2026 Transfer Portal Wishlist

[Newsdreams]

Don't need a crystal ball to know despite some very promising talent, without impact additions we likely don't have enough to compete next year. And if we don't compete next year he is gone. Don't let the Creighton game cloud the big picture.

Ok Willard

[Tha Hound]

Ok Willard

Don't know what that means but go Marquette.

[Newsdreams]

Don't know what that means but go Marquette.

I wouldn't think you would be so lost...

[Tha Hound]

I wouldn't think you would be so lost...

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/in-crisis

[Newsdreams]

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/in-crisis

So so lost......

[tower912]

I am agnostic about transfers.  I am always rooting for the guys wearing the MU jersey to grow as people and players, whether they are at MU one year or 4.  If Shaka uses the portal, welcome to MU.

I don't think it is an accident that Shaka told Katz and Katz reported during the Creighton game that Shaka really wants to keep the 11 freshmen and sophomores.  Like I didn't think it was an accident last year when Raftery reported that Ben was playing through shin splints.

To further parse it, it does not include 'juniors'. 

If the juniors leave, there will be a void of old guys and a shortage of guards.   This is the scenario I have always thought could force Shaka to the portal.

[muwarrior69]

I am agnostic about transfers.  I.am always rooting for the guys wearing g the MU jersey to grow as people and players, whether they are at MU one year or 4.  If Shaka uses the portal, welcome to MU.

I don't think it is an accident that Shaka told Katz and Katz reported during the Creighton game that Shaka really wants to keep the 11 freshmen and sophomores.  Like I didn't think it was an accident last year when Raftery reported that Ben was playing through shin splints.

To further parse it, it does not include 'juniors'. 

If the juniors leave, there will be a void of old guys and a shortage of guards.  This is the scenario I have always thought could force Shaka to the portal.

There are actually 12 under classmen on the scholarship table. He said he would really like to, which may indicate not definitely keep, if the quote is correct. Perhaps the rest of the season will determine who stays from the 7 underclassmen eligibility wise currently playing, as I doubt he'll cut any of the incoming 26 players. As you say it will force him to look elsewhere to fill in some gaps and that is assuming Sean and Tre are leaving.

I just hope the 26 class has another NJ caliber player in it.

[tower912]

Odd, with Tre and Sean being juniors  and Chase and Ben being seniors.

[muwarrior69]

Odd, with Tre and Sean being juniors  and Chase and Ben being seniors.

So you're saying Tre and Sean are leaving based on Shaka' s quote? Then which underclassmen is leaving as he stated 11. Too much reading between the lines here if you ask me.

[tower912]

Nope. With Shaka, I am going to have to see it before I believe it.  But if they do leave, and Shaka uses the portal, I hope it is for more guards, not more bigs.

[Shooter McGavin]

I am agnostic about transfers.  I am always rooting for the guys wearing the MU jersey to grow as people and players, whether they are at MU one year or 4.  If Shaka uses the portal, welcome to MU.

I don't think it is an accident that Shaka told Katz and Katz reported during the Creighton game that Shaka really wants to keep the 11 freshmen and sophomores.  Like I didn't think it was an accident last year when Raftery reported that Ben was playing through shin splints.

To further parse it, it does not include 'juniors'. 

If the juniors leave, there will be a void of old guys and a shortage of guards.   This is the scenario I have always thought could force Shaka to the portal.

This is the scenario everyone on the board is talking about.  At least two juniors will be gone (Zaide and one of Caedin, Sean or Tre).  The portal will be used.  There would be no reason not to keep the freshman and sophomores.  They have shown they can compete and look to have talent that Shaka can develop.  The juniors do not have talent that can be developed into anything more than bit role players. I think he keeps Caedin around as he seems to think he can get more out of him.  Maybe Tre for defense.  Sean, I think will leave in his own.  And I agree that we need a combo guard because of it. 

[Scoop Snoop]

This is the scenario everyone on the board is talking about.  At least two juniors will be gone (Zaide and one of Caedin, Sean or Tre).  The portal will be used.  There would be no reason not to keep the freshman and sophomores.  They have shown they can compete and look to have talent that Shaka can develop.  The juniors do not have talent that can be developed into anything more than bit role players. I think he keeps Caedin around as he seems to think he can get more out of him.  Maybe Tre for defense.  Sean, I think will leave in his own.  And I agree that we need a combo guard because of it. 

I get what you are saying, but Hamilton and Norman? Enough! This is an excellent example of where RGV as an operating system is flawed. How many more seasons waiting for the GROWTH of these two guys to kick in? I think Sean is a different situation in the that he will never be the starting PG as he expected to be after recovery.

[muwarrior69]

Nope. With Shaka, I am going to have to see it before I believe it.  But if they do leave, and Shaka uses the portal, I hope it is for more guards, not more bigs.

We are in agreement. The off season will tell us a lot.

[Shooter McGavin]

I get what you are saying, but Hamilton and Norman? Enough! This is an excellent example of where RGV as an operating system is flawed. How many more seasons waiting for the GROWTH of these two guys to kick in? I think Sean is a different situation in the that he will never be the starting PG as he expected to be after recovery.

I'm with you, I'm just thinking of how Shaka might look at it.  Caedin will be behind a portal big, Sheek and Josh next year.  Tre will continue to have the same role as this year but maybe even more diminished.  I don't think Shaka will ask them to leave though.   

[Scoop Snoop]

I'm with you, I'm just thinking of how Shaka might look at it.  Caedin will be behind a portal big, Sheek and Josh next year.  Tre will continue to have the same role as this year but maybe even more diminished.  I don't think Shaka will ask them to leave though. 

The bolded is where I have a problem with RGV as an operating system. It seems as if the decision to leave is entirely up to the player. The coach should have the final say.

[Its DJOver]

Anywhere from 0-3 additional departures wouldn't surprise me.  As it stands we have one opening. Use that for the best defensive player available regardless of position, regardless of class. This team has shown an ability to score even with Chase/Ben's individual regression Shooting percentage wise, we have not shown a consistent ability to get stops.

[GoldenEagles03]

The bolded is where I have a problem with RGV as an operating system. It seems as if the decision to leave is entirely up to the player. [i]The coach[/i] should have the final say.

Scoop*

[lalumiere's architect]

In terms of starting positions, I think a starting transfer with proven experience and production for the 3 and 5 are a must.

I would suggest taking 1 of the following for the starting 3 and 5:


3
Jaiden Glover-Toscano

or

Nolan Minessale



5
ND Okafor

or

Jayden Hastings




A starting line up next year of the following would be formidable:

G  Nigel James Jr (Soph)
G  Adrian Stevens (Soph)
G  Jaiden Glover-Toscano (Junior) or Nolan Minessale (Junior)
F  Royce Parham (Junior)
F  ND Okafor (Senior) or Jayden Hastings (Junior)

[tower912]

I cannot imagine a scenario where Shaka brings in a wing forward.
Owens
Miletic
Phillips
Johnston
Egbuono
Walker.

All roughly the same height.

Give me a PG with size who can also play off the ball.   Guard depth is crucial.

[Markusquette]

I cannot imagine a scenario where Shaka brings in a wing forward.
Owens
Miletic
Phillips
Johnston
Egbuono
Walker.

All roughly the same height.

Give me a PG with size who can also play off the ball.   Guard depth is crucial.

Depends how many spots are available. Owens will be the only one with truly meaningful playing time under his belt. Phillips a bit, but he's still very raw.

[MarquetteMike1977]

We are sacrificing a year basketball Win wise. Which should not be forgotten.
Will root for players but Not root for individual players over the Team Results.
Reasonable minds may disagree but that is how I feel. Am not sure about RGV feel we need transfers.

[1SE]

I cannot imagine a scenario where Shaka brings in a wing forward.
Owens
Miletic
Phillips
Johnston
Egbuono
Walker.

All roughly the same height.

Give me a PG with size who can also play off the ball.  Guard depth is crucial.

[WolfganghisKhan]

This team needs a playable big in the worst way now and next year

[Shooter McGavin]

I cannot imagine a scenario where Shaka brings in a wing forward.
Owens
Miletic
Phillips
Johnston
Egbuono
Walker.

All roughly the same height.

Give me a PG with size who can also play off the ball.   Guard depth is crucial.

I agree wholeheartedly but there also needs to be a tranfer big in addition to a guard.  Absolutely can't go into next year with Caedin and Josh and Sheek as the three bigs.  That would be throwing away another year and completely unnecessary.  This team can be good next year.  Need two transfers not one. 

[Mu8891]

MU has a bunch of wing , big guard / small forward types for next year. Yes.
And only Owens has played any real minutes - if any minutes at all.

Nolan Minessale is better than any of
them.  Way better.