Sheek in the Portal?

[Scoop Snoop]

You're  trying to start something aren't you?

Very scoopish!

[MarquetteMike1977]

It is entirely possible that he told MU of his intentions only 3 hours before the end of the window to move freely.  That means nothing in relation to what happens now or whether more players come to MU.  Players who put their names in the portal in that window can now make their decisions at their convenience.

Yes this is what happened and the source is top 5 and as inside as it gets.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Nm

[tower912]

Shaka brought in a guy from the portal to play in front of a youngster anticipating big minutes.

Not that surprising.

In light of the paint touches article, bump.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

In light of the paint touches article, bump.

It was money.

[tower912]

It was both.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Money was by far the most significant factor.

If it was role, why didn't he enter the portal much sooner?

[tower912]

He was recruited under the old model. MU brought in a player from the portal to play in front of him as many minutes as he can handle.   (Paraphrasing MU insiders)

And then SLU offered to bring him home for starter money.  How much more straightforward can it be?

Both/and.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

He was recruited under the old model. MU brought in a player from the portal to play in front of him as many minutes as he can handle.   (Paraphrasing MU insiders)

And then SLU offered to bring him home for starter money.  How much more straightforward can it be?

Both/and.

Yes, it's completely straightforward that it was primarily money.  If it was role, he would have entered the portal as soon as he was informed that Shaka was recruiting a starting 5.  And he was absolutely aware of that.

[Jay Bee]

Money was by far the most significant factor.

If it was role, why didn't he enter the portal much sooner?

Because he was waiting to see if another center would transfer out.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Because he was waiting to see if another center would transfer out.

Amazing you're not bored with this schtick by now.

[Scoop Snoop]

Amazing you're not bored with this schtick by now.

I'm not amazed at all. He loves this schtick. I mean.... this is from a guy who started a thread to keep us updated about his Pickleball successes. 

[withoutbias]

He loves all things stick, ai'na?  (Just giving him a taste of his own ineffective medicine)

[milwaukee expat]

This interview/season preview with Shertz is interesting.  Sheek doesn't seem to be penciled in as the starter and looks to have at least one if not 2 players ahead of him at the center position.  Not sure how much money he was offered - if it was more than the other centers - or if we couldn't match - perhaps once he reneged on his accepting Marquette offer that was it..  At any rate being a back up does not seem to be the major issue...

https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/q-a-with-saint-louis-coach-josh-schertz-practice-scrimmage-takeaways

[Billy Hoyle]

This interview/season preview with Shertz is interesting.  Sheek doesn't seem to be penciled in as the starter and looks to have at least one if not 2 players ahead of him at the center position.  Not sure how much money he was offered - if it was more than the other centers - or if we couldn't match - perhaps once he reneged on his accepting Marquette offer that was it..  At any rate being a back up does not seem to be the major issue...

https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/q-a-with-saint-louis-coach-josh-schertz-practice-scrimmage-takeaways

I'm not reading past the first paragraph, let alone paying to read it, because:

Saint Louis emerged as one of the best stories in college basketball, winning 29 games and capturing two Atlantic 10 titles (they tied for the regular season title and lost to Dayton in the conference tourney) before falling to mighty Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament (second round).

[79Warrior]

This interview/season preview with Shertz is interesting.  Sheek doesn't seem to be penciled in as the starter and looks to have at least one if not 2 players ahead of him at the center position.  Not sure how much money he was offered - if it was more than the other centers - or if we couldn't match - perhaps once he reneged on his accepting Marquette offer that was it..  At any rate being a back up does not seem to be the major issue...

https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/q-a-with-saint-louis-coach-josh-schertz-practice-scrimmage-takeaways

He left. Who cares at this point.

[Uncle Rico]

He left. Who cares at this point.

New here?

[The Sultan]

I'm still mad that the phony downhome lonesome cowboy couldn't land Josh Gasser.

[wadesworld]

This interview/season preview with Shertz is interesting.  Sheek doesn't seem to be penciled in as the starter and looks to have at least one if not 2 players ahead of him at the center position.  Not sure how much money he was offered - if it was more than the other centers - or if we couldn't match - perhaps once he reneged on his accepting Marquette offer that was it..  At any rate being a back up does not seem to be the major issue...

https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/q-a-with-saint-louis-coach-josh-schertz-practice-scrimmage-takeaways

It was always about the money.

[Jay Bee]

This interview/season preview with Shertz is interesting.  Sheek doesn't seem to be penciled in as the starter and looks to have at least one if not 2 players ahead of him at the center position.  Not sure how much money he was offered - if it was more than the other centers - or if we couldn't match - perhaps once he reneged on his accepting Marquette offer that was it..  At any rate being a back up does not seem to be the major issue...

https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/q-a-with-saint-louis-coach-josh-schertz-practice-scrimmage-takeaways

Being potentially the back up to a back up 18 was what opened the door. SS bet on 18 and JC. That's it.

SLU as the landing spot came
after a decision to transfer.

[TallTitan34]

Being potentially the back up to a back up 18 was what opened the door. SS bet on 18 and JC. That's it.

SLU as the landing spot came
after a decision to transfer.

So you think he left because he didn't want to potentially be a back up to a back up and then chose a school where he will potentially be a back up to a back up?

[Billy Hoyle]

Being potentially the back up to a back up 18 was what opened the door. SS bet on 18 and JC. That's it.

SLU as the landing spot came
after a decision to transfer.

Sheek entered the Portal with a "No Contact" designation. The landing spot was already determined and the amount already agreed upon.

[Markusquette]

So you think he left because he didn't want to potentially be a back up to a back up and then chose a school where he will potentially be a back up to a back up?

If he makes more money and remains a back up to a back up, sure.

[TallTitan34]

If he makes more money and remains a backup to a backup, sure.

Correct.  Money is why he left. 

[Uncle Rico]

Folks, it's schtick.