2026 Transfer Portal

[Its DJOver]

Ya but you're just splitting hairs at that point! He's just a late bloomer.

In reality, this is college basketball now.

Eh, when we targeted a European player last summer (summer '24 maybe?) I was told, by Pak IIRC, that it didn't count as Shaka going after a transfer because he wasn't coming from another NCAA school.

[wadesworld]

Ya but you're just splitting hairs at that point! He's just a late bloomer.

In reality, this is college basketball now.

I'm really not sure what's "splitting hairs" about this.  He's not a portal addition.

[Pakuni]

Eh, when we targeted a European player last summer (summer '24 maybe?) I was told, by Pak IIRC, that it didn't count as Shaka going after a transfer because he wasn't coming from another NCAA school.

Link?
Also, targeting a player is not a synonym for signing a player.

[Pakuni]

He's never played in college, so this isn't a portal addition.  It's adding a 23 year old who has played 3 years professionally in Europe.

Fine.
MU and UConn are the only Big East program not to make an addition since the portal opened.
Better?

[wadesworld]

Fine.
MU and UConn are the only Big East program not to make an addition since the portal opened.
Better?

Sure.

We should fold our program.

[Its DJOver]

Link?
Also, targeting a player is not a synonym for signing a player.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=66972.msg1737918#msg1737918

Targeting a European player, told that he was

not a portal player.

[mix it up]

He's never played in college, so this isn't a portal addition.  It's adding a 23 year old who has played 3 years professionally in Europe.

So, a 23yo frosh? College bball is ridiculous

[Pakuni]

Sure.

We should fold our program.

Yes, that's exactly what I wrote.

[Pakuni]

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=66972.msg1737918#msg1737918

Targeting a European player, told that he was

So, I was correct?

[rocky_warrior]

Targeting a European player, told that he was

Forgot about him.  Stats at FAU no bueno. 

MU landing a transfer would really brighten this day.  Otherwise I might have to cancel taco night!

[willie warrior]

Fruck you.  I'd take any transfer news. 

Frug it. Frugging reel him in Shaka. If you dont land him you will be frugged. For Frugs sake Shaka, Frug the NIL ask and reel him in.

[willie warrior]

The Wright brothers are high flyers.

Wright uou are. They are the new Wrighteous Brothers. Great duo.

[Its DJOver]

So, I was correct?

If by correct you mean inconsistent. 

MU goes after a European that has never played in college = not a transfer portal player.

StJ goes after a European that has never played in college = transfer portal player.

Don't need to read that much into it, just noting inconsistancies.

[Jay Bee]

Don't need to read that much into it, just noting inconsistancies.

Uhhh...

[willie warrior]

St. Johns finally lands their PG. A 23 year old out of the Euro League. A lot of former NBA players in that league.

https://x.com/i/status/2044117226500809078

The gap widens. Enter Reeker with some snarky half assed denial.

[Pakuni]

If by correct you mean inconsistent. 

MU goes after a European that has never played in college = not a transfer portal player.

StJ goes after a European that has never played in college = transfer portal player.

Don't need to read that much into it, just noting inconsistancies.

Or maybe I made a simple mistake about the St. John's recruit, to which I admitted.
But you got me, so bully for you.

[muwarrior69]

That is not what every player gets at that position. Neither of the two you mentioned would command that.

No kidding!

[Oldgym]

The gap widens. Enter Reeker with some snarky half assed denial.

Every time you post about Rico you remind us all of the irony of the quote in your profile.

You just can't quit him.

[Its DJOver]

Or maybe I made a simple mistake about the St. John's recruit, to which I admitted.
But you got me, so bully for you.

Wasn't trying to "get" you or anything. Pointed out an inconsistency and provided proof when asked for it. Again, nothing really to read into. 

I would very much consider it a grey area, just as I would have when we were pursuing an European player. Are they transferring from another NCAA school? No.  Should the expectations for them be what they are for a normal recruit coming from High School? Also no.

[Uncle Rico]

Every time you post about Rico you remind us all of the irony of the quote in your profile.

You just can't quit him.

And I'm the one that said to hire Pitino after Wojo got fired.  SMDH.  Guess the gap is also between Wilbur's ears

[rocky_warrior]

St. Johns finally lands their PG. A 23 year old out of the Euro League. A lot of former NBA players in that league.

And now Darling enters the portal

[Johnny B]

And now Darling enters the portal

If we can get him for 80 bucks it's worth it

[Jay Bee]

And now Darling enters the portal

WE could see a similar thing happen.

[MU82]

WE could see a similar thing happen.

Yup. That's a perfect example of a player not entering the portal until after his team adds a player at his position.

[wisblue]

Yes, well, it's WAY to early to use those projections, but does highlight how much other teams lost (i.e. seniors) vs Marquette.  I think (I heard here...) Michigan doesn't return a single starter...etc.  In that way, we might be disappointed to only be sitting at #31.

We'll see where we land after rosters get a little further along.

Michigan does return at least one starter (Cadeau) and it is not certain that Johnson will be going to the NBA. Mara is likely headed to the draft.