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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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4. Samuell Williamson – SMU Mustangs

While the level of previous production might not be as eye-opening as some of the other names on this list, make no mistake, Williamson is one of the top players to transfer into the AAC in the offseason. A 6-foot-7 guard, Williamson comes to SMU after three seasons at Louisville, a span in which he averaged a combined 6 PPG and 4.2 RPG, primarily coming in a bench role.

While not the biggest outside shooting threat at a career 26.3%, Williamson is a player who can still make a key impact offensively by getting to the rim and finishing, while also having the size and athleticism to be an impact defender and rebounder in the AAC. Having primarily played in a reserve role across his three seasons at Louisville as well (22 career starts in 79 games), Williamson will likely start for the Mustangs this season and should be set for a career year.

3. Keonte Kennedy – Memphis Tigers

A 6-foot-5 guard, Kennedy comes to Memphis after three seasons at UTEP (redshirted 2019-20), a span in which he averaged a combined 11 PPG and 6 RPG. Looking back at last season as well, Kennedy enjoyed a career year when on the court by starting in 16-of-19 games, while also taking a significant jump in production in areas of his game.

Already a strong rebounder for the position, Kennedy’s PPG average jumped from 8.6 to 14.1 a year ago, while he also took strides shooting the ball, posting a by-far career-high 31.9% from three-point range. Expected to be at the least a key role player for the Tigers this season, Kennedy could end up being one of the most impactful AAC Basketball transfer additions of the offseason, assuming he continues to improve shooting the ball.