1,729 Div 1 transfers so far this year

[WildcatsAndBourbon]

1,729 transfers. 352 schools.

= 4.9 transfers per school (so far). One from UK (so far)

I wonder how many players per school ran out of eligibility?

The retention rate in programs now can’t be more than say 6 per school. A good portion of those are going to be end of the bench, “along for the ride,” type players, especially at less competitive schools.

I wonder how the retention rate shakes out for high major vs mid-major vs small Div 1? I’m guessing high major teams are/were very “senior” heavy and lose more to expired eligibility.

If Pope retains every kid that was able to be retained (besides Kerr) that seems like a good sign; continuity has grown thin in college basketball, yet continuity is still going to be important for competing at the highest levels. Also, it’s a sign that kids really like to play for Pope and his staff and that UK has the funds to pay those players to stay.

 

[Tf2217]

1,729 transfers. 352 schools.

= 4.9 transfers per school (so far). Not one from UK (so far)

I wonder how many players per school ran out of eligibility?

The retention rate in programs now can’t be more than say 6 per school. I wonder how the retention rate shakes out for high major vs mid-major vs small Div 1? I’m guessing high major teams are/were very “senior” heavy and lose more to expired eligibility.

If Pope retains every kid that was able to be retained that seems like a good sign; continuity has grown thin, yet continuity is still going to be important for competing at the highest levels. Also, it’s a sign that kids really like to play for Pope and his staff and that UK has the funds to pay those players to stay.

We're losing Krissa to portal who does have a medical RS waiver to play here next year if he chose, but other than that unless something changes we stand to return everyone else. Chandler was the one I was/am most worried about changing. Doesn't make sense for Oweh to transfer he's probably well paid and a focal point, he's not going high enough in NBA I don't feel, the KY freshman had a major role on a team they weren't really supposed to be Nothing more than developmental pieces so they're probably happy. I guess you could say Garrison could possibly but right now he's the only big with any experience so he's got to like his position.

 

[WildcatsAndBourbon]

We're losing Krissa to portal who does have a medical RS waiver to play here next year if he chose, but other than that unless something changes we stand to return everyone else. Chandler was the one I was/am most worried about changing.

Oops, brain fart. Corrected my post. Everyone is pretty clear on why Kriisa is leaving. Btw, I think I saw that Chandler’s fiancée is moving to Kentucky.

 

[BleedBlue13]

I think Kriisa in his final year would end up being at best 3rd pg so can’t blame him at all for moving on. I think everyone on the team now other than maybe Perry deserves minutes this year. Maybe even Perry will have to see but we don’t have any practice players right now everyone can contribute.

 

[westerncat]

Wonder if Krissa would stay for the right price ?

 

[Tf2217]

Oops, brain fart. Corrected my post. Btw, I think I saw that Chandler’s fiancée is moving to Kentucky.

I know Mark Pope is the man in Chandlers eyes and if the woman is thinking of relocating you can scratch him off the worried list.

 

[Bluegrassking]

Wonder if Krissa would stay for the right price ?

I'd guess his concern is more about role than just the money.

He is probably behind Chandler at both guard spots, behind Lewis at the point and we need to bring in a hardnose defender to put in front of him too.

He is looking at a deep reserve spot here. He is too weak in D not to be unless we are on trouble.

 

[BlueSince92]

The transfer portal is already over by and large, and 85% of the posters here are living so deep in denial they can’t see it.

1729 transfers so far this year.

There were only 1,900 transfers total last year, with the portal running all the way to May. And last year’s number was a little higher artificially because last year there were so many COVID 5th year seniors looking for one last chance at greatness.

So either

#1 there will be twice the number of kids this year just randomly hated their current school…

…Or

#2 things are already done and wrapping up except for maybe a small trickle of additional kids, all because everyone was proactive and trying to get all their deals inked before April 7 just in case.

Lots of luck holding your breath hoping it’s #1.

https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-basketball-2024-transfer-portal-rankings-kansas-kentucky-unc-duke-kadary-richmond-oumar-ballo-johnell-davis-aj-storr-norchad-omier-tucker-devries-great-osobor-231301930

 

[bthaunert]

I remembered this tweet from the 2024 portal season

 

[WildcatsAndBourbon]

The transfer portal is already over by and large, and 85% of the posters here are living so deep in denial they can’t see it.

1729 transfers so far this year.

There were only 1,900 transfers total last year, with the portal running all the way to May. And last year’s number was a little higher artificially because last year there were so many COVID 5th year seniors looking for one last chance at greatness.

So either

#1 there will be twice the number of kids this year just randomly hated their current school…

…Or

#2 things are already done and wrapping up except for maybe a small trickle of additional kids, all because everyone was proactive and trying to get all their deals inked before April 7 just in case.

Lots of luck holding your breath hoping it’s #1.

https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-basketball-2024-transfer-portal-rankings-kansas-kentucky-unc-duke-kadary-richmond-oumar-ballo-johnell-davis-aj-storr-norchad-omier-tucker-devries-great-osobor-231301930

I used “so far,” because I was using exact numbers. I agree, there’s not going to be more than a trickle of new players after this point and some of those will have already decided behind closed doors.

I’m not one for watching the moving pieces closely. I was really impressed by the individual growth of most of the roster last year. I’d like to see a major talent of a PG be added, but otherwise expect functional pieces that work well together and get along great. I loved the camaraderie of last year’s team. I’d rather have that than risk a couple big egos that kill the team dynamic or risk dissension because of disparities in paychecks.

 

[crawfords corner]

Our former player Jordan Burks is transferring from Georgetown. GL to him wherever he lands.

 

[crawfords corner]

 

[WildcatsAndBourbon]

Our former player Jordan Burks is transferring from Georgetown. GL to him wherever he lands.

I actually like Burks. Had some talent and seemingly a good attitude and a competitive nature. That’s one that wouldn’t be so bad as a backup and minutes filler; he maybe the only Cal guy that I personally would want to welcome back.

 

[BlueSince92]

I used “so far,” because I was using exact numbers. I agree, there’s not going to be more than a trickle of new players after this point and some of those will have already decided behind closed doors.

I’m not one for watching the moving pieces closely. I was really impressed by the individual growth of most of the roster last year. I’d like to see a major talent of a PG be added, but otherwise expect functional pieces that work well together and get along great. I loved the camaraderie of last year’s team. I’d rather have that than risk a couple big egos that kill the team dynamic or risk dissension because of disparities in paychecks.

Yeah it was a blast and so refreshing. I sure hope we can recreate that this year with enough depth, health, and talent to compete at the highest level by the end of this coming season.

Btw I definitely wasn’t arguing with anything you said. Just agreeing with it and pointing out the irony of widespread perceptions. I should have been clearer because I wrote “your,” but I only meant people who keep saying the portal season is only just getting started.