2022 Transfer Portal Thread

[JTJ3]

Tanner Holden would be an impact wing for a year

[GoldenEagles03]

The only way I would take another guard is if a guard is leaving, and right now do not see it.

With the transfer portal as wild as it is, they can always force a guy out if there is a better option.

I'm not saying that is right, or even that it is going to happen, but it seemed like that is what happened last year with Perez, Carton, McEwen, and Akanno.  Those guys went though some workouts with Shaka one week and the next thing you know they are out the door. I think that'll become a common theme with the portal the way it is.

[rocky_warrior]

I'm not saying that is right, or even that it is going to happen, but it seemed like that is what happened last year with Perez, Carton, McEwen, and Akanno.  Those guys went though some workouts with Shaka one week and the next thing you know they are out the door. I think that'll become a common theme with the portal the way it is.

I also think we'll see some movement after final grades are in.  That's when things got into full swing last year too.

[Goose]

I do not believe Shaka is waiting for the semester to end to allow guys to leave. If guys are leaving, the sooner the better.

[Warrior of Law]

I forgot about Akanno.  Ended up getting some decent minutes on a 3-28 Oregon State team. I don't see anyone getting buzzed from the backcourt. For a wing/post, MU is a great landing spot for minutes, opportunities to score, and improve.

[GB Warrior]

For a wing/post, MU is a great landing spot for minutes, opportunities to score, and improve rebound.

[rocky_warrior]

I do not believe Shaka is waiting for the semester to end to allow guys to leave. If guys are leaving, the sooner the better.

Oh certainly Shaka is going to sign anyone whenever he wants, and is communicating with guys that are going to go.  But if you recall last year, MU was several scholarships over the limit in early May, that changed quickly once the end of the semester neared.

[Goose]

rocky

Truthfully, I do not remember when our guys left the program and the new guys joined. I thought it was all done in April, but strictly going by memory.

[rocky_warrior]

Truthfully, I do not remember when our guys left the program and the new guys joined. I thought it was all done in April, but strictly going by memory.

I don't remember exact timing either, but in late April (Apr 27) we only knew Akanno was in the portal, no word on Garcia or Perez yet, and Carton announced going pro on the 28th. 

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61958.msg1346250#msg1346250

[brewcity77]

rocky

Truthfully, I do not remember when our guys left the program and the new guys joined. I thought it was all done in April, but strictly going by memory.

Sy was gone before Wojo was, Koby & Cain announced right after Shaka was hired, Theo left mid-April, Dex and Jose were the last to go. Jose was in May.

[The Equalizer]

6'11" 270 Sam Onu from Memphis announced he's leaving today.  Sat out this year as a redshirt, so he'd still have four years of eligibility.  Was recruited by a number of other high majors, including Kansas, Baylor, Seton Hall, Providence.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

6'11" 270 Sam Onu from Memphis announced he's leaving today.  Sat out this year as a redshirt, so he'd still have four years of eligibility.  Was recruited by a number of other high majors, including Kansas, Baylor, Seton Hall, Providence.

Seems like a Seton Hall sized guy.

[Goose]

brew

I thought all of the guys were gone quite quickly last year. I could not imagine Shaka waiting until May for guys to make their decisions, that would be make impossible to partake in free agency. Thanks for clarifying.

[The Sultan]

Sy was gone before Wojo was, Koby & Cain announced right after Shaka was hired, Theo left mid-April, Dex and Jose were the last to go. Jose was in May.

Theo left mid-April but I think the assumption always was that he was going to turn pro...not transfer.

[brewcity77]

brew

I thought all of the guys were gone quite quickly last year. I could not imagine Shaka waiting until May for guys to make their decisions, that would be make impossible to partake in free agency. Thanks for clarifying.

When Shaka arrived, there were presumably 9 players under scholarship, as Koby, Cain, and Theo were all graduating and expected to leave (though the COVID year was still an option). Those were Greg Elliott, Jose Perez, DJ Carton, Dexter Akanno, Dawson Garcia, Justin Lewis, Oso Ighodaro, Stevie Mitchell, and Kam Jones. I believe this is the timeline:

• March 16: Symir Torrence enters transfer portal (9 scholarships)
  
• March 19: Wojo fired
  
• March 26: Shaka hired
  
• March 28: Koby McEwen & Jamal Cain enter transfer portal (Still 9)
  
• April 12: Dawson Garcia enters name for NBA Draft (8)
  
• April 13: Emarion Ellis accidentally commits a day early (9)
  
• April 14: Tyler Kolek, O-Max Prosper, David Joplin, Keeyan Itejere commit on 414 Day. Theo John enters transfer portal. (13)
  
• April 16: Theo John commits to Duke (Still 13)
  
• April 26: Kur Kuath commits (14)
  
• April 27: Dexter Akanno enters transfer portal (13)
  
• April 29: DJ Carton enters name for NBA Draft (12)
  
• May 13: Jose Perez enters transfer portal (11)
  
• June 25: Dawson Garcia enters transfer portal (Still 11, was already in Draft)
  
• June 28: Darryl Morsell commits (12)
  
• July 6: Dawson Garcia withdraws from NBA Draft (Still 12)
  
• July 8: Dawson Garcia commits to UNC (12)

When Kur committed, we were one over, and while Morsell didn't commit until June 28, I'm confident the staff knew that was coming by 414 Day. So while they were still working Kur and technically Darryl, they knew there would be at least two more departures. DJ was a surprise and the reason we ended up with 12 instead of 13, but when we had the four (should've been five) commits on 414 Day, they had a good idea of what the roster would look like, with Carton the unknown and Garcia the only real wildcard. Though I do think they expected Garcia would leave one way or the other.

EDIT: It's also worth remembering they might have been able to keep both Garcia and Carton, had they classified Greg as a senior using his COVID year (not sure how that would've went with the NCAA, but there was speculation it might work) and used the COVID rules to go one over.

[The Sultan]

So is 414 Day an actual thing?  So we will still need to wait two weeks for any news?

[brewcity77]

So is 414 Day an actual thing?  So we will still need to wait two weeks for any news?

I'm guessing that was a one-time thing to make a splash with the new hire. Especially as this year it seems the most we will add is two transfers, maybe three if there's an unexpected departure.

[rocky_warrior]

Thanks for the timeline brew.  If only Shaka could have managed to have 14 scholarship players on 414 day! hah.

[Spirit Of James]

This is a really good resource for who is in the transfer portal, and his rankings of each player.  Go to 'Transfer Portal' under the home icon:

https://evanmiya.com/

[Herman Cain]

"Understand Georgia basketball player Kario Oquendo is expected to enter the transfer portal. Oquendo led the Bulldogs with 15.2 points per game last season."

SG that had Marquette in his final 3 before choosing Georgia.   Big time athlete with a scorers mentality.

Had 22 points against Kentucky, 25 points against Auburn, 33 points against Texas A&M.

Some big time games against big time teams.  Shaka had Marquette in the running once already.

Some of the athleticism on display against Tennessee below⬇️

https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1498814601634324480?t=RcdK_BM-sqJSmbU6iSchPw&s=19

Would like to see MU go hard after Kario again.

He has proven he can play at the highest level. Shaka would get the most of out of him.

[BCHoopster]

Would like to see MU go hard after Kario again.

He has proven he can play at the highest level. Shaka would get the most of out of him.

He would definitely replace Morsell, I agree, probably would be leading scorer on the team next year.

[DoctorV]

Would like to see MU go hard after Kario again.

He has proven he can play at the highest level. Shaka would get the most of out of him.

That would be Sikario

Edited to add that it's kind of annoying when you're on the edge of your seat for recruiting news and posters insert soft arse puns

[tower912]

That would be Sikario

Edited to add that it's kind of annoying when you're on the edge of your seat for recruiting news and posters insert soft arse puns

Like, 'there is a video game about a store with players with this name.   Kario Mart. '

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

In today's paper, Danny Hurley said UConn would hit the transfer portal hard.

[GoldenEagles03]

Not sure if I missed this earlier in the thread, but looks like we can knock one of the big targets off our list.

Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq is focusing on the following five schools in his recruitment:

Arkansas
Kentucky
Iowa
Texas Tech
Washington

Aimaq averaged 18.9PPG and 13.6RPG in 21-22. One of the best transfers available.