Big Ten Basketball: 5 potential hidden gem offseason transfers for 2023-24

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 25: Jamison Battle #10 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half of the game at Williams Arena on January 25, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hoosiers defeated the Golden Gophers 61-57. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

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Marcus Domask and Quincy Guerrier – Illinois

Illinois managed to grab three high-impact players during the transfer portal, but two of them are expected to make major contributions. Quincy Guerrier averaged 9 points and four rebounds last season for Oregon and Marcus Domask the transfer from Southern Illinois averaged 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season. This upcoming season with their top two players returning next season in Terrence Shannon and Coleman Hawkins Illinois will be fighting for the top spot in the big ten next season.

Jamison Battle – Ohio State

Last year the smooth-shooting Jamison Battle had a down year averaging 12 points per game for the Gophers his lowest since his freshman season, needing a change of scenery he opted to enter the transfer portal and committed to Ohio State. The Buckeyes return their best scorer in freshman Brice Sensabaugh who was sensational last season and another impact player in Zed Key. Battle brings experience and instant offense to the Buckeyes, he’s averaged double digits points all four years in college including averaging 17 points per game both his sophomore and junior season.

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As Purdue brings back Big Ten Player of the Year and All-American Zach Edey and Illinois brings back Terrence Shannon and Cole Hawkins to go along with three impactful transfers. There’s a strong indication that Purdue and Illinois will be the teams to beat this upcoming season in the Big Ten.

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