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.

[GoldenEagles03]

Loser mentality.

Probably! If I was playing, I'm sure it would be different. But my playing days are behind me and currently I'm a fan of a 9 win team. So ya, I'm definitely looking to get to the next season so we can start fresh with 0s in both columns.

[JTJ3]

I've enjoyed watching Nigel, Stevens and Parham emerge the last month.  But I also just love watching basketball.  Still look forward to watching every game.

Wanting to lose immediately in the Big East Tourney and fast forward until April just doesnt make sense to me.  The more basketball to watch, the better, especially now that we have reasons to be excited again.

[wadesworld]

I've enjoyed watching Nigel, Stevens and Parham emerge the last month.  But I also just love watching basketball.  Still look forward to watching every game.

Wanting to lose immediately in the Big East Tourney and fast forward until April just doesnt make sense to me.  The more basketball to watch, the better, especially now that we have reasons to be excited again.

Bingo.

[MUbiz]

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.

We'll have to agree to disagree. We're aligned on keeping our most valuable players, but we clearly diverge when it comes to moving on from the lowest performers. I appreciate 18 for who he is as a person and for everything he's given to MUBB — but choosing not to replace him with a competent backup-level big man doesn't signal to the rest of the team that we're all‑in on winning.

We can all agree we need a starter‑caliber big. I'm just taking it a step further - we also need a capable backup big to replace 18. You said three transfers; I would like four.

[MUbiz]

That goes for the AD as well.

Sure does. That also goes up to the president.

[WhiteTrash]

We'll have to agree to disagree. We're aligned on keeping our most valuable players, but we clearly diverge when it comes to moving on from the lowest performers. I appreciate 18 for who he is as a person and for everything he's given to MUBB — but choosing not to replace him with a competent backup-level big man doesn't signal to the rest of the team that we're all‑in on winning.

We can all agree we need a starter‑caliber big. I'm just taking it a step further - we also need a capable backup big to replace 18. You said three transfers; I would like four.

I'm not sure the last two guys on the bench make that big of difference, but I can follow the logic of committing time and resources to only those to can, or have the potential to, contribute meaningfully.

I'm afraid Caedin has moved from a prospect with potential to a recruiting miss. JMHO, but he doesn't look comfortable in high major basketball. I can't see a path to meaningful contribution if he just works on one or two areas. I'm no expert but he looks like he doesn't even have the raw ability to refine.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

We'll have to agree to disagree. We're aligned on keeping our most valuable players, but we clearly diverge when it comes to moving on from the lowest performers. I appreciate 18 for who he is as a person and for everything he's given to MUBB — but choosing not to replace him with a competent backup-level big man doesn't signal to the rest of the team that we're all‑in on winning.

We can all agree we need a starter‑caliber big. I'm just taking it a step further - we also need a capable backup big to replace 18. You said three transfers; I would like four.

Pearson is your capable back-up big.  A one-year starter at the 5 is a must but you don't also recruit over Pearson in the portal. 

If Caedin leaves I have zero problem with that, obviously. You don't need a 15-man roster filled with guys that expect or need to play. 

We have one spot open.  It seems pretty clear that Sean will move on.  One more sport will open, at least (Tre?). 

The point is the needed talent can be added for this team to be good next year, even if Caedin is still on the roster. 

As long as none of James, Parham, Stevens, or Sheek walk out the door we should be in solid shape.