Jericho Sims steps in as premier big for 18-19 on what will undoubtedly be (and much needed) a smaller/faster more athletic lineup. Hamm is a strong backup at PF so he's not going anywhere. I don't see anyone else leaving.
I'm really sad to see them both leave too. JY was my favorite player on the team.
We knew either Hamm or Banks were gone and my guess is Banks figured out how small Shaka needs to be on scheme and he figured he had zero opportunity to step out as a feature. He's a stronger C than Bamba or Allen were but I guess he just didn't have the pedigree.
Interesting parallel to the 2012-2013 season dumpster fire fallout that was probably the beginning of the end for Rick. All of these transfers (excluding Myck for obvious reasons) played in the NCAA tournament and were significant contributors on their respective teams in their first year of eligibility.
Jaylen Bond - Temple
Sheldon Mac[lellan] - Miami
Sterling Gibbs - Seton Hall
Julien Lewis - Fresno State
Myck Kabongo – NBA
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