2025 Transfer Portal

[The Sultan]

https://247sports.com/player/luke-jacobson-46153128/college-323817/

Was he on a scholarship?  Just entered portal. 

He was not on scholarship, and with no walk-ons likely next year, he is likely looking at transfering down to 2 or 3 I would imagine.

[K1 Lover]

I support Shaka's emphasis on recruiting high school kids and developing them, but if you have a chance to get a proven performer to fill a hole, you do it. 11 of Michigan State's 13 players were recruited out of high school, but Izzo went out and got two grad transfers to fill holes in the roster, and they're in the Sweet 16.

I 100% concur.

Shaka has said before that whenever he loses (specifically in the NCAA tournament, I think), he talks to the other coach and asks them what they do culturally that makes them successful. Izzo previously told him in 2023 that he does 1:1s with each of his players, which is why Shaka has been doing the same ever since.

A part of me wishes we could've beaten New Mexico so that, if we lost to Michigan State, Izzo could've at least told him the quote above.

[#UnleashSean]

So we're piss broke and can never afford a decent transfer? Jee that sucks gonna be a long road hoping are fringe top 100 guys always get good and stick around

My guess is Marquette determined they can't compete in the free agent market and thats why Shaka runs with the philosophy he does. We know he pulled transfers for Marquette for 2 years, including 1 year rental players.

Did he do similar at Texas?

[BrewCity83]

While were compiling a wish list, how about this guy from just across town who ranked 7th in NCAA in rebounding this year as a junior?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5241667/jamichael-stillwell

Edit: I have no idea if he is in the portal or not.

"Rebounding Machine" Jamichael Stillwell is in the portal.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uwm/2025/03/11/uwm-rebounding-machine-jamichael-stillwell-is-entering-transfer-portal/82271835007/

[MarquetteMike1977]

"Rebounding Machine" Jamichael Stillwell is in the portal.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uwm/2025/03/11/uwm-rebounding-machine-jamichael-stillwell-is-entering-transfer-portal/82271835007/

Could add toughness and might be just what the doctor ordered for our rebounding.

[Zog from Margo]

"Rebounding Machine" Jamichael Stillwell is in the portal.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uwm/2025/03/11/uwm-rebounding-machine-jamichael-stillwell-is-entering-transfer-portal/82271835007/

 He looks closer to 6'6" to me.

[Billy Hoyle]

"Rebounding Machine" Jamichael Stillwell is in the portal.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uwm/2025/03/11/uwm-rebounding-machine-jamichael-stillwell-is-entering-transfer-portal/82271835007/

In all honesty, JUCO to UWM would make it difficult for him to be eligible at MU under PTD rules

[Aircraftcarrier]

Morez Johnson in the portal. Yes please.

[Its DJOver]

I automatically assume anyone coming from or considering Illinois is just looking for a bag.  Would hope to be wrong though.

[Hards Alumni]

Morez Johnson in the portal. Yes please.

Where is JayBee when you need him.

[PointWarrior]

You don't have any here. Probably anywhere.

You are so cool, how can I be your friend? 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

He was not on scholarship, and with no walk-ons likely next year, he is likely looking at transfering down to 2 or 3 I would imagine.

Why no walk ons next year? Must have missed a change. Thanks for the info.

[Hards Alumni]

Why no walk ons next year? Must have missed a change. Thanks for the info.

There will be 15 scholarships available so there isn't really any reason to carry walk ons.

[Scoop Snoop]

You are so cool, how can I be your friend? 

How much $ you got?

[wadesworld]

There will be 15 scholarships available so there isn't really any reason to carry walk ons.

Not only that, but cannot carry walk ons.  Teams can use (but don't have to) 15 scholarships, but any rostered player has to be receiving a full scholarship.

[Billy Hoyle]

Not only that, but cannot carry walk ons.  Teams can use (but don't have to) 15 scholarships, but any rostered player has to be receiving a full scholarship.

Not accurate. All sports will now be classified as equivalency sports, allowing schools to offer partial scholarships to players on the team, or no scholarships. Institutional aid will be able to offset athletic aid now as well. Teams can still carry walkons but not as many as before.

The SEC said they will only give 85 scholarships in football but still have 105 on the roster.

[Viper]

And completely uninformed and irrational.

maybe so. But passionate.

[GoldenEagles03]

Just got a text from someone in one of those CBB chats that RJ Luis is about to hit the portal.

[MU82]

maybe so. But passionate.

I'm just glad you finally stopped tiptoeing around and said you think Shaka should be fired. It's an interesting take, but thanks for your honesty.

[muwarrior69]

This is laughably false.

You said we don't have a guy like St. John's has, but if we did Marquette would rather have the money spent elsewhere. What did you mean by that because it sounds like the University would rather spend money on other things rather than competing for basketball players.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Just got a text from someone in one of those CBB chats that RJ Luis is about to hit the portal.

If true, and not saying it is, would him being benched have damaged that relationship enough to enter the portal?  If so, probably not a strong relationship to begin with. 

[GoldenEagles03]

If true, and not saying it is, would him being benched have damaged that relationship enough to enter the portal?  If so, probably not a strong relationship to begin with. 

I would have to think so because this was tweeted earlier when Zuby was confirmed back

https://x.com/KevinConnelly24/status/1905687887368307066?t=9CV2rY3RW32q-Zfa6rv_Og&s=19

[Johnny B]

If true, and not saying it is, would him being benched have damaged that relationship enough to enter the portal?  If so, probably not a strong relationship to begin with. 

It's reported he deleted his instagram due to excessive harassment and hate. wouldn't sunrise me if he wanted a fresh start

[The Sultan]

You said we don't have a guy like St. John's has, but if we did Marquette would rather have the money spent elsewhere. What did you mean by that because it sounds like the University would rather spend money on other things rather than competing for basketball players.

You said lack of money is the reason Shaka isn't using the portal. That is false.

There is plenty of money. Just not St. John's level money.

[tower912]

The NCAA has been running a PSA  asking people to not make death threats against the players just because you made a bad bet and lost money.