With the NCAA expected to vote later this month to allow all transfer students immediate eligibility (as opposed to sitting out for a year first), thousands (literally!) of student athletes are looking for a change in scenery. As of April 5, there are close to 1,200 players in the transfer portal. This is already a record high, and the number will only grow as we get closer to the preseason. So how has this transfer epidemic affected Georgetown and the Big East as a whole?
These lists will not include seniors, unless they have chosen to use their extra year of eligibility given to them by the NCAA due to COVID-19. In addition, we’ll track notable players within the conference who have declared for the NBA draft and appear unlikely to return to college. All information below has been sourced from Verbal Commits.
Information current as of April 16, 12:05 PM ET
Georgetown
IN: C/F Tre King (Jr): Georgetown
OUT:
C Qudus Wahab (So): Maryland
The transfer of Qudus Wahab was both surprising and disappointing for many Hoya fans, including myself, but unfortunately it is now confirmed that Q is on his way to College Park. Since Wahab’s announcement, Patrick Ewing and the staff have been very active in the transfer portal. Below are some of the confirmed names that the Hoyas have been in contact with:
Potential Georgetown Transfer Targets
F Tre King (Jr)- Eastern Kentucky to Georgetown
F John Harrar (Sr)- Penn State
F Tre Mitchell (So)- UMass
F Cam’Ron Fletcher (Fr)- Kentucky
G Bryce Hamilton (Jr)- UNLV
G Darrion Trammell (So)- Seattle
F Alexis Yetna (RS Jr)- South Florida to Seton Hall
G Marreon Jackson (Sr)- Toledo (included in final four list) to Arizona State
F AJ Wilson (RS Sr)- George Mason to South Carolina
G Justin Powell (Fr)- Auburn to Tennessee
G Jarrod West (Sr)- Marshall to Louisville
F Riley Battin (Jr)- Utah (Withdrew from portal, returned to Utah)
C Michael Durr (Jr)- South Florida to Virginia Tech
F Chuba Ohams (RS Sr)- Fordham (included in final four list) Withdrew from portal, returned to Fordham)
Now for the rest of the Big East…
Butler
IN:
G Aaron Thompson (Sr): Returning Senior
F Bryce Nze (Sr): Returning Senior
F Christian David (Sr): Returning Senior
G Jair Bolden (Sr): Returning Senior
OUT:
F Markeese Hastings (RS So): Western Michigan
G Campbell Donovan (RS Jr): TBA
Connecticut
IN:
F Isaiah Whaley (Sr): Returning Senior
OUT:
G Brendan Adams (Jr): George Washington
F Javonte Brown (Fr): Texas A&M
C Josh Carlton (Sr): Houston
Another important early departure for the Huskies to mention (although it isn’t a transfer) is sophomore guard James Bouknight declaring for the draft. Bouknight signed an agent and has full intention of staying in the draft, forfeiting his remaining two years of eligibility.
Creighton
IN: N/A
OUT:
F Christian Bishop (Jr): TBA
G Jett Canfield (RS So): TBA
F Nic Zeil (So): TBA
Another major hit for the Bluejays is junior guard Marcus Zegarowski declaring for the draft. Zegarowski posted a goodbye to Creighton on social media, indicating he is planning on staying in the draft process.
DePaul
IN: N/A
OUT:
F Keon Edwards (Fr): TBA
G Kobe Elvis (Fr): TBA
F Darious Hall (RS Jr): TBA
G Oscar Lopez (So): TBA
G Charlie Moore (RS Sr): TBA
C Nick Ongenda (RS Sr): TBA
F Pauly Paulicap (RS Sr): TBA
F Jaylen Butz (Sr): TBA
G Ray Salnave (RS Sr): TBA
In addition, sophomore forward Romeo Weems has declared for the NBA Draft and hired an agent.
Marquette
IN:
F Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Fr): Clemson
G Tyler Kolek (Fr): George Mason
OUT:
F Jamal Cain (Sr): Oakland
G Koby McEwen (RS Sr): Weber State
G Symir Torrence (So): Syracuse (condolences)
F Theo John (Sr): Duke
In addition, something to keep an eye on is freshman forward Dawson Garcia entering the NBA draft. He’s kept his college eligibility open, and has said he will return to college if NBA scouts recommend it.
Providence
IN:
G Aljami Durham (Sr): Indiana
F Noah Horchler (Sr): Returning Senior
F Nate Watson (Sr): Returning Senior
OUT:
F Greg Gantt Jr. (So): NC State
F Kris Monroe (Jr): NC Central
F Jimmy Nichols Jr. (RS Jr): VCU
Junior guard David Duke, who has played a critical scoring role for the Friars, has declared for the NBA Draft. Duke will not be returning to Providence, as he signed an agent and is intent on continuing his career at the professional level.
Seton Hall
IN:
G Jamir Harris (RS Jr): American
G Myles Cale (Sr): Returning Senior
G Kadary Richmond (Fr): Syracuse
F Alexis Yetna (RS Jr): South Florida
OUT:
G Shavar Reynolds (RS Sr): Monmouth
G Dimingus Stevens (Fr): TBA
G Takal Molson (RS Jr): James Madison
St. John’s
IN:
G Aaron Wheeler (RS Jr): Purdue
G Stef Smith (Sr): Vermont
C Joel Soriano (So): Fordham
OUT:
G Rasheem Dunn (RS Sr): Robert Morris
G Greg Williams Jr. (Jr): TBA
F David Caraher (RS Jr): High Point
G Vince Cole (Jr): TBA
F Marcellus Earlington (Jr): San Diego
G Johnathan McGriff (RS Fr): TBA
F Isaih Moore (Jr): TBA
F Josh Roberts (Jr): TBA
The Johnnies may also lose another player, with star sophomore Julian Champagnie entering the draft. It is important to note that Champagnie entered while maintaining eligibility, so he may end up returning next year.
Villanova
IN:
G Collin Gillespie (Sr): Returning Senior
F Jermaine Samuels (Sr): Returning Senior
OUT:
F Cole Swider (Jr): Syracuse (condolences)
In addition, sophomore forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility, and is signing an agent.
Xavier
IN:
G Paul Scruggs (Sr): Returning Senior
F Jack Nunge (RS So): Iowa
OUT:
F Jason Carter (RS Sr): Ohio
F Daniel Ramsey (So): Tennessee Tech
G KyKy Tandy (So): Returned to Xavier
G CJ Wilcher (Fr): Nebraska
With this season still not even being fully over yet, this already ridiculously long list of transfers will only continue to grow throughout the offseason. As more information comes in for the Hoyas and the rest of the Big East, this list will be updated.
Can someone tell me if the Hoyas are on Earl Timberlake? And if not, WHY?