2026 Transfer Portal

[muwarrior69]

They did not choose Hamilton and Clark over Sheek.

They did not let go of Sheek. He chose to leave.

Why is this so f'n complicated for some of you?

I never said "they" chose Hamilton and Clark over Sheek. I meant not retaining Sheek and holding onto Hamilton and Clark is not an encouraging sign. Also, are we too assume that every player that enters the portal was their choice and coaches have no say if they get to play another year? The most likely answer was that the departure was mutual. Perhaps the "they" saw there are better options in the portal or elsewhere than retaining Sheek. I cannot imagine they were surprised by this, but if they were it's not about the relationships but the money.

[The Sultan]

I spent time in Federal lockup with multiple major dental school donors before they joined a white gang 

No one is scared of a dental gang.

[tower912]

I never said "they" chose Hamilton and Clark over Sheek. I meant not retaining Sheek and holding onto Hamilton and Clark is not an encouraging sign. Also, are we too assume that every player that enters the portal was their choice and coaches have no say if they get to play another year? The most likely answer was that the departure was mutual. Perhaps the "they" saw there are better options in the portal or elsewhere than retaining Sheek. I cannot imagine they were surprised by this, but if they were it's not about the relationships but the money.

Assume there is open and transparent  communication between the player and the coaching staff.  And then assume that it is ultimately the player's decision.

[Billy Hoyle]

No one is scared of a dental gang.

you probably should be

[Pakuni]

I definitely want another big but that doesn't mean Caedin/Josh will now be playing 15-20 mins a game.  Remember we can play R.P. at times at the 5.  We also may have Freshmen that can contribute immediately, or go small with DO and Phillips.  If we don't find a replacement for Sheek I still don't see 15+ mins for Caedin or Josh, unless they have improved dramatically.

RP had trouble guarding fours in the post (see: Big East tournament game). Don't see how he doesn't get killed by even bigger guys.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

you probably should be

I used to think this was a joke.  But then Scoop turned me into a raging anti-dentite.

[muwarrior69]

Assume there is open and transparent  communication between the player and the coaching staff.  And then assume that it is ultimately the player's decision.

... and the Coaching staff openly communicating there will be no scholarship next season for you is a decision made by the player? Perhaps at Marquette players make the decision to stay or not but do not tell me those conversations never happen in college basketball.

[MuggsyB]

RP had trouble guarding fours in the post (see: Big East tournament game). Don't see how he doesn't get killed by even bigger guys.

Was Sheek the answer guarding 4's & 5's in the post?

[tower912]

... and the Coaching staff openly communicating there will be no scholarship next season for you is a decision made by the player? Perhaps at Marquette players make the decision to stay or not but do not tell me those conversations never happen in college basketball.

This isn't as complicated as you are trying to make it.  At MU...

Assume there is clear and transparent communication about projected roles for next season.
Assume the player makes the decision.

Assume at some other schools that players get run off.

[Pakuni]

Was Sheek the answer guarding 4's & 5's in the post?

He'd likely have been a better option than Parham.
I mean, it was the staff's plan - and everyone here was on excitedlybon board with - Sheek being the backup five. Are we now questioning that?

[MuggsyB]

He'd likely have been a better option than Parham.
I mean, it was the staff's plan - and everyone here was on excitedlybon board with - Sheek being the backup five. Are we now questioning that?

I'm not questioning that, but usually it takes some time for young bigs to learn how to defend.  Especially if they're giving up a lot of weight.   

[Pakuni]

I'm not questioning that, but usually it takes some time for young bigs to learn how to defend.  Especially if they're giving up a lot of weight.   

What was he doing during his redshirt year?

[MuggsyB]

What was he doing during his redshirt year?

I don't know.  Is he now 240-250?

[Uncle Rico]

I don't know.  Is he now 240-250?

He grew 6" taller during the season, so he probably weighs more.

[tower912]

Bonke is a Spartan.

[tower912]

What was he doing during his redshirt year?

Counting his money and formulating his evil plan.

[Uncle Rico]

Bonke is a Spartan.

A kicker and a Bonke on the floor at the same time.  Izzo Goon Squad ACTIVATE

[MuggsyB]

He grew 6" taller during the season, so he probably weighs more.

Fk.  I didn't realize he was 7'5, 270.

[MuMark]

https://x.com/portal_updates/status/2047110960360362462?s=61

[MU82]

... and the Coaching staff openly communicating there will be no scholarship next season for you is a decision made by the player? Perhaps at Marquette players make the decision to stay or not but do not tell me those conversations never happen in college basketball.

You are exhausting.

[Uncle Rico]

Fk.  I didn't realize he was 7'5, 270.

Gigantor

[MuggsyB]

Gigantor

One day there will be 7'5 guy with the skills of Curry and Shaq. 

[Small Orange Soda]

https://x.com/portal_updates/status/2047110960360362462?s=61

Guess he missed the winters here.

[kclem]

No one is scared of a dental gang.

Open Wide

[Scoop Snoop]

No one is scared of a dental gang.

Dentist about to stick a needle multiple times into your gums:

"This won't hurt a bit".