Broome coming back!!

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,682]

1 hour ago, ertrader said:

So if his NIL deal is really in the 1.2 million range like has been speculated (no idea if accurate) it will take 5,288 subscribers to OTV to pay for it!

Ballo from Arizona got floated as having that number a couple days ago. Broome is better than him, but I imagine Indiana probably has some better basketball coffers than us. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the figure he was seeking 

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,682]

Absolutely nauseating to complain about having to pay a guy that was evaluated as a a mid second round talent (two seasons in a row) to come back and potentially risk everything, by the way. 

 

Ask every donor to the NIL collective and whichever shadow people that probably also help bankroll the thing if they would’ve collectively paid a million to keep Cooper and add him to the Jabari + Kessler. I guarantee the money wouldn’t have mattered to any of them  

[GwillMac6 20,692]

52 minutes ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said:

Absolutely nauseating to complain about having to pay a guy that was evaluated as a a mid second round talent (two seasons in a row) to come back and potentially risk everything, by the way. 

 

Ask every donor to the NIL collective and whichever shadow people that probably also help bankroll the thing if they would’ve collectively paid a million to keep Cooper and add him to the Jabari + Kessler. I guarantee the money wouldn’t have mattered to any of them  

 

[DAG 33,997]

He is a beast so that’s a very good thing 

[naildawg 62]

8 hours ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said:

Ballo from Arizona got floated as having that number a couple days ago. Broome is better than him, but I imagine Indiana probably has some better basketball coffers than us. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the figure he was seeking 

I saw a lot of Arizona games. I doubt Ballo ever gets to the league, very limited game offensively, can't shoot free throws and not big enough to dominate inside. Arizona had a lot of limited talented guys who had to all play well to win.

[ArgoEagle 1,792]

8 hours ago, GwillMac6 said:

 

Dang Gwill. That Vince Vaughn gif about made me spit my coffee out.🤣

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Johni Broome is back. How high can expectations be for Auburn?

Updated: Apr. 17, 2024, 5:14 p.m.|Published: Apr. 17, 2024, 5:07 p.m.

5–6 minutes

Bruce Pearl recaps Auburn Basketball's 2023-24 season and looks ahead to the offseason

Bruce Pearl never closed the door on it. The Auburn staff put in a significant effort and likely financial contribution to ensure it. It all worked. Johni Broome is coming back. It’s the most important, massive news Auburn basketball could get this offseason.

Auburn will bring back its best player. Broome looked at the NBA Draft, and decided to return to Auburn one more time. He’s previously tested the NBA Draft in prior offseasons. Especially coming into the 2023-24 season, it seemed like this was it in college.

And Broome played like he was ready to take the next step. It was his best statistical college season. He led Auburn in scoring with 16.5 points per game and raised his assist and 3-point shooting numbers significantly. He did that averaging fewer than 25 minutes per game.

It led to a first team All SEC and third team All American season.

Broome was one of the best big men in the country. And he’ll play one final year.

Money was assuredly a huge part of this decision. Despite his improvements away from the basket, Broome is not a lock to be selected in the NBA Draft, according to several notable NBA Draft writers. ESPN’s most recent mock draft does not have Broome being selected.

So it leaves a question of whether college could be more lucrative for Broome than a fringe NBA contract or going overseas. Pearl understood that.

“You’ve gotta weigh what the NIL could be versus what being on a two-way contract or a second round or Europe or things like that,” Pearl said in March. “I think that’s something his family is in the process of doing.”

Whatever NIL money Broome is receiving is enough to keep him in Auburn for his final year of eligibility. Broome took part in Auburn’s Senior Day proceedings this year. So did teammate Dylan Cardwell.

Both are back.

What Auburn would do at the center position with both Broome and Cardwell’s status up in the air was maybe Auburn’s biggest question heading into this offseason. Returning both appeared possible but maybe not the likeliest option. Pearl pulled it off.

With its front court duo back, what could expectations for next season look like?

For the defending SEC Tournament champions, bringing back Broome changes expectations significantly. Auburn will possibly have the preseason SEC player of the year in Broome and surely someone who will be a first team preseason All SEC player. He will likely receive preseason All American consideration.

Having an experienced star like Broome allows Auburn to realistically have hopes at an SEC title next season. But that will take questions at point guard being answered, too.

Auburn has lost three guards from its incredibly deep 2023-24 team: Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway and K.D. Johnson. Thus far, along with Lior Berman and Jaylin Williams who were out of eligibility, those are Auburn’s only losses from last season.

It appeared Auburn wanted to shake up its guard spots, especially at point guard which had very inconsistent play down the stretch of the season. It seemed likely Auburn would lose at least one of Donaldson or Holloway and wound up losing both.

Auburn replaces them with highly touted Furman transfer JP Pegues. He will likely become the immediate starter at point guard.

Pegues was named to the All SoCon first team last season after averaging 18.4 points per game for Furman. Pearl wanted a player like Pegues to run the offense who can be a playmaker more so than Donaldson and Holloway largely facilitated.

Auburn will also be adding five-star recruit Tahaad Pettiford who is rated as the best point guard in the 2024 class, but Pearl doesn’t plan to use him exclusively as a point guard.

Pettiford will most likely come off the bench behind Pegues and returning shooting guard Denver Jones.

At this point, a possible starting lineup for Auburn next season could be the following:

PG: JP Pegues

SG: Denver Jones

G/SF: Chad Baker-Mazara

PF: Chaney Johnson

😄 Johni Broome

That projects as one of the better starting lineups in the SEC next season yet again with several scoring options on what could be another very balanced team. Probably not as deep as the 2023-24 group, but not a long shot away either.

With Broome, Auburn can again have realistic expectations at another high NCAA Tournament seed.

But with Broome, Auburn hasn’t made a Sweet 16.

In his final year, Broome’s own expectations are more likely to make one final case to NBA scouts and make it a bit further in March.

Matt Cohen covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @Matt_Cohen_ or email him at mcohen@al.com

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AllAmerican Johni Broome to return to Auburn next season

Nathan King

24–31 minutes

#PMARSHONAU: NIL, donor fatigue and the future of college football

Off the field, college football is out of control

There was a time when there was a symmetry to college football. Offseason workouts started in January. Recruits took official visits in January and signed in early February. Spring practice was next.

Not so long ago, scholarships didn't pay for summer school, so most players who didn't stay on campus for academic reasons went home and worked. Coaches took vacations in June. Reporting day was a festive occasion as teammates came back together. Then came two-a-day practices that would seem nightmarish for today's players. The season started in September. Recruiting was not the never-ending process it is today.

No one could have imagined in those times what the landscape would look like in 2024.

The game on the field is better than it has ever been. The players are better trained, better conditioned, bigger, stronger and faster. Modern equipment, along with rules to protect players, has made the game safer. But off the field, the game is a bigger mess than it has ever been. It is out of control.

Judges and state legislators who once simply enjoyed watching the game with the rest of us have gotten involved in ways that have put the entire enterprise at risk. They shamelessly pass state laws designed only to help the institutions in their states have competitive advantages. Judges make decisions based on laws that were written for other reasons. I'm no legal expert, but I am certain that the Sherman Antitrust Act was not passed with college athletics in mind.

But here we are. There is enough blame to go around, but the situation won't be fixed overnight, if ever. With that in mind, I talked to two people who don't want their names used. One was an extremely wealthy donor. The other was the father of a high-value college player who was a senior last season.

I came away a little more knowledgeable about how NIL combined with penalty-free transfers works and doesn't work.

At Auburn, Alabama and most places, the burden of providing enough money to interest top players in the portal or even out of high school falls on a relatively small number of donors. Certainly, every contribution helps..

There is a term floating around that you are going to hear more and more – "donor fatigue." It's a very real thing. Even very wealthy people grow weary of giving their money away. Programs need their money to be successful. Programs need to be successful to inspire them to give their money.

"In most cases, NIL isn't the overriding factor so many believe," the former player's father said. "It's a factor for sure, more for some than for others. But it's not the only factor and isn't always the biggest factor."

Lack of transparency in the process creates difficulties for all involved. Players go online and see reports about what an algorithm says their NIL value is and believe that's what they deserve. That value comes from a computer program someone created, not from reality.

Reality for any player is that he is worth what someone will pay him. And no one is making offers based on computer programs.

Regardless, the market is out of control.

The flawed thinking when all this began was that a few players might receive big money but most would pick up some money signing autographs, endorsing products and the like. Collectives changed all that. Players sign with collectives, not with businesses. And the money paid to top current players or high-priority players out of the transfer portal went out of sight.

"When you start talking about six or even seven figures, it's going to get the attention of players and their parents," the former player's father said. "A lot of kids have grown up without much. All of a sudden, they have access to lots of money. Of course it matters."

That kind of money attracts unsavory characters who want to cash in as "agents" for players. Some parents who have struggled financially for all their lives act as if their sons are commodities to be traded.

In the make-believe world of those who created this monstrosity, money could not be paid based on performance. In reality, of course it is based on performance. Play better, get more. Play worse, get less or nothing at all. Some players demand much more than they are worth. Some get it. Others leave in search of it.

"You have 18-year-olds being paid more than I have ever paid anybody in my businesses," the donor said. "That's crazy. People are getting tired of it. It's never-ending. It's the same way at Alabama and Auburn and most places. A small number of people are carrying the load. They are going to get tired of carrying it. They already are.

"Some places have more extremely rich donors than others. Texas and Texas A&M are going to dwarf the rest of the SEC in that respect. It's not a sustainable system. Eventually, the schools are going to have to pay the players. There's no other way. When that happens, a lot of minor sports are going to go away. Rosters will be smaller. It's going to be a sad time for lots of young folks."

Welcome to college football, 2024.

Transfer portal player rankings 3.0: Oumar Ballo, Javon Small, Mark Mitchell headline updated top 100

Just two weeks away from closing, the college basketball transfer portal is in full swing with elite and impactful talent now looking for new homes.

We are exactly two weeks away from the transfer portal shutting down on May 1st. It's been a wild few weeks. This part of the college basketball calendar will certainly define the 2024-25 season and the teams and rosters we will be discussing next March.

More than 1,700 players have already entered the portal, 13 of which are McDonald's All-Americans.

The 2024 Final Four is over, a National Champion has been crowned and now every college basketball team in the country is completely locked into the transfer portal. Exit meetings have been held, resulting in decisions by both players and staff that has generated the player movement we are seeing right now. The last week has been a big week for the transfer portal.

Since our last update on April 5, there have been many more big names and impact players who have hit the transfer portal, so let's dive into the refreshed rankings...

Editor's Note: The rankings below include only the players who were in the portal as of Wednesday 12:00 AM ET

3. AJ Storr, SF, From Wisconsin

Former Wisconsin star AJ Storr (Photo: Max Siker, 247Sports)

2023-24 Stats: 16.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 0.9 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 97

AJ Storr took the Big Ten by storm this season after transferring out of St. John's. He's an explosive and hyper-aggressive scorer. With an improved shot selection and more discipline on defense, he could make a big jump next season and hear his name called by Adam Silver in the NBA Draft.

RELATED: Transfer portal: Intel on AJ Storr, DJ Wagner, Rylan Griffen, Oumar Ballo, Cade Tyson as decisions loom

4. Tucker DeVries, SF, From Drake; Committed to West Virginia

Former Drake wing Tucker DeVries (Photo: Getty)

2023-24 Stats: 21.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.7 APG (36.3% from three)

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 97

West Virginia got a new head coach in Darian DeVries and his very talented son is coming with him. Tucker is a very skilled wing with size and IQ who does everything well on the offensive end of the floor. He's not the most athletic but he's very polished and will be a weapon for the Mountaineers next season.

5. Great Osobor, C, From Utah State

Great Osobor (Photo: Utah State Aggies, 247Sports)

2023-24 Stats: 17.7 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.4 BPG (15 double-doubles)

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 97

Great Osobor broke out as one of the top transfers from last spring when he moved from Montana State to Utah State. He's a strong and very skilled big with outstanding hands and footwork. Osobor is a major impact player due to his ability to score, rebound, block shots and pass.

6. Kobe Johnson, SF, From USC; Committed to UCLA

Former Trojan Kobe Johnson (Photo: Shotgun Spratling | USCfootball.com, 247Sports)

2023-24 Stats: 10.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.3 APG (31.3% from three)

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 96

Kobe Johnson was a bright spot for the Trojans this past season and has proven to be one of the top perimeter defenders in the country. While being a highly impactful defender, he can also slash, score and pass on offense. If Johnson's numbers tick back up, he can be one of the best wings in the country next season.

7. Javon Small, PG, From Oklahoma State

Former Oklahoma State guard Javon Small (Photo: Getty)

2023-24 Stats: 15.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4.1 APG (37.4% from three)

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 96

East Carolina is becoming a pipeline for transfers and Javon Small is one of the latest success stories. Small does everything at the guard. He can score off the dribble, play off the ball, rebound for his position, and facilitate and create for others.

8. Cliff Omoruyi, C, From Rutgers

Former Rutgers big man Cliff Omoruyi (Photo: Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports)

2023-24 Stats: 10.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.9 BPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 96

Cliff Omoruyi is the most physically impressive big man in the portal and is a menace on the defensive end of the floor. He isn't the going to score 20 on a nightly basis but he will block and alter shots around the rim to keep many points off the board for his opponents.

9. Mark Mitchell, PF, From Duke

Former Duke forward Mark Mitchell (Photo: Grant Halverson, Getty)

2023-24 Stats: 11.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.1 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 96

Mark Mitchell started in 67 of 68 games for Duke and was a major contributor to the Blue Devils' success over the last two sessons. At his best, Mitchell is a big-time switch defender, an impactful rebounder and a glue-guy on the offensive end.

RELATED: The fallout of Duke's Jeremy Roach entering the transfer portal

10. Kanaan Carlyle, SG, From Stanford

Former Stanford star Kanaan Carlyle (Photo: © Stan Szeto, 247Sports)

2023-24 Stats: 11.5 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.7 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Kanaan Carlyle missed the first month of the season but once he was available he came in and immediately made an impact and impression in his first season at Stanford. He's a very athletic, tough and competitive guard who is wired to score. Carlyle needs to improve his decision-making and efficiency, but with three years to play, there is time for him to figure it out and become a major contributor to a top program.

11. Jonas Aidoo, C, From Tennessee

2023-24 Stats: 11.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.8 BPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 96

Tennessee's frontcourt has been depleted after Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka hit the portal. Aidoo has all the tools you look for in a big. He checks tons of boxes with his size, length, hands, touch and floor stretching potential.

12. Tyrese Hunter, PG, From Texas

2023-24 Stats: 11.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 96

Tyrese Hunter is an explosive athlete and a dynamic guard who will be highly sought after in the portal. He can score from all three levels, create for others and be a big time on-ball defender.

13. Dillon Mitchell, PF, From Texas

2023-24 Stats: 9.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 96

Dillon Mitchell is one of the premier athletes and defenders in college basketball. He can switch with the best of them and has a nose for the ball off the glass. Mitchell's offense hasn't come along just yet. 

14. Aidan Mahaney, SG, From Saint Mary's

2023-24 Stats: 13.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.6 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 96

Aidan Mahaney has been outstanding for the Gaels the last two seasons. He's a skilled scorer and shot-maker with lots of energy on the floor. Mahaney was a crucial piece to Randy Bennett's success in 2022-23 and 2023-24.

15. Brandon Garrison, C, From Oklahoma State

2023-24 Stats: 7.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.1 BPG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Brandon Garrison is among the handful of McDonald's All-Americans who have entered the transfer portal. He has great size, the necessary physical tools, and a high motor. With three year to develop, Garrison has plenty of upside to tap into.

16. Zeke Mayo, SG, From South Dakota State; Committed to Kansas

2023-24 Stats: 18.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.5 APG (39.1% from three)

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

Bill Self needed shooting and found it with hometown transfer Zeke Mayo. Mayo is among the best shooters in all of college basketball. He has tons of range and is dynamic off the dribble.

17. Myles Rice, PG, From Washington State; Committed to Indiana

2023-24 Stats: 14.8 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.8 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Myles Rice was a sneaky good find out of the Atlanta (Ga.) area for Washington State. He won PAC-12 Freshman of the Year after missing a season for cancer treatment. With his playmaking and scoring, Rice will be a multi-year impact player for the Hoosiers.

RELATED: Myles Rice, Kylan Boswell, Zeke Mayo headline favorite transfer portal fits (so far)

18. Danny Wolf, C, From Yale

2023-24 Stats: 14.1 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Danny Wolf made a unique decision to leave the Ivy League early. The 7-footer is among the best players and big men in the portal. He has great size, skill and IQ with the ability to score inside and out.

19. Malik Mack, PG, From Harvard; Committed to Georgetown

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.8 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Malik Mack was one of the breakout freshmen in the country for Harvard this season. He's a baby-faced assassin and has loads of skill and creativity when the ball is in his hands. Mack can run the show for a power conference team for the next three years.

20. Michael Ajayi, SF, From Pepperdine; Committed to Gonzaga

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.9 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

Michael Ajayi is a very versatile and productive forward. He's comfortable attacking off the dribble, can make shots from three, is a terrific rebounder. Ajayi found a good fit with the Bulldogs.

21. Adou Thiero, PF/SF, From Kentucky

2023-24 Stats: 7.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.1 BPG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Don't let the numbers fool you, Adou Thiero is a highly impactful transfer. He has great physical tools, is a big-time athlete, and competes on both ends. Thiero is not far from polishing his jumper to push him over the edge and become a NBA Draft pick. He will bring defense, physicality, rebounding and intangibles to his next team.

22. Otega Oweh, SF/PF, From Oklahoma

2023-24 Stats: 11.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.0 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Otega Oweh started the season off strong but stumbled towards the end and lost his starting position. If Oweh returns to form as a dog defender, impact rebounder and efficient slasher while continuing to improve his jumper, he will be a problem for opponents next season.

23. PJ Haggerty, SG, From Tulsa; Committed to Memphis

2023-24 Stats: 21.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.8 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

PJ Haggerty transferred from TCU to Tulsa and had a breakout season. He's a dynamic scorer off the dribble who can get downhill with ball screens. He is also a very capable passer and facilitator.

24. Cade Tyson, SF, From Belmont

2023-24 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

Cade Tyson is the younger brother of former Clemson star Hunter Tyson and like his older brother, Cade is a sniper from three. He drilled over 46 percent of his threes this season but is also capable of attacking closeouts, finishing at the rim and hitting shots from mid-range.

25. DJ Wagner, CG, From Kentucky

2023-24 Stats: 9.9 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.6 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

DJ Wagner's first season at Kentucky came with its struggles but he still had plenty of good moments for the Wildcats. Wagner is a competitor who will do whatever it takes to win. He has a proven track record of productivity but needs to improve his jumper to take his game to another level.

26. Kylan Boswell, PG, From Arizona; Committed to Illinois

2023-24 Stats: 9.6 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.6 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

27. Rylan Griffen, SF, From Alabama

2023-24 Stats: 11.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.9 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 95

28. Aden Holloway, PG, From Auburn

2023-24 Stats: 7.3 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 2.7 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

29. Aaron Bradshaw, C, From Kentucky; Committed to Ohio State

2023-24 Stats: 4.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 0.7 BPG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 95

30. Tramon Mark, SF, From Arkansas; Committed to Texas

2023-24 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.8 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

31. Javian McCollum, CG, From Oklahoma; To Georgia Tech

2023-24 Stats: 13.3 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.4 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

32. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, PG, From Belmont; Committed to Maryland 

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.2 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

33. Sean Pedulla, PG, From Virginia Tech

2023-24 Stats: 16.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 94

34. Vladislav Goldin, C, From Florida Atlantic

2023-24 Stats: 15.7 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.6 BPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

35. Khalif Battle, SG, From Arkansas

2023-24 Stats: 14.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 95

36. Milos Uzan, PG, From Oklahoma; Committed to Houston

2023-24 Stats: 9.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

37. Zvonimir Ivisic, C, From Kentucky; Committed to Arkansas

2023-24 Stats: 5.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 BPG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 94

38. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, C, From Louisville; Committed to NC State

2023-24 Stats: 12.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.0 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 94

39. Dug McDaniel, PG, From Michigan; Committed to Kansas State

2023-24 Stats: 16.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.6 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

40. Jevon Porter, PF, From Pepperdine

2023-24 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining 

Rating: 94

41. Eric Dailey Jr., PF/SF, From Oklahoma State; Committed to UCLA

2023-24 Stats: 9.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.5 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 94

42. Robbie Avila, C, From Indiana State

2023-24 Stats: 17.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.1 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

43. Pharrel Payne, C, From Minnesota

2023-24 Stats: 10.0 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.4 BPG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

44. Roddy Gayle, SG, From Ohio State

2023-24 Stats: 13.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.1 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 94

45. Dre Davis, SF, From Seton Hall

2023-24 Stats: 15.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 94

46. Arterio Morris, SG, From Kansas

Missed the 2023-24 Season

Eligibility: Three seasons

Rating: 94

47. Andre Stojakovic, SF, From Stanford

2023-24 Stats: 7.8 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.9 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 94 

48. JP Pegues, PG, From Furman; Committed to Auburn

2023-24 Stats: 18.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.8 APG 

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

49. Jordan Pope, PG, From Oregon State

2023-24 Stats: 17.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

50. Trey Townsend, PF, From Oakland

2023-24 Stats: 17.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 3.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

51. Saint Thomas, SF, From Northern Colorado

2023-24 Stats: 19.7 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.2 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

RELATED: Finding the next Dalton Knecht won't be easy, but these mid-major studs in the transfer portal deserve a look

52. Tarris Reed, C, From Michigan; Committed to UConn

2023-24 Stats: 9.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 0.6 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

53. Terrence Edwards, SG, From James Madison; Committed to Louisville

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.4 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

54. Omaha Biliew, PF, From Iowa State

2023-24 Stats: 2.4 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.3 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 94

55. Chris Youngblood, SG, From South Florida; Committed to Alabama

2023-24 Stats: 15.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

56. Tyrin Lawrence, SG, From Vanderbilt

2023-24 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.5 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

57. Lynn Kidd, C, From Virginia Tech; Committed to Miami

2023-24 Stats: 13.2 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

58. Meechie Johnson, SG, From South Carolina; Committed to Ohio State

2023-24 Stats: 14.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.9 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

59. Mekhi Mason, SG, From Rice; Committed to Washington

2023-24 Stats: 14.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.8 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

60. Amari Williams, C, From Drexel

2023-24 Stats: 12.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.8 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating:  93

61. Frankie Fidler, SF, From Omaha

2023-24 Stats: 20.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

62. Tony Perkins, PG, From Iowa; Committed to Missouri

2023-24 Stats: 14.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

63. Skyy Clark, PG, From Louisville; Committed to UCLA

2023-24 Stats: 13.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.0 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

64. Tre Donaldson, PG, From Auburn

2023-24 Stats: 6.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 3.2 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

65. Mason Gillis, PF, From Purdue

2023-24 Stats: 6.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.7 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

66. DJ Davis, SG, From Butler

2023-24 Stats: 13.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

67. Carey Booth, PF, From Notre Dame; Committed to Illinois

2023-24 Stats: 6.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.5 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 93

68. Malik Dia, PF, From Belmont; Committed to Ole Miss

2023-24 Stats: 16.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.2 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

69. Jordan Sears, PG, From UT Martin; Committed to LSU

2023-24 Stats: 21.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.5 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

70. Marcus Hill, SF, From Bowling Green

2023-24 Stats: 20.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

71. Jalen Blackmon, SG, From Stetson

2023-24 Stats: 21.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.9 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 93

72. Dallin Hall, PG, From BYU

2023-24 Stats: 9.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.1 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

73. Freddie Dilione, CG, From Tennessee

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 93

74. Bronny James, SG, From USC

2023-24 Stats: 4.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.1 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 93

75. Xavier Amos, PF, From Northern Illinois

2023-24 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.2 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

76. Garwey Dual, PG, From Providence

2023-24 Stats: 3.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1.9 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 93

77. Scotty Middleton, PF, From Ohio State

2023-24 Stats: 4.4 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.7 APG

Eligibility: Three seasons remaining

Rating: 93

78. Riley Kugel, SG, From Florida; Committed to Kansas

2023-24 Stats: 9.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.5 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 93

79. Wesley Yates, SG, From Washington

Missed 2023-24 Season with injury

Eligibility: Four seasons remaining

Rating: 93

80. Brandon Angel, PF, From Stanford

2023-24 Stats: 13.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.7 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

81. Keyshawn Hall, PF, From George Mason

2023-24 Stats: 16.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

82. Houston Mallette, SG, From Pepperdine; Committed to Alabama

2023-24 Stats: 14.7 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.4 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

83. Darlinstone Dubar, PF, From Hofstra; Committed Tennessee

2023-24 Stats: 17.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.4 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

84. Maliq Brown, PF, From Syracuse

2023-24 Stats: 9.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.8 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

85. BJ Freeman, SF/PF, From Milwaukee

2023-24 Stats: 21.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

86. Micah Peavy, SF, From TCU; Committed to Georgetown

2023-24 Stats: 10.9 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

87. Aaron Scott, SF, From North Texas

2023-24 Stats: 11.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.3 BPG, 1.1 SPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

88. Ezra Ausar, PF, From East Carolina

2023-24 Stats: 11.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.0 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

89. Nana Owusu-Anane, PF, From Brown

2023-24 Stats: 14.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.1 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

90. Pop Pop Isaacs, SG, From Texas Tech

2023-24 Stats: 15.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.5 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

91. Ken Evans, SG, From Jackson State

2023-24 Stats: 18.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.9 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

92. Kerr Kriisa, PG, From West Virginia

2023-24 Stats: 11.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 4.7 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

93. Nick Pringle, C, From Alabama

2023-24 Stats: 6.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 0.7 BPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

94. Bensley Joseph, PG, From Miami; Committed to Providence

2023-24 Stats: 9.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.5 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

95. Mikeal Brown-Jones, PF, From UNC Greensboro; Committed to Ole Miss

2023-24 Stats: 18.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.1 RPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

96. Marques Warrick, SG, From Northern Kentucky

2023-24 Stats: 19.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.4 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

97. Baba Miller, PF, From Florida State

2023-24 Stats: 7.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 APG

Eligibility: Two seasons remaining

Rating: 92

98. Dante Maddox, SG, From Toledo

2023-24 Stats: 15.6 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.8 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

99. Alijah Martin, SG, From Florida Atlantic

2023-24 Stats: 13.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

100. Jyare Davis, SF, From Delaware; Committed to Syracuse

2023-24 Stats: 17.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2.4 BPG

Eligibility: One season remaining

Rating: 92

This article originates on 247Sports.

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,682]

5 hours ago, naildawg said:

I saw a lot of Arizona games. I doubt Ballo ever gets to the league, very limited game offensively, can't shoot free throws and not big enough to dominate inside. Arizona had a lot of limited talented guys who had to all play well to win.

Desperation will turn those red flags green real quick 

Apparently IU had $5m in NIL to work with, per Jeff Goodman 

[GoAU 1,600]

On 4/17/2024 at 7:25 PM, passthebiscuits said:

Broooome! 
now to sell my left kidney…

FIFY  🤣