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10 JUCO transfers to watch during the 21-22 season

It’s never too early to start looking ahead!

Check below for our list of 10 impact JUCO transfers to watch for the 21-22 college basketball season.

In no particular order:

Keisei Tominaga, Nebraska: Bryce McGowens may be getting the sizzle when it comes to Nebraska’s newcomers for next season, but Tominaga still may be able to carve out a piece of the steak. Fred Hoiberg values shooters as much as any coach in college basketball and the 6-2 Tominaga shot 48.7 percent from long distance last season in junior college. Remember the name. 

Dashawn Davis, Oregon State: New York to Corvallis? You better believe it. Davis bypassed the opportunity to stay close to home in an effort to aid in the Beavers’ attempt to replace Ethan Thompson in the backcourt. Don’t be shocked if this former New York Lightning (AAU) guard winds up being one of the more impactful newcomers in the Pac-12.

El Ellis, Louisville: Chris Mack has plenty of perimeter minutes available following the departures of both David Johnson and Carlik Jones. Ellis is in line to benefit. A two-time All-American while he was at Tallahassee Community College, the 6-3 Ellis averaged 17.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds last season while shooting 41.7 percent from three-point range.

Langston Wilson, Washington: After going a combined 9-29 in the Pac-12 over the past two years, Washington completely overhauled its roster in an effort to recalibrate its approach. The 6-9 Wilson is a big part of that plan. Rated as a four-star prospect by most recruiting services, Wilson was universally viewed as one of the top junior college players in the country and initially committed to Alabama before ultimately winding up with the Huskies. 

Jamarion Sharp, Western Kentucky: RIck Stansbury privately feels that Sharp has a chance to be the best shot blocker that he’s ever coached and he coached Jarvis Varnado when he was at Mississippi State. The 7-5 center averaged 3.7 blocks last season in junior college. 

Souleymane Doumbia, TCU: Jamie Dixon has always had a knack for developing big men during his career. Doumbia could be next. The 6-11 big man set a program record for blocked shots last season at Navarro College, tallying 82 in 22 games.

Alonzo Gaffney, Arizona State: Gaffney started his college career at Ohio State before playing in junior college. 6-9 and mobile, Gaffney’s frame and athleticism should be much better fits in the Pac-12 than the Big Ten.

Rivaldo Soares, Oregon: Soares isn’t going to be Chris Duarte, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t be the next junior college transfer to have a solid impact on Oregon’s program. An All-American last season at South Plains College, the 6-6 wing should give Dana Altman another capable piece to pair with one of the best perimeters in the Pac-12.

KJ Allen, Texas Tech: Mark Adams knows JUCO prospects like Mario Batali knows food. That’s a good sign for Texas Tech fans, who will welcome the 6-6 Allen to Lubbock with open arms. The Southern California native spurned several power conference programs and San Diego State to play for the Red Raiders.

Dalen Ridgnal, Georgia: A two-time JUCO All-American, Ridgnal is ready to be be a producer for Tom Crean and Georgia. 6-7 and versatile, Ridgnal averaged 21.1 points and 12.8 rebounds last season, while grabbing more rebounds than any other player in junior college. 

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