College basketball transfers: How the top five players will impact their new teams in 2022-23 season

Over 1,000 Division I men’s basketball players have entered the transfer window this season, and nearly all of them have found their new home this season, whether it’s the NBA, a new college team or a return to their program.

Tracking David Cobb of CBS Sports His 25 best off-season transfers. Transfers can be difficult to assess, but higher transfers are likely to be important contributors. With that, let’s take an in-depth look at David’s top five transfers and what exactly they will bring to their new teams this season.

One thing before we dive too deep: All point numbers per possession are via Synergy Sports. The calculation includes possessions in which the player shoots and makes, shoots and misses, goes to the free-throw line or turns the ball.

1 – Kendrick Davis (Memphis)

AAC Player of the Year at SMU, Kendric Davis does just about everything at a very high level, but there are two areas where he is truly exceptional: in spot shots and in isolation. Last year, Davis scored 1.28 points per possession in points (97 percent in DI) and 1,015 points per possession in isolation (86 percent). Only one player – Liberty star Darius McGhee – scored 1.2 PPP and 1 PPP in these two categories (at least 90 possessions), respectively.

As for what specifically he’ll bring to Memphis, Davis’ isolation record stands out. It’s a pleasure to watch: a spherical handle on a chord, great acceleration, great body control and a jaw-dropping single shot. He also missed the highest rate of any AAC player last year.

Meanwhile, Memphis scored a terrifying 0.698 points per isolation possession, and ranked 276th in Division I. The Tigers’ best attack came in transition, and as a result, they played at the fastest pace in DI last year. While Davis is good all around in attack, he will be an inspiration on the half field.

2 – Nigel Buck (Miami)

The Nijel Pack was clearly the best transfer portal shooter. He was also arguably the best shooter in the country last season. Buck scored 1,469 absurd points per spot possession, the best by any major player in the conference last year (at least 50 possessions) and the best of 12 since Synergy began tracking it in 2005-06.

The Pack has a great appreciation for opposing teams’ defenses, helping him determine not only when to move off the ball but How To move away from the ball and make room on the ground for a purpose. Let’s look at three examples.

The first is my favourite. Once Buck recognizes that the defender has misfired a bit on the width of the screen, he crosses the three-point line, puts his feet up and scores. It’s a small mistake from the defense, but the Pack has basketball IQ, range and quick release to capitalize on. In the second clip, he subtly moved just a few feet away, allowing his teammates a pass across the field that wouldn’t have been possible had Buck stayed in the corner. In the third clip, notice how Buck regresses slightly as the ball is passed to him, giving him just enough room to get up and shoot two close defenders. If he doesn’t create that extra space, he might not get that shot. Pack works smarter – not necessarily harder – to be in the right place.

The pack can play the role of point guard and shooting guard, but it is best suited for the latter. Although not particularly explosive on recoil, returning guard Isaiah Wong is. The moment Wong’s defenses help, the Pack will find an open space on the ocean and make opponents pay the price.

3 – Therese Hunter (Texas)

The surface-level offensive numbers for Hunter, the top 12 freshman of the year, weren’t impressive. He shot less than 40% from the ground, 27% on three-pointers and was the second-highest turnover per game in the Big 12. But there are plenty of reasons why Hunter is one of the most sought-after players in the gate and why he will be an important contributor to Texas.

Let’s start from the defensive end. He only allowed 0.714 points per possession as the main defender last year, who ranked 85th in Division I last year, and that’s in large part because he made so many turnarounds. Hunter has imposed a spin on 20.8% of his possessions as a starting defender, ranking 13th out of the 962 Division I players who have defended at least 200 possessions and are the best in the Big 12. We expect Texas to impose a lot of turnovers.

Hunter’s combination of physique, speed, competitiveness, and energetic hands makes him a source of terror for opposing guards.

Offensively, the shooting can be stunt, but the gameplay industry is there a lot. Hunter’s 32.1% assist rate ranked him second among the Big 12 players last season, and he’s especially good at coming off screens. He can do a variety of passes – with one or both hands, look or not look, on the move or stand still – making some of the highlights very interesting (especially the first passes below).

Adults who run the Rim will love the Death Hunter. Carr would love not to have to guard the best player of the two opposing teams And the Handling the ball throughout the game. Texas fans will love a player who can attack opponents on both ends of the field.

4 – Isaiah Mosley (Missouri)

When it comes to players who simply get buckets, Isiaih Mosley is not only one of the best, but one of the most efficient as well. Last year, Mosley became the only player to have averaged at least 20 points in 50/40/90 shooting splits in the past decade. This alone makes it a huge boost to the Missouri team that is undergoing major changes under New coach Dennis Gates.

The Tigers return for just one of last year’s top five scorers. will be my muse The guyAnd, luckily for Missouri, he’s an amazing guy. Last year, he was one of only three players to have averaged at least one point per possession as a ball coach, in isolation. And the As a shooter player (at least 50 possessions). But where he can actually fill it is in solitude. Detroit Mercy lone star Antoine Davis had more isolation points than Moseley 143 last season. Check out a variety of ways Mosley scores in isolation as part of his 40-point descent at Loyola Chicago.

Mosley has the size, power, grip, and shooting ability to accumulate points quickly. Although he doesn’t end at the edge very often, his versatility in floats and pulls allow him to be an efficient driver, and his accuracy from dribbling depth leads to striking punches. Expect some big games from him as Missouri navigates a transitional season.

5. Paradise Emek (Texas Tech)

After a promising new season at Mercer in 2018-19, Fardaws Aimaq relocated to Utah Valley, trailing KFC and then becoming the first-ever WAC Player of the Year and WAC Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. He won the WAC Defensive Player of the Year award last season. In short, there’s a reason he had a long list of suitors before he ended up at Texas Tech University.

In attack, Aimaq’s biggest improvement was the development of the jump shot. In his first two college seasons together, he took 13 jump shots in the half-court settings. Last year, he scored 62, making 25 for a respectable 40% clip. He’s perfectly comfortable going beyond the three point line as well as working out of the position. Last year, Aimaq was one of only three players to have at least 200 points in positions and 60 points in jumping shots, joining Michigan star Hunter Dickinson and Fresno State star Orlando Robinson.

Aimaq also had 13.6 rebounds per game last year, finishing second in the Division I behind Oscar Chiboy of Kentucky, and only allowed 0.722 points per possession as a mains defender, 81 of the 962 players defending at least 200 possessions. He does a great job using his size to his advantage without fouling, and while he’ll have to improve as a pick-and-roll defender, he’s very good at defending the post, which is the strength of the Texans. Tech Defense that ranked number one last year as well.