Transfer Portal Opens Tomorrow

[bnewt]

I like gwath from SDSU a lot so far. Thomas is good as well

Any interest from UK on gwath?
Looks like a needed shot blocker

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Any interest from UK on gwath?
Looks like a needed shot blocker

He just entered like a hour ago, so no clue yet. But I would be shocked if Kentucky doesn’t get involved

 

[Fox2monk]

Idk if you saw it but it I’m watching Xavier these next few weeks to see what Connell does

That would be sweet.

 

[Fox2monk]

Thomas
Conwell(could he wait to see who new coach is)
Oweh
Noah
Lewis
Johnson
Chandler


Perry(would he redshirt?) and Kriisa are odd men out. Conwell might not even be a target even if does declare. Not with the improvements Chandler is making plus who we have staying/coming in. That would be a very deep backcourt

I’d consider Noah more of a SF/small ball 4.

 

[crawfords corner]

I’d consider Noah more of a SF/small ball 4.

I'd like to see more from him defensively to see him at the 3/4. As of now I see him better as a 2, but we will see. No matter the position I still see him becoming an even more integral part next season. He could become a tremendous rebounding guard as well. The ball has a knack for finding him at times.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Thomas
Conwell(could he wait to see who new coach is)
Oweh
Noah
Lewis
Johnson
Chandler


Perry(would he redshirt?) and Kriisa are odd men out. Conwell might not even be a target even if does declare. Not with the improvements Chandler is making plus who we have staying/coming in. That would be a very deep backcourt

Some smoke that Chris Mack will be Xavier coach again

 

[deep3]

And a partridge in a pear tree.

Give me at least two elite shooters

 

[crawfords corner]

Some smoke that Chris Mack will be Xavier coach again

Sounds about right for Xavier. Makes sense though. I think Mack learned his lesson. Sometimes the grass isnt greener.

 

[Fox2monk]

Sounds about right for Xavier. Makes sense though. I think Mack learned his lesson. Sometimes the grass isnt greener.

Miller turned out to be a good hire so give Mack another shot.

 

[villefan76]

 

[JwUKFan11]

Good breakdown of Mgbako here from mid-season. He's getting better. Year 3 could be where he puts some of it together. However, there's enough out there we can find someone that's a more all-around player.

Mackenzie Mgbako: The Slept-On Sophomore Shooter

Mgbako is one of the best shooting prospects in this year's class. Why isn't he recognized accordingly? PLUS: Stephen's Scouting Notes!

www.noceilingsnba.com

I don't think our staff will even consider him. Just isn't the type of player/personality they seem to want.

 

[BlueBloodKyFan]

So much for the Braden smith talk

I work with a guy who watches Purdue. He said Smith is big time liability on defense guys just go around him and does turn it over. Too much.

He just entered like a hour ago, so no clue yet. But I would be shocked if Kentucky doesn’t get involved

He has plenty of skill

 

[crawfords corner]

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I wouldnt want that guy here if he paid UK 5 million in NIL money. Run. Run far away.

 

[catlogic15]

I work with a guy who watches Purdue. He said Smith is big time liability on defense guys just go around him and does turn it over. Too much.

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He has plenty of skill

I watched Smith this weekend just because of all the build-up on this board. Wasn’t going to say anything but since it’s been mentioned, I didn’t see at all what the hoopla was about.

 

[crawfords corner]

Braden Smith played 36.9 minutes this season and is almost 3:1 in assists/turnovers with the 19th highest usage rate in the B18. In his career he's 8.1 assists/3.0 turnovers.

In conference he had 175 assists and 60 turnovers.

I just dont see why he'd leave Purdue. Does he gain that much financially? Its sure not about playing time or winning. Plus Purdue is basically home.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Pope please get this guy or conwell

 

[kydmb99]

Props to all of these coaches that try to handle all of this BS now.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Props to all of these coaches that try to handle all of this BS now.

It’s happening in high school sports now to man. I know of kids handlers in high school asking for money to transfer to that said high school

 

[catfan220]

He has the talent offensively to be really good, obviously being a junior is tempting too. If he ever put it together he will be a pro obviously like his rank suggested. IU paid him like close to a million bucks and he’s just not worth that right now.

If I were advising him I’d say go to Missouri and see if you can have a Mark Mitchell turnaround

 

[TOMCATS1990]

I mean to recruit the portal is tough. How does the staff stay zoomed in on this? So many players?

Full time job

 

[bnewt]

Give me at least two elite shooters

Agreed
Regardless of defense have to score to win

 

[bigbluedon]

I would like to add Alvaro Folgueiras Sophomore from Robert Morriswith Bailey. That’s 2 stretch 4 that can rotate to center. Get a true center allows Moreno to develope. Center I would say Owen Freeman or Cuff

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Cuff or Gwath at center and Bailey and another pf.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

My only minor complaint would be what if you take Thomas and Braden smith ends up entering?

Get BOTH,

 

[TNCatfanforever]

Nearly 750 in the portal

 

[OliverSimmonstwinbrother]

It’s happening in high school sports now to man. I know of kids handlers in high school asking for money to transfer to that said high school

Always been like that. My Coach @ Jackson Co High gave me two cartons of Kools and drove me to Clay Co everyday just so I wouldn't be on his team.

 

[Klix]

Keep an eye on this guy

 

[NerlensCat]

I work with a guy who watches Purdue. He said Smith is big time liability on defense guys just go around him and does turn it over. Too much.

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He has plenty of skill

Looks good, but needs about 25-30 lbs to hold his position in the SEC. Definitely worth a look though.

 

[chasingwildcat]

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Pope please get this guy or conwell

This guy can ball. Our pg does not need to be really good at passing, but should have offensive threats

 

[crawfords corner]

 

[chasingwildcat]

For sure, I almost think you take the risk and see what smith does. I wouldn’t take any player right now expect the center gwath because bigs are harder to find

I'm not entirely sure, but maybe the pursuit of Dedan Thomas is because Pope already got a "no" from Smith's camp. We're all just speculating. If we can't get a player on the level of Dent, Smith, or Thorton, then I'm happy if we can pick up Dedan Thomas. (However, I'm not sure how this might affect the recruitment of Taylen Kinney and I really like Kinney.)

 

[crawfords corner]

🤣

Scottie Pippen's son has announced a transfer as UM is smack-dab in in the middle of the NCAAT

 

[Justwantadecentteam]

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Scottie Pippen's son has announced a transfer as UM is smack-dab in in the middle of the NCAAT

That's a no for me

 

[Dirk2Bowie]

Since we're on the topic of portal transfers, let's extend it to coaching transfers.

Does anyone see Hurley wanting to continue dealing with the transfer portal every year? He bitterly told 60 Minutes that he was tiring of the portal, and knew that a number of his guys would be leaving.

Eventually, you have to imagine that guys like Hurley and Oats will tire of recruiting a brand new team every year.

I'm hoping the NBA comes calling for both Oats and Hurley and that they both leave college basketball.

If we are wishing let's get that f%$k out at Dook while we're at it.

 

[Bluesnky]

I'm not entirely sure, but maybe the pursuit of Dedan Thomas is because Pope already got a "no" from Smith's camp. We're all just speculating. If we can't get a player on the level of Dent, Smith, or Thorton, then I'm happy if we can pick up Dedan Thomas. (However, I'm not sure how this might affect the recruitment of Taylen Kinney and I really like Kinney.)

This is no different than high school recruiting in that you have to cast a wide net.

I’m still waiting on Falslev to get in.

 

[NociHTTP]

I wonder this as well.
I thought Fox was supposed to be involved with NIL. If not, UK needs to hire someone great that can raise funds and increase this portion of the program. If Barnhart is truly an issue with this, then take it out of his hands and place it in the hands of a specialist.

Or take him out back, and put HIM in the hands of a specialist.

 

[crawfords corner]

Last I read was 716 players in the portal and that was a couple of hours ago.

 

[AshWilliams]

This guy's available in about 5 years.

 

[BassProCat]

 

[Klix]

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Future pro

 

[chasingwildcat]

6-8 g, could be a long term high reward investment