Can this UNC basketball transfer be the Breakout Player of the Year?

Belmont guard Cade Tyson (10) grabs the ball as Middle Tennessee guard Jacob Johnson (15) guards him during the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at MTSU..

Sparks started flying this offseason when Hubert Davis and UNC basketball landed Belmont transfer Cade Tyson. It made it especially sweet with the departures of Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and Cormac Ryan.

Is it possible that Tyson could fill all of those shoes in his first year at the program?

In his freshman and sophomore seasons with Belmont, Tyson averaged 13.6 and 16.2 points per game. He also added a career average of 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and almost one steal per game.

He also shot 49% from the field and 46.5% from behind the arc. He has the body to bully down low like Bacot, the versatility of Ingram, and the shooting ability of Ryan. A recipe for success if used right.

Not only can Tyson shoot, but the threat he brings will also open up more opportunities for reigning ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis and facilitator Elliot Cadeau amongst others.

Tyson will battle for time with current Tar Heels Ja’Lynn Withers and Jalen Washington as well as transfer Ven-Allen Lubin. However, with his upside, he should be able to carve that time out.

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Publish date : 2024-08-18 12:00:45

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