Big East Roster Updates

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Jalen Gaffney of UConn announced he will transfer.

[barfolomew]

Yor Anei from DePaul will be returning to take advantage of his final year.

That's weird, because my anei and uncle both went to Marquette...

[GoldenEagles03]

That's weird, because my anei and uncle both went to Marquette...

DeMarcus Cousins went to Kentucky though.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Got everything updated. I'll update the first page and make new posts when there are updates. Appreciate anyone who posts anything I might have missed.

Butler:
Incoming:
Pierce Thomas #221 ranked FR, #42 ranked SF (coming off redshirt)
Connor Turnbull #304 ranked FR, #45 ranked C
Outgoing:
LaVall Jordan fired as head coach
Aaron Thompson graduating (Starting PG)
Bryce Nze graduating (Starting PF)
Bryce Golden transferring (Starting C)
Simas Lukosius transferring (Reserve SG)
Ty Groce graduating (Reserve PF)
Christian David graduating (Oft injured reserve SG)
Mike Parker graduating (Walk on PF)
In Flux:
New Coach to be named
Bo Hodges hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)

Creighton:
Incoming:
Mason Miller #74 ranked FR, #16 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Ben Shtolzberg #158 ranked FR, #23 ranked PG
Jasen Green #187 ranked FR, #38 ranked PF
Outgoing:
Alex O'Connell graduating (Starting SG)
Ryan Hawkins graduating (Starting PF)
KeyShawn Feazell graduating (Reserve PF)

DePaul:
Incoming:
Zion Cruz #38 ranked FR, #2 ranked SG
Yor Anei using his COVID year (Reserve PF)
Ahamad Bynum #91 ranked FR, #22 ranked SG (coming off redshirt)
Katrell "KT" Raimey JUCO SG
Outgoing:
Brandon Johnson graduating (Starting PF)
Courvouisier McCauley transferring (Reserve SG)
In Flux:
Javon Freeman-Liberty hasn't declared yet but has publicly talked about leaning towards going pro (Starting SG)
Javan Johnson hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SF)
Tyon Grant-Foster missed last season with an undisclosed medical issue, unclear if he's returning (Reserve SF)

Georgetown:
Incoming:
Denver Anglin #78 ranked FR, #13 ranked CG
Wayne Bristol Jr transferring in from Howard (2020 MEAC ROY, SG)
D'Ante Bass #220 ranked FR #49 ranked PF
Outgoing:
Timothy Ighoefe transferring (Starting C)
Kaiden Rice graduating (Reserve SG)
Tyler Beard transferring (Reserve PG)
Jalin Billingsley transferring (Reserve PF)
In Flux:
Donald Carey hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)
Aminu Mohammed could be considering the draft (Starting SF)

Marquette:
Incoming:
Sean Jones #148 ranked FR, #21 ranked PG
Chase Ross #186 ranked FR, #26 ranked CG
Keeyan Itejere #207 ranked FR, #40 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Ben Gold Unranked FR PF
Outgoing:
Darryl Morsell graduating (Starting SG)
Kur Kuath graduating (Starting C)
In Flux:
Justin Lewis likely considering the draft (Starting PF)
Greg Elliott hasn't officially announced but has talked publicly about this being his last season (Reserve SG)

Providence:
Incoming:
Ed Croswell confirmed he is coming back on his COVID year (Reserve PF)
Rafael Castro #135 ranked FR, #24 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Christ Essandoko #130 ranked FR, #23 ranked C
Jayden Pierre #168 ranked FR, #25 ranked PG
Legend Geeter #275 ranked FR, #57 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Quante Berry #252 ranked FR, #43 ranked PG
Outgoing:
Al Durham graduating (Starting PG)
Noah Horchler graduating (Starting PF)
Nate Watson graduating (Starting C)
Andrew Fonts graduating (Walk On PG)
In Flux:
AJ Reeves hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)
Justin Minaya hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)

Seton Hall:
Incoming:
Shaheen Holloway hired from St. Peter's
Brandon Weston #83 ranked FR, #15 ranked SF (coming off injury)
Ryan Conway #161 ranked FR, #23 ranked PG (coming off redshirt)
Jaquan Sanders #150 ranked FR, #18 ranked SG
Jaquan Harris #203 ranked FR, #30 ranked CG
Percy Daniels #221 ranked FR, #34 ranked C
Outgoing:
Kevin Willard hired away by Maryland
Bryce Aiken graduating (Reserve PG)
Myles Cale graduating (Starting SG)
In Flux:
Jared Rhoden hasn't declared yet but said he's "90% certain" he's going pro (Starting SF)
Jamir Harris hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SG)
Alexis Yetna hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting PF)
Ikey Obiagu hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting C)

St. John's:
Incoming:
AJ Storr #90 ranked FR, #9 ranked SG
Drissa Traore #293 ranked FR, #62 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Kolby King #294 ranked FR, #50 ranked PG
Outgoing:
Aaron Wheeler declared for the NBA draft (Starting SF)
Stef Smith graduating (Reserve PG)
Tareq Coburn graduating (Reserve SG)
Jalen Rosemond transferring (walk on PF)
In Flux:
Julian Champagnie hasn't declared yet but said before the season started that this was his last year in college (Starting PF)
Montez Mathis hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)
Esahia Nyiwe hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve C)

UConn:
Incoming:
Donovan Clingan #43 ranked FR, #10 ranked C
Corey Floyd Jr #93 ranked FR, #23 ranked SG (coming off redshirt)
Alex Karaban #95 ranked FR, #19 ranked PF (coming off early admit/redshirt)
Outgoing:
RJ Cole has declared for the NBA Draft (Starting PG)
Tyrese Martin has declared for the NBA Draft (Starting SF)
Isaiah Whaley graduating (Starting PF)
Tyler Polley graduating (Reserve PF)
Jalen Gaffney (Reserve PG)
Rashool Diggins transferring (Reserve PG)
In Flux:
Adama Sanogo may be considering the NBA draft (Starting C)

Villanova:
Incoming:
Cam Whitmore #20 ranked FR, #6 ranked SF
Mark Armstrong #45 ranked FR, #7 ranked CG
Brendan Hausen #100 ranked FR, #12 ranked SG
Angelo Brizzi #165 ranked FR, #13 ranked CG (coming off redshirt)
Outgoing:
Collin Gillespie graduating (Starting PG)
Jermaine Samuels graduating (Starting PF)
Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree graduating (Reserve C)
In Flux:
Justin Moore was considering the NBA draft but the injury may have derailed that (Starting SG)
Brandon Slater hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)
Caleb Daniels hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve PG)

Xavier:
Incoming:
Sean Miller hired as head coach from NCAA Cone of Shame
Kam Craft #62 ranked FR, #6 ranked SG
Desmond Claude #87 ranked FR, #13 ranked PG
Elijah Tucker #130 ranked FR, #23 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Hercy Miller transferring from Tennessee State (walk on)
Outgoing:
Travis Steele fired and then hired by Miami (OH)
Paul Scruggs graduating (Starting PG)
Nate Johnson graduating (Starting SG)
In Flux:
Adam Kunkel hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve PG)
Ben Stanley hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SF)
KyKy Tandy had season ending surgery and it's unclear if he will return (Reserve CG)

[MU82]

Wow, TAMU. Thanks!

[Shooter McGavin]

Agree,  thank you for this.

[PGsHeroes32]

Montez Mathis hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)

He annoucned hes coming back already.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

First update of the college basketball offseason:

Butler hires Thad Matta

DePaul transfer Courvoisier McCauley settled on Indiana State as his transfer destination

Georgetown losing bit role player Kobe Clark to transfer

St. John's got good news bad news as starting SG Montez Mathis announced his return for his COVID year (thanks for the tip PGs) but lost Big East First Team PF Julian Champagnie to the NBA Draft, net loss for them

Xavier losing known Marquette killer Dwon Odom to the portal

Butler:
Incoming:
Thad Matta hired as head coach from Indiana front office
Pierce Thomas #221 ranked FR, #42 ranked SF (coming off redshirt)
Connor Turnbull #304 ranked FR, #45 ranked C
Outgoing:
LaVall Jordan fired as head coach
Aaron Thompson graduating (Starting PG)
Bryce Nze graduating (Starting PF)
Bryce Golden transferring (Starting C)
Simas Lukosius transferring (Reserve SG)
Ty Groce graduating (Reserve PF)
Christian David graduating (Oft injured reserve SG)
Mike Parker transferring (Walk on PF)
In Flux:
Bo Hodges hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)

Creighton:
Incoming:
Mason Miller #74 ranked FR, #16 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Ben Shtolzberg #158 ranked FR, #23 ranked PG
Jasen Green #187 ranked FR, #38 ranked PF
Outgoing:
Alex O'Connell graduating (Starting SG)
Ryan Hawkins graduating (Starting PF)
KeyShawn Feazell graduating (Reserve PF)

DePaul:
Incoming:
Zion Cruz #38 ranked FR, #2 ranked SG
Yor Anei using his COVID year (Reserve PF)
Ahamad Bynum #91 ranked FR, #22 ranked SG (coming off redshirt)
Katrell "KT" Raimey JUCO SG
Outgoing:
Brandon Johnson graduating (Starting PF)
Courvouisier McCauley transferring to Indiana State (Reserve SG)
In Flux:
Javon Freeman-Liberty hasn't declared yet but has publicly talked about leaning towards going pro (Starting SG)
Javan Johnson hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SF)
Tyon Grant-Foster missed last season with an undisclosed medical issue, unclear if he's returning (Reserve SF)

Georgetown:
Incoming:
Denver Anglin #78 ranked FR, #13 ranked CG
Wayne Bristol Jr transferring in from Howard (2020 MEAC ROY, SG)
D'Ante Bass #220 ranked FR #49 ranked PF
Outgoing:
Timothy Ighoefe transferring (Starting C)
Kaiden Rice graduating (Reserve SG)
Tyler Beard transferring (Reserve PG)
Jalin Billingsley transferring (Reserve PF)
Kobe Clark transferring (Reserve SF)
In Flux:
Donald Carey hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)
Aminu Mohammed could be considering the draft (Starting SF)

Marquette:
Incoming:
Sean Jones #148 ranked FR, #21 ranked PG
Chase Ross #186 ranked FR, #26 ranked CG
Keeyan Itejere #207 ranked FR, #40 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Ben Gold Unranked FR PF
Outgoing:
Darryl Morsell graduating (Starting SG)
Kur Kuath graduating (Starting C)
In Flux:
Justin Lewis likely considering the draft (Starting PF)
Greg Elliott hasn't officially announced but has talked publicly about this being his last season (Reserve SG)

Providence:
Incoming:
Ed Croswell confirmed he is coming back on his COVID year (Reserve PF)
Rafael Castro #135 ranked FR, #24 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Christ Essandoko #130 ranked FR, #23 ranked C
Jayden Pierre #168 ranked FR, #25 ranked PG
Legend Geeter #275 ranked FR, #57 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Quante Berry #252 ranked FR, #43 ranked PG
Outgoing:
Al Durham graduating (Starting PG)
Noah Horchler graduating (Starting PF)
Nate Watson graduating (Starting C)
Andrew Fonts graduating (Walk On PG)
In Flux:
AJ Reeves hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SG)
Justin Minaya hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)

Seton Hall:
Incoming:
Shaheen Holloway hired from St. Peter's
Brandon Weston #83 ranked FR, #15 ranked SF (coming off injury)
Ryan Conway #161 ranked FR, #23 ranked PG (coming off redshirt)
Jaquan Sanders #150 ranked FR, #18 ranked SG
Jaquan Harris #203 ranked FR, #30 ranked CG
Percy Daniels #221 ranked FR, #34 ranked C
Outgoing:
Kevin Willard hired away by Maryland
Myles Cale graduating (Starting SG)
Bryce Aiken graduating (Reserve PG)
In Flux:
Jared Rhoden hasn't declared yet but said he's "90% certain" he's going pro (Starting SF)
Jamir Harris hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SG)
Alexis Yetna hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting PF)
Ikey Obiagu hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting C)

St. John's:
Incoming:
Montez Mathis announced that he's returning for his COVID year (Starting SG)
AJ Storr #90 ranked FR, #9 ranked SG
Drissa Traore #293 ranked FR, #62 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Kolby King #294 ranked FR, #50 ranked PG
Outgoing:
Aaron Wheeler declared for the NBA draft (Starting SF)
Julian Champagnie declared for the NBA draft(Starting PF)
Stef Smith graduating (Reserve PG)
Tareq Coburn graduating (Reserve SG)
Jalen Rosemond transferring (walk on PF)
In Flux:
Esahia Nyiwe hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve C)

UConn:
Incoming:
Donovan Clingan #43 ranked FR, #10 ranked C
Corey Floyd Jr #93 ranked FR, #23 ranked SG (coming off redshirt)
Alex Karaban #95 ranked FR, #19 ranked PF (coming off early admit/redshirt)
Outgoing:
RJ Cole has declared for the NBA Draft (Starting PG)
Tyrese Martin has declared for the NBA Draft (Starting SF)
Isaiah Whaley graduating (Starting PF)
Tyler Polley graduating (Reserve PF)
Jalen Gaffney (Reserve PG)
Rashool Diggins transferring (Reserve PG)
In Flux:
Adama Sanogo may be considering the NBA draft (Starting C)

Villanova:
Incoming:
Cam Whitmore #20 ranked FR, #6 ranked SF
Mark Armstrong #45 ranked FR, #7 ranked CG
Brendan Hausen #100 ranked FR, #12 ranked SG
Angelo Brizzi #165 ranked FR, #13 ranked CG (coming off redshirt)
Outgoing:
Collin Gillespie graduating (Starting PG)
Jermaine Samuels graduating (Starting PF)
Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree graduating (Reserve C)
In Flux:
Justin Moore was considering the NBA draft but the injury may have derailed that (Starting SG)
Brandon Slater hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Starting SF)
Caleb Daniels hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve PG)

Xavier:
Incoming:
Sean Miller hired as head coach from NCAA Cone of Shame
Kam Craft #62 ranked FR, #6 ranked SG
Desmond Claude #87 ranked FR, #13 ranked PG
Elijah Tucker #130 ranked FR, #23 ranked PF (coming off redshirt)
Hercy Miller transferring from Tennessee State (walk on)
Outgoing:
Travis Steele fired and then hired by Miami (OH)
Paul Scruggs graduating (Starting PG)
Nate Johnson graduating (Starting SG)
Dwon Odom transferring (Reserve PG)
In Flux:
Adam Kunkel hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve PG)
Ben Stanley hasn't announced if he's using his COVID year (Reserve SF)
KyKy Tandy had season ending surgery and it's unclear if he will return (Reserve CG)

[shoothoops]

6'10 Connor Turnbull re-opened his commitment yesterday. He was a Butler commit. Skilled thin big man. He can play. Under the radar player. He's already heard from Creighton, (He knows Kalkbrenner) Iowa, Wisconsin, among others.

[UWW2MU]

Wow TAMU, this is great!!!   Thank you for your efforts!   

[Pakuni]

@jakeweingarten
Xavier's Colby Jones tells @stockrisers that he will RETURN to Xavier and play for coach Sean Miller. Huge returner for the Musketeers. Jones, averaged 11.6 points, 7.3 boards, and shot 48% from the field.

[brewcity77]

Up to 11 transfers out of more than 1,135. That's less than 1% of all college basketball transfers when the Big East would be expected to have at least 32 based on the number of programs. This league is doing an excellent job of retaining players, especially given three jobs turned over. I mean...aside from Georgetown, but what can you do?

[Herman Cain]

@jakeweingarten
Xavier's Colby Jones tells @stockrisers that he will RETURN to Xavier and play for coach Sean Miller. Huge returner for the Musketeers. Jones, averaged 11.6 points, 7.3 boards, and shot 48% from the field.

I enjoy watching Jones play. Will be on the better players in The Big East next season.

Over the years X  seems to be able to retain quality players like Colby and thus have experienced squads each season. Even though Steele was not a good game coach, he did a good job of keeping the pantry stocked.

[PGsHeroes32]

Should we add the Zags roster soon??

[The Equalizer]

Mattaeus Case of Providence entered the Portal.  Played in only 4 games this year after transferring from Penn.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Minaya going pro.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Minaya going pro.

Oof. That's 4 Providence starters gone. Reeves decides that 4 years is enough and that'll be a clean sweep. Though they do return Bynum who was technically not a starter but got starter level minutes and was All-Big East 2nd team.

[Warrior Code]

Does the Big East have a rule about players transferring within the conference? Not suggesting anyone in the portal has heard from MU, or that we should go after any particular one of them, just wondering if a rule was in place.

[The Sultan]

Does the Big East have a rule about players transferring within the conference? Not suggesting anyone in the portal has heard from MU, or that we should go after any particular one of them, just wondering if a rule was in place.

Not any longer

[lawdog77]

Dwon Odom to Georgia State. 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Dwon Odom to Georgia State.

Followed Jonah Hayes.

[Johnny B]

Dwon Odom to Georgia State.

wow should dominate

[Herman Cain]

Odom is from Alpharetta, Georgia. He was having a hard time finding takers in the transfer market according to this article, purportedly because of his lack of an outside shot. I think he will do very well at Georgia State.

https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/2022/4/6/23012850/why-dont-high-majors-want-dwon-odom-xavier-basketball-transfer

[Nukem2]

Odom is from Alpharetta, Georgia. He was having a hard time finding takers in the transfer market according to this article, purportedly because of his lack of an outside shot. I think he will do very well at Georgia State.

https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/2022/4/6/23012850/why-dont-high-majors-want-dwon-odom-xavier-basketball-transfer

Last December at X,  Odom missed his only 3 pointer against MU but went 8 for 8 on his lane forays as he much doomed our GEs in that game.  He is a weapon. 

[Scoop Snoop]

Oof. That's 4 Providence starters gone. Reeves decides that 4 years is enough and that'll be a clean sweep. Though they do return Bynum who was technically not a starter but got starter level minutes and was All-Big East 2nd team.

And now 6'11" Essandoko has decommitted.