NCAA Basketball: 20 biggest transfer decisions of 2021 offseason so far
By Matt Melton
20. G Myreon Jones – Florida
2020-21 stats: 15.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2 APG, 39% two and three-point shooter
Jones led Penn State in scoring last season and will bring that much-needed offensive production to Gainesville next season. The 6’3 guard has started in 48 of 50 games during the past two seasons and has shown impressive offensive numbers over the past two seasons. Jones should feature a prominent role for the Gators next season, and has the potential to be one of the top scorers in the SEC next season.
19. F Liam Robbins – Vanderbilt
2020-21 stats: 11.7 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.7 BPG
The 7’0 footer Robbins played his first two seasons at Drake but transferred to Minnesota where he started every game for the Golden Gophers last season. Robbins is a legit post threat for the Commodores who should help protect the rim and paired with returning forward Dylan Disu gives Vanderbilt an intriguing front-court next season.
18. G Joseph Yesufu – Kansas
2020-21 stats: 12.8 PPG, 47.9% from the field
Yesufu had a phenomenal end to the season for Drake scoring 20+ PPG in seven of the Bulldogs’ final nine games averaging 23.2 PPG during that stretch. If Yesufu can continue this stellar play next season with the Jayhawks, it gives Kansas a strong offensive guard option capable of making shots from everywhere on the court, as well as a strong free-throw shooter.
17. F Noah Gurley – Alabama
2020-21 stats: 15.4 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.5 APG
An impressive 3-year starter at Furman, Gurley seems to be a perfect fit in Alabama’s system. At 6’8, Gurley displays the athleticism and length to guard multiple positions, as well as the ability to stretch the floor and knock down shots from behind the arch. While he is not the same player as Herbert Jones, Gurley should slide in to help replace the production of Jones as an experienced and proven option on both ends of the floor.
16. F Jayden Gardner – Virginia
2020-21 stats: 18.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 47.8% from the field
A proven and consistent scorer and rebounder, Gardner should play a feature role for the Cavaliers next season. Gardner averaged 18 PPG and 8.7 RPG during his three seasons at East Carolina where he started in 79 of 81 career games. Gardner dominated the AAC for three seasons, and the ACC may very well be next.