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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Litehouse on February 27, 2020, 03:15:42 PM

Title: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Litehouse on February 27, 2020, 03:15:42 PM
There's been a lot of talk that we could use a grad transfer big next year, similar to Jayce's role this year.  I agree, but I think this is easier said than done, and we got pretty lucky with Jayce this year.  I was curious who might be available, so I went through the NCAA leaders in rebounds and blocks to see who would fit the profile of a potential grad transfer (3 years played in 4 years, due to transfer or injury).  I have no idea if any of these players are considering grad transferring, but these are the one's I found that fit the profile.

Kevin Marfo 6’8” – Quinnipiac, 13.6 rpg
James Butler 6’8” – Drexel, 12 rpg
Elyjah Goss 6’7” – IUPUI, 11.5rpg (from Bolingbrook, IL)
Loudon Love 6’8” – Wright State, 10.1 rpg (from Geneva, IL)
Emmanuel Nzekwesi 6’8” – Oral Roberts, 9.9 rpg
Tyrn Flowers 6’9” – Long Island, 9.5 rpg
Jordan Bruner 6’9” – Yale, 9.5 rpg (injured ‘17-‘18, Ivy League rule)
Romello White 6’8” – ASU, 9.0 rpg
Austin Wiley 6’11” – Auburn, 8.9 rpg (projected NBA 2nd round)
AJ Wilson 6’7” – George Mason, 8.3 rpg
Michael Hughes 6’8” – Duquesne, 2.8 bpg
Juwan Durham 6’11” – Notre Dame, 2.3 bpg (no idea if he’d transfer)
Mouhamadou Gueye 6’9” – Stony Brook, 2.3 bpg
Troy Baxter 6’9” – Morgan State
Abdul Ado 6’11” – Mississippi State
Danny Pippen 6’9” – Kent State, 13.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.8 bpg
Chudier Bile 6’7” – Northwestern State, 14.2ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.5 bpg
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Warrior1969 on February 27, 2020, 03:29:23 PM
I do not think it is a good thing that we seemingly always need a grad transfer under Wojo??
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 27, 2020, 03:31:15 PM
Definitely agree.  Could frankly use another guard as well if Mane isn't coming. 

Dream would be Mane, grad transfer big and then best traditional transfer Wojo can fine. 

Current Depth Chart for 20-21:

Guards - McEwen (Sr), Elliott (Jr), Torrence (So), Akanno (Fr)

Wings - Bailey (Jr), Cain (Jr), Garcia (Fr), Lewis (Fr), Ighadaro (Fr)

Centers - John (Sr)
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 27, 2020, 03:36:09 PM
Pretty sure Wojo was in on Austin Wiley out of HS.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on February 27, 2020, 03:41:19 PM
I do not think it is a good thing that we seemingly always need a grad transfer under Wojo??

It's just the way college basketball is these days.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Litehouse on February 27, 2020, 03:42:35 PM
I do not think it is a good thing that we seemingly always need a grad transfer under Wojo??
It was Jucos under Buzz, just another way to quickly improve your roster.  It's unfortunate Ike got injured, but now we need to fill that spot.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Litehouse on February 27, 2020, 03:44:41 PM
Pretty sure Wojo was in on Austin Wiley out of HS.
He seems more likely to go to the NBA than transfer.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on February 27, 2020, 03:49:32 PM
Pretty sure Wojo was in on Austin Wiley out of HS.

I think we kicked the tires on Romello White when he decommitted from Georgia Tech as well.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 27, 2020, 03:52:21 PM
I like the name, at least, of that second guy.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 27, 2020, 03:57:56 PM
He seems more likely to go to the NBA than transfer.

I wish him well in toiling away in the G League for $25k. 
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: BrewCity83 on February 27, 2020, 03:58:29 PM
I like the name, at least, of that second guy.

Especially if his middle initial is "F".    8-)
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Aircraftcarrier on February 27, 2020, 04:07:12 PM
You can add Patrick Tape to the list.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on February 27, 2020, 04:18:23 PM
Romello white is a pretty good player
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Litehouse on February 27, 2020, 04:22:10 PM
You can add Patrick Tape to the list.
Interesting, I missed him because he isn't playing this year.  Here are a few more...
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28167956/college-basketball-transfer-rankings-2020-21-2021-22
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 27, 2020, 04:32:08 PM
Sam Hauser (6-8 F) Virginia.

Guy is pretty good, not really what we're looking for, but may be eligible to grad transfer should he chose to.

(ducks)
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 27, 2020, 04:41:09 PM
Sam Hauser (6-8 F) Virginia.

Guy is pretty good, not really what we're looking for, but may be eligible to grad transfer should he chose to.

(ducks)

Pass.  Don’t want a kid who didn’t have the grades for UW-Madison
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: SaveOD238 on February 27, 2020, 04:41:52 PM
Sam Hauser (6-8 F) Virginia.

Guy is pretty good, not really what we're looking for, but may be eligible to grad transfer should he chose to.

(ducks)

There's about a 0% chance of this happening.

But I'm curious... Are there any examples of players transferring out and then coming back to their original school?
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 27, 2020, 04:47:55 PM
There's about a 0% chance of this happening.

But I'm curious... Are there any examples of players transferring out and then coming back to their original school?

Jimmy Whitt, currently at Arkansas.  Started there, transferred to SMU and now back to Arkansas. 
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Eldon on February 27, 2020, 06:59:54 PM
There's about a 0% chance of this happening.

But I'm curious... Are there any examples of players transferring out and then coming back to their original school?

Juan Anderson and Jake Thomas announced they were leaving and came back. I think Thomas was in talks with UWM but I don't think it was anything official.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 27, 2020, 08:44:13 PM
There's about a 0% chance of this happening.

But I'm curious... Are there any examples of players transferring out and then coming back to their original school?

Akoy Agau went Louisville to SMU to Georgetown to Louisville. I think Cincy had one recently
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: We R Final Four on February 27, 2020, 11:03:41 PM
Sam Hauser (6-8 F) Virginia.

Guy is pretty good, not really what we're looking for, but may be eligible to grad transfer should he chose to.

(ducks)
Nice.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 28, 2020, 11:02:12 AM
You can add Patrick Tape to the list.

he's already narrowed down to his finalists and MU isn't one of them. Syracuse, Maryland, Ohio State, USC.

Very few, if any, bigs that are grad transfers are going to be difference makers. Otherwise, they'd be going pro.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Jay Bee on February 28, 2020, 11:10:56 AM
Max Stockman... Lville —-> Minn. later commits to Cal, but winds up “going back” to Minn
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 28, 2020, 11:13:44 AM
I know it won't happen, but wouldn't that be something if Sam came back.  Markus would be gone, so if his main beef was not being the center point of the offense in 19-20, he certainly would be in 20-21.  I can't imagine sitting on the bench watching UVA's extremely painful to watch offense has been a joy for a guy that likes watching the ball go through the hoop.   

Yes, I realize this isn't happening. 
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 28, 2020, 11:35:19 AM
he's already narrowed down to his finalists and MU isn't one of them. Syracuse, Maryland, Ohio State, USC.

Very few, if any, bigs that are grad transfers are going to be difference makers. Otherwise, they'd be going pro.

Here was last year’s list...lots of Centers and PF’s on there.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-college-basketballs-top-graduate-transfers-who-will-play-for-new-teams-in-2019-20/
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: brewcity77 on February 28, 2020, 11:54:19 AM
I know it won't happen, but wouldn't that be something if Sam came back.  Markus would be gone, so if his main beef was not being the center point of the offense in 19-20, he certainly would be in 20-21.  I can't imagine sitting on the bench watching UVA's extremely painful to watch offense has been a joy for a guy that likes watching the ball go through the hoop.   

Yes, I realize this isn't happening.

I can imagine thinking Kihei Clark is the perfect partner to get Sam the ball in good position, while also not being afraid to share the spotlight when the big shot is needed. Solid recruiting class coming in, but Sam should get first shot at being the leader.

I love the dream, but think he's in a pretty good position.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: MU82 on February 28, 2020, 02:53:11 PM
Sam Hauser (6-8 F) Virginia.

Guy is pretty good, not really what we're looking for, but may be eligible to grad transfer should he chose to.

(ducks)

Pass. I hear he comes with a lot of baggage.

6-foot-9, Charmin-soft baggage.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: franklinjerry on February 28, 2020, 04:20:33 PM
RE: Hauser (s)

Read posts the "experts" on this board from months ago. We are going to be so much better without players like this due to our improved athleticism. We'd much rather have players who run fast and jump high than those who actually excel at playing the game.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: wadesworld on February 28, 2020, 06:48:12 PM
RE: Hauser (s)

Read posts the "experts" on this board from months ago. We are going to be so much better without players like this due to our improved athleticism. We'd much rather have players who run fast and jump high than those who actually excel at playing the game.

The advanced metrics agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on February 28, 2020, 07:59:34 PM
Max Stockman... Lville —-> Minn. later commits to Cal, but winds up “going back” to Minn

*Matz
Title: Re: Grad Transfer Big
Post by: T-Bone on February 28, 2020, 10:06:17 PM
There's about a 0% chance of this happening.

But I'm curious... Are there any examples of players transferring out and then coming back to their original school?
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