HoopState Transfers Roundup, Part 1

<p>There's been a lot of movement on the boy's basketball scene recently. Here's a look at some notable transfers to a few programs in the HoopState.</p> <h5>Clayton High School</h5> <p>Forward <strong>B.J. Freeman</strong> is transferring from Word of God Christian Academy to Clayton High School. Freeman has had quite a busy summer, recently racking up an offer from Purdue University in recent days. He's up to five Division I offers after having a productive summer with Team Loaded North Carolina on the Adidas circuit.</p> <p>Another addition at Clayton High School is<strong> Mason Rusch</strong> from Calvary Christian (KY). Rusch averaged 25.6 per game for Calvary Christian this past season at the guard position. As a proven shooter, he should make for a solid option in the rotation alongside B.J. Freeman.</p> <h5>Combine Academy</h5> <p>Combine Academy has undergone a "reboot" of sorts with the hiring of former NBA player and North Carolina Tar Heel Jeff McInnis to take over as head coach. McInnis is also the director of Team Charlotte, a team featured on the Under Armour Circuit. </p> <p>Since hiring McInnis, Combine has attracted the services of 2021 big man<strong> Jacori Owens</strong>, 2022 point guard <strong>Jalen Hood-Schifino,</strong> 2021 guard <strong>Kris Robinson</strong>, 2021 wing <strong>Arki Thornton</strong> and 2023 guard <strong>Robert Dillingham</strong>. Owens and Hood-Schifino are already getting looks from high-major programs. Owens already has an offer from Elon while Hood-Schifino has offers from Pitt, Clemson and Wake Forest among others. Dillingham is an emerging prospect that's coming down the pipeline.</p> <p>Combine Academy is one school to keep an eye on as they're loading up with talent on their roster.</p> <h5>Word of God Christian Academy</h5> <p>Highly-regarded prospect <strong>Isaiah Todd</strong> is moving from Trinity (Raleigh) to Word of God Christian Academy and he won't be the only player moving to the program as Knightdale guard <strong>Jalen McDonald</strong> will be joining him as well. </p> <p>Todd recently announced his final 5 schools of Memphis, Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas and North Carolina. He's coming off a season with Trinity where he averaged 28 points and 15 rebounds. He'll produce a whole lot more with some talent by his side.</p> <p>McDonald is a freak athlete that's developing his jump shot as well. He's getting looks from Division I programs already with offers from Murray State, East Carolina and Appalachian State.</p> <h5>Lincoln Academy</h5> <p>6-foot-5 guard <strong>Bryce McGowens</strong> will leave the state of South Carolina and join Lincoln Academy in Winston-Salem for their inaugural season in the HoopState. McGowens is a highly rated prospect from the state of South Carolina with offers already from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina among other high-major programs after averaging 26.0 points per game as a sophomore. </p> <p>Rhode Island commit <strong>Elijah Wood</strong> will transfer from Bethesda-Chevy Chase (MD) to Lincoln Charter as well. Wood spent the last three seasons at Bethesda-Chevy Chase where he's made a name for himself and even committed to play at the next level. With a change of scenery his senior season, look for him to turn a corner.</p>