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25 under-the-radar transfers for the 2023-24 college basketball season

It’s never too early to start looking ahead!

Check below for our list of 25 under-the-radar transfers for the 2023-24 college basketball season.

In no particular order:

Jameer Nelson Jr., TCU (Delaware): The son of former St. Joe’s and NBA point guard Jameer Nelson, Jameer Nelson Jr. was a quality addition for the Horned Frogs. Seasoned and savvy, the 6-1 guard put up big numbers last season at Delaware as he averaged 20.6 points. Jamie Dixon will settle for half of that.  

Steven Ashworth, Creighton (Utah State): Ashworth made 111 three-point shots last season at Utah State and should be a seamless fit in Greg McDermott’s offensive system. The 6-1 guard has never shot lower than 36.5 percent from three-point range during the first three years of his college career. He’ll instantly be a fan favorite in Omaha. 

Damian Dunn, Houston (Temple): Houston’s staff is quite familiar with the 6-5 Dunn after competing against him during the past few seasons in the American Athletic Conference. He’ll now be a part of the Cougars’ perimeter as this program transitions to the Big 12. Dunn averaged 13.5 points or more in each of the past three seasons at Temple. 

Tre White, Louisville (USC): Skyy Clark may have been the known commodity in the Cardinals’ transfer class, but it would be foolish to forget about White. The 6-7 wing can play multiple positions and excels as a small ball power forward. He averaged nine points and 5.1 rebounds last season at USC. 

Lazar Stefanovic, UCLA (Utah): Mick Cronin needed experience after losing over 80 percent of his scoring from last season’s team that won the Pac-12 regular season title and advanced to the Sweet 16. He’s got it in the 6-7 Stefanovic, who averaged 10.3 points and made 55 three-point shots last season at Utah.

Jared Bynum, Stanford (Providence): The Cardinal haven’t been to the NCAA Tournament since 2014. If they hear their name called on Selection Sunday in 2024, Bynum will be a major reason why. The 5-10 graduate transfer was a double-figure scorer in each of his past two seasons at Providence and was part of a team in 2022 that won the Big East regular season title and advanced to the Sweet 16. 

Eddie Lampkin, Colorado (TCU): Tad Boyle needed a starting caliber center out of the transfer portal after he lost Lawson Lovering to Utah. He found one in the 6-11 Lampkin, who tallied 20 points and 14 rebounds against Arizona two years ago in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. If he’s in shape and committed, Lampkin is an all-conference caliber player in the Pac-12.

Zyon Pullin, Florida (UC Riverside): Todd Golden has high hopes for the 6-4 Pullin, who averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists last season at UC Riverside under Mike Magpayo, who worked with Golden years ago at Columbia. Pullin will have a major hand in whether or not the Gators can finish in the top half of the SEC.

Walter Clayton, Florida (Iona): An elite shooter, the 6-5 Clayton made 72 three-point shots and shot 43.1 percent from three-point range last season, where he was well trained by Rick Pitino. Now back in his native state, Clayton is expected to be a starter for the Gators during the 2023-24 season. 

Keshon Gilbert, Iowa State (UNLV): Iowa State’s program has been synonymous with elite transfers for years and Gilbert could be next in line. After averaging just 2.6 points two years ago as a freshman, the 6-4 guard averaged 11.4 points last season at UNLV as a sophomore. He’ll be a big factor in whether or not the Cyclones advance to their third straight NCAA Tournament under T.J. Otzelberger. 

Joe Girard, Clemson (Syracuse): A proven scorer, the 6-1 Girard could form one of the top backcourts in the ACC during the upcoming season alongside Chase Hunter. He’s made a combined 177 three-point shots over the past two seasons. Don’t be shocked if the addition of Girard puts Clemson over the top in its quest to reach the 2024 NCAA Tournament. 

Andrew Taylor, Mississippi State (Marshall): The Bulldogs needed offense and they’ll get it with Taylor. A potent scorer during his time at Marshall, the versatile guard has been a double-figure scorer in each year of his college career and averaged 20.2 points last season. 

Olivier Nkamhoua, Michigan (Tennessee): Nkamhoua and Tarris Reed shouldn’t be expected to replace Hunter Dickinson, but they’re not a bad combo by any means. Landing the 6-9 Nkamhoua was huge for the Wolverines, who needed a rugged force inside. The 6-9 power forward averaged 10.8 points and five rebounds for Tennessee last season. 

Steele Venters, Gonzaga (Eastern Washington): The reigning Big Sky Player of the Year, Venters will need to be a major contributor on the wing for a Gonzaga team that lost Julian Strawther. A tremendous shooter, the 6-7 Venters has shot 37 percent or better from three-point range during all three years of his college career. 

AJ Storr, Wisconsin (St. John’s): Greg Gard knew that his team needed more offense after it averaged under 65 points last season. Storr will add just that. The 6-6 sophomore was quietly one of the best freshmen in the Big East last season at St. John’s as he averaged 8.8 points while shooting 40.4 percent from three-point range.

Jayden Epps, Georgetown (Illinois): Minutes are readily available for the Hoyas as Ed Cooley takes over Georgetown’s program. Epps will be a primary beneficiary. The 6-2 point guard averaged 9.5 points a year ago as a freshman at Illinois and will now get the keys to the car on the Hilltop. 

David Jones, Memphis (St. John’s): The 6-6 Jones was the first domino to fall during the Tigers’ massive roster overhaul. A producer wherever he’s been during his college career, Jones will play both forward spots for Memphis, but truly excels as a small-ball power forward. He averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds last season at St. John’s. 

Jordan Brown, Memphis (Louisiana): A McDonald’s All-American out of high school, the 6-11 Brown has power conference experience from his time at Arizona. He’ll now be called on to anchor the pivot for the Tigers. Brown tallied 10 double-doubles last season and averaged 19.3 points and 8.6 rebounds. 

Jaykwon Walton, Memphis (UCF): Walton may be the least talked about piece in Memphis’ transfer class, but could wind up being an incredibly important cog in this team’s attack. The 6-7 wing scored in double figures in 13 of his final 14 games last year at Wichita State, including a 24-point effort against Houston in February. 

Javon Small, Oklahoma State (East Carolina): Is the combination of Small and Bryce Thompson the most underrated backcourt in the Big 12? It’s possible. The 6-2 Small arrives in Stillwater after putting up big numbers — 15.8 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.8 rebounds — last season at East Carolina. The Cowboys need Small to be a major factor this season if they’re going to compete for an NCAA Tournament berth in 2024. 

Ryan Langborg, Northwestern (Princeton): Langborg averaged 18.7 points in three NCAA Tournament games last spring during the Tigers’ run to the Sweet 16. If he can average half of that next season in the Big Ten, the Wildcats will gladly take it. Don’t be shocked to see Chris Collins use a four-guard lineup this season in Evanston with Langborg, Boo Buie, Ty Berry, and Brooks Barnhizer. 

Glenn Taylor Jr., St. John’s (Oregon State): Well embedded moles in Queens have raved about the 6-6 Taylor throughout the summer, praising his intangibles and ability to flourish in all facets of the game. Don’t be shocked if he’s quickly a fan favorite for the Red Storm because of his versatility and knack to play multiple positions on the floor. 

RJ Luis, St. John’s (UMass): The 6-7 wing has major long-term potential and should be a starter for St. John’s during the upcoming season at small forward. Luis averaged 16.8 points and eight rebounds during the final five games of last season at UMass. He’ll be a major part of what could be a revival for the Red Storm program during the 2023-24 season. 

Jamison Battle, Ohio State (Minnesota): The departures of both Brice Sensabaugh and Justice Sueing opened an opportunity for the Buckeyes to add a wing scorer. That led Ohio State to the 6-7 Battle, averaged 12.4 points last season in the Big Ten. Chris Holtmann needs this guy to be a factor in his rotation. 

Jamarion Sharp, Ole Miss (Western Kentucky): The nation’s leading shot blocker in each of the past two seasons at Western Kentucky, the 7-5 Sharp should make an immediate impact for Chris Beard thanks to his ability to protect the front of the rim. Sharp had 10 games last season with six or more blocked shots. 

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