NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Top 25 impact Junior College transfers for 2019-20

9. Eric Parrish – Nevada

JUCO school: Bossier Parish Community College

After a solid freshmen campaign at Akron in 2018, Parrish went JUCO once head coach Keith Dambrot left for Duquesne. As somewhat expected, the 6’7 wing shined, putting up 18.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg and 6.4 apg. He posted five triple-doubles and could’ve had more, showing why he’s considered to be one of the best all-around players from this class.

When Nevada had their own coaching change this offseason, everyone either on the roster or were committed had entered the portal. But fans were hoping that of all the players, Parrish would remain. He has a similar game to that of the Martin brothers (Cody and Caleb and can help fill that void of the “stat stuffer”. Scoring will be an issue with the Wolf Pack next season so having Parrish around is great for new head coach Steve Alford to have rather than a complete rebuild.

8. Trey Ware – Wichita State

JUCO school: South Plains

Another player who went the JUCO route after a coaching change, the former UTEP forward became a sought-after prospect after putting up 13 ppg and 6.8 rpg for the juggernaut South Plains team. At 6’7, Ware showed the ability to play both the small and power forward positions for the Shockers. And with West Virginia transfer Teddy Allen not with the program anymore, there’s an even bigger need for the JUCO newcomer to have a big impact.

Ware also will be one of the most experienced players on the roster as well, one of just three underclassmen. So not only will he have to provide on the court the production, he’ll have to be one of the leaders for the team as well. There’s a lot of unknowns for Wichita State next year but Ware’s play could answer a lot of questions about their collective ceiling.

7. Khalid Thomas – Arizona State

JUCO school: College of Southern Idaho

Depending on whichever rankings you view, Thomas is considered the best JUCO frontcourt prospect in the entire class. Even over a year ago, the top teams in the country were after him, with Texas Tech landing the initial commitment. The skilled 6’9 forward, however, left the Red Raiders after they landed a pair of grad transfer forwards, opting instead to go to Arizona State.

Joining the previously mentioned Verge and another quality JUCO commit in Andre Allen, Thomas will have a major impact out the gate, joining Romello White as the key Sun Devil forwards. With his ability to stretch the defense, he fits the modern-day game of basketball perfectly. It’s not out of the question that Thomas ends up an All-Pac 12 player when it’s all said and done.