2024 Transfer Portal - Potential Incoming and General Discussion

[Patriot8]

Anyone have insight into how Zach Anderson’s visit went and if we’re still in the running post-visit?

Not sure if we’re the fallback pending how things shake out with FSU.

Don't think it's totally out of the question but I know that it would take considerable resources.

 

[mkaufman1]

Don't think it's totally out of the question but I know that it would take considerable resources.

 

[gmujim92]

Don't think it's totally out of the question but I know that it would take considerable resources.

What an interesting time to be a college basketball coach. Do you wait around to see if some other school will hit a portal target’s requested NIL number, or do you move on to somebody who is already in your price range?

While it seems clear a lot of kids are not getting close to the $ they expect when they decide to go in the portal, it’s still a delicate dance — if you wait for one kid you might lose 4-5 others who could help you and would be glad to take what you’re offering.

 

[GMUYoda]

Now this would be interesting to see if he did transfer to Duquesne

"If Bronny James decides to return to college and transfer elsewhere, Duquesne is expected to be among his prominent considerations, sources said. Duquesne's new coach, Dru Joyce, was a high school teammate of LeBron's and a longtime James family friend. Joyce was promoted to head coach after Keith Dambrot retired following an Atlantic 10 championship and a run to the NCAA tournament. Dambrot was the high school coach of James and Joyce at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio."

Taking his talents: Bronny to enter draft, portal

Bronny James will enter the NBA draft as well as the transfer portal. The USC freshman and son of LeBron James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

www.espn.com

 

[EXpatriot13]

Showing interest in a bunch of guards of late:

Kolby King - Tulane (38% from 3 this season)
Eric Acker - LIU (their Okojie, young rising PG)
Jamarii Thomas - Norfolk St (MEAC POY)

 

[gmujim92]

Showing interest in a bunch of guards of late:

Kolby King - Tulane (38% from 3 this season)
Eric Acker - LIU (their Okojie, young rising PG)
Jamarii Thomas - Norfolk St (MEAC POY)

Acker would be a great add. Lots of A-10 interest including Bona and Dayton.

 

[gmujim92]

Showing interest in a bunch of guards of late:

Kolby King - Tulane (38% from 3 this season)
Eric Acker - LIU (their Okojie, young rising PG)
Jamarii Thomas - Norfolk St (MEAC POY)

Just saw on Twitter that Thomas is looking to set up visits to Mason, Iowa and Cal

 

[Patriot8]

Just saw on Twitter that Thomas is looking to set up visits to Mason, Iowa and Cal

GEORGE MASON: “They are one of the schools that is guaranteeing me minutes. They need a point guard who can come off ball screens. Their offense is based on getting into screens and they need a guard who can get downhill and make decisions out of the ball screen. They tell me they like my defensive intensity.”
“I’m hearing a good bit from vcu and East Carolina too,” Thomas said. “Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Cincinnati are some other schools I’ve heard from too.”

 

[gmujim92]

GEORGE MASON: “They are one of the schools that is guaranteeing me minutes. They need a point guard who can come off ball screens. Their offense is based on getting into screens and they need a guard who can get downhill and make decisions out of the ball screen. They tell me they like my defensive intensity.”
“I’m hearing a good bit from vcu and East Carolina too,” Thomas said. “Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Cincinnati are some other schools I’ve heard from too.”

I find that entire passage interesting for obvious reasons

 

[gmuballer14]

I find that entire passage interesting for obvious reasons

So does that mean as a starter or role player? Trying to get another slasher/ball handler on the floor?

 

[KAOriginal]

What an interesting time to be a college basketball coach. Do you wait around to see if some other school will hit a portal target’s requested NIL number, or do you move on to somebody who is already in your price range?

While it seems clear a lot of kids are not getting close to the $ they expect when they decide to go in the portal, it’s still a delicate dance — if you wait for one kid you might lose 4-5 others who could help you and would be glad to take what you’re offering.

It's like old school dating world ...you had to scan the bar/dance club and make snap decisions on targets.....never want to be empty handed after about 11pm waiting for last call .....

 

[Patriotsince81]

Jamarii Thomas - Men's Basketball - Norfolk State University Athletics

Jamarii Thomas (6) Guard - At UNC Wilmington (Sophomore Year – 2022-23) Appeared in 34 games, making 23 starts … Averaged 7.1 points, 2.2 assists, and 2.2 rebounds

nsuspartans.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwji3Q5dj7s

 

[Patriotsince81]

Kolby King - Men's Basketball - Tulane University Athletics

Kolby King (12) Guard - Prior to Tulane: Appeared in 25 games off the bench as a freshman at St. John’s University… Averaged 1.7 points in 7.7 minutes per game…

tulanegreenwave.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jNR9heW5cU

 

[Patriotsince81]

Long Island University Athletics

Eric Acker (2) Guard - 2023-24: All-NEC Rookie Team NEC Rookie of Week on Nov. 27, Jan.8, Feb. 26 NEC Prime Performer on Nov. 27, Jan.8, Feb. 26 Appeared

www.liuathletics.com

 

[GMUgemini]

So does that mean as a starter or role player? Trying to get another slasher/ball handler on the floor?

Who knows? But after Hall quit on the team we had some success with Okojie and Polite starting together so it could be that kind of scenario.

I said we knew we were a better team next year if Billups was coming off the bench. We will see what happens at the 2/3 spots.

 

[GSII]

Cool interview with Dan Hurley.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1777001953383391292

View: https://twitter.com/CoachPeteQuinn_/status/1777001953383391292?s=19

 

[GMU1983]

Fantastic thank you...I know Tony has learned his lesson this time around!

 

[tblack33]

Fantastic thank you...I know Tony has learned his lesson this time around!

hindsight is obviously 20/20 in all situations, but I applaud Tony for taking a shot on a talented basketball player. I hope we do it again. Try to put the best team in the court that we can. As a coach it’s a good lesson for him in how to manage players and where his own strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth as a coach are.

 

[gmujim92]

hindsight is obviously 20/20 in all situations, but I applaud Tony for taking a shot on a talented basketball player. I hope we do it again. Try to put the best team in the court that we can. As a coach it’s a good lesson for him in how to manage players and where his own strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth as a coach are.

Sure, but the best team doesn’t always mean just rolling out the most “talented” players. As Hurley noted he and his staff passed on some elite talents because they suspected the kid and/or his family was gonna be a giant pain in the a**.

 

[Verdad]

I think there is a very good chance that 1) all in all we had a more successful season with Key, then we would have without, last year; and 2) we could be better without him next season vs with him.

I sincerely doubt we reach 20 wins without the impressive scoring and rebounding stats he put up.