6. Liam Robbins
Old school: Drake | New school: Minnesota
Robbins needed a year at prep school to lose weight and attract college interest after high school, but his rise has been meteoric since he got on the right track. The 7-footer will now get to test his game in the sport's toughest league after a breakout sophomore season in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Iowa native averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 blocks this season. If his game continues progressing on its current trajectory, he'll be a force in the Big Ten in his remaining two seasons of eligibility.
13. DeAndre Williams
Old school: Evansville | New school: Memphis
The 6 foot 9 forward will have two seasons to play at Memphis once he's eligible. Williams has an intriguing case for a waiver considering the upheaval that occurred during his lone season at Evansville. After a momentous upset at Kentucky, coach Walter McCarty was placed on leave and ultimately fired. The Purple Aces then played under an interim coach and a new head coach in the second half of the season. It remains a question how Williams' stretch forward capabilities will translate to a higher level. But he averaged 15.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and made 45.5% of his 3-pointers last season, and the Tigers will give him ample opportunity to play an essential role after the departure of AAC Player of the Year Precious Achiuwa.
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