2014-15 College Basketball Fifth Year Transfer Updates

Purdue is still in the running for the a few Fifth Year Transfers, but there is no news of a commitment as far as I know. There are also some new names available that I will add here.

For reference, here is the original list I cobbled together of possible fifth-year guys. I will eliminate the ones that Purdue either cannot get or really shouldn't get (like the Hofstra guys who did nothing at a bad school) and try to focus more on news of legitimate targets and new names.

Brian Williams - Oklahoma State - Williams faced Purdue this season and has announced his decision to transfer since he will graduate and be immediately eligible. With Marcus Smart leaving Williams was expected to play a major role for the Cowboys. He was an experienced 6'5" guard averaging 23 minutes per game and 6.2 points. He played more as a freshman in 2012, averaging 9.6 points. He's not much of a shooter or distributor, however.

Justin Martin - Xavier - Martin's name is coming up more and more as he is from Indianapolis and is a decent three-point shooter at 37% this past season. He is a versatile 6'6" forward at 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, so he can step outside and hit the three, score, and rebound. Purdue is all-too-familiar with him, as he hurt us pretty badly in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 games.

Desmond Simmons - Washington - If Purdue is looking for more of a traditional 4 it should consider Simmons from Washington. The numbers aren't stellar, but he is solid at 5.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, plus he can hit the occasional three as a 6'7" forward. Think of him as Errick Peck from this past season. He is also known for his hustle and defense, something we could definitely use.

Matt Carlino - BYU - Carlino is one of the top 5^th year targets in the country and has reportedly heard from Purdue, Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, and Memphis. There is no definite news on him, however, as he is a bit of a vagabond. He played HS ball at Bloomington South and in Arizona. He originally committed to Indiana, before starting at UCLA and transferring to BYU, and now a fourth school.

Ian Chiles - IUPUI - Chiles averaged 15.8 points this past season as a guard for IUPUI and would be immediately eligible. He played in only four games in 2012-13 due to injury, so he has a year left. Auburn is reportedly interested, but being close to Indy could have Purdue in the game.

M.J. Rhett - Tennessee State - He was a double-double machine last year, but is off to Mississippi.

Bryce Dejean-Jones - UNLV - He is off to Iowa State.

K.C. Ross-Miller - New Mexico State - He was a point guard on an NCAA team that averaged 8.3 points and 3.5 assists while shooting 40% from three before missing the last six games because of a suspension. He is still on the market.

Austin Etherington - Indiana - He is off to Butler.

Jeylani Dublin - Longwood - Averaged 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 55% for Longwood as a 6'6" forward. Still on the market.