Media projected them to finish 11th in the Big 12. They return two legit Big 12 tested guards. Out of the portal they brought in two mid major veteran scorers along with a ton of unproven but highly rated talent. They have some legitimate interior size. I definitely think it'll be a good litmus test.
Returners:
Darius Johnson - 15.2ppg scorer. Started in 32 games last year for them.
Jaylin Sellers (injured) - 15.9ppg scorer. Started 32 games last year for them. Was injured in their first scrimmage.
Frontcourt Additions:
F Keyshawn Hall - 16.6ppg scorer from George Mason. Led UCF with 23 points in their first scrimmage against FGCU
F Benny Williams - Syracuse Transfer. Former #32 overall prosect in 2021 recruiting class.
F JJ Taylor - Memphis Transfer. Former #86 overall prosect in 2023 class
C Moustapha Thiam - Incoming 7'2 Freshman. #58 overall prospect in 2024 class. Went to same HS in Daytona, FL as Savo and also reclassed up a year.
Also added two other traditional Centers, Rokas Jocius (La Salle) Elijah Hulsewe (Bethune Cookman) both pushing 7 feet tall.
Backcourt Transfers:
G Jordan Ivy-Curry - 17.1ppg scorer from UTSA
G Dallan Coleman - GT Transfer. Former #67 overall prosect in 2021 class.
G Mikey Williams - Memphis Transfer. Former #51 prospect in 2023 class. Dismissed from Memphis team last year due to legal troubles
G Dior Johnson - Former #42 Overall prosect in 2022 class. Dismissed from Pitt due to legal troubles. Was expected to be their starting PG
Returners:
Darius Johnson - 15.2ppg scorer. Started in 32 games last year for them.
Jaylin Sellers (injured) - 15.9ppg scorer. Started 32 games last year for them. Was injured in their first scrimmage.
Frontcourt Additions:
F Keyshawn Hall - 16.6ppg scorer from George Mason. Led UCF with 23 points in their first scrimmage against FGCU
F Benny Williams - Syracuse Transfer. Former #32 overall prosect in 2021 recruiting class.
F JJ Taylor - Memphis Transfer. Former #86 overall prosect in 2023 class
C Moustapha Thiam - Incoming 7'2 Freshman. #58 overall prospect in 2024 class. Went to same HS in Daytona, FL as Savo and also reclassed up a year.
Also added two other traditional Centers, Rokas Jocius (La Salle) Elijah Hulsewe (Bethune Cookman) both pushing 7 feet tall.
Backcourt Transfers:
G Jordan Ivy-Curry - 17.1ppg scorer from UTSA
G Dallan Coleman - GT Transfer. Former #67 overall prosect in 2021 class.
G Mikey Williams - Memphis Transfer. Former #51 prospect in 2023 class. Dismissed from Memphis team last year due to legal troubles
G Dior Johnson - Former #42 Overall prosect in 2022 class. Dismissed from Pitt due to legal troubles. Was expected to be their starting PG
