NCAA Basketball: Ryan Nembhard, El Ellis among top 50 transfer pickups of the week

5. Graham Ike – Wyoming to Gonzaga

2021-22 season stats: 19.5 ppg and 9.6 rpg

The Preseason Mountain West Player of the Year missed all of last season with a foot injury but still is one of the best pure offensive players in NCAA Basketball. When healthy, he led Wyoming in scoring en route to the NCAA Tournament, including nine games with at least 25 points. One of them was a 29-point and 15-rebound performance versus New Mexico, as well as a career-high 35 against Denver. Ike becomes the new starting center for the Bulldogs, replacing all-time leading scorer, Drew Timme.

4. Aaron Estrada – Hofstra to Alabama

2022-23 season stats: 20.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, and 4.3 apg

Estrada is the lone 2-time Conference Player of the Year in the CAA, coming off leading Hofstra in scoring and passing while shooting 48% from the field and 37% from three-point range. He had four games of at least 30 points, including a career-high 40 points on 8/15 shooting from three-point range against Elon. Estrada has a chance to become the lead guard at Alabama and is easily the most accomplished. His combo guard abilities make him a great replacement for Mark Sears if he remains in the NBA Draft.

3. Steven Ashworth – Utah State to Creighton

2022-23 season stats: 16.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg, and 4.5 apg

Ashworth was the leading scorer and passer on Utah State’s roster, shooting 43% from three-point range on over seven attempts. The 6’1 ball-handler had four games of 27+ points, including 30 against Oral Roberts. Ashworth also had six games with 7+ assists, including a 19-point and 8-assist game against Boise State, along with four assists. He’s the natural replacement for Ryan Nembhard as the starting point guard for Creighton and an upgrade as a pure shooter.