NCAA Basketball: Analyzing final 4 teams for Maryland transfer Hakim Hart
2. Miami Hurricanes
Miami finally got a decision from ACC Player of the Year Isaiah Wong, with him opting to go pro and leave NCAA Basketball. That still leaves a good pair of backcourt players in Nijel Pack and Wooga Poplar but now there’s room on the perimeter for someone like Hart to join and have a sizeable role.
And assuming that he’s the top target for the program, Hart could have a nice payday via NIL, while also having minutes on a preseason top-15 team for next season. And if he wants to continue having the ball in his hands, the former Terrapin could be on-ball more than he’d be at the other options.
1. Villanova Wildcats
As a native of Philly, Villanova automatically stands out as an option for him. And after what was a down year by their standards, the Wildcats are already making a splash in the portal. They landed 16 ppg scoring transfer TJ Bamba from Washington State while retaining guard Justin Moore for one more year.
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Hart’s versatility can make any potential lineup work, as he’s another playmaker on the perimeter. He’s big enough to play at the four-spot if they want to start Mark Armstrong or can be a quasi-point next to Moore in larger lineups. If going home matters enough and the playing time is there, the Wildcats simply make the most sense for Hart.