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NCAA Basketball: Ranking the 6 finalists for Northeastern transfer Tyson Walker

By Tristan Freeman

Dec 16, 2020; Syracuse, New York, USA; Northeastern Huskies guard Tyson Walker (2) drives to the basket against the defense of Syracuse Orange forward Quincy Guerrier (1) during the second half at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2020; Syracuse, New York, USA; Northeastern Huskies guard Tyson Walker (2) drives to the basket against the defense of Syracuse Orange forward Quincy Guerrier (1) during the second half at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Miami Hurricanes

This is a unique situation for Miami, as they lost a key piece this offseason to the transfer portal in Earl Timberlake Jr. There are other questions as well, including what senior guard Chris Lykes will do after being injured all season, along with breakout star guard Isaiah Wong. There’s a real possibility that one or either could be gone as well, so it makes sense for the coaching staff to have a Plan B in place just in case.

If a decision will be made soon by Walker, not knowing how the Hurricanes roster and backcourt will look is going to be an issue. Will he want to be the first guard off the bench for a Hurricane team not guaranteed to make the NCAA Tournament team next season? And if either does leave and opens up a starting spot, Walker certainly won’t be playing on a contending team.

Michigan State Spartans

The Spartans were very disappointing this season overall, in huge part to a lack of point guard play. Neither Foster Loyer nor Rocket Watts proved to be great lead ball-handlers or playmakers so it makes complete sense why head coach Tom Izzo is looking for a veteran to potentially take over for 2021-22.

Of course, a mid-major transfer joining a “blue blood” has always had its risks. In this case, this could be too much of a higher level for Walker to play well and he could get outplayed by either Watts with more experience or top-50 incoming freshman Jaden Akins. Even more than Kansas, this option represents the ultimate “risk vs reward” for the transfer.

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