One of the most talented ball handlers in the country is on the move this offseason. After two seasons at Illinois, sophomore point guard Andre Curbelo announced his decision to transfer earlier week.
Unsurprisingly, a host a programs have reached out to Curbelo, including several ACC teams: Clemson, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.
Source: Illinois transfer Andre Curbelo is receiving interest from the following programs.
Kansas state
St. Mary’s
Clemson
Texas A&M
Georgia Tech
Pitt
Gonzaga
St. John’s
UConn
Notre Dame
Ohio
Texas
DePaul— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 1, 2022
During his two seasons with Illinois, Curbelo appeared in 50 games and posted an assist rate of 33.4 percent. Curbelo, a pass-first point guard, has played in two straight NCAA Tournaments.
Curbelo is small and he struggles with his shot (16.9 3P% career); there are turnover concerns, too. However, Curbelo is a dynamic creator, who can get places on the floor with his dribble and really set teammates up.
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