Best college basketball transfers available for 2017-18

It’s time to get back on the transfer trail this spring. Who are the best transfers changing schools in the early spring?

The college basketball season is always fun, but evaluating the best transfers is almost better. Last year over 800 DI players changed programs. Some of the most productive were former USC trojan Katin Reinhardt at Marquette and Nigel Williams-Goss (pictured) helping Gonzaga make the national title game. Several of the biggest names won’t hit the floor until next year, but that doesn’t stop us fans from speculating over who will make a big impact.

Over 360 players have declared their intention to transfer for next year. There are a number already committed to other programs, but dozens of gems lurk out there for an enterprising coaching staff. The coaching carousel also plays a huge factor in who signs where. Some coaches will bring former players along or flip recruits from competing schools based on their new jobs.

Coaches are criticizing the transfer trail more every year, but it is a reality they have to deal with for now. It maybe comes as no surprise that some transfer critics are college basketball bluebloods. The best transfers can immediately shift power dynamics in their new conferences and propel underdogs up the rankings. I don’t like it when talent bolts smaller schools for bigger pastures, but I won’t criticize a kid for switching schools for a run at the Big Dance.

Dozens of more names will transfer in the coming months, but here are some of the best available right now.