to make nearly each cross. He’s not an incredible finisher on the basket, however in the proper system with shooters round him and paired with pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop massive, he would possible flourish. — C.J. Moore
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Georgia Tech
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 235
Reneau, a former top-30 recruit, has a terrific mid-post recreation and sharp low-post footwork. He’s about as bodily a participant as you’ll discover down there, all the time attempting to hunt contact to create a little bit of separation for him to attain together with his left hand. I fear that he’s a bit undersized to be a high-major heart, however that’s the place his recreation works finest on offense, until you have got an enormous who can step out and shoot. A league just like the ACC might be one of the best guess for him. Two faculties to observe: Georgia as a result of Mike White initially recruited Reneau to Florida however misplaced him to Indiana when he took the Bulldogs’ head teaching job, and Miami as a result of it’s Reneau’s hometown and the assistant who led his recruitment at Florida, Erik Pastrana, simply joined the Hurricanes’ employees. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 235
Reneau, a former top-30 recruit, has a terrific mid-post recreation and sharp low-post footwork. He’s about as bodily a participant as you’ll discover down there, all the time attempting to hunt contact to create a little bit of separation for him to attain together with his left hand. I fear that he’s a bit undersized to be a high-major heart, however that’s the place his recreation works finest on offense, until you have got an enormous who can step out and shoot. A league just like the ACC might be one of the best guess for him. Two faculties to observe: Georgia as a result of Mike White initially recruited Reneau to Florida however misplaced him to Indiana when he took the Bulldogs’ head teaching job, and Miami as a result of it’s Reneau’s hometown and the assistant who led his recruitment at Florida, Erik Pastrana, simply joined the Hurricanes’ employees. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5Wt: 190
An anticipated one-and-done, Bethea’s season didn’t go as deliberate. The previous top-10 recruit confirmed nice vary past the 3-point line in each pull-up and catch-and-shoot conditions. He’s additionally large enough to play each guard positions down the highway, though this season I didn’t really feel like his deal with was fairly robust sufficient to provoke the offense. It could assist Bethea to maintain getting stronger, however he’s additionally a keen defender, and there aren’t many massive combo guards obtainable. After Miami’s disastrous season and December teaching change, it may be so simple as getting Bethea into a reliable scenario that can permit him to develop. Some sharp high-major ought to nonetheless take a flyer on him. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-5Wt: 190
An anticipated one-and-done, Bethea’s season didn’t go as deliberate. The previous top-10 recruit confirmed nice vary past the 3-point line in each pull-up and catch-and-shoot conditions. He’s additionally large enough to play each guard positions down the highway, though this season I didn’t really feel like his deal with was fairly robust sufficient to provoke the offense. It could assist Bethea to maintain getting stronger, however he’s additionally a keen defender, and there aren’t many massive combo guards obtainable. After Miami’s disastrous season and December teaching change, it may be so simple as getting Bethea into a reliable scenario that can permit him to develop. Some sharp high-major ought to nonetheless take a flyer on him. — Sam Vecenie
Guard
In Portal
Miami (Fla.)
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 240
Groups that like to play five-out, spacing-conscious basketball will prioritize Davidson within the portal. It’s arduous to search out bigs who can step away and fireplace, and Davidson can just do that. He hit 37 % from 3 this previous yr and has a very nice inside-out recreation as a stretch 4 that ought to translate up ranges. He’s very expert as a passer, too. With one yr left, he’s flyer for a inventive offensive coach to take. However the gamers round him will have to be acutely aware defensively to get probably the most out of him. I feel it’s affordable to count on an impression much like Kentucky’s Andrew Carr. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 240
Groups that like to play five-out, spacing-conscious basketball will prioritize Davidson within the portal. It’s arduous to search out bigs who can step away and fireplace, and Davidson can just do that. He hit 37 % from 3 this previous yr and has a very nice inside-out recreation as a stretch 4 that ought to translate up ranges. He’s very expert as a passer, too. With one yr left, he’s flyer for a inventive offensive coach to take. However the gamers round him will have to be acutely aware defensively to get probably the most out of him. I feel it’s affordable to count on an impression much like Kentucky’s Andrew Carr. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-10Wt: 230
The Missouri Valley has an extended historical past of efficiently sending gamers to the high-major degree. Anticipate Schwieger to be subsequent in line. He largely performed the 5 as a two-year starter at Valpo and initiatives finest there athletically on the high-major degree. He’s additionally improved his body during the last yr, which ought to permit him to search out success in opposition to bodily gamers. He has sort of a cool load into his shot however has made about 33 % of his 3s in school on about three makes an attempt per recreation. His footwork in ball screens as a curler or a pick-and-pop participant is terrific, and he can also run dribble handoffs to roll, pop or reject and get all the best way to the rim himself. Defensively, there can be some athletic issues, however don’t sleep on his timing as a shot blocker: He swatted two pictures per recreation to steer the Missouri Valley. A crew attempting to play five-out would do nicely to provide him a shot. —Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-10Wt: 230
The Missouri Valley has an extended historical past of efficiently sending gamers to the high-major degree. Anticipate Schwieger to be subsequent in line. He largely performed the 5 as a two-year starter at Valpo and initiatives finest there athletically on the high-major degree. He’s additionally improved his body during the last yr, which ought to permit him to search out success in opposition to bodily gamers. He has sort of a cool load into his shot however has made about 33 % of his 3s in school on about three makes an attempt per recreation. His footwork in ball screens as a curler or a pick-and-pop participant is terrific, and he can also run dribble handoffs to roll, pop or reject and get all the best way to the rim himself. Defensively, there can be some athletic issues, however don’t sleep on his timing as a shot blocker: He swatted two pictures per recreation to steer the Missouri Valley. A crew attempting to play five-out would do nicely to provide him a shot. —Sam Vecenie
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In Portal
Valparaiso
Ht: 6-7Wt: 215
An enormous Italian wing who got here to Evansville by means of the NBA Academy in Australia, Pozzato is extra athletic than you’d count on and performs with authority when he decides to get to the rim. He’s a pointy cutter and mover with out the ball and assaults close-outs at a high-level. For those who let him get downhill in a straight line, it’s a rack assault. The important thing for Pozzato is the jumper. He solely made 32 % of his 3s final yr regardless of taking six per recreation and possessing a fluid stroke that ought to translate to made pictures sooner or later. He appears to be like like an ideal choice to play off of dynamic guards on the high-major degree and never be as liable for creating offense as he was at occasions this season. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7Wt: 215
An enormous Italian wing who got here to Evansville by means of the NBA Academy in Australia, Pozzato is extra athletic than you’d count on and performs with authority when he decides to get to the rim. He’s a pointy cutter and mover with out the ball and assaults close-outs at a high-level. For those who let him get downhill in a straight line, it’s a rack assault. The important thing for Pozzato is the jumper. He solely made 32 % of his 3s final yr regardless of taking six per recreation and possessing a fluid stroke that ought to translate to made pictures sooner or later. He appears to be like like an ideal choice to play off of dynamic guards on the high-major degree and never be as liable for creating offense as he was at occasions this season. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
Rataj has a genuinely fascinating recreation that has prompted me to achieve out to a number of coaches to get a learn on the place they stand on him. The German ahead is a dynamic 4 man who can dribble, cross and shoot at 6-9. He was a critical mismatch nightmare on the WCC degree this yr for Oregon State, the place his skill to make use of his body and ability degree made him an exceptionally troublesome cowl. He might simply as simply shoot from 3, the place he hit 35 %, assault in a straight line from the 3-point line or publish a smaller participant. Nonetheless, he’s not all that explosive, both, and that would get him into some bother areas. He’s additionally fairly energetic together with his palms on protection and appears to have superior hand-eye coordination. Rataj is a participant who will match finest in a five-out offense that can give him room to function. However match can be necessary to his success. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
Rataj has a genuinely fascinating recreation that has prompted me to achieve out to a number of coaches to get a learn on the place they stand on him. The German ahead is a dynamic 4 man who can dribble, cross and shoot at 6-9. He was a critical mismatch nightmare on the WCC degree this yr for Oregon State, the place his skill to make use of his body and ability degree made him an exceptionally troublesome cowl. He might simply as simply shoot from 3, the place he hit 35 %, assault in a straight line from the 3-point line or publish a smaller participant. Nonetheless, he’s not all that explosive, both, and that would get him into some bother areas. He’s additionally fairly energetic together with his palms on protection and appears to have superior hand-eye coordination. Rataj is a participant who will match finest in a five-out offense that can give him room to function. However match can be necessary to his success. — Sam Vecenie
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In Portal
Oregon State
Ht: 6-11 Wt: 260
An enormous, large Australian massive man who took a while to develop, Cluff is getting an additional yr as a participant who began his profession at a junior school. He’s performed on the high-major degree earlier than, proving that he could possibly be a starter on an NCAA Match crew at Washington State. He transferred down for a much bigger position this yr at South Dakota State and flourished. He completed second nationally in rebounding and has a tender contact on the inside. He’s not significantly vertical, however few bigs throughout the nation do a greater job of utilizing their body to seal off defenders to create house. That lack of vertical pop might make it a bit simpler to contest him at a better degree, and I don’t suppose I’d count on him to common 17 once more. However for those who put him in an offense like Gonzaga’s, which makes a concerted effort to seal and publish, he might thrive once more on the highest degree.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-11 Wt: 260
An enormous, large Australian massive man who took a while to develop, Cluff is getting an additional yr as a participant who began his profession at a junior school. He’s performed on the high-major degree earlier than, proving that he could possibly be a starter on an NCAA Match crew at Washington State. He transferred down for a much bigger position this yr at South Dakota State and flourished. He completed second nationally in rebounding and has a tender contact on the inside. He’s not significantly vertical, however few bigs throughout the nation do a greater job of utilizing their body to seal off defenders to create house. That lack of vertical pop might make it a bit simpler to contest him at a better degree, and I don’t suppose I’d count on him to common 17 once more. However for those who put him in an offense like Gonzaga’s, which makes a concerted effort to seal and publish, he might thrive once more on the highest degree.
— Sam Vecenie
Middle
In Portal
South Dakota St
Ht: 6-11Wt:270
The beginning heart and inside anchor on a top-10 protection this yr, Jackson is a ready-made beginning heart at 6-11 and 270 kilos. He’s well-traveled, having gone from Washington State to Charlotte to Iowa State, and continues to be eligible after taking a medical redshirt at Washington State in 2021-22 to appropriate a genetic variation in his coronary heart. There’s actually some game-to-game inconsistency, and you’d count on him to complete a bit higher than he does at this measurement. He generally is a little bit of an journey as a defensive rebounder, too, as a result of his palms will be awkward and he’s not overly twitchy. However he’s screener, and he does an incredible job of making driving lanes for his guards with seals. Defensively, he’s only a large physique on the inside who takes up house and contests. In a portal not precisely suffering from big people, he can are available in and begin for a mid-tier high-major.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-11Wt:270
The beginning heart and inside anchor on a top-10 protection this yr, Jackson is a ready-made beginning heart at 6-11 and 270 kilos. He’s well-traveled, having gone from Washington State to Charlotte to Iowa State, and continues to be eligible after taking a medical redshirt at Washington State in 2021-22 to appropriate a genetic variation in his coronary heart. There’s actually some game-to-game inconsistency, and you’d count on him to complete a bit higher than he does at this measurement. He generally is a little bit of an journey as a defensive rebounder, too, as a result of his palms will be awkward and he’s not overly twitchy. However he’s screener, and he does an incredible job of making driving lanes for his guards with seals. Defensively, he’s only a large physique on the inside who takes up house and contests. In a portal not precisely suffering from big people, he can are available in and begin for a mid-tier high-major.
— Sam Vecenie
Middle
In Portal
Iowa State
Ht: 6-9 Wt: 205
Davis is at his finest as an athletic slasher and cutter who finds his approach to the rim both by driving in a straight line, ready within the dunker spot or chopping. For those who give him even a bit of little bit of house, he’s going to get downhill in a rush by utilizing his lengthy strides to search out his approach to the rim. He additionally does an incredible job of enjoying by means of contact, as he drew six foul pictures per recreation this yr. He’s continued to get higher yearly as a shooter, too and made 30 % of his 3s this yr. That’s the swing ability right here. If Davis can’t shoot, he’s in all probability extra of a job participant on the high-major degree on an incredible crew. If he will get to work on the jumper over the summer season and figures issues out, then he has an opportunity to be a big impression participant given his size and athleticism on the 4 at round 6-9.
— Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-9 Wt: 205
Davis is at his finest as an athletic slasher and cutter who finds his approach to the rim both by driving in a straight line, ready within the dunker spot or chopping. For those who give him even a bit of little bit of house, he’s going to get downhill in a rush by utilizing his lengthy strides to search out his approach to the rim. He additionally does an incredible job of enjoying by means of contact, as he drew six foul pictures per recreation this yr. He’s continued to get higher yearly as a shooter, too and made 30 % of his 3s this yr. That’s the swing ability right here. If Davis can’t shoot, he’s in all probability extra of a job participant on the high-major degree on an incredible crew. If he will get to work on the jumper over the summer season and figures issues out, then he has an opportunity to be a big impression participant given his size and athleticism on the 4 at round 6-9.
— Sam Vecenie
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In Portal
Notre Dame
Ht: 6-8Wt: 240
Hansberry is the right five-out heart in that he understands screening angles, can cross, can pop and make a 3, and he’s glorious in dribble-handoff actions. He also can play as extra of a conventional big-man position and rating over each shoulders. He has glorious really feel for the sport and is aware of the place to be on each ends. He’s additionally rebounder, understanding the place to place himself and the way to use his physique. The shot appears to be like good — he made 35 3s final yr — however the share (29.2) wasn’t preferrred. Perhaps that’ll enhance. The place Hansberry is proscribed is in his size and athleticism. He can generally battle to complete across the basket in opposition to size, and he’s not a rim protector. He performed heart for West Virginia, and he’s expert sufficient to slip over to the 4, though guarding extra athletic fours could possibly be a difficulty. However in the proper system that makes use of his skills as a hub on the perimeter, he’s a extremely efficient participant. — C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-8Wt: 240
Hansberry is the right five-out heart in that he understands screening angles, can cross, can pop and make a 3, and he’s glorious in dribble-handoff actions. He also can play as extra of a conventional big-man position and rating over each shoulders. He has glorious really feel for the sport and is aware of the place to be on each ends. He’s additionally rebounder, understanding the place to place himself and the way to use his physique. The shot appears to be like good — he made 35 3s final yr — however the share (29.2) wasn’t preferrred. Perhaps that’ll enhance. The place Hansberry is proscribed is in his size and athleticism. He can generally battle to complete across the basket in opposition to size, and he’s not a rim protector. He performed heart for West Virginia, and he’s expert sufficient to slip over to the 4, though guarding extra athletic fours could possibly be a difficulty. However in the proper system that makes use of his skills as a hub on the perimeter, he’s a extremely efficient participant. — C.J. Moore
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In Portal
West Virginia
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
The SoCon Participant of the Yr this previous season, Peterson led ETSU to a 12-6 league mark and morphed right into a dominant participant late within the yr, averaging 11 factors whereas taking pictures 45 % from 3 in his remaining 12 video games. He’s a quick, jittery lead guard who generally is a high-volume 3-point shooter when he’s rolling. He’ll make pictures off motion and tends to thrive most off the catch, drilling 46.5 % of his catch-and-shoot 3s, per Synergy. However I don’t actually suppose he’s a high-major lead guard, both. He’s finest operating off actions or relocating and discovering open areas. Nonetheless, he’s only a bit small for that position on the highest ranges. You’ll want an enormous guard subsequent to him who will help share ballhandling tasks. However Peterson is an effective guess to be high-major scoring guard subsequent yr.
— C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
The SoCon Participant of the Yr this previous season, Peterson led ETSU to a 12-6 league mark and morphed right into a dominant participant late within the yr, averaging 11 factors whereas taking pictures 45 % from 3 in his remaining 12 video games. He’s a quick, jittery lead guard who generally is a high-volume 3-point shooter when he’s rolling. He’ll make pictures off motion and tends to thrive most off the catch, drilling 46.5 % of his catch-and-shoot 3s, per Synergy. However I don’t actually suppose he’s a high-major lead guard, both. He’s finest operating off actions or relocating and discovering open areas. Nonetheless, he’s only a bit small for that position on the highest ranges. You’ll want an enormous guard subsequent to him who will help share ballhandling tasks. However Peterson is an effective guess to be high-major scoring guard subsequent yr.
— C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 190
Eaglestaff is a volcano ready to occur, a dynamic wing scorer who can fireplace the ball from distance in addition to use the specter of that shot to attain in different methods. This yr alone, he dropped 40 on Alabama and had 51 factors in opposition to South Dakota State within the convention event. He’s a ridiculously powerful shot-maker when he’s on, however he additionally was tasked with taking some completely wild makes an attempt for North Dakota this yr. That finally dragged down his effectivity. The important thing for a high-major can be discovering a job for Eaglestaff that enables him to take simpler pictures — which can be simpler when pairing him with high-level shot creators. He’ll have one yr at high-major to point out what he’s able to after enjoying for a fairly tough North Dakota crew that he wasn’t in a position to elevate. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 190
Eaglestaff is a volcano ready to occur, a dynamic wing scorer who can fireplace the ball from distance in addition to use the specter of that shot to attain in different methods. This yr alone, he dropped 40 on Alabama and had 51 factors in opposition to South Dakota State within the convention event. He’s a ridiculously powerful shot-maker when he’s on, however he additionally was tasked with taking some completely wild makes an attempt for North Dakota this yr. That finally dragged down his effectivity. The important thing for a high-major can be discovering a job for Eaglestaff that enables him to take simpler pictures — which can be simpler when pairing him with high-level shot creators. He’ll have one yr at high-major to point out what he’s able to after enjoying for a fairly tough North Dakota crew that he wasn’t in a position to elevate. — Sam Vecenie
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In Portal
North Dakota
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185
Wilkinson was a enjoyable shock for Cal, ending among the many nationwide scoring leaders for first-year gamers. He has a dynamic recreation off the bounce, with the flexibility to each drive and discover pull-up choices. However the choice making on a few of his pictures was typically an journey, and he’ll must average that as he strikes to a successful crew. It will also be a battle to put pure scoring guards roughly his measurement within the lineup, given how a lot they can provide again on protection. Nonetheless, Cal was significantly better when Wilkinson was on the court docket due to his skill to beat his man, and that’ll present worth wherever he finally ends up. He’s from Georgia, so don’t be shocked to see him head again east. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185
Wilkinson was a enjoyable shock for Cal, ending among the many nationwide scoring leaders for first-year gamers. He has a dynamic recreation off the bounce, with the flexibility to each drive and discover pull-up choices. However the choice making on a few of his pictures was typically an journey, and he’ll must average that as he strikes to a successful crew. It will also be a battle to put pure scoring guards roughly his measurement within the lineup, given how a lot they can provide again on protection. Nonetheless, Cal was significantly better when Wilkinson was on the court docket due to his skill to beat his man, and that’ll present worth wherever he finally ends up. He’s from Georgia, so don’t be shocked to see him head again east. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 225
This one goes to be difficult. Mgbako has proven moments of brilliance, and as a former five-star with lengthy arms and taking pictures potential, he may have an terrible lot of suitors. However, man, there’s simply an terrible lot of dangerous tape, too, the place he appears to be like fully invisible on offense as a result of the bounce shot isn’t constant sufficient but and his defensive depth wavers. Perhaps it’s so simple as Mike Woodson not having the ability to get by means of to him, however the ‘24-25 Hoosiers had been a greater crew when Mgbako was off the court docket, per CBB Analytics: They gave up practically 10 factors extra per 100 possessions when he performed (by far the worst of the 9 gamers to play at the least 300 minutes). If a change of surroundings is all that was wanted, a crew might reap large dividends — or it might come away disenchanted. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-8 Wt: 225
This one goes to be difficult. Mgbako has proven moments of brilliance, and as a former five-star with lengthy arms and taking pictures potential, he may have an terrible lot of suitors. However, man, there’s simply an terrible lot of dangerous tape, too, the place he appears to be like fully invisible on offense as a result of the bounce shot isn’t constant sufficient but and his defensive depth wavers. Perhaps it’s so simple as Mike Woodson not having the ability to get by means of to him, however the ‘24-25 Hoosiers had been a greater crew when Mgbako was off the court docket, per CBB Analytics: They gave up practically 10 factors extra per 100 possessions when he performed (by far the worst of the 9 gamers to play at the least 300 minutes). If a change of surroundings is all that was wanted, a crew might reap large dividends — or it might come away disenchanted. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 215
Sutton earned Summit League participant of the yr honors whereas main Omaha to the NCAA Match, however he’s not significantly elite at any ability by high-major requirements. He posted smaller gamers nicely within the Summit. He made the occasional 3 off the catch. He assaults in transition and might get downhill in a straight line. However I’m undecided I see him as a shot creator on the highest degree; he solely hit 27 % from 3 final yr, and his publish recreation isn’t significantly well-developed. For those who’re on the lookout for a dynamic athlete to play in an uptempo scheme, Sutton ought to work. However he’ll want to search out the proper match that works for him. One thing just like the St. John’s scheme would have potential. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 215
Sutton earned Summit League participant of the yr honors whereas main Omaha to the NCAA Match, however he’s not significantly elite at any ability by high-major requirements. He posted smaller gamers nicely within the Summit. He made the occasional 3 off the catch. He assaults in transition and might get downhill in a straight line. However I’m undecided I see him as a shot creator on the highest degree; he solely hit 27 % from 3 final yr, and his publish recreation isn’t significantly well-developed. For those who’re on the lookout for a dynamic athlete to play in an uptempo scheme, Sutton ought to work. However he’ll want to search out the proper match that works for him. One thing just like the St. John’s scheme would have potential. — Sam Vecenie
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 200
Rohde was some of the improved gamers within the ACC, because it took a yr for him to regulate to the extent after transferring from St. Thomas following his freshman yr. He’s an distinctive passer, main Virginia in assists. He’s elite in catch-and-shoot conditions and likewise in a position to shoot off motion, which he did so much in Virginia’s system, which often runs its shooters off screens. Rohde will not be a big-time scorer, however he must be a preferred goal as a result of he’s a heady participant who shouldn’t be arduous to include right into a successful system. — C.J. Moore
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 200
Rohde was some of the improved gamers within the ACC, because it took a yr for him to regulate to the extent after transferring from St. Thomas following his freshman yr. He’s an distinctive passer, main Virginia in assists. He’s elite in catch-and-shoot conditions and likewise in a position to shoot off motion, which he did so much in Virginia’s system, which often runs its shooters off screens. Rohde will not be a big-time scorer, however he must be a preferred goal as a result of he’s a heady participant who shouldn’t be arduous to include right into a successful system. — C.J. Moore
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