NCAA Basketball: Jesse Edwards, TJ Bamba among top 30 transfer pickups of the week
![WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Jesse Edwards #14 of the Syracuse Orange is introduced before a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Capital One Arena on December 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Jesse Edwards #14 of the Syracuse Orange is introduced before a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Capital One Arena on December 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/c474f96442e47d09bf19d2ba7cf278a8924395e448bf01e9374d7bed12eba805.jpg)
30. Josh Nickelberry – La Salle to Florida State
2022-23 season stats: 10.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.6 apg
The 6’3 guard is a former 6th Man of the Year in the A-10 and a double-digit scorer with the Explorers. Nickelberry had six games with at least 20 points, including 28 against Duquesne. He’s a 40% three-point shooter and capable shot-maker that joins an FSU squad that lost two key scorers in Matthew Cleveland and Caleb Mills and adds a clear scoring threat as either a bench player or starter next to Jalen Warley.
29. Tamar Bates – Indiana to Missouri
2022-23 season stats: 6.1 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.1 apg
The former five-star prospect has been a bench player for the past two seasons at Indiana but did see an increase in a role this year. Bates had his moments where he could score, including 22 points against Jackson State and 19 points versus both Nebraska and Kennesaw State. He’s a quality athlete that joins a new-look Missouri roster that excelled for Coach Dennis Gates. After succeeding with mid-major transfers, how will he look with a former five-star?
28. Jacob Germany – Texas-San Antonio to Wichita State
2022-23 season stats: 12.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 0.9 apg
The 6’11 center has started 84 games in four years with the Roadrunners and averaged 15 ppg as a junior. Germany had career-high rebounding numbers, including a 16-point and 18-rebound performance in a win over Florida International. He joins a Wichita State roster that lost Kenny Photo so there’s a good chance he’ll start for the Shockers next season.