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Transfer Market (Part 45): A Really Long List of Names
- Admin (Garrett Zatlin)
- Jun 23, 2023
- 13 min read
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As we're sure everyone can understand, there are far more transfers throughout the NCAA than we can possibly cover with in-depth detail. We do, however, want to make every effort to list all of the confirmed transfers that we do know -- and that's what this article is for!
Below, we offered a few sentences of analysis for a handful of names who are on the move as transfers or graduate transfers. Some names have purposefully been omitted as we intend to save those names for future Transfer Market articles.
Alright, let's jump into it, shall we?
NOTE: The Stride Report is aware that there are multiple athletes who have announced their transfers who are not mentioned in this article. Those athletes will be highlighted in a future Transfer Market piece. The Stride Report is also aware that there are multiple top-caliber names currently in the transfer portal. However, out of respect for athlete privacy, TSR will not report on certain transfer portal entries until commitments are made public or approvals of publishing are granted.
John O'Donnell (Kentucky to Alabama)
With a 1:51 (800) personal best and a ton of eligibility remaining, this former Kentucky runner could thrive when training alongside incoming half-mile star, Oussama El Bouchayby (who has run 1:45 for the distance). Look for John O'Donnell to be a long-term developmental piece in the same way that Jacob Lamb was for the Alabama men.
Drew Kolodge (Michigan Tech to Gonzaga)
He only ran a few times this past spring, but times of 14:32 (5k) and 29:36 (10k) suggest that Drew Kolodge holds plenty of promise over the next few seasons. However, maybe more importantly, he was a top-30 All-American (D2) on the grass, potentially giving the Bulldogs some valuable depth for a team that will soon be losing a few key veterans in the near future.
McKenna Cavanaugh (Southern Indiana to Lee (Tenn.))
McKenna Cavanaugh is a sneaky-good distance talent, holding personal bests of 4:29 (1500), 4:49 (mile), 9:32 (3k), 16:39 (5k) and 10:39 (steeple). All of those personal bests came over the last year, but they were contested at the Division One level due to Southern Indiana moving up from Division Two last year. But by joining the Lee women, McKenna Cavanaugh could end up being one of the best all-around distance runners that D2 has to offer in 2024.
Joel Gardner (Pima CC to Alabama)
With a 14:12 (5k) PR, Joel Gardner could end up being a quietly-excellent pickup for the Alabama men. The Crimson Tide don't need this former JUCO standout to be a megastar. If this rising distance talent can simply provide stable depth and scoring support in cross country, then Alabama will thrive on the grass this fall (and beyond).
Jesus Alvarado (Mt. SAC CC to California Baptist)
By holding a 14:00 (5k) personal best, Jesus Alvarado will give the California Baptist men one more name who could offer valuable scoring support in cross country. Alvarado will raise the Lancers' floor later this fall, potentially by enough to get them past the West Regional XC Championships and onto the national stage.
Allison Wilson (Alabama to Florida)
We already highlighted Allison Wilson in our latest article about Flomena Asekol, but her move shouldn't be brushed over. The former Alabama runner ran 16:05 (5k) unattached this past spring and could have a major impact for the Florida women as she bridges the middle portion of their scoring lineup come October and November.
Teresa Perez (Portland to Portland State)
With a 2:09 (800) PR, we could see Teresa Perez emerge as a BIG Sky conference meet scorer in the winter and spring of 2024. That seems like a given as long as she replicates her best marks and continues to develop while with Portland State.
Lily Flynn (Stanford to Boston College)
Emma Tavella (UCLA to Boston College)
Pete Watson, the former men's distance coach at Texas and Virginia who recently took over as Boston College's newest Director of Track & Field an Cross Country last summer, is beginning to build his roster for the future.
Lily Flynn didn't necessarily have the best competitive career at Stanford compared to the expectations that were set for her in high school. Still, talent doesn't just vanish. While not a standout name right now, Flynn could further develop her middle distance focus with a coach and program that has found success in that area as of late.
Emma Tavella, meanwhile, is coming off of the best season of her NCAA career. The former UCLA runner posted a time of 9:52 in the steeplechase this past spring and qualified for the outdoor national meet in that event where she ran 9:56 over the barriers.
The incoming Golden Eagle runner could be a very underrated pickup for the Boston College women, especially if she a) translates her fitness to the grass, and b) builds upon her steeplechase fitness in 2024.
Christine Albrecht (St. Olaf to U. of San Francisco)
A promising Division Three runner who cracked the top-20 portion of our rankings over the last year, Christine Albrecht has run 10:37 in the steeplechase and 4:31 over 1500 meters. While not necessarily a standout star, she should fare well with a University of San Francisco program that has snagged a handful of solid names over the years. Plus, we believe that Albrecht still has a ton of untapped upside remaining, something that should serve her well as she moves to the Division One level.
Audrey Thronson (Tennessee to Colorado State)
The sister of standout steeplechaser Katie Thronson, Audrey Thronson will be venturing to Colorado State, a program that has quietly added numerous transfers to their roster as of late. The Rams are a team that have seemingly rallied behind the, "any depth is good depth" mentality. While Thronson still has aerobic development to go through, she could be a nice long-term piece for a team that is littered with underrated distance talents.
Ramsey Little (Marist to Penn State)
Despite moments of inconsistency, Ramsey Little could be a very promising long distance piece for Penn State to pair with incoming rookie, Brian DiCola. The former Marist runner placed 14th at the 2023 Northeast Regional XC Championships and could give the Nittany Lions a strong top-15 scoring duo at the Mid-Atlantic Regional XC Championships (alongside DiCola) later this fall.
Gabe Medina (American International to Oklahoma)
A respectable middle distance runner with times of 1:53 (800) and 3:49 (1500), Gabe Medina will be added to an Oklahoma program that is (very) slowly beginning to produce a few competitive middle and long distance names in the BIG 12. Medina has a seemingly limited amount of eligibility left, but he could be a decent piece in terms of depth if he continues to make improvements.
Martin Segurola (St. Edwards to Indiana)
For an Indiana program that is losing numerous runners to the transfer portal, Martin Segurola feels like a pickup that makes sense. With times of 1:52 (800) and 3:48 (1500), this incoming Hoosier still has some work to do, but he has the time/eligibility to make the proper improvements. It will also be interesting to see how new Indiana distance coach Eric Heins opts to develop a guy who placed 8th at the Lone Star XC Championships (D2) this past fall.
Quinn Cullen (Portland to Michigan State)
After not racing in his first year at Portland, Quinn Cullen is returning to his home state. With times of 4:15 (1600) and 9:12 (3200), the newest Spartan runner could be a decent long-term piece for Michigan State. Coach Aaron Simoneau has also done a fairly strong job of developing talents like Cullen, making this transfer, on paper, a great pairing.
Nate Lantz (Butler to Portland State)
Admittedly, Nate Lantz's resume doesn't jump off of the page in any major way. Even so, this guy placed 28th at the 2021 BIG East XC Championships and ran three-straight PRs this past spring. On paper, he still has some solid upside that could be fully brought out during his time with Portland State.
Trey Gannon (Pitt to Portland)
Trey Gannon has made some respectable progress as of late and he has had a few decent moments on the grass. If there is a program that is going to get the most value out of his long distance skillset (and is able to improve his consistency), then it's Portland.
Adrian Stuphan (Xavier to Portland)
Adrian Stuphan still has a lot of work to do, but he put together a string of personal bests this past winter. The former Xavier runner feels like one of many lottery tickets that Portland has taken in hopes that one of them strikes gold later this fall or in the near future.
Max Mahon (Utah Valley to Iona)
It could be argued that the Iona men were one guy away from being the 2nd place team at the Northeast Regional XC Championships during the 2022 cross country season. With the Gaels' top-four men all returning, Max Mahon (who finished 50th at the Mountain Regional XC Championships) could be the guy who alters Iona's postseason scoring structure in a dramatic way -- as long as he is able to race at the same level as those top-four aforementioned men.
Kensey May (Syracuse to Colorado State)
The former Syracuse runner admittedly has a very limited college resume. However, May did win a small meet (the John Reif Invitational) against her non-top-seven teammates last fall. She had a great high school career and could be a legitimate top-five scorer for the Colorado State women by her junior or senior seasons.
Evan Jarold (Walsh to Eastern Kentucky)
His consistency will need to improve, but Evan Jarold has had a few promising moments despite his youth. He was 10th at the 2022 GMAC XC Championships this past fall and ran 14:39 (5k) during the winter months. As long as he continues to improve, then he could be a legitimate top-seven name for the Colonels in a few years time.
Grace Driskill (Arizona to Georgia Tech)
With a 10:08 PR in the steeplechase, Grace Driskill should be able to offer some sneaky-good value for the Georgia Tech women as a graduate transfer. The PAC-12 Championship scorer (on the track) has yet to fully translate that steeplechase fitness to the grass, but the potential is very clearly there. And for a Georgia Tech team that needs some scoring help after losing their top-two cross country scorers (per TFRRS), Driskill couldn't have come at a better time.
Brogan Giffin (Boise State to Drake)
With personal bests of 3:46 (1500) and 14:07 (5k), Brogan Giffin should be a perfect pickup for a Drake squad that is trying to win Missouri Valley Conference titles on the grass. And with a few years of eligibility remaining, this Drake newcomer could end up being far better than some people realize with the proper development.
Tommy Gaffey (North Carolina to Brown)
In his first year with the Tar Heels (during the 2021-2022 academic calendar), Tommy Gaffey produced times of 8:25 (3k) and 14:32 (5k). The former UNC runner hasn't competed since April of 2022, but he could be a key name one or two years from now as Brown looks to establish some sort of competitive edge in the Ivy League.
Will Cahill (Tennessee-Martin to Tennessee)
Christopher Cherry (Illinois-Springfield to Tennessee)
The Tennessee men continue to load up on long distance depth.
Will Cahill will join the Volunteers after running 14:08 for 5000 meters and finishing 8th at the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference XC Championships. Meanwhile, Christopher Cherry just had a breakout year at the Division Two level, running 1:51 (800), 3:45 (1500) and 29:24 (10k).
On paper, both of these men should thrive while at Rocky Top, each holding plenty of untapped upside that could allow them to become legitimate, high-end scorers in a few years time.
Riley Simpson (Missouri Southern to Iowa State)
We knew that Gidieon Kimutai, JP Rutledge and Ryan Riddle would give Missouri Southern a "Big Three" during the fall months. However, it was Riley Simpson who emerged as a promising fourth scorer, finishing 15th at the Central Regional XC Championships and 87th at the NCAA XC Championships last fall. While Simpson still has a ways to go before he can be an impact name for the Cyclones, the upside is very clearly there for him.
Dustin Horter (Indiana to Kentucky)
A long-time Indiana veteran and former high school star, Dustin Horter will be venturing to a Kentucky program that has quietly developed solid 1500 meter runners over the last few seasons. With times of 1:51 (800), 3:43 (1500) and 4:02 (mile), it feels like this former Hoosier runner is right on the verge of a breakout season, although it's hard to know when that will come.
Bailee Carr (Colorado State to Gonzaga)
With a 2:06 (800) PR, there is a legitimate avenue for Bailee Carr to return to the West Regional Championships on the track in 2024, a stage she appeared on in 2021. Carr will need to return to her top form, but she is a key name to watch out for when she is racing on the west coast next year.
Christian Ruocco (Daytona State to North Florida)
The former JUCO runner only has cross country results on his TFRRS profile, but placing 12th at the 2021 NJCAA (D2) XC Championships, wining the 2022 South Florida XC Invite and finishing runner-up at the 2022 NJCAA Region Eight XC Championships are all promising results. The North Florida men have quietly developed some solid names over the years and Christian Ruocco could be a great fit for what the Ospreys are looking to accomplish.
Owen Drometer (Davidson to Duke)
One of the better names on this list, Owen Drometer has run times of 1:49 (800) and 4:04.99 (mile) during his time with Davidson. He'll be joining a Duke middle distance program that is slowly becoming more competitive. In the always-loaded ACC, building out the middle distance events, specifically over 800 meters, has become increasingly more important.
Thomas Termote (Charleston (WV) to South Dakota)
A highly underrated, and potentially underappreciated, Division Two distance runner, Thomas Termote finished 7th at the UAH D2 Festival Year Showcase, 4th at the Mountain East XC Championships, 2nd at the Atlantic Regional XC Championships and 33rd (All-American) at the D2 NCAA XC Championships last fall. Coach Tom Scott continues to recruit great distance talents to North Dakota with tons of upside. Termote could be a very dangerous name if he continues his upwards trajectory that we've seen from him in recent seasons.
Davicia Patterson (Texas to Duke)
Having someone like Davicia Patterson who can run 53.91 (400) and 2:06 (800) should give the Duke women great utility for future DMR lineups. And with Lauren Tolbert also becoming a nationally competitive name over 800 meters, the Duke women feel like a perfect fit for someone like Patterson who can also play a crucial role for the Blue Devils on their 4x400 meter relay.
Chase Lovercheck (Portland State to Iowa)
With a 1:50 (800) PR, which was run in the spring of 2022, Chase Lovercheck should be an excellent fit for the Iowa men. The Hawkeyes have a lengthy history of developing top half-milers and they often hold great depth at that distance as well. While he may have only one year of eligibility left (per TFRRS), don't be surprised if this former Portland State runner is in the conversation to advance the 800 meter finals at the BIG 10 Championships in 2024.
Evan Peters (Portland State to Eastern Washington)
Running 14:29 for 5000 meters is a respectable time when entering a program like Eastern Washington. Evan Peters should be one of the better names on the Eagles' roster next year, although they'll need more help to get out of the middle portion of the BIG Sky standings during the fall months.
Josii Johnson (Westminster (UT) to Southern Utah)
One of the most reliable middle distance runners in Division Two over the past year is making the move to the Division One scene. Josii Johnson, who earned two All-American honors at the half-mile distance and ran 2:07 (800) at altitude, is joining a Southern Utah program which could allow her to be a title contender in the Western Athletic Conference in 2024. If she continues to improve at this rate, don't be surprised if Johnson makes the 800 meter finals at the West Regional Championships next spring.
JP Rutledge (Missouri Southern to Colorado Mines)
While his 2021-2022 academic year of competition was better than this past year, JP Rutledge is still a major name in Division Two who could keep the Colorado Mines men in contention for NCAA gold later this fall. With marks of 14:08 (5k) and 29:27 (10k), as well as a monster 6th place finish at the 2021 D2 NCAA XC Championships, Rutledge could absolutely replace some of the Orediggers' lost scoring potency as long as he is racing at 100% this fall.
Brendan Hebert (Texas to Grand Canyon)
A 3:59 miler, who was originally supposed to attend UCLA last summer, made a last minute change. Instead of joining the Bruins in 2022, Hebert spent another year taking classes at Texas and has now opted to join Grand Canyon. If he's in top form, then he'll be in contention to win a WAC title on the outdoor oval over 800 meters and/or 1500 meters in 2024.
Zubeir Dagane (Penn to Duke)
On paper, Zubeir Dagane is a great fit for the Duke men. The former Penn runner has posted times of 3:42 (1500) and 4:02 (mile), but has hinted at providing decent depth on the grass if needed. As far as roster identity and matching skillsets are concerned, the Blue Devils seem to be a great landing spot for this former Ivy League talent.
Sam Griffith (Washington State to Colorado State)
An 8:50 (steeple) PR and an 8th place finish at the PAC-12 Outdoor Championships from this past spring are results that stand out on Sam Griffith's resume. With his prowess over the barriers and water pits, the former Washington State runner should be favored to score at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships in 2024.
Craig Hundley (Carthage to UW-Whitewater)
The UW-Whitewater men have a top-heavy cross country lineup thanks to Christian Patzka, Gunner Schlender and Justin Krause. However, depth has definitely been a major need for the Warhawks over the last few seasons. That is something that Craig Hundley can provide after producing finishes of 11th at the CCIW XC Championships and 16th at the North Regional XC Championships last fall.
Nora Wollen (Loyola (IL) to Penn)
Finishing 5th at the 2022 A10 XC Championships and 31st at the Midwest Regional XC Championships are very solid results that should translate well to the Ivy League and to the Mid-Atlantic region. With this move, the Penn women seemingly have another postseason scorer who can further support the low-stick scoring prowess of Maeve Stiles.
Nick Moulai (Ole Miss to La Salle)
Arthur Cosson (St. Leo to La Salle)
You may want to keep an eye on the La Salle men later this fall. The Explorers had a strong 2022 fall campaign and just landed two men who could end up as scorers come October and November.
During his time with Ole Miss, Nick Moulai finished 20th at the SEC XC Championships, 19th at the South Regional XC Championships and 113th at the NCAA XC Championships, all in the fall of 2021.
Former D2 runner Arthur Cosson, meanwhile, finished 15th at the UAH Chargers XC Invite, 4th at the Sunshine State XC Championships and 5th at the South Region XC Championships. Those performances all came during the fall of 2021.
The loss of low-stick Ibrahim Kedir isn't ideal, but with the introduction of both Moulai and Cosson, plus the return of everyone else from La Salle's 2022 lineup, the Explorers could be a team to watch in the Mid-Atlantic region later this fall.
Tim McInerney (Transfer Portal)
Shea Weilbaker (Transfer Portal)
The Stride Report has confirmed that Georgetown's Tim McInerney and Shea Weilbaker have both entered the transfer portal. They are both expected to be graduate transfers.
During the fall of 2021, Weilbaker finished 13th at the BIG East XC Championships, 7th at the Mid-Atlantic Regional XC Championships and 91st at the NCAA XC Championships. His fall of 2022 campaign wasn't quite as strong, but at his very best, this soon-to-be former Hoya could be a legitimate high-impact scorer for some of the top distance teams in the fall of 2023.
Tim McInerney, meanwhile, is more of a middle distance runner who owns a 1:48 (800) personal best. The New Jersey native may opt to stick around the east coast (specifically the northeast). And if that happens, then a middle distance school like Penn State could be in play to land the former Christian Brothers Academy runner.
