Top 10 Big East Transfers [2024-25]

Breaking down the best pickups of the offseason

The landscape of Big East basketball is set for a seismic shift in the upcoming 2024 season, as a wave of talented transfers prepares to make their mark on the conference. These players, from diverse basketball backgrounds, bring a wealth of experience and skill that promises to elevate their new teams. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, each transfer not only bolsters their respective roster but also adds a dynamic element that could tip the scales in the fiercely competitive Big East

10. Wesley Cardet (CHI ST -> PROV)

Wesley Cardet is a 6-6, 200-pound combo guard from Chicago St. Last season, he averaged 18.7 PPG shooting 44% from the field. That may not come off as efficient, but Cardet was the Cougar's only option. He won’t be the Friar's number one option, allowing him to be matched up in favorable situations. He scored 30 points in a win over Northwestern, shooting 13-21 from the field. He can produce against high-major competition and is a great fit for Kim English’s offense. 

9. Scotty Middleton (OH ST -> HALL)

People had wondered what Coach Holloway was going to do this offseason after losing Kadary Richmond. Without a strong NIL, the doubters came crawling back. Sha splashed with Scotty Middleton, who is a 6-7 guard out of Ohio St. Despite the lack of playing time last season, Middleton’s only start led to a win over Michigan State in East Lansing. Middleton was 4-4 from 3PT in the Big Ten Tournament and shot over 45% from three on the season. 

8. Ryan Conwell (IND ST -> XAV)

One of my favorite transfers this offseason has to be Ryan Conwell out of Indiana St. Everybody knows about Cream Abdul-Jabbar from Indiana St, but many don’t know how big a role Conwell played on that team. The 6-4, 195-pound guard shot 40.7% from three taking over seven attempts per game. He was top-30 throughout D1 on 3PT% and added 5.8 rebounds a game too. In his first four NIT games, he averaged 23 PPG and shot 17-33 (51%) from the perimeter. The Muskies got a good one. 

7. Tarris Reed Jr. (MICH -> CONN)

Anytime you can get a big man from the Big Ten, you’re happy. Tarris Reed Jr. is a 6-10, 265-pound junior from Michigan. He averaged 9 PPG and 7.2 RPG. He also averaged half a block more last year than his freshman season. Somebody has to step up on Kalkbrenner, and Reed is the perfect player for that. Not only that, but he is transferring to Connecticut, where championship DNA is made. 

6. Pop Isaacs (TT -> CRE)

Plenty of great guards have played under Coach Mac at Creighton, and Isaacs might just be another one. The 6-2 guard embraces contact in the paint and can also be a threat from the perimeter. His shooting numbers weren’t pretty last year (34.9% and 29.3%), but it was a dominant Big 12.  He put up 32 PTS in a win over BYU last season and was a huge reason the Raiders finished fourth in conference play. 

5. Malik Mack (Harvard -> GU)

Ed Cooley picked up a big transfer in Malik Mack. The 6-1 guard is entering just his second season. Mack averaged 17.2 PPG and 4.8 AST. He was named Ivy League ROTY and his a menace on both sides of the ball. He tallied 1.3 STL per game and can be a problem for opposing guards to move the ball. He played over 33 minutes a game and had 27 PTS on 8-16 shooting against Indiana. I think we all know by now not to take Ivy League competition lightly. 

4. Aidan Mahaney (STM -> CONN)

Dan Hurley has done it again. Last year it was Cam Spencer, now it’s Aidan Mahaney. Mahaney is a 6-3 junior out of St. Mary’s who is a threat from the perimeter. He led the Gaels in PPG and has experience against high major competition. With two years under his belt averaging over 30 MPG, Mahaney should have no problem fitting into Dan Hurley’s offense. With Newton, Castle, and Spencer all gone, Mahaney will have an immediate impact as the Huskies look to go for the three-peat.

3. Woogla Poplar (MIA -> VILL)

Kyle Neptune and the Wildcats needed this transfer badly. Poplar shot 38.5% from three last season and averaged 13.1 PPG. Say what you want about the ACC, but it is still high-level basketball. Poplar will be a huge asset for the Wildcats in continuing to keep them as a perimeter shooting team. He is 6-5, which allows him to make plays at the rim and space out defenses. He is also from Philly, and coming to play for Villanova who is in desperate need of a Tournament appearance could be a perfect fit.

2. Deivon Smith (Utah -> SJU)

Rick Pitino has splashed in the transfer portal. Smith is a 6-0 guard with a stat line of 13.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 7.1 APG. He is just a menace on all sides of the ball and had one of the best AST/TO in the country (2.79). In the Utes four NIT games, Smith averaged 18.75 PPG on 55% from the field. He does everything and fits Pitino’s scheme so well. Johnny fans have to be amped up for the upcoming season. 

1. Kadary Richmond (HALL -> SJU)

Do I even have to speak on Kadary? He was the main man for the Pirates last season, averaging 17.1 PPG in conference play. He also brought in 7 RPG and 2.1 STL. He led the Pirates to a NIT championship and is a huge reason Seton Hall ended up having the successful season they did. 

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