NCAA Basketball: Top 25 high-major Junior College transfers for 2021-22 season

3. F Langston Wilson – Washington Huskies

Junior College: Georgia Highlands

Long considered to be one of the best overall prospects in the JUCO class, Wilson is a 6’9 forward with tremendous athleticism and rebounding ability. Even in limited minutes mainly off the bench, he managed to lead the team with 7.7 rpg while nearly scoring double figures. He has a great background story, overcoming Marfan Syndrome to even be able to play basketball. Had he played a normal basketball schedule throughout high school, Wilson would’ve been a top-100 D-I talent.

Wilson was originally at Alabama before going to Washington this Summer, a program that is rebuilding after a dreadful five-win season. The lack of overall talent, particularly in the frontcourt, isn’t going to help Wilson when it comes to winning games. But he has a great chance to not only start but be the focal point of the team’s offense inside and should be an impact scorer right out the gate.

2. F Dalen Ridgnal – Georgia Bulldogs

Junior College: Cowley

The 6’6 forward was a JUCO All-American in two seasons at Cowley, including producing 21.1 ppg and 12.8 rpg last year for the nation’s top offense. He had multiple 30+ point games, including 36 against Independence. And even with his lack of size, Ridgnal still was in double figures in rebounding in all but four games, including a career-high 20 versus Dodge City.

You can argue that Cowley’s offense inflates his numbers but Georgia will take anything similar for this upcoming season. He’s a fairly good defender in his own right and will be a good option as a starting forward. There’s not much size or proven production in the Bulldogs frontcourt and the SEC is loaded up and down. But if anyone on this roster can emerge as a potential all-conference contributor, it’s Ridgnal.

1. G Dashawn Davis – Oregon State Beavers

Junior College: Trinity Valley

I’d argue that if he’s not the best player in JUCO basketball, Davis certainly put up the most numbers last season. He led Trinity with 17.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, and 9.6 apg on 42% from three-point range. The 6’3 posted a whopping four triple-doubles and had a season-high 35 points in the tournament and a school-record 21 assists at Panola.

Davis and his all-around skillset will be a major boost for Oregon State, who’ll be replacing star point guard and last season’s leading scorer Ethan Thompson. Among the current options at ball-handler (Xzavier Malone-Key and Dexter Akanno), Davis has the highest ceiling and has the best shot to lead the Beavers back to contention in the Pac-12.

Will Davis be as good as Duarte was? That’s a high bar to get to, JUCO transfer, or regular five-star prospect. However, the star of Trinity Valley is going to put up some big numbers this upcoming season and will become a player all Pac-12 fans will get to know soon enough.