NCAA Basketball: 5 teams who will benefit from transfers who sat out in 2017-18

Kansas Jayhawks – Charlie Moore, Dedric, and KJ Lawson

The Kansas Jayhawks made the final four this year with virtually zero depth. Kansas often times would play six or seven guys with the starting five getting the most time. In fact, De’Vante Graham played many conference games this year, playing all 40 minutes. Coach Self was still able to get the best out of the Jayhawks and lead them to yet another Big 12 title and a Final Four appearance.

One of the main reasons Kansas struggled with depth last year was due to the great players they had redshirting due to their transfers. Moore and the Lawson brothers both come from power six programs, and all these players, are expected to play key roles for the Jayhawks this year.

The Lawson brothers were two of the most touted transfers on the market before they committed to Kansas. Dedric was a double-double machine at Memphis. He averaged 19.9 points per game to go along with 9.9 rebounds. Lawson is also an elite shot blocker and is going to give Kansas much-needed frontcourt depth. Dedric, while paired with Silvio De Souza and Udoka Azuibuike will make Kansas a load to handle in the frontcourt.

Dedric’s brother KJ, is also a fantastic rebounder much like his brother.  KJ does not rebound as well, but he will rebound enough to still be able to get some double-doubles for Kansas. Where KJ separates himself from his brother, in their ability to shoot. He is a better shooter than Dedric and will make his fair share of three’s. The Lawson brothers are going to be a huge piece to try to get Kansas back to the final four.

Moore is a transfer from California. He is going to step right into the point guard spot vacated by Devonte’ Graham. This incoming sophomore is a great passer and was able to rack up 120 assists his freshman year at Cal. He also averaged double digit points.  With the superstar freshman coming to play for Kansas next year, Self will have the opportunity to move Moore to the off guard, and he will also be able to limit the freshman’s minutes, which can ramp up slowly as the year goes on. Moore is a good point guard but he needs to play his game, and not try to be the next Graham, if he does that he will turn into a star for Kansas.