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AAC Basketball: 2020-21 breakout candidates from each team

By Holden Walter-Warner

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Boogie Ellis #23 passes during the Jordan Brand Classic boys high school all-star basketball game at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Boogie Ellis #23 passes during the Jordan Brand Classic boys high school all-star basketball game at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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G Darius Perry, Central Florida

Asking an incoming transfer to be the breakout player on the team might be putting undue expectations on a player that needs to learn a new system and adjust to a new way of life. But that’s what UCF is going to need out of Darius Perry next season.

Several weeks ago, Johnny Dawkins scored a coup on the transfer market by bringing in the point guard from Louisville. So long as he graduates as expected this month, Perry will be eligible immediately for the Knights.

The Georgia native averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 assists per game during his junior season, not the most stellar numbers in Louisville history. He did shoot 38.9 percent from three, though, a career-high for Perry.

UCF had a couple of grad transfers on their roster last season. Dazon Ingram was a solid contributor, averaging 8.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game after coming over from Alabama. Matt Milon was alright, averaging 6.2 points per game after transferring from William & Mary.

Last season was a difficult one for UCF after a monsoon of losses from their NCAA Tournament squad of 2018-19. Next season could be more of the same as Dawkins looks to rebuild his program. A breakout season from Perry could accelerate that process for the Knights.