2022 Transfer Portal Thread

[GoldenEagles03]

I'm concerned about size, shooting, and experience heading into next year.

Assuming that is what the roster looks like:

Jones, Jones, Kolek, Ross, Joplin, Gold, Mitchell, Ellis, Prosper are all capable of hitting open shots (which Marquette generates a lot of).

Kolek, Prosper, Ighodaro, Washington, Wrightsil would be high minutes guys and all upper-classmen.

Wrightsil (6'6")
Joplin (6'8")
Prosper (6'8")
Itejere (6'9")
Ighodaro (6'9")
Gold (6'11")
Washington (7'0")

and that doesn't include their guards who have size as well. If that's how the roster shakes out they are in a good spot.

[wadesworld]

Why would we need 4 guys to make very big leaps?

Because in my opinion we had two players on the roster this past year that were good that you'd want them starting on your team if you want to compete for a conference title and March success (which is where Marquette should be).  And, if Justin leaves, those two guys are gone.  So if you aren't adding any big splash transfers and you didn't really sign any big splash recruits in terms of rankings (who knows what they'll be next year), then in my opinion you need 4 guys to make very big leaps to be where Marquette should be.

[GoldenEagles03]

This would probably be the youngest team MU has had in a long time

Perfect. So they can win now and be really good later on.

[Johnny B]

joplin aint 6"8

[GoldenEagles03]

joplin aint 6"8

Taller than Lewis who is listed at 6'7" and no one had a problem with his size at MU.

[BCHoopster]

O-Max has a long way to go to become a solid offensive player, it seems to me Joplin can find his shot at anytime. I expect him to be the leading scorer next year if he can play a little more D.

[Hards Alumni]

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1515064663003877385?cxt=HHwWksC-oZXSy4YqAAAA

Jeff Goodman
@GoodmanHoops
Washington State 6-10 sophomore forward Efe Abogidi will go portaling, source told @Stadium
.

Abogidi is a big-time athlete who averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 boards as a freshman, and 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds this past season.

Should be in high demand.

[PGsHeroes32]

joplin aint 6"8

Yes he is

[jfp61]

Yes he is

Seeing how our own team lists him as 6'7". And he is visibly shorter than Prosper. I would guess he is max 6'7"

Also it would be nice to see him grab a rebound or two.

[Tha Hound]

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1515064663003877385?cxt=HHwWksC-oZXSy4YqAAAA

Jeff Goodman
@GoodmanHoops
Washington State 6-10 sophomore forward Efe Abogidi will go portaling, source told @Stadium
.

Abogidi is a big-time athlete who averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 boards as a freshman, and 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds this past season.

Should be in high demand.

Exactly the type of guy Shaka should be going after given his stated interests. Young + multiple years of eligibility, moldable, athletic, proven high-level big man. Make it happen

[Goose]

BC

I think Joplin is a nice player and will have a solid career at MU. IMO, Omax will be the leading scorer next year, unless a high level transfer comes in. Joplin appears to me to be a year or two away. I think Omax age and experience plays big dividends next season.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I have no doubt Kam and Joplin can average double figures next season. The question is can they get strong enough and improve enough defensively to play enough minutes to do so. This is clearly a much bigger question for Jop.

[BCHoopster]

BC

I think Joplin is a nice player and will have a solid career at MU. IMO, Omax will be the leading scorer next year, unless a high level transfer comes in. Joplin appears to me to be a year or two away. I think Omax age and experience plays big dividends next season.

I thought he had troubles getting shot, no real jump shot, can hit the 3, slow release. No left hand what so ever. Always goes right, do not see it!  Hope I am wrong.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I thought he had troubles getting shot, no real jump shot, can hit the 3, slow release. No left hand what so ever. Always goes right, do not see it!  Hope I am wrong.

I recall him finishing multiple times with his left hand.

Excuse the phrasing. 

[Goose]

I was very impressed with his ability to finish with the left hand, and excuse my phrasing.

I thought he went hard to the basket with left hand, apologies again.

[BCHoopster]

I was taking about dribbling with his left, 
Yes he can make lefty layups!

[Goose]

BC

He dribbled with his left hand on the way to finishing with the left hand.

[GoldenEagles03]

As of today Stevie Mitchell and David Joplin now follow Zach Wrightsil on Instagram joining Marquette Basketball's official account.

Seems like this is a Done De...actually I'll let someone else say it.

[willie warrior]

Because we just saw two starters graduate, plus if Justin leaves... Then that'd be three.  We wouldn't have a returning player on the team that scored more than 7.4 points per game.

If that doesn't concern you at all, I'm not sure what we're even talking about here.  We would 100% be towards the bottom of the BEAST in our current form.

I don't like the somewhat ambiguous use of 'very big leap' because that can't be quantified... but the point still stands.  We might really suck if the players don't improve much from last year.

Where is everybody seeing a big leap? Not that we don't have a ton of a leap to make to be competitive.
Remember the UNC massacre? That shows we have along way to go.

[avid1010]

Where is everybody seeing a big leap? Not that we don't have a ton of a leap to make to be competitive.
Remember the UNC massacre? That shows we have along way to go.

So does Baylor minus 5 minutes of unbelievable events, and so did the MU FF team that got crushed by Kansas?

[Uncle Rico]

Where is everybody seeing a big leap? Not that we don't have a ton of a leap to make to be competitive.
Remember the UNC massacre? That shows we have along way to go.

Thanks, Wooly

[The Sultan]

Where is everybody seeing a big leap? Not that we don't have a ton of a leap to make to be competitive.
Remember the UNC massacre? That shows we have along way to go.

Who said anything about a big leap?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm glad Washington plans to visit.  He would be a very nice pickup.

As for Wrightsil, he looks like good culture fit.  I wish he could shoot, because the rest of his game intrigues me.

[Newsdreams]

Where is everybody seeing a big leap? Not that we don't have a ton of a leap to make to be competitive.
Remember the UNC massacre? That shows we have along way to go.

Have a burger for breakfast

[Herman Cain]

I'm glad Washington plans to visit.  He would be a very nice pickup.

As for Wrightsil, he looks like good culture fit.  I wish he could shoot, because the rest of his game intrigues me.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrPAjBg6Y0I