Official Transfer Thread

[ChicosBailBonds]

I might be wrong. Wouldn't even be my first time wrong today, especially if you asked my wife.

It still wouldn't bother me in the least as a college basketball fan if the kids had the same rights as their millionaire coaches do.

What about the 300 coaches (estimate) that aren't making a million a year?

While we are at it, how many people here have the same deal as their bosses?  I wish I had healthcare that my gov't rep has.  I wish I could fly 100% of the time in the GulfStream V, had a driver, etc.   

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Fellow Benilde St. Margaret's Red Knight alumnus Kyle Washington is transferring from NC State. 6'9", long talented F would sit a year then have two to play. Versatile offensive game not yet fully revealed to the college bball world. His shotblocking and d-rebound has, though.

He liked Marquette when his recruitment was in full swing.. would be a great add to the family.

This is the exact kind of player I am hoping for in a traditional transfer

[MU82]

What about the 300 coaches (estimate) that aren't making a million a year?

While we are at it, how many people here have the same deal as their bosses?  I wish I had healthcare that my gov't rep has.  I wish I could fly 100% of the time in the GulfStream V, had a driver, etc.   

Nice try, Chicos, but don't forget that I gave up arguing with you for P.L. (Permanent Lent). Better for both of us, and for the site.

[moomoo]

Updated an hour ago

Several marquette mentions.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/insider/post/_/id/4899/top-10-transfers-and-complete-transfer-list

[MU Buff]

Kansas State dismissed freshman forward Malek Harris. Yikes!

[wadesworld]

Kansas State dismissed freshman forward Malek Harris. Yikes!

The kid's on fire.

[We R Final Four]

Nice!

[kmwtrucks]

I wonder if Jonathon williams might be a possibility?  I thought him and JJ were friends.  if we added Miller and Lee to go with Duane, JJ, wally, Henry, Cohen and Luke where do you think we would rate?  That is a pretty strong 8 man rotation.  TOP 10?  We would have size, shooting, Experience, I have a hard time thinking of 10 teams on paper that would be stronger.  That said the odds are we miss on both and are a borderline NCAA team IE just outside the top 25. 

[brewcity77]

Roy Schmidt reporting Illinois landed grad transfer Mike Thorne.

As far as Williams, hope we don't go after him. Just not sure he's worth the effort. Would much rather Kyle Washington.

[Dawson Rental]

I wonder if Jonathon williams might be a possibility?  I thought him and JJ were friends.  if we added Miller and Lee to go with Duane, JJ, wally, Henry, Cohen and Luke where do you think we would rate?  That is a pretty strong 8 man rotation.  TOP 10?  We would have size, shooting, Experience, I have a hard time thinking of 10 teams on paper that would be stronger.  That said the odds are we miss on both and are a borderline NCAA team IE just outside the top 25. 

Any friendship between Johnathon Williams III and JjJ can't be too strong.  They played on the same HS team, but ended up talking to largely different sets of colleges when recruited while JjJ and Nick King did talk about playing at the same school.

Williams also had to take almost ten shots a game to average less than 8 points from the field.  He did make about 3 of his approx 5 FT per game.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Per @GoodmanESPN Pitt transfer Durand Johnson list includes West Va, Memphis, Marquette, Miss. St,, St. John's, K-State, La Salle, UCLA, USC

From Baltimore...

[WarriorPride68]

Per @GoodmanESPN Pitt transfer Durand Johnson list includes West Va, Memphis, Marquette, Miss. St,, St. John's, K-State, La Salle, UCLA, USC

From Baltimore...

Hot damn, Wojo is on every transfer!

[Dawson Rental]

Per @GoodmanESPN Pitt transfer Durand Johnson list includes West Va, Memphis, Marquette, Miss. St,, St. John's, K-State, La Salle, UCLA, USC

From Baltimore...

From Baltimore Sun:

"Pittsburgh basketball forward Durand Johnson (Lake Clifton), who was being counted on to provide perimeter shooting and leadership as a returning senior, is leaving the program, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. Johnson missed the 2014-15 season after being suspended for an undisclosed reason. In 2013-14, he averaged 8.8 points and was fourth on the team with 22 3-pointers in 16 games off the bench."

His 2013-14 season was interrupted by a torn ACL.  Coming off a season long suspension for a violation of school policy doesn't sound like a Wojo type guy.   Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that he wasn't reinstated by the school, so transferring was his only option.  Since he was suspended from the team for the entire year, does he need to sit out?  Then again he was at Pitt for four years, so he might have his degree.  If so, is he a backup plan if Wojo can't snag Lee?


This from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette makes it sound like Durland's reinstatement wasn't up to the basketball program.

"It is time to move on," said Dixon, who recently learned that Johnson would not be reinstated. "It is time to look for another guy to look for the opportunity to step up. We are now going to help Durand in any way that we can find a good situation to finish his college career. I can't, obviously, speak to the specifics of the situation, but it should be said that we have had no other issues with Durand."

[onepost]

Kinda sounds like a little-bit-better version of Jajuan Johnson with an injury history and more baggage.  I'd pass.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Durand Johnson would be immediately eligible. He would also be a fantastic addition on the court. Battle tested player who played well in the Big East as a freshman. Think he would have been one of Pitt's top scorers this year if eligible.

Off the court though...the suspension worries me. No idea what it is for but given that it was an administration decision, it sounds serious.

[Pakuni]

Nice addition for the Blue Jays.

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Marcus Foster told ESPN he has committed to Creighton. HUGE pickup for the Bluejays.

[nyg]

Durand Johnson would be immediately eligible. He would also be a fantastic addition on the court. Battle tested player who played well in the Big East as a freshman. Think he would have been one of Pitt's top scorers this year if eligible.

Off the court though...the suspension worries me. No idea what it is for but given that it was an administration decision, it sounds serious.

My PITT friend stated it was weed. 

[Jay Bee]

My PITT friend stated it was weed. 

We cool wit that at MU

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

My PITT friend stated it was weed. 

If that's true, I wouldn't expect an offer from mu

[Jet915]

KState G Marcus Foster transfers to Creighton. 

[Skatastrophy]

KState G Marcus Foster transfers to Creighton. 

Grats!

[MUWarrior2007]

Nice addition for the Blue Jays.

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Marcus Foster told ESPN he has committed to Creighton. HUGE pickup for the Bluejays.

A big risk, in my opinion, on the part of Creighton.  Foster had one great year for K-State.  Then, last year, he was moody, streaky, and a poor leader, which resulted in his suspension for several games down the stretch.  He's the type of guy who, if he doesn't start hot, doesn't get hot, misses a lot of shots and starts to hang his head.

[Pakuni]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Michigan's Max Bielfeldt has been given his release and will explore transferring. Fifth-year big eligible immediately.

He's from Peoria, so I imagine Wardle would be after him right away. Not sure how/if he'd fit in at MU. Kind of an undersized four.

[brewcity77]

Heard rumors of Bielfeldt to Bradley around a month ago. Surprised it took this long to get his release, but goes to show there are still potentially significant players yet to hit the transfer market.

[brewcity77]

Cleveland State PF Anton Grady is transferring. Averaged 14.3 ppg/7.9 rpg last year. Not as efficient offensively as Shonn Miller, but still solid numbers. Excellent rebounder, probably the best guy on the glass out there. Close to Miller in terms of defensive rebounds and better on the offensive glass. Will be interesting to see if MU gets involved.