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The 5 best transfers still looking for new homes

Mark L. Baer / USA TODAY Sports

Are you like most people, having completely lost track of who's going where from whichever place? Have so many names come across your screen in recent weeks that you stopped processing them a long time ago? If so, you may have a case of transfer fever.

Fear not, though, because theScore has the cure. Here are the top five players who are still available on the transfer market:

1. Malik Newman

There's a lot more talent in Malik Newman than the college basketball world saw last season. Though his only campaign at Mississippi State didn't go according to plan, Newman still displayed a toolbox of offensive skills, including the ability to get his own shot at any time and knock down shots from all over the court. As a point guard, it'd be nice if Newman created more scoring opportunities for others, but this one-and-done Bulldog can get buckets for a team in need of an offensive boost.

2015-16 Averages: 11.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.2 APG

2. Derryck Thornton

It can be difficult to evaluate Derryck Thornton's time at Duke because his minutes and ball-handling opportunities were inconsistent. Thornton's jump shot is an issue, but he has the game of a prototypical point guard - which is rare in the college ranks - and is a wiling passer. Thornton, who's also known as a high IQ guard, is expected to choose Kansas, USC, Washington, or Miami as his next destination.

2015-16 Averages: 7.1 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 2.6 APG

3. Jordan Mathews (graduate transfer)

Jordan Mathews' decision to leave Cal - a program on the upswing that already provided him a major role - came as a surprise to many. Mathews can light it up from the outside, produce on the fast break, and finish through contact around the rim. As a grad transfer, he'll be immediately eligible, and should pick up at a new school - reported to be Gonzaga or NC State - where he left off with the Golden Bears.

2015-16 Averages: 13.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.3 APG

4. Marcus Lee

Although he struggles to attack defenses in isolation sets, Marcus Lee still brings plenty to the table. The former Kentucky forward is a very good defender, and his mobility makes him versatile on both ends of the floor. Offensively, his agility shines through in pick-and-rolls and loose-ball situations. Lee, who fell one semester short of transferring as a graduate, is expected to commit to Cal or Washington.

2015-16 Averages: 6.4 PPG, 6 RPG, 1.6 BPG

5. Chris Perry

South Florida stunk last year, but it's not Chris Perry's fault. The junior ran into problems off the court, resulting in a suspension and his eventual dismissal. When focused, though, the legitimate power forward gave the Bulls an effective inside presence and several high-energy plays. He hasn't always been in peak shape, nor is he the most explosive of athletes, but Perry can help a team if he finds the right situation and commits himself to the process.

2015-16 Averages: 10.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.1 APG

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