Ineligible Players That Would Complement Their Teams Perfectly

Trevor Lacey- Transfer to NC State (Old Team: Alabama)

Trevor Lacey was one of the best shooters in the SEC last year. He is now on an NC State team that would benefit from another 15+ point per game scorer behind T.J. Warren. Lacey's three-point shot is amazing, and he would be a better starting option than Desmond Lee. Another strong guard along with Cat Barber would make NC State a legitimate contender.

Jabarie Hinds- Transfer to UMASS (Old Team- West Virginia)

Hinds,who stands under 6 feet like teammate Chaz Williams, would be a deadly scoring punch of the Minutemen bench. Hinds, who has only averaged 7.4 points per game in two seasons at WVU, would not have to play the huge minutes he had to play at West Virginia at UMASS. UMASS could also go with a small lineup with Hinds, Williams, and Derrick Gordon in the backcourt, which would be a very athletic lineup. Hinds benefits mostly from his athleticism.

Sheldon McClellan- Transfer to Miami (Old Team- Texas)

McClellan would give Miami the scoring punch that the Hurricanes desperately need. McClellan averaged 12.4 points per game in two years at Texas only playing about 21 minutes per game. After Rion Brown graduates from the Hurricanes after the season, McClellan will fill in the scoring role that Brown will leave behind.

Zach Price- Transfer to Missouri (Old Team- Louisville)

Zach Price was a scrub on last years Louisville championship team, so he transferred to the Tigers. Price would complement guards Jordan Clarkson, Jabari Brown, and Earnest Ross by filling a big hole in the middle left by former centers Alex Oriahki and Laurence Bowers. When Price sees the floor next year for the Tigers, prepare for a star season.

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Juwan Staten- West Virginia

West Virginia has found a hidden gem in their point guard, Juwan Staten. Staten is currently averaging 16.6 points per game, 6.5 assists per game, and 6.2 rebounds per game. The 6'1" stud had no minutes last year behind Jabarie Hinds, who transferred to UMass, so Staten is making use of the minutes he gets. His three point shot could use improvement, but other than that, Staten could land a triple-double at some point this season.

Anthony "Cat" Barber- NC State

"Cat" and his signature cornrows are giving NC State fans a taste of the bright future in Raleigh. The freshman is one of the bright spots for the Wolfpack this season. Barber is averaging 12 points per game in 28 minutes. The 8-1 NC State team needs a tough competitor, and that is just what Barber brings to the table for them.

Antoine Mason- Niagara

The reason you have never heard of Mason is because Number 14 plays for Niagara. Mason is currently leading the nation in points per game with 28.5 points per game. Mason's scoring prowess reminds some of former Niagara guard Calvin Murphy, who could also fill up the basket. The 60's guard averaged only 5 points more than Mason is right now, and their shooting percentages are almost identical. Mason has the chance to go down as another Niagara legend.

Jarvis Summers- Ole Miss

Yes, there is more to Ole Miss basketball than Marshall Henderson. Ole Miss's second leading scorer is Summers with 16.6 points per game, and Summers is shooting over 50 percent in all of the shooting categories so far. Summers is a floor commander who can hit shots and create for his teammates as well. Ole Miss could be deadly with Summers and Henderson on the floor at the same time.

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5. DeAndre Kane is a boss

Iowa State's DeAndre Kane has never been a great outside shooter, but he is making up for it with his spectacular all-around game. Kane is shooting a career-high 50 percent from, averaging 15.4 points per game for the undefeated Cyclones. Kane's most eye-popping number is his 8 rebounds per game for a 6'4", 200 pounds guard. Kane, along with his exceptional cast of teammates, are posing to become a threat in March.

4. SMU's Keith Frazier like Churches Chicken; Hates School

Keith Frazier has been struggling this season, and academics may be a key component in his struggles. He tweeted this yesterday about school at SMU.

"School make me wanna drop out and work at Churches Chicken"- @Keith_Frazier

One-and-done? I think so.

3. Nick Johnson Doesn't Need Hill, Lyons

Nick Johnson, the Arizona stud pictured above as Captain America with former teammates Solomon Hill(first-round draft pick) and Mark Lyons(undrafted), has exploded onto the scene, leading the Wildcats to the number 1 ranking. Johnson's supporting class is very strong this year, but a little more under- the-radar than his cast this year. Aaron Gordon, T.J. McConnell, Brandon Ashley, and Kaleb Tarczewski are a strong starting lineup with Johnson, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Gabe York, and Jordin Mayes make up a strong bench. Johnson's ability to perform was questioned without Hill and Lyons back, but he as proved doubters wrong.

2. UMASS is Back

UMASS basketball has been on the decline for a short while, but they are back and ready to crash brackets. All five starters are averaging in double figures, including Western Kentucky transfer Derrick Gordon (above), 5'9" stud Chaz Williams, and surprise star center Cady Lalanne. The Minutemen are 8-0 and ranked 22nd in the nation with key wins over New Mexico and LSU. Behind Williams's leadership, the Minutemen has a legit shot to win the A-10 and possibly make a deep run in March.

1. Shabazz Napier is the Player of the Year

Napier is a flat out star. He does everything on the floor efficiently for the 9-0 Huskies, shooting 50% and averaging 6 assists per game. He also hit the game winning shot to beat Florida. Napier's leadership and consistency are the tale of the tape for the Huskies this season, and will be moving on.

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5. Jordan Clarkson- Missouri PG

This week's NCAA Player of the Week was awarded to Jordan Clarkson, who helped Missouri score victories over West Virginia and UCLA. The 6'5" point guard is also leading one of the most underrated teams in the country, the 9-0 Tigers. Clarkson is scoring 20.2 points per game and dishing out 4 assists per game. Clarkson and the NBA rookie Phil Pressey would have made a deadly backcourt if they had played together last year, but Clarkson was forced to sit out due to his transfer from Tulsa. Clarkson's athleticism and leadership make him one the better players in the country that no one has heard of.

4. Okaro White- Florida State F

White is one of the nation's more athletic players. The FSU senior has been showing off his hops for three years in Tallahassee, but now he has a nice shooting touch to go with it. White is shooting 40 percent from three and 55.1% from the floor. With Michael Snaer gone, White now has to lead his team, and what better way to do it than with energy and scoring. White has led the Seminoles to a victory over VCU and a close loss to Michigan, and he should help them contend with Duke and Syracuse in the ACC.

3. Myles Mack- Rutgers G

Mack is one of the best shooters in the country that no one has ever heard of. He is also contending for the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, the best player under 6 feet tall, as Mack is only 5'9". Rutgers usually gets absolutely no basketball attention, but when they did (Mike Rice scandal), Mack still got no attention. Mack can flat out shoot the basketball, and that is what he has to do at his height to make an impact for his Scarlet Knights.

2. Lamar Patterson- Pittsburgh G

Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson took home the most recent ACC Player of the Week award, and he did for good reason. In less than 28 minutes per game, Patterson is scoring 16 points per game, snatching 5 rebounds per game, and dishing out 5 assists per game. Patterson is also effective, shooting 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from three. The Panthers are 9-0 behind Patterson's leadership, and they could make a run to crash the ACC.

1. D'Angelo Harrison- St. John's G

D' Angelo Harrison is a scoring machine. Harrison's deadly shooting touch is a key component for the Red Storm's offense. Harrison could very well lead the 6-2 Red Storm back to the NCAA Tournament, where they could make a deep run and bust some brackets. Harrison's St. John's team could crash Creighton's and Villanova's fun in the Big East Tournament as well. Harrison has a chance to compete for the Big East Player of the Year and the NCAA scoring title as well.


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