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Villanova Wildcats men's basketball has secured one of the top scoring guards in college basketball with the addition of Daryl Simmons II from the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. This past season, Simmons averaged: 16.4 PPG 1.9 REB 2.8 AST He was also one of the premier shooters in the country, knocking down 94 threes at an elite 42.5% clip from beyond the arc. Simmons is a lightning-quick guard and one of the best off-the-dribble scorers in college basketball. With his quick twitch, elite change of pace, and advanced ball-handling ability, he consistently creates separation and gets to his spots with ease. Despite his size, Simmons is extremely comfortable hitting tough shots over length and possesses one of the best floater packages in the country. His combination of perimeter shooting, shot creation, and scoring versatility should provide immediate offensive firepower for Villanova next season. Big-time scoring addition for Villanova. @beastmodebuddy

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East Carolina Pirates men's basketball fans should be elated about the addition of Kaden Cooper, a 6’5” wing transfer from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball. This past season, Cooper averaged: 9.7 PPG 7.7 REB 1.1 AST Across two seasons at Louisiana Tech, Cooper totaled nearly 600 points and 500 rebounds while helping lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back 20-win seasons. Cooper is an extremely active and impactful wing with elite athleticism and nonstop energy. His activity on the glass and ability to play above the rim consistently changed games. One of the best dunkers in college basketball this past season, Cooper threw down 35 dunks and constantly created extra possessions with his rebounding and motor. He’s a must-box-out player who thrives off effort, physicality, and athleticism. He has also shown flashes of stepping out and knocking down perimeter shots, adding even more intrigue to his long-term upside, with potentially 2 years of eligibility if the 5 year rule passes. With his activity level, athleticism, rebounding, and overall impact, Cooper is an outstanding addition for East Carolina. @kaden580

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Spence Sims is one of the premier young shooters in college basketball and is taking his talents to Winthrop Eagles men's basketball next season. As a freshman, the 6’1” guard averaged: 9.9 PPG 1.9 REB 0.8 AST • Big South Freshman of the Year • 71 made threes • 43% from beyond the arc Sims was absolutely dynamite from deep this season and already possesses one of the most advanced shooting skillsets in the conference. He can knock down shots in a variety of ways, whether it’s catch-and-shoot opportunities, coming off screens, pulling up off the dribble, or attacking hard closeouts. One of his best performances of the season came against his future team, Winthrop, where he exploded for 29 points and 7 made threes. With his movement shooting, confidence, and ability to stretch defenses, Sims should remain one of the most dangerous perimeter threats in the Big South, if not the entire country. Elite shooter heading to Winthrop. @SpenceSims1

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Keanu Dawes is one of the top transfers in all of college basketball and is taking his talents to one of the sport’s premier programs in the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. At 6’9”, 215 pounds, Dawes brings an incredibly rare blend of strength, athleticism, versatility, and skill. A physical force with very few weaknesses, he impacts the game in nearly every area on the floor. At Utah this past season, Dawes averaged: 12.5 PPG 8.8 REB 2.2 AST Dawes has the frame and toughness to play both the 4 and the 5, but what makes him especially intriguing is his offensive versatility. He’s a capable perimeter shooter who knocked down 31 threes this season while also possessing the power and explosiveness to dominate around the basket. One of the most athletic forwards in college basketball, Dawes consistently played above the rim and produced some of the best dunks in the country this past season. His ability to bully defenders downhill, finish through contact, space the floor, and overwhelm opponents athletically makes him an incredibly unique matchup problem. Extremely intriguing addition for Kansas. @keanu_28

Boise State Broncos men's basketball fans should be absolutely pumped about the addition of Ty Rodgers next season. Rodgers is a 6’6”, 200-pound guard/forward with an extremely intriguing skillset built around size, versatility, and physicality. He has not played since the 2023–24 season due to injury and a redshirt, but his impact at Illinois showed exactly why he’s such an exciting addition for Boise State. During the 2023–24 season at Illinois: • Started all 38 games • 6.2 PPG • 5.3 REB • 2.0 AST • 53.7% FG Illinois also went 29–9 and won the Big Ten Tournament Championship that season. Rodgers brings a rare combination of ball-handling ability, defensive switchability, rebounding, and positional versatility. He thrives attacking downhill, creating physical advantages around the basket, and impacting winning in multiple ways. One of his most underrated traits is his activity on the glass. Rodgers finished 4th in the Big Ten in offensive rebounding during the 2023–24 season and should immediately bring toughness and physicality to the PAC-12. Rare combination of size, versatility, and winning pedigree heading to Boise. @Ty_rodgers20

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Memphis Tigers men's basketball fans should be very excited about the addition of Rihards Vavers from Washington State. Vavers is a 6’7” forward and one of the premier shooting specialists in college basketball. This season he averaged: 11.5 PPG 4.0 REB 0.4 AST He connected on 73 threes while shooting 41% from beyond the arc, elite numbers for a player with his size and movement ability. Vavers is dangerous both coming off actions and in catch-and-shoot situations. He has a lightning-quick release, can comfortably shoot no-dip threes, and consistently creates problems for defenses with his off-ball movement. At 6’7” with elite shooting gravity, he’s an extremely difficult matchup. He’s also terrific sprinting the floor in transition and relocating for open looks. High-level shooter heading to Memphis. @vavvers

Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball fans should be excited about the addition of Alon Michaeli, a skilled 6’9” forward transfer from the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball. As a freshman, Michaeli averaged: 7.1 PPG 3.9 REB 1.0 AST He also showed flashes late in the season, including an 18-point, 6-rebound performance against Oklahoma, in the Crown Tournament. Michaeli brings intriguing versatility offensively. He can operate inside and out, knocked down 18 threes this season, and has excellent touch around the basket. His skill level, feel, and positional versatility make him a perfect fit for Josh Schertz’s system at Saint Louis. Really intriguing upside here.

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Utah State Aggies men's basketball landed one of the top floor generals in college basketball with the addition of AJ Bates, a 6’3” guard transfer from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball. In an outstanding season, Bates averaged: 12.1 PPG 2.8 REB 5.9 AST (Top 25 in NCAA) Bates is a terrific lead guard who consistently makes the right reads and thrives operating out of pick-and-roll actions, especially when hitting rollers and manipulating defenses. He’s also a very capable scorer with a strong frame and the ability to knock down shots from outside, giving him legitimate offensive versatility. Bates helped lead Louisiana Tech to the CUSA Championship Game and earned All-CUSA Tournament Team honors. One of his best performances came on the road against Liberty late in the season, where he exploded for 34 points and 6 threes. Elite point guard heading to Utah State. @Ajbates___

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball fans should be extremely excited about the addition of Colby Garland, a dynamic 6’1” guard transfer from San Jose State Spartans men's basketball. One of the most prolific scorers in college basketball this past season, Garland averaged: 20.3 PPG 3.3 REB 4.6 AST • All-MWC Third Team • Top-20 off-the-dribble scorer in college basketball • One of the nation’s best midrange scorers Garland is a true three-level scorer who puts constant pressure on defenses. He’s crafty getting downhill, can create separation in the midrange at an elite level, and still knocked down 38% from three this season. In transition, he’s especially dangerous. Whether it’s attacking the rim, pulling up for a jumper, or making the right read as a passer, Garland gives Georgia Tech a dynamic offensive weapon that is extremely difficult to guard. Nightmare cover for opposing defenses. @COLBYGARLAND1

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