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AAC Basketball: Top 10 impact transfer additions of 2022 offseason

By Matt Melton

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 11: Kendric Davis #3 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs points to a teammate late in the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the second half of the American Athletic Conference Mens Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals at Dickies Arena on March 11, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. Southern Methodist defeated Tulsa 83-58. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 11: Kendric Davis #3 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs points to a teammate late in the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the second half of the American Athletic Conference Mens Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals at Dickies Arena on March 11, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. Southern Methodist defeated Tulsa 83-58. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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8. Kalu Ezikpe – Cincinnati Bearcats

Transferring to Cincinnati, Ezikpe joins the Bearcats after four seasons at Old Dominion, with the 6-foot-8 forward coming off back-to-back impressive campaigns as a full-time starter. Having averaged a combined 5.2 PPG and 3.8 RPG across his first two seasons with the Monarchs, Ezikpe’s production jumped to a combined average of 10.9 PPG and 6.9 RPG across the last two years, as well as a combined 54.5% shooting from the field.

Holding a career average of 7.8 PPG and 5.2 RPG on 53.6% shooting from the field, Ezikpe is a player who will likely make a key impact for Cincinnati this season, especially in the paint. While not the biggest threat to extend the floor offensively, Ezikpe will make an impact on both ends of the floor inside as a scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker, and could be set for yet another strong season in 2022-23.

7. Efe Odigie – SMU Mustangs

An experienced transfer, Odigie comes to SMU after spending the 2021-22 campaign at Troy, a year in which the 6-foot-9 forward was a First Team All-Sun Belt selection. Starting in 28-of-31 games for the Trojans, Odigie would average a combined 11.5 PPG and 6.7 RPG on 48.4% shooting from the field, as well as a by-far career-high 81% mark from the free throw line.

Odigie, a senior who holds a career 9.4 PPG and 6.2 RPG on a 49.5% shooting mark, is likely to play a key role for the Mustangs in 2022-23 and has the potential to be one of the top frontcourt transfers in the AAC from this offseason. Speaking of the Mustangs as well, Odigie isn’t the only SMU offseason transfer to know entering the year as there are also a few others still to come.