Throughout the offseason and now more than a month into the 2023-24 NCAA basketball season, the topic of transfers and waivers has been a significant part of the national discourse. There have been dozens of double transfers who either didn’t get a waiver or were still looking for one so they could play.
After several attorneys general from various states joined together to sue the NCAA over its transfer process, a judge granted a temporary restraining order to allow currently absent players to play for at least the next two weeks, this order being potentially permanent for the rest of the year. the year.
Several teams will benefit from this news, with some all-conference caliber players now able to play. Here’s a look at the programs that should be happiest about this latest news.
The Eagles are 5-4 this season, with good wins against UAB and Milwaukee. Senior guards Austin Crowley (15.9 ppg and 4.3 apg) and Donovan Ivory have been good players for them so far. They now get AndrĂ© Curbelo returning, a former top 30 prospect who already started at St. John’s and Illinois. In a league where James Madison has become the big favorite, Southern Miss and its full roster could become its main contender.
A road loss to San Diego ended a four-game winning streak for the Sun Devils, as guards Jose Perez and Frankie Collins got into rhythm. This is still not a team that has much offensive potential, especially without anything coming from the frontcourt. Adam Millera former top 30 recruit and transfer to Illinois and LSU, gives them a needed boost out of the backcourt and another ball handler to relieve Collins on offense.
Currently undefeated, it’s safe to say the Rebels are doing well, currently 9-0 to start the season. But this is also the same team that needed all 40 minutes to beat the likes of Detroit Mercy and Sam Houston State. They could add Brandon Murray, a 6’5 guard who averaged 13.7 ppg and 3.2 ppg last season at Georgetown. This is an ideal addition right before SEC play begins.
