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

By Tristan Freeman

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 16: Khadim Sy #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies shoots against Vitto Brown #30 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 16, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 16: Khadim Sy #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies shoots against Vitto Brown #30 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 16, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 26: Fred Hoiberg Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the third quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 26, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 26: Fred Hoiberg Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the third quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 26, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

3. Tremont Robinson – East Carolina

JUCO school: Northwest Mississippi Community College

Although he elected to redshirt this past season, Robinson’s freshmen campaign made him a coveted prospect throughout the year. Despite having better offers, the 6’1 point guard picked East Carolina and Joe Dooley. Known as an athletic scorer with efficient range, Robinson averaged over 18 ppg when he was at Northwest Mississippi.

The reason why I have Robinson so high up is that the starting point guard position is all his. With the exception of talented forwards Jayden Gardner and Seth Delay, it’s literally a completely new roster. An 11-man incoming class spearheaded by Robinson with a mix of JUCOs and high school commits will make the Pirates an intriguing team to watch. But just like Jolly for SMU, Robinson’s play will be a huge determining factor this upcoming season.

2. Cam Mack – Nebraska

JUCO school: Salt Lake City Community College

While players such as Jolly and Robinson are elite scorers at the point guard position, they aren’t the same kind of passers as Mack. In my opinion, he’s the best pure playmaker of all the guards in the class, coming off a campaign where he averaged 19 ppg, along with 7.5 rpg and apg. The 6’2 guard was originally committed to St. John’s but ended up following an assistant to the Cornhuskers.

While there are a ton of questions regarding Nebraska’s rotations, Mack is all but guaranteed to be the team’s starting point guard, since Western Kentucky transfer Dalano Banton is sitting out next season. It’s important that he takes over for the team and facilitates well, otherwise, they’ll be a mess offensively. He’s considered the most important newcomer for Nebraska and the biggest factor as to how they’ll do in the Big Ten. A big year from Mack and Coach Hoiberg will be off to a good start.

1. Khadim Sy – Ole Miss

JUCO school: Daytona State

It’s been an incredibly fascinating road for Sy to get to this point. He was a freshmen starter for Virginia Tech, before getting dismissed, then coming back after spending a small amount of time at another JUCO, then leaving again. Who knew the exact details during that time but things finally got back to normal when he arrived at Daytona State. His talent and potential have never been deniable, putting up 16.8 ppg and 9.8 rpg, while showing signs of expanding his range.

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Sy was known for being a great rim protector and rebounder but the added offensive skillset sets him apart from the rest. And him going to an Ole Miss team who desperately needed size upfront is a perfect match. He has great guards in Devontae Shuler and Breein Tyree who he can play off of while establishing himself as one of the top big men in the SEC. In terms of impact, I have a feeling that Sy’s will be at an All-Conference level for the upcoming season.

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