With the hiring of new head coach Austin Claunch, Roadrunner basketball acquired 12 new players from the transfer portal. These new players provide shooting, length and versatility that can help the ‘Runners on both offense and defense. But which player will be the one to take this Roadrunners team to the next level? His name is Primo Spears.

Spears is a 6-foot-3 senior combo guard who transferred from Florida State University. Spears came off the bench last year, which doesn’t sound exciting at first, but he was the third leading scorer for the Seminoles with 10.6 points per game. Spears is a good shot creator, especially from inside the three point arc. When Spears was a full time starter at Georgetown during the 2022-2023 season, he had a 40% field goal percentage. He may not be a lights-out three-point shooter, but he did shoot 30% from the three-point line which is good for most college players.

When Spears was a starter at Georgetown he led the team in points and assists with 16 points per game and 5.3 assists per game, according to ESPN. The new transfer could be due for a bounceback season under his new head coach. Spears’ shot making, quick decision making and playmaking ability can easily put him in position to be the primary ball handler for the ‘Runners.

Not only will Spears’ skills on offense make him the main contributor to this new ‘Runners team, but his defense will help as well. Having a smaller frame isn’t ideal for a guard like Spears on defense due to opponents being able to isolate him, but he is able to hold his ground. He may not be a great perimeter defender but his active hands help him create turnovers. He is averaging 1.2 steals per game during his collegiate career, which will help the ‘Runners play faster, get out in transition more and get more points on the board. Be on the lookout for Spears this fall as the Roadrunners basketball season gets started.