2023 Portal Transfers

[GoldenEagles03]

With Scheierman getting $500k - $600k from Creighton, I wonder what the standard is for a big-time transfer.  Seems to be more $$ than going to the G league or lower tier Euro.

Nijel Pack got a 2 year deal at $400k per year and now hes in a Final Four.

Imagine being in College having school paid for and a signed $800k contract.

[The Equalizer]

With Scheierman getting $500k - $600k from Creighton, I wonder what the standard is for a big-time transfer.  Seems to be more $$ than going to the G league or lower tier Euro.

Just to satisfy our boards own Mr. Pedantic, he's not getting $500-$600K directly from Creighton.  He's getting $500 - $600K from completely independent, non-affiliated parties that would pay him that amount regardless of where (or even if) he plays basketball.

[Hards Alumni]

There are many more professional options besides the NBA. Who knows what these guys are thinking or what they want to do. I don't think Shaka would make a comment like that if he didn't expect a little more shakeup with the roster. We'll see.

Zero players leave college early to go pro anywhere but the NBA.

[wadesworld]

With Scheierman getting $500k - $600k from Creighton, I wonder what the standard is for a big-time transfer.  Seems to be more $$ than going to the G league or lower tier Euro.

Talk about overpaying for a recruit.  My lord.

[lawdog77]

Talk about overpaying for a recruit.  My lord.

You know things are crazy when Kentucky is the moral compass.

https://kyinsider.com/uk-director-of-player-development-confirms-kentucky-will-not-guarantee-nil-money/

[Jay Bee]

You know things are crazy when Kentucky is the moral compass.

https://kyinsider.com/uk-director-of-player-development-confirms-kentucky-will-not-guarantee-nil-money/

Not that crazy to state, "we are not committing violations!!"

[jfp61]

With Scheierman getting $500k - $600k from Creighton, I wonder what the standard is for a big-time transfer.  Seems to be more $$ than going to the G league or lower tier Euro.

Scheierman made less than Nijel Pack did this year... He got a lot of NIL but not "600k"


Most of the ridiculous numbers with him come from insane Kentucky fans.

[lawdog77]

Not that crazy to state, "we are not committing violations!!"

No, but basically calling  on twitter those out who do. Stating they wont guarantee NIL because they don't need to, not saying they wont guarantee NIL because its a violation.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Zero players leave college early to go pro anywhere but the NBA.

See Carton, DJ

[cheebs09]

See Carton, DJ

Brendan Bailey also says hello

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Zero players leave college early to go pro anywhere but the NBA.

This is simply not true. Most at least test the NBA waters but there have been plenty of players who knew they had no realistic shot of making the NBA but still went pro knowing that playing overseas or in the G-league was the likely the outcome. Hell, our own Harry Froling left college early to go pro in Australia.

[lawdog77]

This is simply not true. Most at least test the NBA waters but there have been plenty of players who knew they had no realistic shot of making the NBA but still went pro knowing that playing overseas or in the G-league was the likely the outcome. Hell, our own Harry Froling left college early to go pro in Australia.

On a semi related topic, I wonder how many players enter the portal and don't end up at a school (sort of musical chairs)

[Hards Alumni]

This is simply not true. Most at least test the NBA waters but there have been plenty of players who knew they had no realistic shot of making the NBA but still went pro knowing that playing overseas or in the G-league was the likely the outcome. Hell, our own Harry Froling left college early to go pro in Australia.

Okay.  I don't see Omax or Oso following that route though.

[BCHoopster]

Okay.  I don't see Omax or Oso following that route though.

Between the NLI and every expense is covered by MU, Hawaii not bad coming up, staying in college is more lucrative then playing for 36,000 dollars in the G league!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Okay.  I don't see Omax or Oso following that route though.

I don't see Oso doing that.

OMax already has international playing experience. I don't know if that makes him more or less willing to risk playing overseas but could see a logical argument for why it might make him more willing. He also has a legitimate chance to make the the NBA. Maybe not by getting drafted, but he has the size, length, athleticism, and skillset that modern NBA teams are looking for. All it takes is OMax to believe that one team is going to take a flier on him (either by drafting him or signing him to a 2-way contract) and that he could work his way onto a roster.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Brendan Bailey also says hello

And Mayo, Todd

[MUfan12]

And Mayo, Todd

OJ's brother?

[GoldenEagles03]

OJ's brother?

Drink

[Jay Bee]

On a semi related topic, I wonder how many players enter the portal and don't end up at a school (sort of musical chairs)

A lot. Several hundred. (Eg > 25%)

[GoldenEagles03]

A lot. Several hundred. (Eg > 25%)

Better than entering the portal and ending up at a worse spot than you were before.

I think some guys just want to be flattered by the recruiting process again, especially now that there is more money accessible to the sport.

[MuggsyB]

500-600K is insane for Schiermann. 

[Goose]

Muggsy

I learned a long time ago that it is only money. Kentucky paid guys 100k thirty years ago. I hope every guy breaks the bank.

[BCHoopster]

Muggsy

I learned a long time ago that it is only money. Kentucky paid guys 100k thirty years ago. I hope every guy breaks the bank.

One player MU was involved with was Sam Bowie, Visited MU and Kentucky, MU was outbid

[Goose]

BC

And I think being outbid is accurate. As you know, we were very close to landing Sam.

[Nukem2]

BC

And I think being outbid is accurate. As you know, we were very close to landing Sam.

Saw him at the Arena when he made his official visit. Back in this days the recruits sat on press row court side opposite the scorer's table.  Saw his name tag on the table. 40 some years ago now!