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14. Deivon Smith – Georgia Tech to Utah

2022-23 season stats: 8.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 3.7 apg

The 6’1 guard hasn’t been much of a scorer at either Georgia Tech or Mississippi State but has developed into an all-around playmaker. Smith, who dealt with injuries this past season, did have two games with 16 points and for a small guard was a quality rebounder. He’s the third pickup for the Utes this offseason, joining Cole Bajema and Lawson Lovering. Smith and Rollie Worster will be a nice playmaking backcourt next season if the spacing is there.

13. Shemarri Allen – Kansas City to UCF

2022-23 season stats: 17.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.7 apg

One of two stars for the Roos this past season, Allen is a 6’4 guard that also made the All-Summit League defensive team. Allen had 10 games with at least 20 points, including a career-high 34 points and six rebounds against Denver in OT. He’s a good replacement for CJ Kelly in the backcourt as the Knights head into the Big 12 and should be a featured piece in the rotation.

12. Phillip Russell – Southeast Missouri State to Texas-Arlington

2022-23 season stats: 18.1 ppg and 5.1 apg

The 5’10 guard from Saint Louis just about carried the Redhawks to the NCAA Tournament, leading the team in scoring and having a pair of 37-point games this past season. Phillips’ most important performance was the 21 points scored in the OVC Tournament title victory over Tennessee Tech. If he’s eligible to play next season, he replaces the already-mentioned Gibson as a potential leading option for the WAC program.