Transfers in/out 2025-2026

[SchnitzelBoy]

The issue of eligibility is less important to me than experience. We need guys who have been there before. We need physically and emotionally mature hoopers who can navigate game situations. I also think we have so many young pieces that it suits us better to sign a senior that raises our floor/ceiling while not standing in the way of these good recruits long-term. Zaide was expected back for his senior season, he should be replaced with a senior. It helps with the flow of the roster + recruiting.

Caedin had a decent game, but I'm worried that he's starting to convince the staff that the center position isn't a portal priority... It absolutely should be.

[MU82]

On the other hand, it's apparent Shaka's plan was not to start two freshmen and a sophomore this year. Circumstances kind of forced his hand on that.

Non-top-50 freshmen are rarely expected to start for a P5 team coming off consecutive NCAA tournament appearances with most of its roster returning. James and Stevens were expected to be in the rotation right away, and they were.

The circumstance that led Stevens to start was him outplaying and/or outpracticing Lowery. The circumstance that led James to start was Jones' injury ... but there were Scoopers who were convinced that Jones would be handed his starting job back as soon as he was healthy because "Shaka is too loyal to older guys and doesn't start freshmen"; they were wrong. I don't know what Shaka was thinking when he didn't start Parham; that decision seems especially ridiculous.

[muwarrior69]

Shaka recruits over players all the time. This team starts two freshman and a sophomore. That doesn't happen if you don't recruit over upper classmen.

Not hard to do with our current senior and junior classes. Our current sophomore class with the exception of RP is nothing to sing home about either. The point is you shouldn't have to recruit over players, especially senior and juniors, as they should be performing at the high D1 level already.

[GoldenEagles03]

Smooth looking jumper. Some athleticism too.

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[GoldenEagles03]

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[Jay Bee]

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^^dingbat can't spell NM's name correctly.

[MuMark]

The issue of eligibility is less important to me than experience. We need guys who have been there before. We need physically and emotionally mature hoopers who can navigate game situations. I also think we have so many young pieces that it suits us better to sign a senior that raises our floor/ceiling while not standing in the way of these good recruits long-term. Zaide was expected back for his senior season, he should be replaced with a senior. It helps with the flow of the roster + recruiting.

Caedin had a decent game, but I'm worried that he's starting to convince the staff that the center position isn't a portal priority... It absolutely should be.

It's going to take a lot more than one 4 point 2 rebound game with some decent defense to convince him imo

He got fooled this year and to and extent even last year..........The Who wrote a song about that iirc......😎

I think he will bring someone in......might be a combo 4/5 type......and if Caeden wants to compete for playing time with Sheek and Clark( if he's here) great...........

[Zog from Margo]

In the little bit I saw Minessale, he didn't stand out that much to me. That said, I never thought Sikma would be in the NBA after watching him at Illinois Wesleyan so I've had my share of missed evaluations. Minessale was grabbing his back so maybe he was hurt. He did give a lot of effort. If he comes to MU, I hope he's very successful.

[MU82]

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Marquette or the NBA? Tough choice!

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Marquette or the NBA? Tough choice!

He's a deep cut NBA draft prospect.  Not projected to be drafted this year, but someone the draftniks are keeping an eye on.

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[Tha Hound]

The issue of eligibility is less important to me than experience. We need guys who have been there before. We need physically and emotionally mature hoopers who can navigate game situations. I also think we have so many young pieces that it suits us better to sign a senior that raises our floor/ceiling while not standing in the way of these good recruits long-term. Zaide was expected back for his senior season, he should be replaced with a senior. It helps with the flow of the roster + recruiting.

Caedin had a decent game, but I'm worried that he's starting to convince the staff that the center position isn't a portal priority... It absolutely should be.

I can't imagine a world where we go into next year with Caedin, Clark and Pearson as our 5 options. We'd be in deep trouble.

[SchnitzelBoy]

If they don't make a portal add at center I actually think Sheek might take the starting spot depending on how the offseason goes. His pedigree and promise would be too tempting for Shaka not to at least try it. I'm sure he's added plenty of muscle already and will only get bigger this offseason. His skills are already there from what I've seen and those certainly aren't getting worse with a full year of college coaching and training.

Still, we need a proven big man to start for us next year. Royce holding down the 4 and Sheek alternating between the 4/5 gives us nice depth and different looks. Caedin or Clark in spot minutes isn't the worst thing in the world.

[mileskishnish72]

Still, we need a proven big man to start for us next year. Royce holding down the 4 and Sheek alternating between the 4/5 gives us nice depth and different looks. Caedin or Clark in spot minutes isn't the worst thing in the world.

Agree. It's difficult to conceive that anyone would be excited about a 4-point game from Ham,
given that he is what he is after essentially three full years in the program.

[SchnitzelBoy]

I'm hearing on the 247 board that "Shaka is only going after guys he has a relationship with." While I think that (if true) is just another self-imposed limit on the approach, I've scoured a few off the recruits he went after that fit the need. Carey Booth from Colorado State could certainly work.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5037880/carey-booth

Nick Janowski is another guy they recruited. He's now running mates with Nolan Minnesale (who every single one of you seems obsessed with) and is a combo-guard who can run point. If it's a "buy low" situation that merely gives us a backup PG, then that's fine with me.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5060721/nick-janowski

[Nukem2]

Agree. It's difficult to conceive that anyone would be excited about a 4-point game from Ham,
given that he is what he is after essentially three full years in the program.

Hamilton played nicely on Saturday though had his usual share of bad plays as well. His 4 points were the direct result of beautiful passes from NJ. Glad for him, but that still doesn't inspire hope for the future as a rotation guy.

[MU82]

I guess I'm not seeing any Scoopers who supposedly are "excited about a 4-point game from Ham."

[MUbiz]

I'm hearing on the 247 board that "Shaka is only going after guys he has a relationship with." While I think that (if true) is just another self-imposed limit on the approach

That is quite the limiting approach if true. That massively reduces the talent pool. This could be a CLM for Shaka. CLM - career limiting move.

[wadesworld]

So someone on Dodd's board (great place to get information...) says he'll only recruit kids he has a relationship with from the past.  Meanwhile, we have Scoop's finest saying he's a "grudge guy" and won't recruit anyone who he's recruited in the past.

Lol.

[The Sultan]

So someone on Dodd's board (great place to get information...) says he'll only recruit kids he has a relationship with from the past.  Meanwhile, we have Scoop's finest saying he's a "grudge guy" and won't recruit anyone who he's recruited in the past.

Lol.

Well, we also heard names like Miles Byrd, who as far as I can tell, Shaka never recruited.

So really who knows?

Like with recruiting, I will judge on results.

[JTJ3]

Im sure a past recruiting relationship wouldnt hurt, but it definitely isnt a requirement for the transfers we are interested in.

[Galway Eagle]

So someone on Dodd's board (great place to get information...) says he'll only recruit kids he has a relationship with from the past.  Meanwhile, we have Scoop's finest saying he's a "grudge guy" and won't recruit anyone who he's recruited in the past.

Lol.

The relationship in the past thing is from an interview a year or two ago where Shaka was stating the parameters in which he would take a transfer. Mentioned someone they have a previous relationship with, who fits/understands the culture and it just wasn't the right time.

Maybe he's doubled down on that again but I'm guessing that's where the dodds poster got that snippet from.