NCAA Basketball: 10 teams who should target Michigan transfer Cole Bajema

BYU Cougars

One of the things about BYU’s great past season that flies under the radar was their collective three-point shooting, ranking 1st in the country with 42%. With how much they prioritize shooting, Bajema could come in and fit perfectly with Mark Pope’s offense.

There will be plenty of available minutes around the wing position, with just Connor Harding and incoming JUCO transfers Gideon George and Spencer Johnson vying for time. They each can play multiple positions though, so Bajema won’t have to worry about being locked out of a role.

Eastern Washington Eagles

If Bajema is willing to go to a mid-major program, Eastern Washington could be the perfect place to maximize his offensive potential. Under head coach Shantay Legans, the Eagles have been one of the best overall offenses nationwide, ranked in the top-10 in scoring just this past season. They lose star guard Mason Peatling and won’t have leading scorer Jacob Davison after next year as well.

That would provide an opportunity for Bajema to be a star for both EWU and the Big Sky overall, being a potential Player of the Year candidate. He certainly can’t be labeled a “bust” now but there are scores of examples of players who should’ve gone the mid-major route to excel, rather than struggling to make a rotation of a power conference program. The Eagles have proven to be a quality program in recent years and being in the preferred Pacific Northwest, could be a potential option.