2022 Transfer Portal Thread

[4everwarriors]

We'll have 3-4 open spots, hey?

[The Sultan]

We'll have 3-4 open spots, hey?

Yeah my guess is that we we have 3.

[MuggsyB]

I do think Kam and Stevie in particular have high ceilings.  Notice how Stevie is the only one on our roster who plays an attacking style defense.  It's very noticeable to me that most of our guys are reactive which drives me up the wall.  Stevie on the other hand gets into dudes grills, is not too straight up, and forces the action.  There's nothing more infuriating than allowing easy penetration into the paint and resembling smaller Moai on the floor.  We need far more physicality and tenacity on the defensive end.

Kam is quite capable of being an electric scorer.  He's already an elite spot shooter with effortless range.  Where he needs to improve is attacking off the dribble both as a scorer and facilitator.  I believe he can.  There is zero question in my mind that both guys can be excellent all around players.

All that said we really need a big.  One that can devour thr glass, step-out and guard, knock down the J, and put guys on their ass when needed.

[brewcity77]

To your point, Muggsy, the hope is that some of that is already developing on the roster.

1)  Badass Big - Aimaq is the dream, but there will be others.

2) Burner lead guard - Hopefully Sean Jones or Ross.

3)  A Novakesque shooter - Hopefully Kam Jones, Joplin, and Prosper develop here. Kolek also has promise.

4)  A glue/jack of all trades guy - Stevie and O-Max

This roster is built for the long haul. You won't fix everything in the portal.

[MuggsyB]

To your point, Muggsy, the hope is that some of that is already developing on the roster.

1)  Badass Big - Aimaq is the dream, but there will be others.

2) Burner lead guard - Hopefully Sean Jones or Ross.

3)  A Novakesque shooter - Hopefully Kam Jones, Joplin, and Prosper develop here. Kolek also has promise.

4)  A glue/jack of all trades guy - Stevie and O-Max

This roster is built for the long haul. You won't fix everything in the portal.

Alright.  Having watched the tournament it's pretty clear we need more physicality and athleticism as well as a knock down shooter.  I'm imagining a 6'5 Rowsey.

[brewcity77]

Alright.  Having watched the tournament it's pretty clear we need more physicality and athleticism as well as a knick down shooter.  I'm imagining a 6'5 Rowsey.

For the most part, it has to be on the roster now. Like Sacar Anim, who shot over 39% as a junior and senior. There just aren't enough scholarships to go shopping for everything you want.

[MuggsyB]

For the most part, it has to be on the roster now. Like Sacar Anim, who shot over 39% as a junior and senior. There just aren't enough scholarships to go shopping for everything you want.

I get that, I'm just thinking in the near future.

[Warrior_2002]

Looking through the names in the portal, does anyone know the story on Xavier Foster? Looks like he had some personal trouble in the past but looks like a solid player we could use in the middle. I know nothing about him.

[brewcity77]

Gonna guess Foster is a nonstarter. Dismissed from Iowa State. He was cleared of the sexual assault allegations, but TJO made it pretty clear there was more to the story of his dismissal.

https://amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/6829047001

[CountryRoads]

Alright.  Having watched the tournament it's pretty clear we need more physicality and athleticism as well as a knock down shooter.  I'm imagining a 6'5 Rowsey.

I think more physicality and athleticism is the main concern. Lewis, Kur, and Oso all play like golden retrievers and is the main reason we were dominated physically in so many games, especially as the season wore on. I'd be perfectly happy getting a seasoned bruiser or two that can help change that, even if they are undersized.

I think shooters are really fickle and you never really know what you will get with them. I'm expecting some players on the current team to have better shooting seasons. If I had to throw a name out there, I'd love to see us target Bradin Podziemski should he become available. Illinois was loaded and he barely got a chance this year. 6'5 local kid who averaged 35 a game in high school and was regarded as one of the best shooters in his class.

[MuggsyB]

I think more physicality and athleticism is the main concern. Lewis, Kur, and Oso all play like golden retrievers and is the main reason we were dominated physically in so many games, especially as the season wore on. I'd be perfectly happy getting a seasoned bruiser or two that can help change that, even if they are undersized.

I think shooters are really fickle and you never really know what you will get with them. I'm expecting some players on the current team to have better shooting seasons. If I had to throw a name out there, I'd love to see us target Bradin Podziemski should he become available. Illinois was loaded and he barely got a chance this year. 6'5 local kid who averaged 35 a game in high school and was regarded as one of the best shooters in his class.

I was extremely disappointed with JLew's lack of assertiveness on Thursday.    Obviously 2-15 is dismal but it's the grand total of ZERO free throws that was beyond frustrating.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Many schools have reached out to Fardwas Aimaq including Marquette, Gonzaga, and Kentucky.  Stiff competition.


https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/1505007679990816769?t=Qm2J__n0QBYijEh3nTypMA&s=19

[Jockey]

I know this is a bit la-la-land and I'm asking for a lot but:

1)  Badass Big who can patrol the paint with authority, rebound, step-out and pop some J's, and can physically impose his will.

2) Burner/Jets/Wheels (a.k.a blow by speed) lead guard with prime time handles, crisp torpedo passing, stalwart snake head cutting defending, and the ability to drain the long ball.

3)  A Novakesque spot shooter anywhere from 6'3-6'7.

4)  A glue/jack of all trades guy.  We need that intangible player who makes winning plays on both ends of the floor.

1) Would go to NBA

2) Would go to NBA

3) Would go to NBA

4) We need one of these.

[MuggsyB]

1) Would go to NBA

2) Would go to NBA

3) Would go to NBA

4) We need one of these.

Not true.  Lots of college teams have guys that fit my descriptions.

[nyg]

Not true.  Lots of college teams have guys that fit my descriptions.

Don't worry Muggs, in the next month there will be well over 300 new names entering the transfer portal.  Each name will be brought up, this thread will get to 30 pages and you might get to 10,000 posts. 😁

[MuggsyB]

Don't worry Muggs, in the next month there will be well over 300 new names entering the transfer portal.  Each name will be brought up, this thread will get to 30 pages and you might get to 10,000 posts. 😁

Sometimes it's important to reinforce my opinions in light of those who accept mediocrity and are indifferent to dominant success. 

[wadesworld]

Many schools have reached out to Fardwas Aimaq including Marquette, Gonzaga, and Kentucky.  Stiff competition.


https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/1505007679990816769?t=Qm2J__n0QBYijEh3nTypMA&s=19

Onto the next one.

[Fred Garvin]

I wonder if Qudus Wahab could possibly be a target from Maryland? Played 2 years at Georgetown. 6'11"  240lbs

[PointWarrior]

So like 3/5 new starters?

To your point, Muggsy, the hope is that some of that is already developing on the roster.

1)  Badass Big - Aimaq is the dream, but there will be others.

2) Burner lead guard - Hopefully Sean Jones or Ross.

3)  A Novakesque shooter - Hopefully Kam Jones, Joplin, and Prosper develop here. Kolek also has promise.

4)  A glue/jack of all trades guy - Stevie and O-Max

This roster is built for the long haul. You won't fix everything in the portal.

[jfp61]

So like 3/5 new starters?

Seeing how we will likely lose 3 starters no matter what. And our three best returning players are Kolek, Oso, and Omax in some order.

Yes we need to recruit 1-2 transfers to start and play.

[wadesworld]

I'd be happy with 5 new starters (I'm just assuming Lewis will not be back...if he is, then 4).

[Miss Katie’s]

Yeah my guess is that we we have 3.

I agree with this analysis. 

[brewcity77]

So like 3/5 new starters?

3/5 new starters and a new sixth man. The whole point of bringing in Kolek and O-Max is so we don't have to reset that many positions.

[lawdog77]

3/5 new starters and a new sixth man. The whole point of bringing in Kolek and O-Max is so we don't have to reset that many positions.

If Kolek can't relearn how to shoot, he won't be the starting PG very long.

[Pakuni]

If Kolek can't relearn how to shoot, he won't be the starting PG very long.

That and learn some composure.  He's way too up and down on the court, both of which leads to bad decisions