Top 5 Transfers, Top 5 Breakout Players, and All American Team

Pack, Hawkins, Trammell, and more

Nijel Pack, Miami
Goodbye Charlie Moore and hello Nijel Pack. Pack averaged 17 PPG with KSU and should be able to get even better looks from the field playing alongside Isaiah Wong who can create great opportunities for Pack. Don’t be surprised to see Pack get great open looks off second chances behind double double machine Norchad Omier. If Pack leads the country in 3pt % and makes I wouldn’t be surprised. Pack will have Miami right back to where they ended last year with room for even more improvement.
Baylor Scheierman, Creighton
The Summit POY is onto the Big East where he should have zero trouble fitting in and filling up the highlight reel. He is what I like to say “The Mr. Do it all man”. Baylor averaged 16, 8, and 5 last season. Expect similar numbers with a loaded Creighton that will be in the hunt to win the Big East. Any given night expect a jaw dropping play.
Darrion Trammell, San Diego State
Trammell fulfills the role the Aztecs needed so badly. Trammell is an elite point guard that can fill it up. SDSU lacked offensive efficiency last season, but with Trammell running the show that number is guaranteed to change and be in the top 75 whereas last year it was just outside the top 150. The senior alongside Matt Bradley should average close to 40 every game.
Johni Broome, Auburn
Although Auburn loses Walker Kessler they add Johni Broome. Broome was third in the country in blocks per game at Morehead State and averaged 16 and 10. Absurd stats that can be replicated again. Broome will benefit from elite guard play. Guard play that really didn’t shoot the 3 ball that well. Look for him to do a lot of dirty work and have the Tigers pushing Kentucky and Tennessee for the SEC title.
Kevin McCullar, Kansas
McCullar and Jalen Wilson at the wings for Kansas is scary. Although McCullar is known for his defense I think his offense takes a step. He only averaged 10 PPG, but at Kansas I can expect him to be pushing towards 15. He will do all the dirty work and the stats won’t always reflect his true impact on the game.

Top 5 Breakout Players

Jordan Hawkins, Connecticut
Year two is where we tend to see players like Hawkins take off and for Dan Hurley’s Huskies there’s no one better to break out than him. From 6 PPG to 15 PPG is what I am expecting out of the lanky wing. If Uconn wants to win the Big East he has to be the 2nd best option and I certainly think he can be. Hawkins has high potential and I expect him to showcase that this season.
Kris Murray, Iowa
Can Kris Murray put up Keegan Murray numbers? In this system he certainly can. His usage percent will likely be through the roof, so video game numbers are possible and needed if Iowa wants to win the Big Ten. From 18 minutes a game and 9 PPG look for Murray to get closer to 36 MPG and 20 PPG.
Jalen Bridges, Baylor
Jalen Bridges true impact likely won't show up in the stat sheet every night, but his impact is going to be there for Baylor. Bridges will be a great three and D guy for the Bears. His length and versatility can also bother any player in the country. Expect him to average 10+ PPG. An impressive number considering the likes of Keyontae George, Adam Flagler, and LJ Cryer being high usage players.
Jeremy Roach, Duke
My expectations for Jeremy Roach are likely the highest out of anybody in the country. The only returning player for Duke who played minutes last season has to be the leader at the point guard position. In his third season I expect him to have control of this offense. His assists to turnover ratio should be insane considering he has some elite talent around him. Need a bucket in the clutch or a big stop on defense? Turn to Jeremy Roach to step up.
Erik Stevenson, West Virginia
If WVU wants to have a big season they have to rely on Stevenson to make plays. Offensively he can create his own shots and set up teammates as he’ll garner most of the attention. The Mountaineers will go as far as Stevenson will take them and I expect him to be a bit of Sean McNeil and Taz Sherman combined, so his usage numbers will be through the roof. 15 5 and 5 is what I expect out of him as he navigates WVU to a winning season.