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Jables1604

April 21, 2026, 08:49:54 PM
True???

brewcity77

#1
April 21, 2026, 08:51:19 PM
Being discussed in the transfer portal thread.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67809.msg1541502#new

rocky_warrior

#2
April 22, 2026, 12:35:36 AM
True.  Hmm.

https://247sports.com/season/2026-basketball/transferportal/?institutionkey=24315

(I don't understand why some people think everything needs to be in one long thread)

tower912

#3
April 22, 2026, 05:39:22 AM
Shaka brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of a youngster anticipating big minutes.

Not that surprising.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

The Sultan

#4
April 22, 2026, 05:52:41 AM
Quote from: tower912 on April 22, 2026, 05:39:22 AMShaka brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of a youngster anticipating big minutes.

Not that surprising.

That's why everyone was warning this could happen. 🙄🙄🙄

This was surprising.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Jay Bee

#5
April 22, 2026, 05:57:31 AM
Quote from: tower912 on April 22, 2026, 05:39:22 AMShaka brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of a youngster anticipating big minutes.

Not that surprising.

No. Shaka kept his pride & joy who he played blindly last year. When it was clear tha player wasn't transferrring despite Fru and Sheek being on the roster, intelligent minds realized pride & joy was going to get minutes next year and Sheek found it ridiculous.

A choice between 18 and Sheek was effectively made. Not that surprising.
The portal is NOT closed.

tower912

#6
April 22, 2026, 05:57:51 AM
Shaka messed with his happy.  Went from starter to bench guy.  Simple math.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

Vander Blue Man Group

#7
April 22, 2026, 06:00:42 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 22, 2026, 05:57:31 AMNo. Shaka kept his pride & joy who he played blindly last year. When it was clear tha player wasn't transferrring despite Fru and Sheek being on the roster, intelligent minds realized pride & joy was going to get minutes next year and Sheek found it ridiculous.

A choice between 18 and Sheek was effectively made. Not that surprising.

Amazing you're sticking with this ludicrous narrative.

The Sultan

#8
April 22, 2026, 06:01:36 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 22, 2026, 05:57:31 AMNo. Shaka kept his pride & joy who he played blindly last year. When it was clear tha player wasn't transferrring despite Fru and Sheek being on the roster, intelligent minds realized pride & joy was going to get minutes next year and Sheek found it ridiculous.

A choice between 18 and Sheek was effectively made. Not that surprising.

That's just nonsense.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

The Sultan

#9
April 22, 2026, 06:05:37 AM
Quote from: tower912 on April 22, 2026, 05:57:51 AMShaka messed with his happy.  Went from starter to bench guy.  Simple math.

Nope. It was money.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Uncle Rico

#10
April 22, 2026, 06:05:59 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on April 22, 2026, 06:01:36 AMThat's just nonsense.

I disagree.  That's why I didn't think they'd land Fru.  There's simply no way Fru starts next year.  It'll be Hamilton and given the amount of minutes he was playing to end the season, I suspect he'll be a 25-30 minute a game guy.

Couple that with Fru not being awesome and James and Stevens likely getting worse, we'll have a new coach next year and a whole new roster anyway.
It's only a few pennies

tower912

#11
April 22, 2026, 06:10:58 AM Last Edit: April 22, 2026, 06:18:40 AM by tower912
Quote from: The Sultan on April 22, 2026, 05:52:41 AMThat's why everyone was warning this could happen. 🙄🙄🙄

This was surprising.
In seasons prior, Shaka waxed poetic about developing young guys and not bringing in players from the portal.  He gave reasons.  He went back on his philosophy and brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of Sheek.  Sheek left.  The causality really can't be clearer.   

College basketball, 2026.   The portal giveth, the portal taketh.

And, for talented young big men, there is always another big bag out there.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

Johnny B

#12
April 22, 2026, 06:16:21 AM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 22, 2026, 06:00:42 AMAmazing you're sticking with this ludicrous narrative.
Gotta be a troll

Vander Blue Man Group

#13
April 22, 2026, 06:17:48 AM
Quote from: tower912 on April 22, 2026, 06:10:58 AMIn seasons prior, Shaka waxed poetic about developing young guys and not bringing in players from the portal.  He gave reasons.  He went back on his philosophy and brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of Sheek.  Sheek left.  The causality really can't be clearer. 

College basketball, 2026.  The portal giveth, the portal taketh.

Why did Sheek wait so long to enter the portal? I'm sure he knew Shaka's plan from the beginning of the offseason.

Money makes a lot more sense.

rocky_warrior

#14
April 22, 2026, 06:19:56 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on April 22, 2026, 06:05:37 AMNope. It was money.

I'm sure it was more than *just* money.  But  (in hindsight) hearing that Nigel, and Adrien got theirs after having a chance to start, combined with Sananda getting a bag (and lots of minutes) probably left him wanting ($).

Jay Bee

#15
April 22, 2026, 06:22:31 AM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 22, 2026, 06:17:48 AMWhy did Sheek wait so long to enter the portal? I'm sure he knew Shaka's plan from the beginning of the offseason.

Money makes a lot more sense.

You're right.

Already explained. He was waiting to see if 18 would transfer out.

Now, this is a problem if we try to bring in a solid backup if they do their basic research — "uhh, you already have two backup bigs who have been around a combined 5 years... will I just sit bc one guy has "that look" in his eyes?"

#LastYear
The portal is NOT closed.

Vander Blue Man Group

#16
April 22, 2026, 06:27:15 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 22, 2026, 06:22:31 AMYou're right.

Already explained. He was waiting to see if 18 would transfer out.

Now, this is a problem if we try to bring in a solid backup if they do their basic research — "uhh, you already have two backup bigs who have been around a combined 5 years... will I just sit bc one guy has "that look" in his eyes?"

#LastYear


I really hope this is just a bit you're sticking to.

tower912

#17
April 22, 2026, 06:27:39 AM
I can accept the money theory.  He is an agile 7 footer.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

mu_eyeballs

#18
April 22, 2026, 06:27:59 AM
Do you think he was going to get Starter big money here next year?  I think someone got in his ear on how much more he could make on the open market.  Only so many years for big money...nba is not a guarantee!

The Sultan

#19
April 22, 2026, 06:28:40 AM
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 22, 2026, 06:19:56 AMI'm sure it was more than *just* money.  But  (in hindsight) hearing that Nigel, and Adrien got theirs after having a chance to start, combined with Sananda getting a bag (and lots of minutes) probably left him wanting ($).

He's getting more money immediately.

If there's a lesson here it's that Shaka may not necessarily want to use NIL to entice a reclassification, because it likely means they will follow the money in the future. 
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

rocky_warrior

#20
April 22, 2026, 06:32:30 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on April 22, 2026, 06:28:40 AMIf there's a lesson here it's that Shaka may not necessarily want to use NIL to entice a reclassification, because it likely means they will follow the money in the future. 

Well... And that redshirts should not be used in the free agency era.  Either you can play as a frosh or you can't!

The Sultan

#21
April 22, 2026, 06:33:46 AM
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 22, 2026, 06:32:30 AMWell... And that redshirts should not be used in the free agency era.  Either you can play as a frosh or you can't!

Yep. Exceptions should be for players like Walker who can sit a semester.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Uncle Rico

#22
April 22, 2026, 06:35:49 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on April 22, 2026, 06:28:40 AMHe's getting more money immediately.

If there's a lesson here it's that Shaka may not necessarily want to use NIL to entice a reclassification, because it likely means they will follow the money in the future. 

I have a hard time believing he knew he could get more money elsewhere.  That would be illegal and if proven true, that school would be severely punished.

Sheek saw the writing on the wall.  Shaka doesn't play underclassmen and only plays favorites. 
It's only a few pennies

Hojames

#23
April 22, 2026, 06:42:09 AM
In theory he could come back like the BYU kid did correct?

tower912

#24
April 22, 2026, 06:42:59 AM
In theory.  Don't bet the farm on it.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46
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