Transfers in/out 2025-2026

[barfolomew]

I would like Shaka to target this player in the portal, just for Willie's sake.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4701223/ben-callahan-gold

[Hards Alumni]

Anyone have thoughts about the former 4 star 6'11 guy that is leaving ND after two years?

His numbers are kind of... bad, but I know nothing about him.

[Zog from Margo]

Anyone have thoughts about the former 4 star 6'11 guy that is leaving ND after two years?

His numbers are kind of... bad, but I know nothing about him.

MU really needs to spring for someone that's as close to a sure thing as possible. Some big holes to fill.

[Warrior_2002]

My initial thought has been that Hamilton needs to go but it also wouldn't hurt to have him fill in and have another big even with Clark and Sheek. His minutes would have to be lower than them to be used more in defensive situations as long as he's ok with that. Otherwise he's gotta go if he's thinking big minutes.

[burger]

My initial thought has been that Hamilton needs to go but it also wouldn't hurt to have him fill in and have another big even with Clark and Sheek. His minutes would have to be lower than them to be used more in defensive situations as long as he's ok with that. Otherwise he's gotta go if he's thinking big minutes.

Hamilton has no "stones" for the Big East....

When I saw him veer away in that Xavier game and let James do the "contest" on a partial break-away lay up....(cost James playing time in the first half,,,,two fouls)

He should have laid the "wood"....Including a possible Flagrant foul.  Because that is what he is here for....Nothing else....Part of his position is to "send messages"....

Let alone his and Tre's -17 on the plus/minus for 5 minutes of play for Tre and 8 for Hamilton.....They were unplayable against one of the weakest teams in the league...

A very weak disposition...

Not a competitive person in our league....And with the physicality of some of these teams that are left....Not competitive in the field of 68 either.....

Don't let the door "hit you"....

[willie warrior]

I would like Shaka to target this player in the portal, just for Willie's sake.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4701223/ben-callahan-gold

Can't we get a 7 footer from Serbia or Croatia. Maybe from Auckland, since we have already tried Australia and Kiwiland

[GoldenEagles03]

If Hamilton is back, my question is why?

He will never be good enough to be a meaningful piece here. So why would he be back?

Just to be another big body in case depth is tested? That's fine. But if he's here because they think he can work his way into the rotation then we might have problems.

[withoutbias]

$1.5 million would get us laughed at by his agent.

Why?  I know NIL valuations aren't gospel, but heading into the 2025-2026 season, that would've been the 10th highest NIL valuation in the country.  Veesar is good, he's not a top 10 player in the sport.

The amounts floated around that these players get is often vastly overinflated.

[BCHoopster]

It will be interesting who shows up to the banquet.  I am pretty sure 3 maybe 4 kids are gone

[Hards Alumni]

Can't we get a 7 footer from Serbia or Croatia. Maybe from Auckland, since we have already tried Australia and Kiwiland

I heard they're trying to sign Jokic to a one year deal at Marquette for $1.50 and a bowl of RealChili.

[Hards Alumni]

If Hamilton is back, my question is why?

He will never be good enough to be a meaningful piece here. So why would he be back?

Just to be another big body in case depth is tested? That's fine. But if he's here because they think he can work his way into the rotation then we might have problems.

Knows the players and the system.  Seems to be a consummate team player.  Seems well liked.  Still a warm body that can chill since we have 15 ships.  Only 10ish guys max should be playing.

[Nukem2]

Can't we get a 7 footer from Serbia or Croatia. Maybe from Auckland, since we have already tried Australia and Kiwiland

Willie, Auckland is located in Kiwiland north island and even has a nice Kiwi sanctuary.

[Warrior_2002]

If Hamilton is back, my question is why?

He will never be good enough to be a meaningful piece here. So why would he be back?

Just to be another big body in case depth is tested? That's fine. But if he's here because they think he can work his way into the rotation then we might have problems.

Agree wholeheartedly

[Zog from Margo]

Agree wholeheartedly

Knows the players and the system.  Seems to be a consummate team player.  Seems well liked.  Still a warm body that can chill since we have 15 ships.  Only 10ish guys max should be playing.

Don't want Hamilton taking any minutes from Pearson. MU needs a portal addition to start.

[Hards Alumni]

Don't want Hamilton taking any minutes from Pearson. MU needs a portal addition to start.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Only a hippopotamus will do.

[Zog from Margo]

Christian Hammond from Santa Clara in the portal. 39% from 3.

[Zog from Margo]

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Only a hippopotamus will do.

If you don't think MU could make better use of the scholarship, then you might have a point. I find it hard to believe they couldn't find a better player to fill that spot. Hamilton is not a BE-level player even as a rotational piece.

[Billy Hoyle]

Why?  I know NIL valuations aren't gospel, but heading into the 2025-2026 season, that would've been the 10th highest NIL valuation in the country.  Veesar is good, he's not a top 10 player in the sport.

The amounts floated around that these players get is often vastly overinflated.

Bigs command the most money in the Portal, and a big who puts up 16ppg and 8rpg is going to be as coveted as anyone in the Portal.

[Uncle Rico]

It will be interesting who shows up to the banquet.  I am pretty sure 3 maybe 4 kids are gone

Good.  I hope they fail wherever they end up

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Willie, Auckland is located in Kiwiland north island and even has a nice Kiwi sanctuary.

Astonishing

[Uncle Rico]

Willie, Auckland is located in Kiwiland north island and even has a nice Kiwi sanctuary.

Add that to the Willie Hall of Fame

[Hards Alumni]

If you don't think MU could make better use of the scholarship, then you might have a point. I find it hard to believe they couldn't find a better player to fill that spot. Hamilton is not a BE-level player even as a rotational piece.

My point is that it isn't as easy at going to the store and picking a player from the shelf or a draft.

I've made the point before that of course we all want the best players, but that doesn't mean we get them.

[mileskishnish72]

Good.  I hope they fail wherever they end up

It's, um...interesting to have Rico back.

[Pakuni]

Knows the players and the system.  Seems to be a consummate team player.  Seems well liked.  Still a warm body that can chill since we have 15 ships.  Only 10ish guys max should be playing.

I'm sure Shaka can find a likeable walk-on to do all these things.

[Galway Eagle]

I'm sure Shaka can find a likeable walk-on to do all these things.

Have you met Marquette students?! Likable? That's a tall order.