The influx of talent that comes into college basketball each year isn't just from the high school ranks. Quite often some of the biggest breakout stars emerge in Division I after spending time at the junior-college level, where they began (or spent part of) their careers before moving up to Division I.
Players' reasons for starting at the JUCO level vary individually, but they're usually associated with academic issues or lack of scholarship opportunities at four-year schools. Whatever the reason, that time is meant to give them a chance to get in position to contribute to a bigger school, and each year we see a handful of JUCO transfers make a big impact.
In the 2014-15 season we saw the likes of Dwayne Benjamin (Oregon), Cinmeon Bowers (Auburn), Stefan Moody (Ole Miss) and Gary Payton II (Oregon State) become key contributors for their teams.
Who has the best shot of making a splash in 2015-16? Here's our look at the top 20 junior-college transfers for this upcoming season. They're ranked based on their performance to this point and their expected value to their new team.
from Bleacher Report - Front Page http://ift.tt/1DIeuGl
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