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

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Jordy Tshimanga, Dayton – Montreal, Quebec

Bahaide Haidara, George Mason – Montreal, Quebec

Tegra Izay, Drexel – Montreal, Quebec

Nathan Cayo, Richmond – Montreal, Quebec

Matt Grace, Richmond – Hamilton, Ontario

Anthony Longpre, Saint Joseph’s – L’Assomption, Quebec

Atlantic Sun

Jalen Warren, FGCU, Milton

Luke Howard, Lips, Vancouver

Wheza Panzo, Stetson, Mississauga

Big East

Christian David, Butler – Milton, Ontario

Javonte Brown, UConn – Toronto, Ontario

Kobe Elvis, DePaul – Brampton, Ontario

Nick Ongenda, DePaul – Mississauga, Ontario

Jahvon Blair, Georgetown – Brampton, Ontario

Koby McEwen, Marquette – Toronto, Ontario

Tyrese Samuel, Seton Hall – Montreal, Quebec

Tyrese Samuel made a relatively unexpected impact in Seton Hall’s rotation last season as a freshman. With the Pirates competing for a Big East title, Samuel’s minutes weren’t too consistent, yet he seemed to make an impact on the floor most nights he saw significant action.

Now, with senior stalwarts Myles Powell, Quincy McKnight, and Romaro Gill moving on, more minutes, and touches will be available for the versatile forward out of Montreal. Samuel’s list of skills is quite long for someone at 6-10.

He shot almost 33% from deep last season but is also a rock-solid playmaker who is comfortable with the ball in his hands, as well as a rangy defender who can excel both around and away from the rim. Simply put, his size and skill combination is rare to find.

Fast forward a few years from now, and Samuel will likely be a household name amongst college basketball fans. For now, however, he has the opportunity to make his mark as his year-by-year progression grows in West Orange.

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