2024 Transfer Portal

[cheebs09]

Be interesting to see who they can attract in the portal.  I would imagine they'd only have one starting spot to "sell" as I imagine they'll move Blackwell into Storr's spot.  Looking like it might be a pretty thin bench.

Frankie Fidler sounds like he's likely to transfer there. He's from Omaha and looks to be a decent scorer. Played with Chucky Hepburn before.

[GoldenEagles03]

Frankie Fidler sounds like he's likely to transfer there. He's from Omaha and looks to be a decent scorer. Played with Chucky Hepburn before.

He was at Creighton's practice the other day.

[Its DJOver]

Frankie Fidler sounds like he's likely to transfer there. He's from Omaha and looks to be a decent scorer. Played with Chucky Hepburn before.

Yea I've seen that rumor too.  1st team all summit, but seems more like a Wahl replacement than a Storr, if he even comes.

Blackwell was first off the bench, and I'd imagine he'll start, but after that? Essegian is gone, McGee has had two years to prove he's not a high major player, Winter looks to be on that 7'0"er from Minnesota development plan and can backup Crowl, but unless Ilver, Gilmore, or Lindsey show you something that they haven't their first 3+ years in the program its going to be Freshman.  They're excited about this borderline top 100 guard out of Minnesota, but it still looks kinda thin.  Extend Gard.

[The Equalizer]

I heard he was transferring to the first round of the NBA draft.

From a couple of days ago:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/wisconsins-aj-storr-to-declare-for-nba-draft-but-maintain-college-eligibility/ar-BB1kA5KM

UCONN also isnt dumb enough to be the highest bidder for him.  Storr is going wherever the money is.

Crystal Ball is reporting that it's Illinoi$.

[Amal Sh00k Up]

Gopher season ticket holder here.  That team is in free fall but they have some decent talent.  Payne is a big body, hard worker, very athletic and a rim protector.  Brutal FT shooter.  Will be very interesting to see where he lands.  Definitely worth kicking the tires but he wants a big bag of loot.

[Uncle Rico]

Be interesting to see who they can attract in the portal.  I would imagine they'd only have one starting spot to "sell" as I imagine they'll move Blackwell into Storr's spot.  Looking like it might be a pretty thin bench.

Rumblings center around the Hepburn connections already mentioned here.  Adding kids from lower leagues is fine from a depth standpoint but not sure it improves them significantly

[Its DJOver]

Rumblings center around the Hepburn connections already mentioned here.  Adding kids from lower leagues is fine from a depth standpoint but not sure it improves them significantly

And that's assuming they can land him.  Supposedly the three schools he's visiting are Creighton, Nebraska and Madison.  Chucky or no Chucky, I could see Creighton being a more attractive landing spot.  All Mack has to do is say "look what I did with my last Summit League transfer". 

[Uncle Rico]

And that's assuming they can land him.  Supposedly the three schools he's visiting are Creighton, Nebraska and Madison.  Chucky or no Chucky, I could see Creighton being a more attractive landing spot.  All Mack has to do is say "look what I did with my last Summit League transfer".

And who has the better bag

[Spotcheck Billy]

Potrykus says that MU offered Yalden when he was in HS: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2024/03/28/gus-yalden-is-second-wisconsin-basketball-player-who-plans-to-transfer/73130032007/

I never heard that and, with Potrykus, I take it with a big grain of salt.

This also says MU offered on 6/15/2021.

[Stretchdeltsig]

His first step is extremely quick and explosive.  He's still dunking on people as a *6'2" guard (no way he is 6'2").  I mean, this is this year, on one of the best rim protectors in basketball, with the off hand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgfyRdkOH3I

KAM is 6'5".

[lawdog77]

Be interesting to see who they can attract in the portal.  I would imagine they'd only have one starting spot to "sell" as I imagine they'll move Blackwell into Storr's spot.  Looking like it might be a pretty thin bench.

I had heard Blackwell might be entering as well too. Illinois might just grab 2 Badgers

[MU82]

The Weasels don't need any players. Gard always finds a way to get it done.

[Viper]

The Weasels don't need any players. Gard always finds a way to get it done.

Gard knows ball

[WhiteTrash]

The Weasels don't need any players. Gard always finds a way to get it done.

Players No Matta!

[HowardsWorld]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

[WhiteTrash]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

For better or worse?

[lawdog77]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

Being able to dunk the basketball did that

[tower912]

I thought UNLV under Tarkanian destroyed college basketball.
I thought the Fab 5 destroyed college basketball.
I thought the shot clock destroyed college basketball.   (Thank you for eliminating the 4 corners offense)
I thought the 3 pt line destroyed college basketball.
I thought all of the conference tournaments destroyed college basketball.

The only constant is change.    This, too, will be adjusted to and figured out.   

[Shaka Shart]

I think the hope was that with the decent year this year and everyone back next year could be the leap.

Was always wishful thinking on Dawson/Christie staying.

But Payne hitting the portal is a really bad sign.

I wish John "Magic" Dawson had stayed at Marquette too...

[The Sultan]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

No it won't.

[Pakuni]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

OK.

[CountryRoads]

Tyler Nickel back in the portal for a second time. Recall that he was one of the few MU reached out to last year around this time.

[MuggsyB]

The portal is going to destroy college basketball as we knew it.

I don't think we know yet the long-term ramifications.  I will say that realignment is not good for college sports.  I'm sure track athletes in tbe B18 are thrilled about non-charter jets across the country in the dead of winter. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Being able to dunk the basketball did that

The game was better when it was only layups, set shots, and midrange jumpers. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

The game was better when it was only layups, set shots, and midrange jumpers.

I miss four corners. Why did they have to go and implement a shot clock and destroy that magic.