NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,204]

Michael cleaning house?

Ball State G Jalen Windham has entered the transfer portal.

[Hardwood83 4,775]

7 hours ago, jbeaman9 said:

Staff had a zoom with him, want to get him on campus.

A lot to like about his stats, strong 3p & FT shooter. A little smaller than I would prefer at the '3', but seems pretty dynamic. Can see why he'll be very popular. 

[Hardwood83 4,775]

1 hour ago, Scotty R said:

I would pass, pretty similar kind of players as Reneau. Sparks isn't athletic at all and barely jumps off the floor

Would tend to agree with you, but depending on roster moves, IU might be in the market for a few big bodies. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,455]

And Battle says hello to the Portal

 

[jbeaman9 1,042]

14 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

And Battle says hello to the Portal

 

IU will be contacting him as well, or already has

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,985]

14 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

And Battle says hello to the Portal

 

Now this is a player I could get behind, I think. Not as athletic as I’d like but his shot making ability is super strong.  Problem might be, he’s a stretch 4 without  ideal height. Can he play the 3?  Can he replace Miller Kopp?  Then I’d be excited. 

[jbeaman9 1,042]

9 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Now this is a player I could get behind, I think. Not as athletic as I’d like but his shot making ability is super strong.  Problem might be, he’s a stretch 4 without  ideal height. Can he play the 3?  Can he replace Miller Kopp?  Then I’d be excited. 

Without ideal height? What is the ideal height for a stretch 4 in your opinion? 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,985]

5 minutes ago, jbeaman9 said:

Without ideal height? What is the ideal height for a stretch 4 in your opinion? 

True.  Height/Athleticism combo. He listed at 6’8”? Or 7?
 

Watford was the ideal stretch 4 college player imo. 

[cbp4iu 1,733]

35 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

And Battle says hello to the Portal

 

This would be a huge get. Somehow get me Essegian Battle with Johnson and Reneau

[jbeaman9 1,042]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

True.  Height/Athleticism combo. He listed at 6’8”? Or 7?
 

Watford was the ideal stretch 4 college player imo. 

He's listed 6'7" and I'd say more athletic than Watford was but probably not as good in the post as Watford. But I'd agree, Watford was the ideal stretch 4 but think of him trying to guard Murry from Iowa. That is what the 4 is going to look like more often than not I think.

[OliviaPope40 6,701]

Chuck Harris for Butler is also in the portal.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,204]

7 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

Chuck Harris for Butler is also in the portal.

Is that 6 now in the portal for Butler?  Matta not particularly popular with the troops.

[RaceToTheTop 26,853]

Not only did Jamison Battle enter the portal from Minnesota, but so did Ta'lon Cooper.

Three real players on Minnesota and two are leaving.  Battle had a down shooting year but I think his overall record is pretty good.  Cooper will be able to provide someone with a viable point guard.

[go iu bb 6,855]

12 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Not only did Jamison Battle enter the portal from Minnesota, but so did Ta'lon Cooper.

Three real players on Minnesota and two are leaving.  Battle had a down shooting year but I think his overall record is pretty good.  Cooper will be able to provide someone with a viable point guard.

I hope we get to play them twice next year.

[Alford Bailey 12,424]

Gonna be a CRAZY off season

[OliviaPope40 6,701]

24 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Is that 6 now in the portal for Butler?  Matta not particularly popular with the troops.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2023/03/15/butler-basketball-chuck-harris-in-transfer-portal-bulldogs-to-be-active-thad-matta-recruiting/70013719007/

The Star has five.

[RaceToTheTop 26,853]

Butler players transferring are:

Chuck Harris:  29 mpg, 10.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.4 apg

Myles Tate:  7.7 mpg, 2.5 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.8 apg

Pierce Thomas:  13.7 mpg, 2.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.7 aog

Myles Wilmouth  5.6 mpg, 0.7 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.1 apg

Jaden Taylor:  30.2 mpg, 12.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.3 apg.

Other:

Eric Hunter 33.9 mpg, 8.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.8 apg has used up his eligibility.

 

[TheWatShot 14,378]

I personally wouldn't mind if Butler's entire roster hit the portal. Nothing against Matta, but the people who acted like him leaving last spring was some kind of indictment on Woodson are awfully quiet these days. 

[str8baller 5,809]

11 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I personally wouldn't mind if Butler's entire roster hit the portal. Nothing against Matta, but the people who acted like him leaving last spring was some kind of indictment on Woodson are awfully quiet these days. 

Matta is (or was) an excellent coach. And that program was run into the ground before he got there. I’m not sure why people think this is some indictment of Matta and not Matta sending a bunch of players packing who couldn't win. 

[RaceToTheTop 26,853]

10 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Matta is (or was) an excellent coach. And that program was run into the ground before he got there. I’m not sure why people think this is some indictment of Matta and not Matta sending a bunch of players packing who couldn't win. 

Not sure I would have started by sending out Taylor and Harris.  Highly doubt that it was suggested to them to leave.  Players leave all the time when a coach comes in that didn't recruit them and they don't mesh.  But Butler isn't exactly an NIL hub or an everyday name for major recruits any more.  They may be good again someday, but it's certainly not around the corner.

I would also say at this point and time, being an excellent coach is third to being an excellent recruiter and having NIL to sell the program.  It is what it is.