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NCAA Basketball: 10 teams who should target Nebraska transfer Cam Mack

By Tristan Freeman

COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 11: Cam Mack #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 11, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 11: Cam Mack #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 11, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – JANUARY 25: Cam Mack #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Cam Mack is still out there on the NCAA Basketball transfer market. Which programs should consider taking on the talented guard?

Over a year ago, there was a ton of hype for Cam Mack, one of, if not the best incoming NCAA Basketball Junior College transfers in the 2019 class. After putting up major numbers at Salt Lake Community College, the 6’3 guard went to a rebuilding Nebraska program.

From a statistical standpoint, Mack did well in his lone year with Cornhuskers. He averaged 12.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 6.4 apg, good for third in the Big Ten while playing around 35 mpg. The highlight of the season for the sophomore came against Purdue, where Mack went for a triple-double (11 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists) in the win. His shooting numbers weren’t as efficient but with not much help from the supporting cast, he had to supply more offense to overcome the Cornhusker’s shortcomings.

Speaking of shortcomings, Mack had several of those during his time at Nebraska. He was reported to have been disciplined multiple times by the coaching staff and was suspended multiple times. He apologized to both the program and the fans at the end of the season, before opting to enter the NBA Draft.

Mack’s departure was no surprise, with the fit ultimately not working out. It was a losing environment and the team struggled but clearly, the player came up short in his own right. He has since left the draft and entered the transfer portal, looking for another NCAA Basketball. It’s the right move, considering the negatives stories currently outweighing the talent.

As of right now though, there hasn’t been much public traction for Mack, who would have to sit out next season. Part of it certainly is the off-the-court issues but it’s also affected by the number of point guards still out on the market. Players such as Jeremiah Francis, AJ Walker, Jalen Carey, Franco Miller and others are still out there, without the past baggage. Once that logjam is cleared, expect the market for Mack to heat up.

I would argue though that teams shouldn’t wait, particularly those who have a projected need for a ballhandler for the 2021-22 roster. Considering the desire for Mack to play close to home with his mother battling health issues in Texas, as well as considering the right program and culture fit, I looked for teams that would be the best environment and situation for the Nebraska transfer.

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