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Pac-12 Basketball: Top 10 impact transfers for 2020-21 season

By Tristan Freeman

NEW YORK , NY - MARCH 11: LJ Figueroa #30 of the St. John's Red Storm looks on during the Big East Conference Men's Basketball Tournament First Round game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
NEW YORK , NY - MARCH 11: LJ Figueroa #30 of the St. John's Red Storm looks on during the Big East Conference Men's Basketball Tournament First Round game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 22: James Akinjo #3 of the Georgetown Hoyas (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 22: James Akinjo #3 of the Georgetown Hoyas (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

Honorable mentions

James Akinjo – Arizona Wildcats

The former Big East All-Freshman guard left Georgetown after just seven games last season, due in part to issues with sharing the backcourt with Mac McClung. He’ll have the opportunity to be the lead ball-handler for Arizona, thanks to Nico Mannion in the NBA Draft and Brandon Williams opting to go pro. His 13.4 ppg average will be important but the need for a proven power conference passer will be even more important.

Eugene Omoruyi – Oregon Ducks

After a strong junior campaign (13.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg) at Rutgers, Omoruyi sat out last season as the Ducks struggled collectively with their frontcourt production. With CJ Walker and Isaac Okoko out of the way, the team is hoping that the 6’6 forward can work with N’Faly Dante inside to balance Oregon’s offense in 2020-21.

Erik Stevenson – Washington Huskies

The double-digit scoring guard had plenty of high volume and usage but also lacked in efficiency during his up and down sophomore season at Wichita State. But Washington isn’t complaining, as they lack any quality guard play once Quade Green was absent. Look for the 6’3 shooter to improve on his percentages as he stabilizes the Huskies backcourt.

Tahj Eaddy – USC Trojans

After averaging 15.0 ppg as a sophomore, Eaddy’s production took a big dip last season, in part due to injuries and other guards stepping up. USC will hope he can be a potential “6th man” of sorts, backing up starting point guard Ethan Anderson and playing off the ball as well. A career 37% three-point shooter, the 6’2 perimeter player will certainly be part of the rotation.

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