Transfers in/out 2025-2026

[rocky_warrior]

So are we expecting Nash/Sheek/Ian to make returning/leaving announcements as well or are they just expected back?

It would seem weird to cut anybody that has never played, but Shaka has had time to evaluate the redshirts for a year.

I kinda find it weird that *anybody* needs to announce they're coming back, but I guess it's what players do these days.

[MU82]

Kids today!

[tower912]

I love kids as long as they stay off my lawn.

[muwarrior69]

After that series of posts you quoted, I tried doing the math as well and struggled to get up to the reported number. Guess I didn't consider that the mercenaries would be the highest paid players, but I guess that is what it will take. Funny that MU will have several players earning as much or more next season than the current MU guys in the NBA.

...or most MU grads cumulative earnings 10 years after graduation.

[Wade-A-Minute]

Wow. $15-20 mil. Scoop better do an NIL fundraiser like it did for Al's Run.

[Pakuni]

...or most MU grads cumulative earnings 10 years after graduation.

15,000 people don't show up 15-20 times a year to watch most MU grads do their jobs.

[wadesworld]

15,000 people don't show up 15-20 times a year to watch most MU grads do their jobs.

Or millions watch them do their jobs on TV throughout the year.

[Uncle Rico]

15,000 people don't show up 15-20 times a year to watch most MU grads do their jobs.

Back when TV was wholesome and women didn't wear trousers, we were able to watch kids play for the name on the front of the jersey and not the back

[1SE]

You're low on NJ and $2M each probably won't go far. I'm guessing our top portal targets (probably 2) will be in the $3-4M range.

How much of that from rev share (and what kind of hole does that put in the Uni finances - aren't we cutting $31 million from the budget over the next 5 years?) and how much from donors? I realize you gotta spend to make, but do we really have the kind of donor pool that can sustain 10 million annually indefinitely?

[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 

[Billy Hoyle]

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.

[muwarrior69]

We have that in Royce.

Isn't Royce a Junior? Regardless, isn't two at that position better than one?

[tower912]

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.

[Galway Eagle]

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.

Scoop would explode if Shaka triples down on Caedin. I wouldn't mind taking the chance on Sheek if we have to spend extra budget on guards.

[tower912]

I really don't care.  Going into a season without guard depth is far greater coaching malpractice than relying on project bigs.

[Tha Hound]

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.

Respectfully, this is insane. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

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.

Hard disagree. A starting 5 has to be a top priority. No way can this team go into the season with Sheek, Caedin and Josh as the only options at the 5.

[Zog from Margo]

I don't see MU back in the NCAAs next year with that group at the 5 unless Pearson is an immediate starter and is very good.

[tower912]

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.

 

[Tha Hound]

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.

 

The good news is it doesn't have to be one or the other. In an ideal world, we bring in an instant impact 5 and 2 that can handle the ball. Add a promising 6th man for guard depth. But not addressing the 5 would be malpractice and in my opinion result in another lost year and Shaka being shown the door.

[tower912]

Agreed. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Isn't Royce a Junior? Regardless, isn't two at that position better than one?

Yes, he's a junior, but we have our stretch 4 who will start. I don't think a senior is going to come in to sit behind Royce. I'd rather see a traditional power 4 banger to play down low, and could also play the 5 when we go small. To go way back, a Marcus Jackson or Terry Sanders type.

We definitely need a back-up scoring PG.

[The Sultan]

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

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.

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

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.

[MuMark]

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

[onepost]

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