Vermont snags Oklahoma State transfer Duncan DeMuth

Vermont received its second commitment from a transfer in Duncan DeMuth, a 6-8 forward from Florida who played at Oklahoma State this past season. He will sit out this season and have three years of eligibility beginning in the 2020-2021 season (the coaching staff must have been concerned about the number of Duncan's on the team). That is two players from big time programs making their way to Vermont in the past week. Coach Becker has stuck to his word about continuing to push the program forward. Getting two players of this caliber would have been a coup over a 5 year period much less in the same season. The profile of the Vermont program has changed and is continuing to attract stronger and stronger talent. Vermont recruited DeMuth out of high school before his recruitment took off. He chose Oklahoma State over Iowa State, Florida State, and Princeton. Needless to say, the talent is there. DeMuth is a strong scorer at all three levels and is a playmaker off the dribble. Every article I read mentions how hard working and smart he is as on and off the court. A player who is committed to doing whatever it takes to help his team win. The type of player that excels in the Vermont system. He didn't find much success in a dysfunctional program at Oklahoma State still dealing with the fallout from the FBI investigation into player payments. I fully expect DeMuth to use the redshirt year to get himself ready to be a big contributor in a post Anthony Lamb world. This off-season has been a home run for the coaching staff thus far. They filled their need to go for it and maximize the potential of Lamb's senior season while making sure the cupboard isn't bare following the his graduation. There honestly has never been more buzz around the Vermont program and they are in position to make a splash on the national stage next season. November seems too far away.