2026 Transfer Portal

[#UnleashThePortal]

Marquette could afford him at that price, but it would limit what else they could bring in.

Yep, I dont see many people going for as high as everyone is claiming. If Nigel is currently sitting at 3m, that's 20% of the total 15m budget thats been speculated, on one dude. Not leaving much for depth of we grab another guy for 3-4m

[#UnleashThePortal]

most of these numbers are fake. Kam was our first 7 figure player through the NIL. But on3 reported his NIL at 1.7.

If numbers were truly as high as being reported, I'm sure we're going to see reports of players forgoing the NBA for higher pay. Obviously this isn't going to include superstars whose earning potentials will skyrocket in the NBA. But those middling players who might not even get the 2nd half of the rookie contract? This amount of money could draw them back to college.

[tower912]

Yep, I dont see many people going for as high as everyone is claiming. If Nigel is currently sitting at 3m, that's 20% of the total 15m budget thats been speculated, on one dude. Not leaving much for depth of we grab another guy for 3-4m

Yes, like the Brewers, like you in your personal budgeting, NFL with a hard salary cap, priorities and choices matter and have consquences. 

[wadesworld]

Yep, I dont see many people going for as high as everyone is claiming. If Nigel is currently sitting at 3m, that's 20% of the total 15m budget thats been speculated, on one dude. Not leaving much for depth of we grab another guy for 3-4m

Not my source and I don't know who the actual source is, but I have a friend who's been on Maui Invite trips who said he's got a good source and said something similar about the number Nigel is getting.

Not sure on other players.  If Nigel is getting about $3MM, I'd imagine Stevens and Royce are getting a solid amount, but I'm guessing guys below that are lower than what some think.

But all of these numbers should be taken somewhat with a grain of salt.  Even very close sources could get inaccurate information.

[Pakuni]

Yep, I dont see many people going for as high as everyone is claiming. If Nigel is currently sitting at 3m, that's 20% of the total 15m budget thats been speculated, on one dude. Not leaving much for depth of we grab another guy for 3-4m

I mean, who knows, but proven, veteran quarterbacks are getting $4-6 million. That makes it hard to imagine less-than-elite basketball players commanding $3-4 million.

[tower912]

Players are not going pro, choosing to stay in school.  Suing for 5th and 6th years of eligibility rather than go to the league or to Europe. European professionals are coming to play college ball and be 22 year old freshmen.  And people are skeptical about the exorbitant numbers being accurate.

[rocky_warrior]

And people are skeptical about the exorbitant numbers being accurate.

Yes.

[JTJ3]

Minessale in the portal

[tower912]

Yes.

Transparency would be welcome.

[#UnleashThePortal]

Players are not going pro, choosing to stay in school.  Suing for 5th and 6th years of eligibility rather than go to the league or to Europe. European professionals are coming to play college ball and be 22 year old freshmen.  And people are skeptical about the exorbitant numbers being accurate.

Well yes, most players aren't making huge cash in Europe. This is strictly an NBA vs college thing.

It's clear a bunch of young players are forgoing the Europe scene and tagging as long as possible to the college one.

[onepost]

https://x.com/thefieldof68/status/2042686932551958724?s=46&t=XcHvMHlRF0oCgzQY_T0_eg

Us and Wisco

[K1 Lover]

UConn's Eric Reibe is in the portal. Kinda wild he'd want to leave when he's practically slated to start next year at the same program that's developed Clingan and Reed. But with the bag being offered these days, I don't blame him.

Edit: disregard, just saw someone else beat me to it.

[mug644]

Yep.  And not to mention that there are probably 40 guys that Kentucky has had contact with.  That doesn't mean there was any real interest, just plans and plans within plans.

Concepts of a plan

[Hards Alumni]

No idea what the actual market is in terms of real dollars, but let's talk about some hypotheticals.

If onepost is correct, and Marquette is paying Nigel James $3 million dollars, we can build a rough estimate based on catch-all analytics.

I will use BPR in my example.  Nigel James had a BPR last season of +4.99.  If he truly is valued at $3 million, then Fru, with a BPR of +5.68, would be worth about $3.4 million.

If MU was willing to pay a 10% premium based on position scarcity and roster need for a starting C, Fru could be worth about $3.75 million.

These numbers fall within the reported $3-4 million range for starting a C.  Again, no idea if that's the true market rate, but these hypothetical numbers do line up.

Enjoy!

https://collegebasketballportal.com/

[Pakuni]

Players are not going pro, choosing to stay in school.  Suing for 5th and 6th years of eligibility rather than go to the league or to Europe. European professionals are coming to play college ball and be 22 year old freshmen.  And people are skeptical about the exorbitant numbers being accurate.

Have you seen what G-league and Euroleague players earn?

[Tha Hound]

https://x.com/thefieldof68/status/2042686932551958724?s=46&t=XcHvMHlRF0oCgzQY_T0_eg

Us and Wisco

Would not hate getting the portal ball rolling with him. 

[JakeBarnes]

Yep, that'd be a solid pickup. That's a grown man that excels at rebounding, and bullying his way to the bucket. Top 5 Offensive rebounder in the country last year. Count me in.

Good primer: https://youtu.be/dyV6ihzW6c4?si=3XsC22dq1SwIoLE7

runs well in a pnr. physical. yeah, I'd be happy with him signing here

[onepost]

Concepts of a plan

Two weeks away

[onepost]

Would not hate getting the portal ball rolling with him. 

Now that he's officially in the portal I expect us to officially pursue.
#GoodGuys #DoingItTheRightWay #DustyMayIsACrook

[wadesworld]

Am I crazy in thinking Minessale has some similarities to Kolek?  Stud at a lower level, played off the ball, get in the passing lanes defensively, both good passers for off ball players.

Kolek was a better shooter and passer coming into Marquette, Minessale is a better athlete and gets to the line a lot more.  I'd expect Kolek to have been a much better passer at the high major level, and Kolek did it at a higher level than Minessale has so far, but Minessale was a bigger scorer and averaged almost double the assists that Kolek did his freshman year.

And, of course, they're both white guards.

[JWags85]

Well yes, most players aren't making huge cash in Europe. This is strictly an NBA vs college thing.

It's clear a bunch of young players are forgoing the Europe scene and tagging as long as possible to the college one.

Have you seen what G-league and Euroleague players earn?

I mean, I always found it a bit silly, but pre-NIL really getting going, there were always a surprising number of guys, MU alum included, who were choosing to play in the G League verses Europe.  Granted they weren't going to be making high six figures playing for Real Madrid or Panathanikos, but they were firmly in the top 4-5 Western European league caliber who chose to make well under half what they would to be closer to home and/or NBA adjacent scouts.

So it's not even remotely surprising that guys well under that level are trying to stay in college for as long as possible, even if they are a $200K a year kind of player. 

[Pakuni]

I mean, I always found it a bit silly, but pre-NIL really getting going, there were always a surprising number of guys, MU alum included, who were choosing to play in the G League verses Europe.  Granted they weren't going to be making high six figures playing for Real Madrid or Panathanikos, but they were firmly in the top 4-5 Western European league caliber who chose to make well under half what they would to be closer to home and/or NBA adjacent scouts.

So it's not even remotely surprising that guys well under that level are trying to stay in college for as long as possible, even if they are a $200K a year kind of player. 

Another thing to consider in the G League vs Europe discussion is that all it takes is one 10-day call up to earn an extra $100K by staying stateside.

[Pakuni]

https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/2042700385337438500?s=20

[JTJ3]

Am I crazy in thinking Minessale has some similarities to Kolek?  Stud at a lower level, played off the ball, get in the passing lanes defensively, both good passers for off ball players.

Kolek was a better shooter and passer coming into Marquette, Minessale is a better athlete and gets to the line a lot more.  I'd expect Kolek to have been a much better passer at the high major level, and Kolek did it at a higher level than Minessale has so far, but Minessale was a bigger scorer and averaged almost double the assists that Kolek did his freshman year.

And, of course, they're both white guards.

Definitely not too crazy. I think Minessale is easier to project than a lot of others looking to make the transfer jump up to P5 just because he already does so many role player things well.  He isnt just a high volume scorer who will struggle to fit into a smaller role.

[wadesworld]

https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/2042700385337438500?s=20

Nothing like a 23 year old sophomore who played professionally overseas.