5 best transfer portal SGs teams are missing on ft. Johnell Davis
Shooting guards are normally the teams' main gunners on the court. Most programs rely on these players to score a bunch of points when they start a run in the middle of the game. Sometimes, they spark a rally that brings the team back after falling behind early in the game.
Some shooting guards entered the transfer portal to find new teams that can utilize their talents next season and others are searching for new teams that can help boost their stock in the NBA draft. With this in mind, here are the top five shooting guards that are still available in the transfer portal.
5 best shooting guards available in the transfer portal
#5. TJ Bamba, Villanova
The 6-foot-5 senior has entered the transfer portal after one season with Villanova. In his time with the Wildcats, Bamba averaged 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. His 2023-24 statistics were lower compared to his third year with Washington State where he tallied 15.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 1.7 apg.
He scored 23 points against St. John's and dropped 24 against Marquette but he was more of a complimentary player for the Wildcats instead of a main gunner. Bamba hopes that his latest splash to the portal will help him find a new team that can fully utilize his talent and allow him to boost his stock in the 2025 NBA draft.
#4. Cade Tyson, Belmont
Cade Tyson has made a splash in the portal after playing two seasons with Belmont. The 6-foot-7 shooting had an awesome time with the Bruins as he played for a total of 61 games and averaged 15.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 1.6 apg.
The brother of Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson shot 49.2% from the field and 85.7% from the foul line in his two-year stint with Belmont. Tyson was selected in the All-Missouri Valley second team after tallying 16.2 ppg and shot 46.5% from the 3-point line.
#3. Koby Brea, Dayton
Koby Brea was instrumental in helping Dayton make the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-6 junior out of Washington Heights, New York, averaged 11.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 1.2 apg in 33 games for the Flyers. But what's more astounding is his 3-point percentage as he connected on 49.8% of his shots from downtown this past season.
A lot of teams have expressed interest when he announced that he entered the transfer portal. According to reports, he is considering Kansas, Duke, North Carolina, UConn and Kentucky as his next school.
#2. Rylan Griffen, Alabama
Rylan Griffen was an important piece in Alabama's Final Four run in the just concluded season. Griffen was an important piece in Alabama's Final Four run in the just concluded season. The 6-foot-6 sophomore shot 39.2% from the 3-point area and averaged 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
Griffen had better statistics in the NCAA Tournament as he connected on more than 48% of his 3-point shots and sizzled for 19 points against North Carolina. Teams are expected to factor in his experience in the NCAA Tournament in getting his commitment to play for them.
#1. Johnell Davis, Florida Atlantic
Johnell Davis is set to transfer after four eventful seasons with Florida Atlantic. The shooting guard was a main contributor for the Owls in the past two seasons.
The 6-foot-4 Davis had his breakout year in the 2023-24 season, averaging 18.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.9 apg and 1.4 spg. He shot 48.3% from the field, including 41.4% from the 3-point line. He also had an excellent 85.7% clip from the free-throw line.
Davis is expected to boost the lineup of the team that picks him from the transfer portal as he is arguably one of the most dependable shooting guards in the nation right now.