2022 Transfer Portal Thread

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

NAIA is roughly equivalent to NCAA D2 in terms of quality. Wrightsil has some eye popping numbers,  we'll see how they translate.

But hey,  Scottie Pippen was an NAIA player so obviously Wightsil is a future hall of famer

[MuggsyB]

NAIA is roughly equivalent to NCAA D2 in terms of quality. Wrightsil has some eye popping numbers,  we'll see how they translate.

But hey,  Scottie Pippen was an NAIA player so obviously Wightsil is a future hall of famer

What's his overall arsenal?  Let's just assume he can be a productive D-1 player. 

[MU82]

I'd take a lower-level guy who has the same impact for us that Ryan Hawkins did for Creighton this past season.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

What's his overall arsenal?  Let's just assume he can be a productive D-1 player.

Haven't watched him play so limited to what is available online. From what I can tell, Big East level athlete. High flyer and disruptive defender. Very quick first step. Rebounding numbers appear to be solid.

That's the good. The bad? The kid can't shoot. He was dominate off the dribble but struggles to score away from the bucket. Curious how he's going to fit into the scheme. Seems too small to play the 5 effectively. But he was NAIA player of the year and his team won the national championship so I think he can play at our level.

[wadesworld]

His freshman year his team beat McNeese State and lost to Louisiana Lafayette by 13. He had big games in both, averaging 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

His sophomore year his team gout blown out by Southern and Louisiana Lafayette. He averaged 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.

His junior year his team lost by 20 to Southern Miss. He went for 8, 7, and 1.

I don’t think his team played any D1 schools in the 21/22 season.

[MuggsyB]

I'd take a lower-level guy who has the same impact for us that Ryan Hawkins did for Creighton this past season.

Fair point.  This is what needs to be figured out.  It can't be a guess or taking a flyer.

[MU82]

Fair point.  This is what needs to be figured out.  It can't be a guess or taking a flyer.

Aren't they all kinda "a guess"? I mean, ask KU fans about Grimes, Nova fans about Quinerly or, well, Sparty fans about Vanilla Soft Serve. Remember when Bilas was touting Froling as a difference-maker for Marquette?

But I hear ya. An established P6 player is far less likely to end up having been "a flyer."

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Also remember that his role would be different.  Wrightsil was THE guy at Xavier.  He would likely be more in a defend and rebound type of role here.  Probably the third or fourth scoring option on the floor at any given time. 

And honestly I can see why Shaka is interested.  He is a 6'7" athlete with some length who looks like can guard the perimeter.  I am not sure that is a position we have right now.

[lawdog77]

And honestly I can see why Shaka is interested.  He is a 6'7" athlete with some length who looks like can guard the perimeter.  I am not sure that is a position we have right now.

O-Max?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Also remember that his role would be different.  Wrightsil was THE guy at Xavier.  He would likely be more in a defend and rebound type of role here.  Probably the third or fourth scoring option on the floor at any given time. 

And honestly I can see why Shaka is interested.  He is a 6'7" athlete with some length who looks like can guard the perimeter.  I am not sure that is a position we have right now.

O-Max says hi. But yes, that is why the staff is interested in him. Plus his ability to create off the dribble and run in transition.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

My thoughts on Wrightsil are pretty much the same as TAMU's.  I can see a versatile defender, rebounder, and athletic finisher around the rim.  The lack of shooting is a concern.

Wrightsil might not even start, especially if Lewis returns.  O-Max, Lewis, and Oso could start and Wrightsil subs for Oso.

I do like that Wrightsil is a 5th year player that would be using his Covid year.  That spot can then be used in 2023.  JQ Roberts would be a natural replacement, but one with a much higher upside.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

O-Max?

O-Max says hi.

Yep.  My bad.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Kamari McGee officially announces his commitment to Wisconsin on Twitter.

Evan Flood spinning this as a major steal, citing a hot stretch over McGee's last 5 games with Green Bay.

[BrewCity83]

A 6-foot point guard that averaged 2 assists and shot 27% from three in the Horizon League as a Freshman.  Sounds like he's gonna be a real impact player in the Big14Ten.

[lawdog77]

A 6-foot point guard that averaged 2 assists and shot 27% from three in the Horizon League as a Freshman.  Sounds like he's gonna be a real impact player in the Big14Ten.

Not sure how he's even going to see the floor with Katherine Hepburn in front of him

[BCHoopster]

Defensively the kid is in your face defender, offensively the last 5 games he has improved offensively, good pick up, saw him play liked Tyress Much better.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Iowa State forward Tristan Enaruna is in the transfer portal.

The 6’8” junior averaged 4.3 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game. Started 26 out of 33 games for the cyclones. Played 2 seasons at Kansas before transferring to ISU.

https://twitter.com/portal_updates/status/1513977747437203460?s=12

[mug644]

Iowa State forward Tristan Enaruna is in the transfer portal.

The 6’8” junior averaged 4.3 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game. Started 26 out of 33 games for the cyclones. Played 2 seasons at Kansas before transferring to ISU.

https://twitter.com/portal_updates/status/1513977747437203460?s=12

Thanks for the new name. Not calling you out MUMike, but this is one of those descriptions of a player that leaves me scratching my head, trying guess how many years of eligibility he would have if he came to MU. Between free COVID year and one free transfer, and being listed as a junior...well, two years left? Maybe? I'm not sure.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Thanks for the new name. Not calling you out MUMike, but this is one of those descriptions of a player that leaves me scratching my head, trying guess how many years of eligibility he would have if he came to MU. Between free COVID year and one free transfer, and being listed as a junior...well, two years left? Maybe? I'm not sure.

I thought only Marquette players transferred to ISU not the other way around?

[Uncle Rico]

Brandin Podziemski of St. John’s Academy and then Illinois in the portal.  Had a Marquette offer under the previous staff

[forgetful]

Kamari McGee officially announces his commitment to Wisconsin on Twitter.

Evan Flood spinning this as a major steal, citing a hot stretch over McGee's last 5 games with Green Bay.

Clearly a major steal compared to a guy like Kendric Davis, who was the AAC player of the year and led the league in scoring (19 points) and assists (7.6), while shooting 37.3% from 3 and snagging 4.2 rebounds per game.

[Uncle Rico]

Kamari McGee officially announces his commitment to Wisconsin on Twitter.

Evan Flood spinning this as a major steal, citing a hot stretch over McGee's last 5 games with Green Bay.

In Evan’s defense, he spent a lot of time saying Bowman wouldn’t transfer after hyping him up for a few years.

He also hyped Matthew Mors a LOT. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

A 6-foot point guard that averaged 2 assists and shot 27% from three in the Horizon League as a Freshman.  Sounds like he's gonna be a real impact player in the Big14Ten.

Eh, not a bad way to use a scholarship for a back up PG.  Potentially higher upside but not counting on him to contribute significantly.

[zcg2013]

Brandon Podziemski has entered the transfer portal.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

In Evan’s defense, he spent a lot of time saying Bowman wouldn’t transfer after hyping him up for a few years.

He also hyped Matthew Mors a LOT.

Typical Badger spinzone.

Somebody called Evan out on Twitter for cherry picking stats.  Evan claimed he didn't cherry pick anything and then shifted the goalposts to "don't overanalyze the numbers" blah blah blah.   

I'm sure Gard recruited McGee for a Derrick Wilson type role: 10 mpg backup PG.  Anything other than that is gravy.