NCAA Basketball: Ranking final 4 teams for Rice transfer Quincy Olivari

AUSTIN, TEXAS - DECEMBER 12: Arterio Morris #2 of the Texas Longhorns eyes the ball as Quincy Olivari #4 of the Rice Owls passes the ball during the game between the Rice Owls and the Texas Longhorn at Moody Center on December 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /

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NCAA Basketball Miami Hurricanes guard Wooga Poplar Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Miami Hurricanes

After making the Final Four, it makes great sense that guards would be interested in the Hurricanes this offseason. But even after backup guard Harlond Beverly transferred over to Wichita State, the issue of playing time is clear.

ACC Player of the Year Isaiah Wong has the chance to return for another year. If that happens the starting backcourt of him, Nijel Pack, and Wooga Poplar would be intact. A case could be made that Olivari could take Poplar’s spot on the wings but otherwise, the team would be bringing him in as a 6th Man with a limited role.

3. Xavier Musketeers

Xavier has brought in a couple of transfers already, including Western Kentucky point guard, Dayvion McKnight. He fills one void but there are several others, including on the perimeter. There’s certainly an expectation that more will be added and Olivari could find a spot in the starting lineup.

However, the Musketeers have several shooting guards on the roster that are looking for more playing time. Desmond Claude and Kam Craft were freshmen this past season and will be joined by four-star commits, Dailyn Swain and Reid Ducharme. This is an option that could be open or could already be closed depending on how the underclassmen look.

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