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Pac-12 Basketball: Ranking the top transfers in the conference

By Brad Cavallaro

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: Head coach Dana Altman of the Oregon Ducks looks on prior to the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: Head coach Dana Altman of the Oregon Ducks looks on prior to the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 13: Paul White (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 13: Paul White (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

5. PF Paul White, Oregon

Paul White is a 6’9″ power forward who will try to replace former Oregon standouts Chris Boucher and Jordan Bell in the frontcourt. While White is not as good as Boucher or Bell, he should be an adequate contributor for Oregon.

White was a top-50 recruit coming out of high school and had a strong freshman season for a very good Georgetown team. He was a key bench piece who averaged 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 38% from three. Unfortunately, he was limited to just seven games as a sophomore due to an abdominal injury.

After the emergence of Marcus Derrickson at power forward, White lost his projected starting spot and opted to transfer. Derrickson was only a freshman which meant White no longer had a path to significant minutes with the Hoyas.

White is one of the most experienced members of the new-look Oregon frontcourt and should see at least 20 minutes per game. The 6’9″ forward was an excellent shooter before his injury and, if he can regain his previous form, he will make a major impact.

Despite his size, White is not a very physical player and prefers to face-up and shoot jumpers. This lack of an inside presence will limit his effectiveness at center. White should see some time at center in a small-ball lineup, but he could struggle with the size and physicality of most Pac-12 centers. Ayton, Eubanks, Dickerson, Welsh, and Okoroh are just a few examples of opposing centers who could pose matchup problems for White and force him to play mostly at the power forward.

White has not been as productive as the other players on this transfer list, but he has a potential starting role on a fringe top-25 team. Expect White to average around 8ppg and 4-5rpg this season.

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