Notable Transfers That Need More Attention Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>School is in session across Kentucky and there are plenty of guys wearing new threads. Here are a few transfers that should make a significant impact at their new destination:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2887555"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8bafa25bc09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Of all the prospects in this article, Josh sits the furthest away on the outskirts of "needing more attention" as the title suggests. As a nationally ranked prospect hailing from the state of Georgia, his move to Kentucky's very own North Oldham made national headlines but we've yet to discuss it here at Prep Hoops. After their historic run to the state Final Four last season, the Mustangs were already a preseason Top 10 team for most. Adding Smith Jr. alongside the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='2392232' first='Tommy' last='Gregg'], [player_tooltip player_id='2726857' first='Pierre' last='Rondo'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2960461' first='Oakland' last='Shearer'], however, make for an even scarier site out of the 8th Region. Fans of Rajon Rondo and Josh Smith Sr., former high school teammates and NBA veterans, are in for a special treat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8bafa25bcd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown made an immediate impact for Scott last season as a freshman, leading the team in scoring (22.8 PPG) and rebounding (3.7 RPG) in the 17 games he appeared in. There was brief speculation that he enrolled at Summitt Country Day (OH) following a scholastic summer league appearance with the Silver Knights. The dust settled earlier this month, however, as sources clarified that Brown actually decided to remain in Kentucky but make the move to Covington Catholic. Brown and [player_tooltip player_id='2828341' first='Braeden' last='Myrick'] should be one of the best backcourts in the state if they can find an efficient way to co-exist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149111"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8bafa25bb7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan will keep his talents in the 13th Region but has made the move from Bell County to South Laurel. Coming off of a dominant junior season during which he averaged 16.5 PPG and 5.6 RPG on 52/34/79 shooting splits, he carried his success over to travel ball. He was the top scoring threat for the Tennessee Grizzlies and competed well on the Big Shots and Phenom Hoops platforms. He'll team up with 2028 wing [player_tooltip player_id='2350471' first='Kaden' last='Taylor'] to form a new one-two punch in London.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8bafa25bda4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Edmonson/Grayson transfer portal saga was one of the most intriguing stories of the summer and Braden was one of its most significant characters. The 3rd Region rivals' rich history inflated the transfer news of Braden and 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2528368' first='Jonah' last='Massey'] from Edmonson to Grayson in late May. Edmonson's decision to forfeit their longtime regular season game slate versus the Cougars for the upcoming season due to the transfers made even more noise. Jonah elected to return to Edmonson, but Braden will link up with fellow 2027s [player_tooltip player_id='1745592' first='Jack' last='Logsdon'], [player_tooltip player_id='2125724' first='Spencer' last='Langdon'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2779405' first='Caden' last='Gaither'] at Grayson County to form one of the best senior classes in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125716"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8bafa25ba43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore had to have one of the highest usage percentages of any prospect in Kentucky last season and he capitalized on his opportunities, putting up over 26 points and 8 rebounds per game for University Heights. For his senior season, however, he has taken his talents to the 4th Region to hunt a Sweet 16 bid with Bowling Green. He'll be surrounded by a lot more talent and thus will have to adjust to a smaller role but should expect to do a lot more winning in the process. His scoring abilities alongside the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='2851868' first='Anthony' last='Davis'], Braylon Anderson, and Hudson Aikins could make some serious noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->