NCAA Basketball: 6 potential options for Oregon transfer CJ Walker

Florida Gators

With big man Kerry Blackshear Jr. now gone, the Gators don’t have a prime frontcourt option to work with for the upcoming season. Omar Payne could be a breakout candidate at the center position but they don’t have a true power forward, that can be inserted as a starter. Expect either Keyontae Johnson or Scottie Barnes to play some undersized four if they don’t add someone.

From a prestige standpoint, Florida is on the same level as Oregon, so it certainly won’t be a drop-off for Walker. And he can certainly have a bigger role next season if given a waiver, although his scoring will take a backseat to the talented wings coming back. But he very well could be the best frontcourt player for them if he chooses the Gators.

Florida Atlantic Owls

The mid-major route may seem unlikely for Walker but former teammate Francis Okoro did decide to transfer to Saint Louis this offseason, so who knows. The Owls have been solid in the past couple of years in Conference USA, finishing overall better than .500.

The selling point for Walker to go with Florida Atlantic is that he can be the star of the program for however long he wants to be there. Instead of splitting minutes with four other frontcourt players, he can play 30+ mpg and be a potential All-Conference/ Player of the Year candidate in Conference USA.