2023 Portal Transfers

[Uncle Rico]

Tyler Nickel, one of the two transfers we've been publicly named with, committed to Virginia Tech.

Green weenie, aina?

[zcg2013]

Since now is the season to read into people's Insta posts. Tyler did share a picture today with him shooting right by Tyrese Samuel. Maybe they see him as a fit too?

Tyrese Samuel from Seton Hall.

Wouldn't be surprised if Marquette gets involved with him.

He'd be an ideal fit for this team behind Oso or a nice replacement for him should he decide to go pro.

Samuel play 24 mpg this past season at the Hall. Nobody wants a lesser role, but maybe he'd accept one to play for a contender.

[TallTitan34]

Since now is the season to read into people's Insta posts. Tyler did share a picture today with him shooting right by Tyrese Samuel. Maybe they see him as a fit too?

[wadesworld]

These kids always mean something with their social media activity.

[Clam Crowder]

I mean...Tyler doesnt post that often on social media so for him to select that specific picture...I am intrigued.

[Uncle Rico]

Kolek going pro with Samuel

[cheebs09]

I mean...Tyler doesnt post that often on social media so for him to select that specific picture...I am intrigued.

Or it's just a cool picture he came across.

[mugrad_89]

Isaac Traudt to Creighton - gonna be interesting to see if any of their players declare for the draft.  If not, they're gonna be really good again.

[GoldenEagles03]

What's with the little bear cartoon? Lol

[TallTitan34]

What's with the little bear cartoon? Lol

The bear is swinging a towel over his head in the post.

[zcg2013]

Going into the season, everyone expected this to be the last for Kaluma and Alexander. But Kaluma had a horrible year, so I'm guessing if anyone goes it's just Alexander.

Isaac Traudt to Creighton - gonna be interesting to see if any of their players declare for the draft.  If not, they're gonna be really good again.

[CountryRoads]

Samuel would be an awesome addition. Solid, durable Big East veteran. For this year's roster, I'd prefer a guy who only has one year left also.

[mugrad_89]

Going into the season, everyone expected this to be the last for Kaluma and Alexander. But Kaluma had a horrible year, so I'm guessing if anyone goes it's just Alexander.

Alexander is the one I think has the biggest NBA upside.

[GoldenEagles03]

Samuel would be an awesome addition. Solid, durable Big East veteran. For this year's roster, I'd prefer a guy who only has one year left also.

Qudus Wahab just entered the portal (again).

He'd also fit but he'd have to get a waiver. 

Samuel is much more versatile though.

[JakeBarnes]

I'd take Samuel in a heartbeat. Proven big that would fit our system. Plays really aggressively to the hoop and has a nice jumper. Would be a big addition if he's willing to buy into the team. Would be nuts how much height this team would have with an addition like him.

There's definitely a world where Oso, Ben and Samuel could coexist. A unit with one of Oso/Samuel and Ben would be a really fun one to watch and a matchup nightmare.

[GoldenEagles03]

I'd take Samuel in a heartbeat. Proven big that would fit our system. Plays really aggressively to the hoop and has a nice jumper. Would be a big addition if he's willing to buy into the team. Would be nuts how much height this team would have with an addition like him.

There's definitely a world where Oso, Ben and Samuel could coexist. A unit with one of Oso/Samuel and Ben would be a really fun one to watch and a matchup nightmare.

Joplin and OMax have in the past and are still capable of playing the 3 as well.

Could roll out a lineup that has Oso/Gold/Jop or Samuel/Gold/OMax or almost any combination with 3 of the 5 if they decided to go big.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Hopkins staying at Providence.

[DoctorV]

Done deal?

[Hards Alumni]

Hopkins staying at Providence.

nm wrong guy

[Markusquette]

Samuel is also from Montreal. Maybe a connection with O-max too? Would definitely be a great addition.

[Goose]

I think Samuel would be a tough get without losing Oso or Omax.

[GoldenEagles03]

I think Samuel would be a tough get without losing Oso or Omax.

Sounds to me like Shaka expects 1 or both to be gone.

Using phrases like "most of our guys" and "vast majority of guys" seems to hint at a departure or 2.

https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1641857777915121665?t=hSiMYIF8W8xX_eDpgdGlNA&s=19

[wadesworld]

Sounds to me like Shaka expects 1 or both to be gone.

Using phrases like "most of our guys" and "vast majority of guys" seems to hint at a departure or 2.

https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1641857777915121665?t=hSiMYIF8W8xX_eDpgdGlNA&s=19

Well, 3 guys are in the portal.

[Markusquette]

Well, 3 guys are in the portal.

He also said hopefully most of the guys who played significant minutes which implies there could be a player or two who played significant minutes may not be on the roster.

[JakeBarnes]

Sounds to me like Shaka expects 1 or both to be gone.

Using phrases like "most of our guys" and "vast majority of guys" seems to hint at a departure or 2.

https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1641857777915121665?t=hSiMYIF8W8xX_eDpgdGlNA&s=19

"vast majority of our guys that played significant minutes" which is interesting. Feels like there is one more. Unlikely Tyler given his Gram. I'd guess it'd be from our guards given the logjam there, but that's pure speculation. But hey, Scoop is here for tinfoil hats and wild speculation.