NCAA Basketball: Top 100 impact transfers for 2022-23 season

10. Tyrese Hunter – Texas Longhorns

2021-22 stats (at Iowa State): 11.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.9 apg

Hunter was one of the best freshmen in the country last season, playing a big role in the Cyclones winning 20 more games compared to the year before and making the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The Big 12 Rookie of the Year had multiple 20+ point games and 10+ assist games as well, including a season-high 23 points in the win over LSU in the NCAA Tournament. Hunter is a quality defender as well and racked up a couple of steals a game.

Hunter remains in the Big 12 with the Longhorns and forms an intriguing backcourt with Marcus Carr. The sophomore plays with the ball and isn’t the greatest shooter so how the fit works out will determine how good the team is but if a breakout campaign happens and Hunter takes over as the lead guard, that may be the best thing for the team.

9. Malachi Smith – Gonzaga Bulldogs

2021-22 stats (at Chattanooga): 19.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.0 apg

The 6’4 guard was the SoCon Player of the Year last season, leading the Mocs to the NCAA Tournament. Smith had nine games of at least 25 points, including a career-high 36 points against Murray State. He’s also a good rebounder and a capable facilitator as well. The senior guard can play multiple positions on the court, thanks in part to his 41% three-point shooting ability so he can play off the ball.

At Gonzaga, Smith can play at the three-spot next to Rasir Bolton and Nolan Hickman or could become the team’s next starting point guard if Hickman isn’t ready. The versatiliy the transfer offers allows the Bulldogs to use a number of potential lineups and Smith can play any kind of role without having to have high usage. And if it works out, he could be going to a Final Four this season.