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NCAA Basketball: Hunter Dickinson, Graham Ike among top frontcourt transfers

By Tristan Freeman

Jan 31, 2022; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys forward Graham Ike (33) looks to the basket against Colorado State Rams forward Dischon Thomas (11) during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2022; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys forward Graham Ike (33) looks to the basket against Colorado State Rams forward Dischon Thomas (11) during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Basketball Tennessee Volunteers forward Olivier Nkamhoua Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Olivier Nkamhoua – Tennessee Volunteers

2022-23 season stats: 10.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg

The 6’8 international forward from Finland started 58 games in the past two seasons for the Vols, becoming a solid offensive player but a very good defender. Nkamhoua was a nice fit for the team on both ends and had his moments offensively, including six games of at least 20 points. Two of them came against the best teams in the country, dropping 27 points on both Texas and Duke, with the ladder coming in the NCAA Tournament.

Nkamhoua’s recruitment has been quiet as of late but the team that’s reportedly closely involved is Michigan. After losing Hunter Dickinson, the former Tennessee forward could go somewhere where he’d be the focal point on offense in a system that could suit him better.

3. Graham Ike – Wyoming Cowboys

2021-22 season stats: 19.5 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.3 apg

The Preseason Mountain West Player of the Year didn’t play this past season due to a leg injury. He averaged nearly 20 ppg to lead Wyoming to a rare NCAA Tournament appearance the year prior. Ike, a 6’9 and 260-pound forward had several big outings as a breakout sophomore, including a season-high 35 points and 14 rebounds against Denver.

For the longest time, Ike has been rumored to be joining Kim English and Providence as either a starter or 6th Man in the frontcourt. But reportedly, the Gonzaga Bulldogs seem to now lead for his services. They’re in need of a new big man themselves, replacing All-American and the program’s all-time leading scorer, Drew Timme.

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