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NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 5 teams in play for Memphis transfer Moussa Cisse

By Tristan Freeman

Memphis Tigers center Moussa Cisse (32) rebound the ball in the first half of a men's NCAA basketball game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.Memphis Tigers At Cincinnati Bearcats Feb 28
Memphis Tigers center Moussa Cisse (32) rebound the ball in the first half of a men's NCAA basketball game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.Memphis Tigers At Cincinnati Bearcats Feb 28 /
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NCAA Basketball Moussa Cisse Tom Crean Indiana Hoosiers (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball Moussa Cisse Tom Crean Indiana Hoosiers (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Georgia Bulldogs

The Bulldogs didn’t have a true center last season and after going through a complete roster overhaul, still doesn’t have one. Their projected five-man is Braelen Bridges, a 6’10 forward who averaged 9.9 ppg and 4.8 rpg last season at Illinois-Chicago last season. Of course, the SEC is a huge jump from the Horizon League so if the Bulldogs can somehow land a power conference player like Cisse, that would be massive for their hopes of being a threat.

Cisse would certainly get a ton of playing time and compete in the SEC against some elite frontcourt talent. If he shows well, the big man transfer could rise up the draft stocks, while having plenty of opportunities to showcase an improved offensive game. However, Cisse wouldn’t have much hope of making the NCAA Tournament with this option, no matter how good he plays.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Cowboys didn’t have a ton of size last season, with 6’9 sophomore Kalib Boone playing the majority of the minutes at the center position. But the team still rebounded well collectively, thanks to guards Cade Cunningham and Isaac Likekele. With Cunningham now gone, this team could really use a true center to work with on both ends of the court.

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Cisse would not only have a sizeable role next season at Oklahoma State but would play for a contender. Among these five options, only the Cowboys and Florida State look like tournament contenders. And between these two, the Big 12 program has guaranteed playing time available and more than 15 mpg. I think OK State could be the best choice among the five.

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