2023 Transfer Portal
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Edwards to WVU. Rest of the conference is reloading in the portal. Some good gets so far…
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@DCHawker said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
Edwards to WVU. Rest of the conference is reloading in the portal. Some good gets so far…
DAMMIT, well there goes plan B
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Nothing against Edwards, but he’s really not a bill self kind of big man. It’ll be interesting to see if Huggy can toughen him up
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Old friend Tre White in the portal from USC.
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Don’t know if this got posted elsewhere, but MJ Rice ended up at NC State.
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JalenTyson from TTU in. Arguably their best 2-way player. McCullar 2.0???
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Wondering if there is, and if there isn’t, why not, a thread about Marcus Adams signing the other day? Having seen any chatter.
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So, USC’s Tre White has entered the portal. Previously a high school verbal commitment to KU. 6’7" wing; averaged 9 pts per game. If KU misses on other wings, like Ingram should KU pursue?
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Bossi definitely made it sound like they wouldn’t circle back to someone they basically told to find another place… He is talented though
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With these others Schools getting involved now , Kentucky , Arkansas , Villanova visits upcoming think it’s become obvious that Hunter is playing the NIL bidding war. Who is going to pay the most for my one yr. I know from an article I think it was Bossi wrote some time back that even though Kentucky and Arkansas had been mentioned but not likely Hunters landing spot -stating Ku , Marylan & G Town were the front runners. - -Now here comes Kentucky - - hence the NIL bidding war
Was on the Rupp boards and I guess Calipari flew to Michigan Tuesday and met with Hunter , Hunter saying they talked for like to hours , & Hunter stated Kentucky really , really wants me which inside means - - how much you willing to put out to prove you want me.
Some Kentucky fans mentioned and I didn’t really know but I guess Hunter has a little bit I am full of myself attitude - -a center of attention type guy sometimes just kinda of wrong type of attitude and they saying hope that wouldn’t flare up there… - I don’ really get it thought they already have the possibility of Oscar coming back - - They have Ugonna Kingsley returning & they have highly rated 7"2 Aaron Bradshaw coming in - kind why they neve or haven’t recently anyways done alot. - - Got all this talent and they have talent on top of talent sitting the bench - -not enough basketballs – makes ya think with that type of recruiting cancers in the lockerroom disruptin team chemistry. - -I stil myself think he ends at Maryland but who knows for sure.
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@stoptheflop said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
So, USC’s Tre White has entered the portal. Previously a high school verbal commitment to KU. 6’7" wing; averaged 9 pts per game. If KU misses on other wings, like Ingram should KU pursue?
I would say he isn’t the most explosive athlete in the world. And he doesn’t really play like a 6’7 Jalen Wilson or Kevin McCullar where they do a lot of other things really well.
I wouldn’t be upset with KU if they took him, but I would get why they would pass on him.
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KU let him go the first time so that ship has saaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiled.
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Saw where Hunters Plane didnt get here till latte last night
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Well Well. -Damian Collins from Kentucky just entered the portal
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@jayballer67 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
With these others Schools getting involved now , Kentucky , Arkansas , Villanova visits upcoming think it’s become obvious that Hunter is playing the NIL bidding war. Who is going to pay the most for my one yr. I know from an article I think it was Bossi wrote some time back that even though Kentucky and Arkansas had been mentioned but not likely Hunters landing spot -stating Ku , Marylan & G Town were the front runners. - -Now here comes Kentucky - - hence the NIL bidding war
Was on the Rupp boards and I guess Calipari flew to Michigan Tuesday and met with Hunter , Hunter saying they talked for like to hours , & Hunter stated Kentucky really , really wants me which inside means - - how much you willing to put out to prove you want me.
Some Kentucky fans mentioned and I didn’t really know but I guess Hunter has a little bit I am full of myself attitude - -a center of attention type guy sometimes just kinda of wrong type of attitude and they saying hope that wouldn’t flare up there… - I don’ really get it thought they already have the possibility of Oscar coming back - - They have Ugonna Kingsley returning & they have highly rated 7"2 Aaron Bradshaw coming in - kind why they neve or haven’t recently anyways done alot. - - Got all this talent and they have talent on top of talent sitting the bench - -not enough basketballs – makes ya think with that type of recruiting cancers in the lockerroom disruptin team chemistry. - -I stil myself think he ends at Maryland but who knows for sure.
He is driving up his price.
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@Jethro I’m beginning to get more curious what the actual annual NIL budget for KU is. As long as it’s unregulated go hog wild as one of the big boys. I do wish there would be some sort of “salary cap” or some better solution to promote equity.
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@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro I’m beginning to get more curious what the actual annual NIL budget for KU is. As long as it’s unregulated go hog wild as one of the big boys. I do wish there would be some sort of “salary cap” or some better solution to promote equity.
We need a T Boone Pickens clone for KU. I don’t want equity unless we’re losing.
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Like I said NIL has just turnd this into a bidding war. I get that the kids possibly need some kind of income – but this is Bull shit. you get that kind of money , then just by pass college and take your shot at G league - -B leauge - P league I don’t give a crap league and stay the hell out of the College game
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What difference does it make now that payments to obtain players are: a) much higher, b) known rather than just suspected, and c) made by many schools rather than the elites?
Is the quality of basketball lower if NIL helps bring in veterans?
Does a player who doesn’t have to scrape by corrupt his program?
Much pearl clutching, but I don’t see the problem about knowing players are finally able to get paid for their work.
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@Jethro said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro I’m beginning to get more curious what the actual annual NIL budget for KU is. As long as it’s unregulated go hog wild as one of the big boys. I do wish there would be some sort of “salary cap” or some better solution to promote equity.
We need a T Boone Pickens clone for KU. I don’t want equity unless we’re losing.
We have some billionaires. Yes plural. One was up in Lawrence the other day right before the Hunter visit. I won’t name him out of respect that I was asked not too. But he was a big one to get on board…
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@mayjay said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
What difference does it make now that payments to obtain players are: a) much higher, b) known rather than just suspected, and c) made by many schools rather than the elites?
Is the quality of basketball lower if NIL helps bring in veterans?
Does a player who doesn’t have to scrape by corrupt his program?
Much pearl clutching, but I don’t see the problem about knowing players are finally able to get paid for their work.
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@mayjay said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
What difference does it make now that payments to obtain players are: a) much higher, b) known rather than just suspected, and c) made by many schools rather than the elites?
Is the quality of basketball lower if NIL helps bring in veterans?
Does a player who doesn’t have to scrape by corrupt his program?
Much pearl clutching, but I don’t see the problem about knowing players are finally able to get paid for their work.
Nothing has really changed other than perception. Some people don’t like knowing how sausage is made, they just want to eat sausage.
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@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro I’m beginning to get more curious what the actual annual NIL budget for KU is. As long as it’s unregulated go hog wild as one of the big boys. I do wish there would be some sort of “salary cap” or some better solution to promote equity.
We need a T Boone Pickens clone for KU. I don’t want equity unless we’re losing.
We have some billionaires. Yes plural. One was up in Lawrence the other day right before the Hunter visit. I won’t name him out of respect that I was asked not too. But he was a big one to get on board…
https://twitter.com/kudevelopment/status/1649127668254666754?s=46&t=vH55RcNKD2nRS32SYJ02Zw
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@Woodrow said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@Jethro I’m beginning to get more curious what the actual annual NIL budget for KU is. As long as it’s unregulated go hog wild as one of the big boys. I do wish there would be some sort of “salary cap” or some better solution to promote equity.
We need a T Boone Pickens clone for KU. I don’t want equity unless we’re losing.
We have some billionaires. Yes plural. One was up in Lawrence the other day right before the Hunter visit. I won’t name him out of respect that I was asked not too. But he was a big one to get on board…
https://twitter.com/kudevelopment/status/1649127668254666754?s=46&t=vH55RcNKD2nRS32SYJ02Zw
Yeah he is pretty wealthy. Loves KU too.
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@BShark I think that NIL and the transfer portal created a much more level playing field for everyone. Sure, it is chaos. Sure recruiting your own guys to stay feels insane sometimes. But now KU/Duke/UNC/UK can’t just hoard talent the same way they always have. Where the 12th guy on their bench starts at 99% of other schools in the country. Now you have to find a way to keep that guy from leaving you to go start for ECU, Cleveland State, New Mexico, Boise State, etc.
The portal and NIL allowed Miami to get their first ever FF and their first two Elite Eights. SDSU’s leading scorer was a Cal transfer. Their #2 scorer was a transfer from Seattle. 4th scorer from TCU. Literally the starting 5 of KSU were transfers at some point.
Teams who legitimately could not compete in a world where transfers had to sit out, and they didn’t have the favor of shoe companies to land talent could not truly compete. This is SOOOO much more of a balanced system than it was before.
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@Kcmatt7 Well said, this all goes both ways.
Oh btw, old fling alert Yohan Traore just ended up at UC Santa Barbara. Ultimately, guys are going to end up at the level they belong at a lot more now too.
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I see it the opposite. The Texas techs of the world are just farm teams for the haves. KU is a have, so f’em is the attitude. Who desires a level field when you’re on top? KU basketball will be just fine. The field? TBD
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@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
I see it the opposite. The Texas techs of the world are just farm teams for the haves. KU is a have, so f’em is the attitude. Who desires a level field when you’re on top? KU basketball will be just fine. The field? TBD
How has Kentucky done in the Transfer Portal Era though? Calipari has largely struggled to maintain where he had Kentucky during the OAD era. Coach K had early struggles with the Portal Era before getting it right his last season. Roy retired partly because he didn’t think he could adapt to the Portal Era. It remains to be seen if Self can consistently challenge for national titles in this era. Even 2022 wasn’t smooth in regards to Remy, and KU had some good luck in regards to tournament match ups. Last year certainly wasn’t smooth either so we’ll see how well Self can construct this roster next season and how successful the team will be.
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@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
I see it the opposite. The Texas techs of the world are just farm teams for the haves. KU is a have, so f’em is the attitude. Who desires a level field when you’re on top? KU basketball will be just fine. The field? TBD
3 of the 5 top players on the TTU NC appearance team were transfers.
There are 1400+ transfers in the portal. KU can only take 3-4 of them. There is SO much talent out there to be had.
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@Kcmatt7 - not to mention the NBA potential players who come back at a later date who are very good.
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@Kcmatt7 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@dylans said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
I see it the opposite. The Texas techs of the world are just farm teams for the haves. KU is a have, so f’em is the attitude. Who desires a level field when you’re on top? KU basketball will be just fine. The field? TBD
3 of the 5 top players on the TTU NC appearance team were transfers.
There are 1400+ transfers in the portal. KU can only take 3-4 of them. There is SO much talent out there to be had.
The more players in the portal the more stratification of talent.
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Shedrick to Texas and Disu announced he is coming back. Longhorns should be stout again…
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Christian Braun’s bro in the portal. Parker was at Santa Clara avg 7 ppg 5 boards
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
Christian Braun’s bro in the portal. Parker was at Santa Clara avg 7 ppg 5 boards
Making room for Zach.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
Christian Braun’s bro in the portal. Parker was at Santa Clara avg 7 ppg 5 boards
He’s taller than CB, right?
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@Jethro said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
Christian Braun’s bro in the portal. Parker was at Santa Clara avg 7 ppg 5 boards
He’s taller than CB, right?
Listed 6’10 with 1% the skill and character of CB
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Now THIS I can take, Hell ya. - just read where Jalen Tyson is expected to visit this weekend. - -put the full court press on guys - -this guy we can take , would like to have
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Hunter Sallis to Wake.
Glad to see him off the board.
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Good spot for him, Wake has a good coach and system for him
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Huggy got Raequan Battle… WVU has quietly put together a pretty damn good portal class. Should be able to compete in the top half of the league this year imo.
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CJ Fredrick moving to the B12 with a commitment to Cincy. Probably goes for 30 against us.
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Tyson was claiming discrimination (spit on by coach)- one of the few reasons acceptable for 2nd transfer waivers allowing immediate eligibility.
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If you love someone [on your team that wants to transfer], set them free [by spitting on them]
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@approxinfinity said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
If you love someone [on your team that wants to transfer], set them free [by spitting on them]
He’s just sending out an SOS.
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247Sports has two predictions for Tyson to Cal???
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@DCHawker said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
247Sports has two predictions for Tyson to Cal???
Ties to a former assistant coach now at Cal.
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Joe Yesufu has announced he’s headed to Washington St.
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Here’s a good one…lol : https://twitter.com/ethanbock_/status/1651577645082062849
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Fan Favorite Sahvir Wheeler transfers to Washington. Poor huskies, ha
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@Jethro said in 2023 Transfer Portal:
Here’s a good one…lol : https://twitter.com/ethanbock_/status/1651577645082062849
Maybe they can give him more NIL this time haha
