{"id":87420,"date":"2024-07-29T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=87420"},"modified":"2024-07-28T21:31:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T01:31:20","slug":"acc-transfers-which-new-arrival-will-make-the-biggest-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/29\/acc-transfers-which-new-arrival-will-make-the-biggest-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC Transfers to Keep an Eye on For 2024-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With three <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/02\/acc-welcoming-3-new-teams-to-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">new members<\/a>, the Atlantic Coastal Conference is more competitive than ever. Here are some ACC transfers to keep an eye on for the 2024-2025 season. With so many players transferring between schools year to year it can be hard to keep track of who is where. So, who are some of the notable transfers to watch for in the ACC this year? Let\u2019s get down to it.<\/p>\n<h2>ACC Basketball Transfers to Keep an Eye on For 2024-2025<\/h2>\n<h3>Lynn Kidd: Miami<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/lynn-kidd-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lynn Kidd<\/a> is no stranger to the ACC. He spent his freshmen year at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/25\/clemson-basketball-preview-tigers-will-strive-to-win-acc\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Clemson<\/a> before transferring to Virginia Tech and playing there for three seasons. Following the departure of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/norchad-omier-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norchad Omier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/michael-nwoko-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Nwoko<\/a>, Kidd will transition seamlessly into the Miami starting lineup. Standing at six-foot-10 and 235 pounds, the former Hokie is the largest player on the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamihurricanes.com\/sports\/mbball\/roster\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hurricanes roster<\/a> heading into the season. After last year where Kidd led the ACC in field goal percentage and player efficiency rating, the Gainesville native will look to once again lead the conference statistically. With most of Miami\u2019s frontcourt from last year gone, Kidd will be asked to take on a larger role than he\u2019s ever had. He should thrive on his new team and may be considered for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lynn Kidd 2023-24 Regular Season Highlights | Virginia Tech Center\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wT079lpwhYg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Omaha Biliew: Wake Forest<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/omaha-biliew-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Biliew<\/a> will be transferring to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/13\/wake-forest-basketball-preview-deacons-ready-for-postseason\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Wake Forest<\/a> after an underwhelming freshman season at Iowa State. A five-star recruit and the highest-rated prospect the Cyclones have ever landed, he didn\u2019t receive a lot of playing time in his freshman year. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/andrew-carr-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Carr<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/zach-keller-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Keller<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/damari-monsanto-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Damari Monsanto<\/a> leaving, Biliew will have a great opportunity to get some minutes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/coaches\/steve-forbes-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Forbes&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0squad. The former McDonald\u2019s All-American will compete with fellow transfer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/trevon-spillers-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tre\u2019Von Spillers<\/a> for the starting small forward role. Nonetheless, Biliew could comfortably move up to the power foward position with his athleticism and size. Wherever he fits in the Demon Deacon\u2019s rotation, he is sure to positively impact the game and increase his draft stock.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fn73C7yQ_h0?si=DyCYJwK4buEpAUhV<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Terrence Edwards Jr: Louisville<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/terrence-edwards-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrence Edwards Jr.<\/a> is coming off a spectacular senior year at James Madison. He was ranked second in points per game in the Sun Belt Conference averaging 17.1 per game, and was named the 2023-2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year. The Dukes had a phenomenal year as a team, winning the Sun Belt Tournament and upsetting five-seed Wisconsin as a 12-seed in the NCAA Tournament. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/coaches\/pat-kelsey-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Kelsey<\/a> as the new head coach of Louisville, things are moving in a positive direction for the Cardinals. They\u2019ve brought in some great transfers like Edwards and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/chucky-hepburn-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chucky Hepburn<\/a>. Edwards,\u00a0will be a leader in the young, newly put-together locker room.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TERRENCE EDWARDS VS MSU 24 PTS        11.06.23\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FHrPMveuKoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>TJ Power: Virginia<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/tj-power-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TJ Power<\/a>, much like Omaha Biliew, had a very underwhelming freshman year at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/11\/duke-basketball-preview-reloaded-and-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Duke. <\/a>After being a highly-ranked prospect coming out of high school the former Blue Devil only averaged seven minutes a game on the season. In his limited floor time Power was effective as a three-point threat, averaging 35.7% from behind the arc. He\u2019ll likely be the designated sharpshooter for Virginia after they mightily struggled from long-range last year. If the Cavaliers want to win this coming season Power will need to be in the rotation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/coaches\/tony-bennett-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Bennett<\/a> places a lot of emphasis on development. However, he\u2019ll need Power to step into a starting role right off the bat. Maybe that\u2019s exactly what Power wants after not seeing the floor much at Duke.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/KAz5waZRsdE?si=K_Dfdc8M0_01lvDc<\/p>\n<h3>Andrej Stojakovic: Cal<\/h3>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10118399-report-andrej-stojakovic-linked-to-unc-kentucky-in-transfer-portal-son-of-peja\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fielding offers<\/a> from Kentucky and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/18\/unc-basketball-preview-tar-heels-taking-charge\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">North Carolina<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/andrej-stojakovic-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrej Stojakovic<\/a> decided to stay in the state of California. Stanford\u2019s 2023-2024 season was a train wreck. As a result, Stojakovic\u2019s growth suffered and there were questions as to whether or not he actually deserved his four-star rating coming out of high school. Known for being the son of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stojape01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peja Stojakovic<\/a>, Andrej inexplicably shot 52% on free throw attempts in his freshmen year. The former Cardinal found success from outside the arc in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/andrej-stojakovic-2\/splits\/2024\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">non-conference play<\/a>, shooting 37% from deep in November and 40% in December. His shot then went downhill once Pac-12 play began, as he averaged 31% on threes in conference play. Things won\u2019t get any easier in the ACC. Nevertheless, Stojakovic\u2019s first year may have been a good learning experience. If he can improve his shooting percentages across the board, his overall game should take a step forward.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/K8pQoxU0xDw?si=39mx-91w0NPRNXjK<\/p>\n<h3>Maliq Brown: Duke<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/maliq-brown-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maliq Brown<\/a> is the only player who was named to the 2023-2024 ACC All-Defense Team that is not currently in the NBA. Instead of being drafted, Brown is transferring to Duke following an impressive campaign at Syracuse. In his second collegiate season, he led the ACC in steals per game and 2-point field goal percentage, averaging 2.2 and 74% respectively. During his time at \u2018Cuse Brown was routinely forced to play at the five position due to injuries and a lack of roster depth. That shouldn\u2019t be an issue at Duke, as incoming freshmen <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/Player\/khaman-maluach-46139532\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Khaman Maluach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/Player\/patrick-ngongba-ii-46132143\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Ngongba<\/a> are set to be the team\u2019s main centers. Brown has the potential to make the largest impact on his new team out of all ACC transfers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maliq Brown - Syracuse - 2023-24 Transfer Portal Highlights\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MjH4vJKZ79I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Brandon Huntley-Hatfield: NC State<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/brandon-huntley-hatfield-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Huntley-Hatfield<\/a> is coming off a great season at Louisville and consequently earned an invite to join the red-hot <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/22\/nc-state-basketball-preview-building-off-last-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">NC State<\/a> Wolfpack. He was fifth in the ACC in rebounds per game averaging 8.4, and his familiarity with the conference will give him an advantage. Additionally, he\u2019ll get plenty of minutes now that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/dj-burns-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DJ Burns Jr.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/mohamed-diarra-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Diarra<\/a> are gone. Don\u2019t be surprised if Huntley-Hatfield sneaks into the conversation for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brandon Huntley-Hatfield 2023-24 Regular Season Highlights | Louisville Forward\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2fbbWx6w8Us?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Cade Tyson: North Carolina<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/cade-tyson-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cade Tyson<\/a> is transferring to UNC after spending two seasons at Belmont. An absolute marksman from deep, Tyson shot 46% from beyond the arc last season. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/cormac-ryan-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cormac Ryan<\/a> gone, the former Bruin will look to replace Ryan as the Tar Heel\u2019s best long-range shooter. Interestingly enough, Tyson\u2019s hometown is actually Monroe, NC which is about three hours from Chapel Hill. With Belmont being located in Nashville, which is about six hours from Monroe, it\u2019ll be nice to be closer to home for his junior year. UNC is set to have a great year and Tyson will probably be a large part of their success.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cade Tyson - Belmont - 2023-24 Transfer Portal Highlights\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wcW_016midI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Javian McCollum: Georgia Tech<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/javian-mccollum-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Javian McCollum<\/a> is transferring to Georgia Tech following his junior year at Oklahoma. McCollum spent his first two seasons playing at Siena. In his sophomore year, he averaged a career-best 16 points per game. With teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/jackson-stormo-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jackson Stormo<\/a> as his sidekick, the paint was often wide open for the crafty guard to slash to the basket. As a Sooner he didn\u2019t have the luxury of teammates that complimented his game. McCollum\u2019s numbers went down across the board, which besides his turnovers was not a good thing. Regardless, the Fort Myers native is a gifted scorer. Outside of his catch-and-shoot ability, McCollum\u2019s offensive game doesn\u2019t have any weaknesses. Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/naithan-george-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Naithan George<\/a>, who\u2019s known as a pass-first <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/03\/top-returning-point-guards-in-the-acc\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">point guard<\/a>, McCollum will flourish as he\u2019s more of a combo guard. GT Head Coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/coaches\/damon-stoudamire-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Damon Stoudemire<\/a> is surely thrilled to have a player of McCollum\u2019s caliber.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With three new members, the Atlantic Coastal Conference is more competitive than ever. Here are some ACC transfers to keep an eye on for the 2024-2025 season. With so many players transferring between schools year to year it can be hard to keep track of who is where. 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