NCAA Basketball: Analyzing key Canadian players for 2020-21 season

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ACC

James Karnik, Boston College – Surrey, British Columbia

Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Clemson – Montreal, Quebec

Nathanael Jack, Florida State – Mississauga, Ontario

Nikola Djogo, Notre Dame – Hamilton, Ontario

Quincy Guerrier, Syracuse – Montreal, Quebec

Jacobi Neath, Wake Forest – Toronto, Ontario

America East

Ja’Shonte Wright-McLeish, Maine – Montreal, Quebec

Stephane Ingo, Maine – Mississauga, Ontario

Adefolalrin Adetogun, Maine – Regina, Alberta

Blondeau Tchoukuiengo, New Hampshire – Montreal, Quebec

Alex Christie, Stony Brook – Oakville, Ontario

Thomas Reid, UMBC – Toronto, Ontario

Stef Smith, Vermont – Ajax, Ontario

Georges Lefebvre, Vermont – Montreal, Quebec

Eric Beckett, Vermont – Ajax, Ontario

American

Emmanuel Bandoumel, SMU – Quebec City, Quebec

Isiah Jasey, SMU – Ottawa, Ontario

Prince Oduro, South Florida – Toronto, Ontario

James Karnik’s move from the Patriot League to the ACC is a major step up for the big man out of British Columbia. However, Lehigh’s second-leading scorer and leading rebounder certainly have the size and frame to bang down low in a power conference. Should he be granted a waiver for immediate eligibility, Karnik will be fighting for a lion’s share of the minutes at the 5 position for the Eagles.

Creatively nicknamed Captain Canada due to his Canadian heritage and resemblance to Captain America actor Chris Evans, Karnik is very proud of his heritage. Fittingly, he may also be one of the captains of this Boston College team, as a senior leader on the roster. While not in line for a ton of touches on offense like he had at Lehigh, Karnik will certainly bring value to the Eagles in many aspects.

Karnik is no stranger to playing with high-level teammates either. Playing his final prep year at powerhouse Orangeville Prep, he played with five other players on this list, as well as New York Knicks forward Ignas Brazdeikis.

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