Top Transfers

[TheCusian]

Sure not every Dayton player. Many can, imo. I know it's about the system on D especially with SU and I know it's not an exact science either, clearly. It just seems like SO many high rated recruits (not the Dions/MCWs) come in here and they barely show any ball skills. I don't know if it's the recruitniks' malarkey or what.

Could be - I think recruiting services value size and athleticism 1st, skills second. I bet our recruiters have a similar value structure.

 

[TBCuse11]

We need another guard next year, period. Relying on a frosh again is just not smart. That, and our 2 guard platoon is less than stellar. Wont hurt to bring someone in and see what they can do.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

Lewis is transferring? Wow.

Vanderbilt, Purdue, Missouri, Dayton, Butler, Xavier, UAB and Davidson are on him early.

He's apparently the seventh player to transfer out of NC State since Gottfried took over in 2011.

 

[Topgun11]

Vanderbilt, Purdue, Missouri, Dayton, Butler, Xavier, UAB and Davidson are on him early.

He's apparently the seventh player to transfer out of NC State since Gottfried took over in 2011.

Butler is your clubhouse leader.

 

[Francis03]

If Eron Harris is able to play immediately then we should pursue him; he would take up a scholarship for two years. Ian Chiles seems most likely to willingly take backup minutes; only a one year player.

Harris is looking to return back home in the Midwest.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

Harris is looking to return back home in the Midwest.

Maybe he's bad at geography?

Carlino is transferring from BYU. Another good option there.

 

[We Are Syracuse]

Vanderbilt, Purdue, Missouri, Dayton, Butler, Xavier, UAB and Davidson are on him early.

He's apparently the seventh player to transfer out of NC State since Gottfried took over in 2011.

he's going to davidson IMO... Played with him at Pengos Camp in Georgia... They were on him real hard out of HS...

 

[rrlbees]

My daily double would be two 5th year guys (or JUCO if need be).

1. A steady PG OK with playing 6 - 10 mpg.

2. An offensive minded center also OK with 6 - 10 mpg.

 

[Jasoncuse]

My daily double would be two 5th year guys (or JUCO if need be).

1. A steady PG OK with playing 6 - 10 mpg.

2. An offensive minded center also OK with 6 - 10 mpg.

Are there either available?

I like the IUPUI guard, Chiles, and the forward from Tennessee St, MJ Rhett as possibilities, but I doubt either would want to come here for 6-10 minutes a game. Both would provide a nick spark off the bench, however.

 

[SBU72]

Sounds scary.

Why?

 

[NineOneSeven]

Why?

Those two centers you mention.

 

[BlackKnight76]

The Marshall kid can play, as can Carlino from BYU. Don't know much about the rest.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Ware to Georgia State

 

[Topgun11]

Justin Martin leaving Xavier. He can play the 2. Probably going to 'Zona.

 

[Dave85]

Wonder if Cuse is going after any of these guys...

Eron Harris leads top 2014 transfers

March, 31, 2014
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By Jeff Goodman | ESPN.com

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AP Photo/Sue OgrockiEron Harris will most likely land somewhere in the Midwest.
Transfers are the fad, the new-age tool to recruit. I compile the transfer list each offseason, and have done it for the past seven or eight years. It went from a few phone calls the first year or two to the point where I get hounded all season for an early edition of the list.

There are traditional transfers, those who leave and sit out a season at their next destination. There are those who head closer to home and gain immediately eligibility due to an ailing family member. And then there are the fifth-year transfers, players who can also play right away if they have graduated and have a year of eligibility remaining.

Everyone is looking for the next DeAndre Kane, who was a difference-maker for Fred Hoiberg and the Iowa State Cyclones after spending his first four seasons at Marshall. UConn has earned a spot in the Final Four with the help of George Washington transfer Lasan Kromah. Arizona had traditional transfer T.J. McConnell running the Wildcats all the way to the Elite Eight, and much of Dayton’s postseason success was triggered by Ohio State transfer Jordan Sibert.

We’ve already got in excess of 100 transfers since January, which adds to the 60 or so players who were on our midseason transfer list.

But who is most likely to have an outsized impact for their new program? Below are the top dozen guys who have already decided to play elsewhere next season. Most are still up for grabs.


1. Eron Harris, 6-foot-2, G, Soph., West Virginia Mountaineers

He’ll be a hot commodity on the open market after putting up 17.2 points per game for Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers this past season. Look for him to land somewhere back in the Midwest since he’s a native of Indiana. It’ll be interesting to see if he tries to get a waiver to play right away.


2. Anthony Lee, 6-9, , Jr., Temple Owls (will graduate)

He’s no longer available, having pledged to Ohio State, but he warrants mention. The former Owls big man had a ton of heavy hitters in pursuit but wound up going with Thad Matta and the Buckeyes -- who will need him next season after losing LaQuinton Ross. Lee is a fifth-year guy and will be eligible next season.


3. Trevor Thompson, 7-0, C, Fr., Virginia Tech Hokies

He’s a big man who can run the court extremely well. He showed flashes last season for the Hokies and is attracting attention from many big boys. Ohio State, Indiana, Purdue and Butler have all met with him in the past few days. He’s a Midwest native and could try to apply for a waiver to play next season.


4. Bryce Dejean-Jones, 6-5, SG, Jr., UNLV Rebels (will graduate)

He’s got a few red flags -- getting suspended at the end of the season for "conduct detrimental to the team" -- but Dejean-Jones has size and can score the ball. He averaged 13.6 points for the Runnin’ Rebels last season and could be an X factor guy for someone next season.


5. M.J. Rhett, 6-8, , Jr., Tennessee State Tigers (will graduate)

He’s an available big who can play immediately, and that means he’ll attract no shortage of attention. Rhett averaged 10.9 points and 9.1 boards a season ago, and has already visited Oklahoma State. He told me he’s also considering Tulane, Arizona State, Miami, Tennessee and Mississippi.


6. Kareem Canty, 6-1, G, Fr., Marshall Thundering Herd

The last Marshall transfer who put up numbers (Kane) worked out pretty well. Canty is a 6-1 freshman who averaged 16.3 points and 5.5 assists this past season for former coach Tom Herrion. He’s still waiting on his release, but sources indicate he has asked to leave Huntington, W.Va.


7. Sean Obi, 6-9, , Fr., Rice Owls

The native of Nigeria should get plenty of suitors after averaging nearly a double-double as a freshman with the Owls. He has three years of eligibility left.


8. Kevin Ware, 6-2, G, Jr., Louisville Cardinals

He received national attention due to the gruesome broken leg he suffered in the NCAA tournament a year ago, and now he’s searching for a new home. He once committed to play for Bruce Pearl at Tennessee, but Georgia State could be the favorite to land Ware, per sources.


9. Nolan Cressler, 6-4, G, Soph., Cornell Big Red

He put up 16.8 points per game this past season for Bill Courtney in the Ivy League and will sit and have two seasons left to play. Cressler is a big, strong guard who is attracting attention from the likes of Vanderbilt, Northwestern and Pittsburgh.


10. Ian Chiles, 6-1, G, Sr., IUPUI Jaguars (will graduate)

He will likely move up a level or two and be a good piece. Chiles is a scoring guard who averaged 15.8 points last season on a team that lost a lot of games. He’s also a Louisville, Ky., native.


11. Stevie Clark, 5-11, G, Fr., Oklahoma State Cowboys

If he can get his act together, Clark could be a big-time player at his next stop, but he was given multiple opportunities in Stillwater, Okla., by Travis Ford and couldn’t take advantage.


12. Tyler Lewis, 5-11, PG, Soph., North Carolina State Wolfpack

The former McDonald’s All American would be best served to find a quality mid-major program at which he can thrive. He played about 20 minutes per game this past season as a sophomore, but the writing was on the wall that this was Anthony "Cat" Barber’s team next season.

It would be nice to get another PG for next season!

 

[SU_Fan_in_VA]

Why not take a run at Cressler? Kid lit us up this year, at least in the first half. He could be instant offense off the bench. About 1000x more aggressive than Gbinije.

Interesting comment about a player who is going to be relied on to play a big role this year for this team to have any success. Just remember you heard it first from me.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

My daily double would be two 5th year guys (or JUCO if need be).

1. A steady PG OK with playing 6 - 10 mpg.

2. An offensive minded center also OK with 6 - 10 mpg.

I think there are more minutes available than that at those positions to be honest.

 

[Dave85]

Interesting comment about a player who is going to be relied on to play a big role this year for this team to have any success. Just remember you heard it first from me.

I think G did a pretty good job this year. I think he will be a good contributor next year.

 

[Dave85]

I think there are more minutes available than that at those positions to be honest.

I agree. If a backup PG is shooting well he will get more minutes or just play the 2 spot.

 

[Cusefannotindc]

Every time you post in a "we should get this transfer" thread Dajaun Coleman gets a shot blocked my a 5'10 MEAC guard.

 

[Jasoncuse]

Jon Horford from Michigan could be a solid backup Center for us.

Justin Martin from Xavier would add a much needed 3 point shooter.

 

[AWMKY]

IF anyone is brought in it will be a one year rental. Not gonna risk losing big fishes in the '15 and '16 recruiting classes.

 

[BlackKnight76]

Another who will be available: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56748/byron-wesley

17.8 ppg last year

 

[jdubs30]

Another who will be available: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56748/byron-wesley

17.8 ppg last year

A 6'5 210lb 2 guard who averaged 18ppg and 7rpg? Wow.

Unfortunately I don't think he'd get a big enough role here.

 

[Papadakis]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ng-guard-byron-wesley-says-he-is-transferring-