With three new members, the Atlantic Coastal Conference is more competitive than ever. Here are some ACC transfers to keep an eye on for the 2024-2025 season. With so many players transferring between schools year to year it can be hard to keep track of who is where. So, who are some of the notable transfers to watch for in the ACC this year? Let’s get down to it.
ACC Basketball Transfers to Keep an Eye on For 2024-2025
Lynn Kidd: Miami
Lynn Kidd is no stranger to the ACC. He spent his freshmen year at Clemson before transferring to Virginia Tech and playing there for three seasons. Following the departure of Norchad Omier and Michael Nwoko, Kidd will transition seamlessly into the Miami starting lineup. Standing at six-foot-10 and 235 pounds, the former Hokie is the largest player on the Hurricanes roster heading into the season. After last year where Kidd led the ACC in field goal percentage and player efficiency rating, the Gainesville native will look to once again lead the conference statistically. With most of Miami’s frontcourt from last year gone, Kidd will be asked to take on a larger role than he’s ever had. He should thrive on his new team and may be considered for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award.
Omaha Biliew: Wake Forest
Omaha Biliew will be transferring to Wake Forest after an underwhelming freshman season at Iowa State. A five-star recruit and the highest-rated prospect the Cyclones have ever landed, he didn’t receive a lot of playing time in his freshman year. With Andrew Carr, Zach Keller, and Damari Monsanto leaving, Biliew will have a great opportunity to get some minutes on Steve Forbes’ squad. The former McDonald’s All-American will compete with fellow transfer Tre’Von Spillers for the starting small forward role. Nonetheless, Biliew could comfortably move up to the power foward position with his athleticism and size. Wherever he fits in the Demon Deacon’s rotation, he is sure to positively impact the game and increase his draft stock.
Terrence Edwards Jr: Louisville
Terrence Edwards Jr. is coming off a spectacular senior year at James Madison. He was ranked second in points per game in the Sun Belt Conference averaging 17.1 per game, and was named the 2023-2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year. The Dukes had a phenomenal year as a team, winning the Sun Belt Tournament and upsetting five-seed Wisconsin as a 12-seed in the NCAA Tournament. With Pat Kelsey as the new head coach of Louisville, things are moving in a positive direction for the Cardinals. They’ve brought in some great transfers like Edwards and Chucky Hepburn. Edwards, will be a leader in the young, newly put-together locker room.
TJ Power: Virginia
TJ Power, much like Omaha Biliew, had a very underwhelming freshman year at Duke. After being a highly-ranked prospect coming out of high school the former Blue Devil only averaged seven minutes a game on the season. In his limited floor time Power was effective as a three-point threat, averaging 35.7% from behind the arc. He’ll likely be the designated sharpshooter for Virginia after they mightily struggled from long-range last year. If the Cavaliers want to win this coming season Power will need to be in the rotation. Tony Bennett places a lot of emphasis on development. However, he’ll need Power to step into a starting role right off the bat. Maybe that’s exactly what Power wants after not seeing the floor much at Duke.
Andrej Stojakovic: Cal
After fielding offers from Kentucky and North Carolina, Andrej Stojakovic decided to stay in the state of California. Stanford’s 2023-2024 season was a train wreck. As a result, Stojakovic’s growth suffered and there were questions as to whether or not he actually deserved his four-star rating coming out of high school. Known for being the son of Peja Stojakovic, Andrej inexplicably shot 52% on free throw attempts in his freshmen year. The former Cardinal found success from outside the arc in non-conference play, shooting 37% from deep in November and 40% in December. His shot then went downhill once Pac-12 play began, as he averaged 31% on threes in conference play. Things won’t get any easier in the ACC. Nevertheless, Stojakovic’s first year may have been a good learning experience. If he can improve his shooting percentages across the board, his overall game should take a step forward.
Maliq Brown: Duke
Maliq Brown is the only player who was named to the 2023-2024 ACC All-Defense Team that is not currently in the NBA. Instead of being drafted, Brown is transferring to Duke following an impressive campaign at Syracuse. In his second collegiate season, he led the ACC in steals per game and 2-point field goal percentage, averaging 2.2 and 74% respectively. During his time at ‘Cuse Brown was routinely forced to play at the five position due to injuries and a lack of roster depth. That shouldn’t be an issue at Duke, as incoming freshmen Khaman Maluach and Patrick Ngongba are set to be the team’s main centers. Brown has the potential to make the largest impact on his new team out of all ACC transfers.
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield: NC State
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is coming off a great season at Louisville and consequently earned an invite to join the red-hot NC State Wolfpack. He was fifth in the ACC in rebounds per game averaging 8.4, and his familiarity with the conference will give him an advantage. Additionally, he’ll get plenty of minutes now that DJ Burns Jr. and Mohamed Diarra are gone. Don’t be surprised if Huntley-Hatfield sneaks into the conversation for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award.
Cade Tyson: North Carolina
Cade Tyson is transferring to UNC after spending two seasons at Belmont. An absolute marksman from deep, Tyson shot 46% from beyond the arc last season. With Cormac Ryan gone, the former Bruin will look to replace Ryan as the Tar Heel’s best long-range shooter. Interestingly enough, Tyson’s hometown is actually Monroe, NC which is about three hours from Chapel Hill. With Belmont being located in Nashville, which is about six hours from Monroe, it’ll be nice to be closer to home for his junior year. UNC is set to have a great year and Tyson will probably be a large part of their success.
Javian McCollum: Georgia Tech
Javian McCollum is transferring to Georgia Tech following his junior year at Oklahoma. McCollum spent his first two seasons playing at Siena. In his sophomore year, he averaged a career-best 16 points per game. With teammate Jackson Stormo as his sidekick, the paint was often wide open for the crafty guard to slash to the basket. As a Sooner he didn’t have the luxury of teammates that complimented his game. McCollum’s numbers went down across the board, which besides his turnovers was not a good thing. Regardless, the Fort Myers native is a gifted scorer. Outside of his catch-and-shoot ability, McCollum’s offensive game doesn’t have any weaknesses. Alongside Naithan George, who’s known as a pass-first point guard, McCollum will flourish as he’s more of a combo guard. GT Head Coach Damon Stoudemire is surely thrilled to have a player of McCollum’s caliber.
