2.) Kevin Miller – Wake Forest
On a transfer heavy Wake Forest roster, the former MAC All-Freshman selection at Central Michigan is the Demon Deacons second-leading scorer behind another transfer product, averaging 16.8 PPG as only a sophomore. Furthermore, Miller has throughout improved his defensive game with a jump to the ACC, averaging a career-high 1.6 STLPG with a defensive impact rating of 97.6
With Wake Forest managing a 5-3 start to ACC play, Miller’s development has only become more evident, recently scoring 21 points along with five assists in a tight loss to NC State.
1.) Hunter Sallis – Wake Forest
As Wake Forest leading scorer averaging a career-high 17.7 PPG, the former top-100 prospect and Gonzaga transfer has absolutely erupted since arriving in Winston-Salem, NC to push a 13-6 overall record for the Demon Deacons. In the non-conference portion, Sallis was noticeably fantastic, putting up 24 points to defeat Towson, 22 points against LSU, and a 24 point effort to help down Florida.
Now, during the ACC campaign, Sallis has continued to lead with the same level of production, managing 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists over Miami, 21 points against Boston College, and 21 points to defeat Virgnia.
