The Top 12 College Basketball Transfers Ahead of the 2024-25 Season

The college basketball landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the most significant factors in a team’s success is the talent they can attract. With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, we’re taking a closer look at the top 12 college basketball transfers that will make a significant impact on their new teams.

The college basketball season is just around the corner, and these transfers are ready to make their mark.

1. Coleman Hawkins: Illinois to Kansas State

Coleman Hawkins is a big get for Kansas State, bringing with him an impressive 12.1 points per game on 45-percent shooting from his time at Illinois. The 6-9 forward was an integral part of the Illini’s Elite Eight run, and his presence will be felt in the Wildcats’ lineup.

Hawkins will be a dominant force in the paint for Kansas State.

2. Johnell Davis: Florida Atlantic to Arkansas

John Calipari needed a scorer, and Johnell Davis is just the player to fill that gap. With 500 career points at a 48 percent clip, Davis will be a valuable addition to the Razorbacks’ roster.

Davis will bring a much-needed scoring punch to Arkansas.

3. Oumar Ballo: Arizona to Indiana

Oumar Ballo is one of the best bigs in the country, and his move to Indiana will make him an instant impact player in the Big Ten. With 34 double-doubles in his three seasons at Arizona, Ballo will be a dominant force in the paint.

Ballo will be a game-changer for the Hoosiers.

4. AJ Storr: Wisconsin to Kansas

Bill Self gets a big difference-maker in AJ Storr, who led the Badgers from the field last season, averaging 16.8 points per game. The 6-7 guard will be a valuable addition to the Jayhawks’ lineup.

Storr will bring a much-needed scoring punch to Kansas.

5. Clifford Omoruyi: Rutgers to Alabama

Nate Oats gets the shot blocker and rim protector he needed to win last season’s national championship, just a few months late. Clifford Omoruyi averaged 2.9 blocks and 8.3 boards per game last year, and will make a significant impact in the paint for the Crimson Tide.

Omoruyi will be a defensive stalwart for Alabama.

6. Kadary Richmond: Seton Hall to St. John’s

A huge get for the Big East, Kadary Richmond was the Pirates’ team leader in assists and steals, averaging a respective 5.1 and 2.1 per game. He’ll be a valuable addition to the Red Storm’s lineup.

Richmond will be a key contributor for St. John’s.

7. Great Osobor: Utah State to Washington

It’ll be the third time, at the third school that Great Osobor has played for Danny Sprinkle, after transferring from Montana State to Utah State, and now Washington. Immediately, he becomes one of the best scorers in the Pac-12, notching a 57.7-percent career field goal average.

Osobor will be a scoring machine for the Huskies.

8. Robbie Avila: Indiana State to Saint Louis

Also following head coach Josh Schertz, Robby Avila transfers to Saint Louis to make an impact, after leading Indiana State in points, free throws, and blocks last season.

Avila will be a valuable addition to the Billikens’ lineup.

9. Aidan Mahaney: Saint Mary’s to UConn

This is the perfect point guard for Dan Hurley’s style of play. Aidan Mahaney is gritty, experienced, and will run exactly what Hurley will want. Mahaney may be the piece that will take the Huskies to a third-straight title.

Mahaney will be the engine that drives the Huskies’ offense.

10. JT Toppin: New Mexico to Texas Tech

One of the best players in the Mountain West conference last season is headed to Lubbock. JT Toppin led all freshman in field goal percentage (62.3 percent) and double-doubles (12) last season, making him a crucial add to Grant McCasland’s lineup.

Toppin will be a dominant force in the paint for the Red Raiders.

11. Norchad Omier: Miami (Fla.) to Baylor

The Miami forward averaged 55.2 percent from the field last season and will be just the experience Scott Drew needed — after all, Norchad Omier has led his squad to the Final Four.

Omier will be a valuable addition to the Bears’ lineup.