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NCAA Basketball: Analyzing USC transfer Elijah Weaver’s final 3 options

By Andy Patton

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Elijah Weaver #3 of the USC Trojans looks at the bench for the play call in the game against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center on March 7, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Elijah Weaver #3 of the USC Trojans looks at the bench for the play call in the game against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center on March 7, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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DAYTON, OHIO – FEBRUARY 22: Jalen Crutcher #10 of the Dayton Flyers (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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Without a doubt the best program on Weaver’s list, the Dayton Flyers would give him a chance to compete for a deep run in the NCAA tournament and possibly a National Championship if they can keep the momentum going after an incredible 2019-2020 season that saw them go 29-2, thanks in part to Obi Toppin’s monstrous campaign.

It’s also not hard to see the appeal of Weaver for the Flyers, who will be losing basically all of their guard play  with Jalen Crutcher, Trey Landers, Ibi Watson, Rodney Chatman and Jhery Matos all set to graduate in the next two years.

While the Flyers do have some guard play coming in, including three-star R.J. Blakney and two-star Lukas Frazier, there’s little doubt that Weaver would step in and immediately contribute when he is eligible in 2021-2022.

Of course, if Dayton is able to land four-star small forward Jusaun Holt in the class of 2021, that could cut into Weaver’s potential role.

Ultimately, Weaver looks like he would have a fairly significant role on one of the best mid-major teams in the country if he commits to Dayton. A lot could change in their program over the next two years, however, making it a more high-risk, high-reward situation for Weaver – and a much more stable move for the Flyers and head coach Anthony Grant.

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