NCAA Basketball: Analyzing Canadian players for 2019-2020 season

ACC

Nathanael Jack, G, Florida St, Mississauga, ON

Nikola Djogo, G, Notre Dame, Hamilton, ON

Jonathan Kabongo, G, Virginia Tech, Toronto, ON

Jahcobi Neath, G, Wake Forest, Toronto, ON

Quincy Guerrier, F, Syracuse – Montreal, QC

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Quincy Guerrier is a freshman who is older than 2018 NBA draft pick Jaren Jackson Jr., who is about to enter his second season in the NBA. While that may be a negative in the eyes of NBA scouts, Syracuse fans can expect a mature player, both physically and mentally. He’s a strong 220 pounds with a 6’7 frame, a body that few college freshmen can match. He’s quick off the bounce and can guard multiple positions. Not only will he be a havoc in the daunted Boeheim 2-3 Zone but with an improved 3 point shot, could have the potential to jump on NBA radars by the end of his career with the Orange.

Big East

Christian David, F, Butler, Milton, ON

Nick Ongenda, C, DePaul, Toronto, ON

Jahvon Blair, G, Georgetown, Brampton, ON

Kalif Young, C, Providence, Vaughan, ON

Tyrese Samuel, F, Seton Hall, Montreal, QC

Koby McEwen, G, Marquette, Toronto, ON

Koby McEwen begins his second college stop at Marquette after a strong two seasons at Utah State from 2016-2018. He is terrific with the ball in his hands, both making plays for himself and others. He had a large role for the Aggies, including a high 28.2% Usage Rate in his sophomore season, good for 3rd in the Mountain West. With high usage came high turnovers too, at 3 a game. Playing alongside one of the elite guards in the game in Markus Howard will be a dramatic shift for McEwen, and it will be interesting to see how his game shifts. Expect less usage, but much higher efficiency, and for Marquette to have one of the elite backcourts in college basketball.

Big Ten

Shamiel Stevenson, G, Nebraska, Toronto, ON

Dalano Banton, G, Nebraska, Toronto, ON

Marcus Carr, G, Minnesota, Toronto, ON

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Marcus Carr is another redshirted transfer, sitting-out last season after one year at Pitt. On a brutal Pitt team, he finished 1st on the team in assists and steals, and 3rd in points. He now joins a Minnesota team that has lost their starting lead guard in two straight years in Amir Coffey and Nate Mason. Carr is an excellent fit alongside Gabe Kalscheur, as Carr is a shifty playmaker with the ball in his hands, and Kalscheur is a great spot-up shooter and can move without the ball. Despite the fact that Carr has yet to make an impact on a truly competitive team, he may be a major key in whether Minnesota can make it back to March Madness for the 2nd straight season.