Transfers in/out 2025-2026

[muwarrior69]

I definitely think MU needs backcourt depth. I'm thinking a combo guard of some sort plus a wing that can play the backcourt as well.


Barro and Burke were significantly better than Caedin and Josh. Sheek is just unknown.

I think it is also clear that a post player is necessary. Given the rumors over who we are talking to, I think the coaching staff realizes that as well.

As the new GM I am on it.

[Galway Eagle]

One to watch for sure. Been a lot of Oswin-MU talk the last couple weeks.

Would be interesting, he was a pretty legit recruit.

[brewcity77]

https://x.com/tomcrean/status/2039745128357564689?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw

Per Crean, sounds like $15M (Marquette's rumored budget) is what's needed to be competitive. One coach saying that's not enough.

[muwarrior69]

One to watch for sure. Been a lot of Oswin-MU talk the last couple weeks.

Pretty much the same numbers as Ben Gold.

[The Sultan]

https://x.com/tomcrean/status/2039745128357564689?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw

Per Crean, sounds like $15M (Marquette's rumored budget) is what's needed to be competitive. One coach saying that's not enough.

When you say "competitive," do you mean to compete for the top prospects? Or field a competitive team?

Because those are two different things.

[MUbiz]

https://x.com/transferportal/status/2039742121536565515?s=61

[wadesworld]

If there are no more departures, the top two priorities have to be experienced guards, as there are only two currently on the roster.

I would rather take my chances with Sheek, Caedin, and Josh than to go into a seasonon without guard depth.

God no.

Nigel will play 30+ mpg next year.  I expect Stevens to play the Chase role and be a secondary ball handler as needed.  We'll add another guard in the portal.  But center is an even bigger priority than that.

[CountryRoads]

Getting to $15m without overpaying seems like it will be a challenge if they bring back Hamilton & Clark.

[BM1090]

Disagree.  Now picture a quality big, no guard depth, and a bad sprained ankle for NJ that keeps him out for a month.

I see Joe Chapman/Marcus Jackson, Derrick Wilson/Jake Thomas scenarios without addressing guard depth.

If there aren't quality bigs brought in, I see Barro/Burke scenarios.

 

We have three spots and probably at least one more opening, so two guards and a big  is doable

[The Sultan]

Pretty much the same numbers as Ben Gold.

This is why you get repeatedly dunked on here. He is nothing like Ben Gold. He does all his scoring from the inside and hasn't taken a single three in two years. He was top ten in both blocks and rebounds this past year. He is the rim protector needed for this defense.

[tower912]

We have three spots and probably at least one more opening, so two guards and a big  is doable

Under the current roster make up, my first choice.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Pretty much the same numbers as Ben Gold.

Good lord, man.

What was his FG%?  How many shots did he take per game? How many shots did he block per game?

It's pretty obvious they couldn't be more different as players.

[panda]

If there are no more departures, the top two priorities have to be experienced guards, as there are only two currently on the roster.

I would rather take my chances with Sheek, Caedin, and Josh than to go into a seasonon without guard depth.

And herein lies the major issue going into next season. Tower is saying the quiet part out loud. We have no guard depth, need to replace starters production from last season and have no front court depth, with only three currently available spots to fill. Nowhere near enough talent to get back to a comfortable tournament team, all while there are two bigs on our roster who have definitely and almost definitely proven they have no business playing at this level.

[Tha Hound]

Pretty much the same numbers as Ben Gold.

Gotta be a bit.

[noblewarrior]

Do we think the three spots currently open will remain at three or jump to 4 or even 5?  I think one more spot will open, which is a change from my initial thoughts that it would top off at three when the poll was created.  I do think Hamilton will leave and find his level of competition.  But for the three open spots, I'd like to see the following for transfers in.  I don't want to see any banked scholarships. 

- A senior (not talking geriatrics here), defensive minded, rebounding big/center... NOT a stretch big/center
- A Senior stretch 4 who can also play defense against opposing centers
- A high usage combo guard, junior or senior who can play along side NJ and Stevens and handle PG duties when NJ is out...

If a forth spot opens, maybe look at bringing someone in with 2-3 yrs of eligibility to round out/balance either the 2026-2027 sophomore or junior classes... if that's even a thing anymore.  Who plans for the future 

We have that in Royce.

I'd prefer MU field a squad with a rotation of 3 competent PF/C players...(we have plenty of SF/wings) and stretching doesn't necessarily mean not being able to bang (pause)....maybe I should have expanded on being, "able to play defense against opposing centers", was an allusion to being a banger. 

[The Sultan]

And herein lies the major issue going into next season. Tower is saying the quiet part out loud. We have no guard depth, need to replace starters production from last season and have no front court depth, with only three currently available spots to fill. Nowhere near enough talent to get back to a comfortable tournament team, all while there are two bigs on our roster who have definitely and almost definitely proven they have no business playing at this level.

Yeah, I disagree. I think, even with only three openings, the right additions could definitely make this a "comfortable tournament team."

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Yeah, I disagree. I think, even with only three openings, the right additions could definitely make this a "comfortable tournament team."

100%.

[panda]

Yeah, I disagree. I think, even with only three openings, the right additions could definitely make this a "comfortable tournament team."

There is a lot of theoretical talk now and we will have a clearer idea once the additions are made. However I don't see how a bad team in a really bad conference could make such a big turnaround barely replacing the pieces that left the previous season. We'll see

[MU82]

Pretty much the same numbers as Ben Gold.

Thanks, eeyore69, you never fail to amaze.

[Jay Bee]

If there are no more departures, the top two priorities have to be experienced guards, as there are only two currently on the roster.

I would rather take my chances with Sheek, Caedin, and Josh than to go into a seasonon without guard depth.

pass dat sh1t, bruh

[muwarrior69]

This is why you get repeatedly dunked on here. He is nothing like Ben Gold. He does all his scoring from the inside and hasn't taken a single three in two years. He was top ten in both blocks and rebounds this past year. He is the rim protector needed for this defense.

The post stated that Oswin averaged 7 pts and 8 rebounds. Ben Gold averaged 8 pts and 6 rebounds. Those numbers look similar, no. Nothing more and nothing less as the post does not go any further than that. I never said he is like Ben Gold just that their numbers are similar. Is there anything wrong having similar number as Ben?

[swoopem]

Wasn't there talk that Nash could play backup point guard? I thought someone was on the Shaka radio hour and said he's been playing PG in practice.

I'm still hopeful Caedin leaves and we have an extra opening but as it stands I think getting a center, wing, and guard (in that order) should be the plan

[Galway Eagle]

Wasn't there talk that Nash could play backup point guard? I thought someone was on the Shaka radio hour and said he's been playing PG in practice.

I'm still hopeful Caedin leaves and we have an extra opening but as it stands I think getting a center, wing, and guard (in that order) should be the plan

I don't think we should be pinning our hopes of a big rebound year on a foreign player who has regressed each year.

[Markusquette]

The second half of the season gives me hope they can be a tournament team with the right additions and much needed impact from some of the redshirts and freshmen. The trio of Nigel/Royce/Stevens is a great foundation. Big man is the biggest need though. They will not be a great team with the current front court.

[swoopem]

I don't think we should be pinning our hopes of a big rebound year on a foreign player who has regressed each year.

Uhhh? Who's regressed? The guy who hasn't played a single minute?

And I'm talking about a backup spot for maybe 7-8 minutes, probably less. No one is pinning our hopes of a big rebound year on backups. This is why I said a center and wing should be priorities

And we still need Caedin to leave