Five Transfers We’re Excited To Watch

We talked about transfers all off-season. Now it’s time to see what they can do on the court. Here are five transfers we’re excited to watch this season.

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Aaron Estrada (Alabama)

Aaron Estrada makes his way down to Tuscaloosa after two seasons at Hofstra. Estrada is a three-level scorer that averaged 20.5ppg last season. The crafty lefty isn’t going to blow by people in the SEC, but he’s very good at playing at his own pace and changing direction on a dime. He can shoot the ball well from anywhere on the court and at 6’4″, 200lbs, he’s strong enough to handle contact and finish in the lane. The back-to-back CAA Player of the Year is expected to play a major role in Alabama’s high-octane offense this season.

Tyler Burton (Villanova)

Tyler Burton was a force in his four years at Richmond, leading the team in points and rebounds the last two seasons. What makes Burton fun to watch is his ability to make the right play all the time. He’s got a very high basketball IQ that makes up for his lack of speed and quickness. He moves well without the ball and has enough size to create matchup problems on both ends of the court. Burton is going to fit perfectly in a Villanova starting lineup full of old-heads that can play multiple positions. His game should translate well to the Big East.

Tylor Perry (Kansas State)

Tylor Perry is one of the toughest guards in the country. He’s also one of the best shooters in the country. In two seasons at North Texas, he shot 41% on 6.6 attempts per game. Efficiency AND volume – we love to see it. Despite being 5’11”, Perry gets to and finishes well at the rim. He’s excellent in the pick-and-roll and could even see an increase in his overall numbers thanks to Kansas State’s free flowing offensive system. North Texas played the slowest tempo in the country last season and this guy still managed to average 17ppg. Perry is an All-B12 caliber talent and should thrive with his new team.

Matthew Cleveland (Miami)

It’s not often you see someone transfer to their school’s biggest rival. It’s also not often that person fits in perfectly with their new team. Matthew Cleveland will seamlessly slide into the role Jordan Miller served for the Hurricanes last season. He’s athletic and has great length for his size. He won’t shoot it as well as Miller did, but he won’t be relied on to score with Nijel Pack and Wooga Poplar in the backcourt. At 6’7″, Cleveland can play multiple positions and is the ultimate small ball weapon for Jim Larranaga’s offense. He plays hard and crashes the glass, which will give Miami another presence underneath with Norchad Omier. Florida State vs. Miami will be a lot of fun.

Ace Baldwin (Penn State)

Ace Baldwin is the guy you love to have on your team and hate to play against. Offensively, he’s savvy. He’s looking for the open man, but is perfectly capable of taking it on his own. Either way, he’s making the right play. Defensively, he’s a pest. He single-handedly blows up possessions and is always lurking in the passing lanes. The A10 Player and Defensive Player of the Year followed his coach to Penn State, where he’ll face tough assignments every night in the Big Ten. Baldwin is easy to root for and should become a household name playing on the national stage.

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