2026 Transfer Portal Wishlist

[wadesworld]

I think he uses the portal.  I think he does it his way.  So, pay attention to recruits he came close with but didn't land.  Also, as opposed to another true big, think about another stretch 4.  Somewhere in the 6'9 range that can play interchangeably with Royce. 

Nah, he's apparently a grudge guy so no chance he looks at guys he already has a relationship with.  They spurned him, so he'll be sure to get the last laugh.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I think he uses the portal.  I think he does it his way.  So, pay attention to recruits he came close with but didn't land.  Also, as opposed to another true big, think about another stretch 4.  Somewhere in the 6'9 range that can play interchangeably with Royce

Obviously very excited about Royce but I'm hoping he can find someone that can defend some of the bigger 5's and is also a rim protector.

[Scoop Snoop]

Nah, he's apparently a grudge guy so no chance he looks at guys he already has a relationship with.  They spurned him, so he'll be sure to get the last laugh.

I tried to talk GE03 into walking back his grudge/stubborn definitions, but instead he doubled down. I don't blame you one bit for riding this horse.

[Viper]

Obviously very excited about Royce but I'm hoping he can find someone that can defend some of the bigger 5's and is also a rim protector.

they are out there. Some how f'in Gard gets em.

[We R Final Four]

they are out there. Some how f'in Gard gets em.

Haha....there he is!

[Pakuni]

I think he uses the portal.  I think he does it his way.  So, pay attention to recruits he came close with but didn't land.  Also, as opposed to another true big, think about another stretch 4.  Somewhere in the 6'9 range that can play interchangeably with Royce. 

Running back Caedin in the middle? Trusting a freshman big? Quantum leap from Josh?
 

[WhiteTrash]

Running back Caedin in the middle? Trusting a freshman big? Quantum leap from Josh?
 

Jeopardy! Answer: How do you torpedo MU season and fund raising? 

[GoldenEagles03]

This season is really dragging on. Add in the fact that now we finally got some indication that we may use the portal and I'm just ready for it to be April. But who knows...maybe our next star could be gearing up to play in March for another school right now. You never know!

[MUbiz]

Running back Caedin in the middle? Trusting a freshman big? Quantum leap from Josh?
 

Why not run 18 back?  Shaka did say he is one of the teams best defenders in a post game presser earlier in year.

[wadesworld]

This season is really dragging on. Add in the fact that now we finally got some indication that we may use the portal and I'm just ready for it to be April. But who knows...maybe our next star could be gearing up to play in March for another school right now. You never know!

We know.  You want us to lose as quickly as we can in the Big East Tournament.  Worried about a sprained ankle ruining next season.

[Pakuni]

Why not run 18 back?  Shaka did say he is one of the teams best defenders in a post game presser earlier in year.

Not sure Shaka is a reliable narrator when it comes to the tale of number 18.

[MUbiz]

Not sure Shaka is a reliable narrator when it comes to the tale of number 18.

I'm with you on that. We'll see how serious Shaka is after the season. Will he do what needs to be done and suggest to 18 that it's time to find a new school? Or will he just say, "18 wears his number because of me," and keep him around as a cheerleader? That's my barometer for how serious Shaka is. Right or wrong, that's how I'm judging how committed MUBB is to rebuilding this mess.

Being a leader means having uncomfortable conversations. If he can't do that, then the rebuild will not work imho.

[panda]

I'm with you on that. We'll see how serious Shaka is after the season. Will he do what needs to be done and suggest to 18 that it's time to find a new school? Or will he just say, "18 wears his number because of me," and keep him around as a cheerleader? That's my barometer for how serious Shaka is. Right or wrong, that's how I'm judging how committed MUBB is to rebuilding this mess.

Being a leader means having uncomfortable conversations. If he can't do that, then the rebuild will not work imho.

Caedin Hamilton is 100% the canary in the coal mine for shaka's supposed new approach. Great call

[muwarrior69]

I'm with you on that. We'll see how serious Shaka is after the season. Will he do what needs to be done and suggest to 18 that it's time to find a new school? Or will he just say, "18 wears his number because of me," and keep him around as a cheerleader? That's my barometer for how serious Shaka is. Right or wrong, that's how I'm judging how committed MUBB is to rebuilding this mess.

Being a leader means having uncomfortable conversations. If he can't do that, then the rebuild will not work imho.

That goes for the AD as well.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

If we add 3 transfers this offseason it doesn't really matter if one of them is replacing Caedin's roster spot or not, as long as our most valuable players return.

[GoldenEagles03]

We know.  You want us to lose as quickly as we can in the Big East Tournament.  Worried about a sprained ankle ruining next season.

If winning a game at MSG makes that much of a difference for the confidence of these guys next year, fine, I'm all for it. Hopefully they do. But otherwise, sure, getting this season wrapped up ASAP is totally ok with me.

[The Sultan]

If winning a game at MSG makes that much of a difference for the confidence of these guys next year, fine, I'm all for it. Hopefully they do. But otherwise, sure, getting this season wrapped up ASAP is totally ok with me.

Loser mentality.