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Rating the basketball newcomers

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Since Rivals still hasn't gotten around to giving ratings to transfers, I guess we have to do it ourselves. These are nothing more than my opinion based on their stats and highlight videos. Feel free to suggest any changes to what I have here or rate them however you like.

Tre Gomillion 5.5 Three Star - he was solid at Cleveland State. I doubt he'll play a ton, but I think he's good enough to contribute

DeAndre Gholston 5.5 Three Star - similar to Gomillion, he had solid numbers at UW-Milwaukee, so I think he's good enough to play for us, but he'll probably be a backup.

Nick Honor 5.6 Three Star - We don't have to guess at how Nick Honor would do at the P5 level, we already know. He was very solid but not a star in the ACC while starting at PG for Clemson.

D'Moi Hodge 5.7 Three Star - Hodge was the star of the team for Cleveland State. I suspect he can be a decent starter for Mizzou. He's athletic, he shoots well, and was the Horizon League defensive player of the year. Unless we get another recruit who is better, I see him as our starting shooting guard. Some other P5 teams wanted him as well, including K-State.

Noah Carter - 5.7 Three Star - He was one of the higher ranked transfers in the country. He was all-Missouri valley. A solid scorer. Had interest from teams like Florida and Marquette. I think he's plenty good enough to play in the SEC.

Sean East - 5.8 Four Star - National Juco Player of the Year - 21 points and 6 assists per game. 41% shooting from 3. Yes, please. He's exactly what this team needs, but the only question is how well does it translate to the SEC.

Mohamed Diarra - 5.8 Four Star - #1 juco recruit in the country. Seems to be an elite rebounder, had 25 rebounds in one game and averaged 13. Seems very athletic and coordinated for someone who is 6'11. Also can shoot fairly well. Only question is he's never played D1 basketball. But neither has Aiden Shaw. I think he's going to be good.

Aiden Shaw - 5.8 Four Star - Rivals actually rated this guy because he's a high school recruit. He had tons of good offers. Had great stats in high school. Was ranked just outside the top 50. Seems like he will be a good player for us, although he'll only be a freshman so that will limit him some.

Jamarion Sharp (if we get him) 5.9 Four Star - I rated hm higher than the rest mostly based on this - his stat line vs Kentucky last year, 8 pts, 6 rebounds, and 7 blocks. That's crazy impressive. He led the nation in blocks last year. He has a chance of being SEC defensive player of the year and making the NBA.

One more opening, no idea who, but it'll probably go to someone. If we get Sharp and no one else I think this is a 20 win team at least.
 
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