Sean Stewart transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots as Jake Diebler's Ohio State loses forward
For the second time in two seasons, Sean Stewart is on the move. A year after transferring from Duke to Ohio State, Stewart is now moving on from the Buckeyes. Stewart started for OSU last season but has primarily served as a defense-and-rebounding-based complementary player.
After a freshman season in which Stewart averaged 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game at Duke, he transferred to Ohio State. With the Buckeyes, Stewart started all 30 games in which he played, averaging 5.7 ppg and 5.8 rpg.
Here are five schools that could be plausible transfer portal landing spots for Stewart.
Top 5 transfer portal destinations for Sean Stewart
5. Michigan
Michigan already boasts a strong portal class. One major question for the Wolverines is whether star Yaxel Lendeborg will remain in the NBA draft.
While Stewart isn’t the offensive threat Lendeborg is, Michigan recruited him out of high school and may view him as a viable secondary option to fill their big forward vacancy.
4. Ole Miss
Chris Beard has been active in the portal, and Stewart’s game would fit well in the SEC. He’s a rugged defender and solid rebounder. Beard likely won’t look for extensive offensive output from Stewart, which could free him up for the big season that has eluded him so far.
3. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech was another school that recruited Stewart out of high school. Coach Damon Stoudamire is rebuilding the Yellow Jackets.
While high-scoring guards are easy to find, Stewart is the type of player that is often a luxury for top teams. Georgia Tech could let Stewart develop and benefit from his grind to become an excellent college player.
2. Texas
The Longhorns, under new coach Sean Miller, will look to make a move ahead of next season. A big forward who can defend and rebound may be a key focus. Texas is a team that recruited Stewart extensively out of high school, and a fresh start at a new school with a new coach could be exactly what Stewart needs.
1. Georgetown
Georgetown was another school that Stewart seriously considered coming out of high school. The Hoya program has struggled recently, but Ed Cooley is working to turn things around.
Stewart fits Cooley’s style of play, and Georgetown can offer him significant minutes and the opportunity to shine. After two years, that could be exactly what Stewart needs.
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