2021 Transfer Portal

[Galway Eagle]

Koby is in the portal.

The first to get out smarted?

[🏀]

The first to get out smarted?

May not have enough room for a 25 year old, this isn't Wisconsin.

[Galway Eagle]

May not have enough room for a 25 year old, this isn't Wisconsin.

That's fair. Maybe WI will pick him up, he barely meets their age requirements.

[rocky_warrior]

The first to get out smarted?

I though no seniors were considering using their extra year? Maybe that was a wojo line.  Mighty as well test the waters.

[JakeBarnes]

So now Jamal and Koby are in the portal with Symir.

I hope they land in great spots. Nothing but the best for them

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

A TON of COVID seniors are in the portal. At first I was surprised. Now, I think that it simply means that there's no downside to putting your name in the portal. If you are planning to go overseas or join the workforce anyway, why not put your name in the portal and see what kind of offers you can get? Maybe you get an offer you don't expect and decide to play another year. Worst thing that happens is you say no to a bunch of coaches and go do what you were going to do any way.

[Dr. Blackheart]

A TON of COVID seniors are in the portal. At first I was surprised. Now, I think that it simply means that there's no downside to putting your name in the portal. If you are planning to go overseas or join the workforce anyway, why not put your name in the portal and see what kind of offers you can get? Maybe you get an offer you don't expect and decide to play another year. Worst thing that happens is you say no to a bunch of coaches and go do what you were going to do any way.

Plus Europe and Asia are a complete mess with COVID vaccines for the most part. Why not stay home one more year? Or at least hedge your bets.

[MU82]

A TON of COVID seniors are in the portal. At first I was surprised. Now, I think that it simply means that there's no downside to putting your name in the portal. If you are planning to go overseas or join the workforce anyway, why not put your name in the portal and see what kind of offers you can get? Maybe you get an offer you don't expect and decide to play another year. Worst thing that happens is you say no to a bunch of coaches and go do what you were going to do any way.

Yes sir. Plus, it's hard to get a degree in 4 years, so this will give many a chance to do that. Or even a grad degree for some. All while on scholly and getting to play the game they love. Win-win.

[Billy Hoyle]

Yes sir. Plus, it's hard to get a degree in 4 years, so this will give many a chance to do that. Or even a grad degree for some. All while on scholly and getting to play the game they love. Win-win.

the biggest problem for them is many players were committed when the NCAA granted kids the additional year...kids who were going to be replaced by the committed kids. MU would be looking at 16 guys on scholarship if everyone came back and the signees came in. That's not going to work for either side.

[JWags85]

Plus Europe and Asia are a complete mess with COVID vaccines for the most part. Why not stay home one more year? Or at least hedge your bets.

This is a really good point.  I think about soccer players having moves to Europe fall through because they can't secure work visas.  Usually they just go back to their old club.  But the challenges are likely similar here and there isn't their old job to go back to.  Its one thing for players returning to their clubs they have been playing with.  Its another to start fresh in the middle of this mess.

[CountryRoads]

Hoping we can get David Joplin. I've never seen him in person and it's hard to tell in the highlights, but the kid seems very similar to Lewis.

[JakeBarnes]

Hoping we can get David Joplin. I've never seen him in person and it's hard to tell in the highlights, but the kid seems very similar to Lewis.

He's a good recruit. Definitely would fit the role we were looking at Kordell for. The fun part is--there's a ton in the transfer portal too. Tre Mitchell, Walker Kessler for bigs. Name a guard and they're there Lander, Baker, Fletcher, Nimari Burnett, Pinson, Kellan Grady. It goes on and on.

[CountryRoads]

He's a good recruit. Definitely would fit the role we were looking at Kordell for. The fun part is--there's a ton in the transfer portal too. Tre Mitchell, Walker Kessler for bigs. Name a guard and they're there Lander, Baker, Fletcher, Nimari Burnett, Pinson, Kellan Grady. It goes on and on.

Kordell also plays for the same AAU team as Texas' top recruit Tamar Bates. Maybe there is a connection there. In any case, it'll be an exciting few weeks to see what happens.

[🏀]

it's hard to get a degree in 4 years

1. A lot of people go to school for 7 years years...
2. Most of the 4-year MUBB players meet graduation requirements before the fall semester of their senior year.

[Galway Eagle]

1. A lot of people go to school for 7 years years...
2. Most of the 4-year MUBB players meet graduation requirements before the fall semester of their senior year.

"Yeah they're called doctors"

[JakeBarnes]

Kordell also plays for the same AAU team as Texas' top recruit Tamar Bates. Maybe there is a connection there. In any case, it'll be an exciting few weeks to see what happens.

Good to know! I am pretty excited to see what happens on the commit/recruiting trails in the next few weeks.

[Billy Hoyle]

Yes sir. Plus, it's hard to get a degree in 4 years,

Not in hoops and football. SA's get 6-12 credits each summer, starting with the summer before initial enrollment.

If a kid takes 6-12 every summer that's 18.  Then if he takes the NCAA eligibility minimum of 12 credits each semester (four years) he'll be able to easily graduate in four years. 

[MuggsyB]

Can we snag Tanner Groves?

[PGsHeroes32]

Reuvers in the portal

[JWags85]

Reuvers in the portal

Let's play guess the shade of red of Gard's face

[Johnny B]

Reuvers in the portal

figured he leave college. kinda shocked

[Jables1604]

"Yeah they're called doctors"

Holy Shnikes!

[MuggsyB]

figured he leave college. kinda shocked

Very surprised about these 5th yr players in general
 

[Uncle Rico]

Very surprised about these 5th yr players in general

I think a lot of them got firm handshakes at their respective schools thanking them for their time and entered the portal to see their options if there are any

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Very surprised about these 5th yr players in general

Surprised at what exactly?  Why not change for a year and chase a National Championship if possible?