NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[Honkyman 1,670]

17 hours ago, Ngw7183 said:

You are forgetting X

Yes, although Xavier has not been granted another year yet so it is premature to factor him in. Even assuming Xavier returns, there has been a huge loss in perimeter shooting for a team in which 3-point shooting was not a strength..

[Hoosierfan2017 22,135]

46 minutes ago, Gnet550 said:

this could be nothing but this is the guy who takes pictures of the recruits when they’re on campus sometimes. 

Lmao what a thing to be known for. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,836]

54 minutes ago, Gnet550 said:

this could be nothing but this is the guy who takes pictures of the recruits when they’re on campus sometimes. 

That dude is an absolute joke and a creep. He blocked me in Twitter for calling him out when he was taking pictures of Dawson Garcia while at breakfast with the staff. Dude should get any attention from anyone.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,482]

10 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

That dude is an absolute joke and a creep. He blocked me in Twitter for calling him out when he was taking pictures of Dawson Garcia while at breakfast with the staff. Dude should get any attention from anyone.

I have to agree. This dude is a tool. 

[Stuhoo 82,149]

1 hour ago, Gnet550 said:

this could be nothing but this is the guy who takes pictures of the recruits when they’re on campus sometimes. 

It's the apex of portal season and IU will without question be filling at least one and as many as three spots with portal additions. 

So yes ... rumblings. So so easy to throw that out and eventually be right.

[Stuhoo 82,149]

Very, very good college player - unanimous MAC Player of the Year. 6'2" but rebounds really well for his size. For a scorer an outstanding Assist/TO ratio. A point guard that can really score, and is efficient in doing so.

Declared for the NBA draft but retains one year eligibility. Not projected to be drafted. Now being followed by Adam Howard. Friends with Payton Sparks. From south suburban Chicago. Not sure if this could have legs, but he would be a damn near perfect fit with Xavier as a starter, with Gunn, Banks, Newton, and Gallo left to fight over the three spot.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/rayj-dennis-1.html

[Demo 20,586]

35 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Very, very good college player - unanimous MAC Player of the Year. 6'2" but rebounds really well for his size. For a scorer an outstanding Assist/TO ratio. A point guard that can really score, and is efficient in doing so.

Declared for the NBA draft but retains one year eligibility. Not projected to be drafted. Now being followed by Adam Howard. Friends with Payton Sparks. From south suburban Chicago. Not sure if this could have legs, but he would be a damn near perfect fit with Xavier as a starter, with Gunn, Banks, Newton, and Gallo left to fight over the three spot.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/rayj-dennis-1.html

Would be a hell of a get. Imagine Illinois will go all in here.

[Stuhoo 82,149]

3 minutes ago, Demo said:

Would be a hell of a get. Imagine Illinois will go all in here.

I don't see him in the portal yet. He's not going to be drafted.

Every team with room, a big NIL package, and a 30 mpg slot would be after him. That's us. He'd be the best get possible because if XJ's waiver failed we're still set, and if XJ plays both him and XJ are big enough to guard SGs. And we currently have a lot of shots to be taken for the last starter we get out of the portal.

[str8baller 5,702]

7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I don't see him in the portal yet. He's not going to be drafted.

Every team with room, a big NIL package, and a 30 mpg slot would be after him. That's us. He'd be the best get possible because if XJ's waiver failed we're still set, and if XJ plays both him and XJ are big enough to guard SGs. And we currently have a lot of shots to be taken for the last starter we get out of the portal.

I don’t know about that kid but XJ is tough and athletic enough to guard above his size. I wouldn’t worry about bringing in a smaller player at all. In fact, as much as we need shooting I think we need an extra ballhandler in the event XJ would get injured or this frosh isn’t quite as good as advertised. 

[Hovadipo 57,114]

RAY J?!?!?!?!?!

So many great 2010s R&B references built in.

[Stuhoo 82,149]

15 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

RAY J?!?!?!?!?!

So many great 2010s R&B references built in.

 

WARNING:

If this kid goes into the portal, I strongly advise all not to google and play "RayJ video" on their work computer.

 

[TheWatShot 14,345]

9 hours ago, OGIUAndy said:

Why would this make anyone nervous or be "nothing"?

My guess is Wayne thought Rabjohns reporting it meant IU was connected somehow, meaning the staff would be getting a bit desperate. At least that's how I interpreted it. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,482]

2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

I don't see him in the portal yet. He's not going to be drafted.

Every team with room, a big NIL package, and a 30 mpg slot would be after him. That's us. He'd be the best get possible because if XJ's waiver failed we're still set, and if XJ plays both him and XJ are big enough to guard SGs. And we currently have a lot of shots to be taken for the last starter we get out of the portal.

I still don't understand the worry with the bold. Outside of the NCAA setting precedent and not allowing XJ to play. 

But, this kid is a great find by you. Holy cow his #s are good. A/T, shooting #s, assist totals, 6'2... so he isn't a midget. I think he'd be even more on the ball than XJ, which is completely fine. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,033]

On 3/31/2023 at 7:05 PM, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Hunter sallis in the portal, i know we tried for him awhile ago 

Commits to Wake Forest

[Rico 3,210]

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

Commits to Wake Forest

From Gonzaga to Wake Forest, one helluva change of scenery.

[Chris007 46,545]

On 4/22/2023 at 10:19 AM, Stuhoo said:

This is not a knock on Chris, but him not being aware of any current portal activity by IU does not equate to there being none.

Thanks for the knock, I'm sure we have contacted lots of players. Probably just trying to decide which ones we want to take a commitment from. But May seems to be more like our month. Cheers :-)

[Stuhoo 82,149]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Thanks for the knock, I'm sure we have contacted lots of players. Probably just trying to decide which ones we want to take a commitment from. But May seems to be more like our month. Cheers :-)

To me it seems logical that we are going to be pushing for guys that are currently getting NBA feedback.

I can't remember what the deadline is for those players to make up their minds, but I'm thinking maybe second week of May?

 

Edit: These are the relevant dates:

The early entry deadline for underclassmen wishing to declare for the draft:

Date: April 23, 2023
Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT

G League Elite Camp
The date and location for the G League Elite Camp:

Date: May 13-14, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

NBA draft combine
The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft combine:

Date: May 15-21, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft lottery:

Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

NCAA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early entry withdrawal deadline for underclassmen that wish to maintain their collegiate eligibility:

Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT

NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early entry withdrawal deadline for draft prospects:

Date: June 12, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. EDT
 

[Scotty R 2,376]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

To me it seems logical that we are going to be pushing for guys that are currently getting NBA feedback.

I can't remember what the deadline is for those players to make up their minds, but I'm thinking maybe second week of May?

 

Edit: These are the relevant dates:

The early entry deadline for underclassmen wishing to declare for the draft:

Date: April 23, 2023
Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT

G League Elite Camp
The date and location for the G League Elite Camp:

Date: May 13-14, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

NBA draft combine
The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft combine:

Date: May 15-21, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft lottery:

Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois

NCAA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early entry withdrawal deadline for underclassmen that wish to maintain their collegiate eligibility:

Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT

NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early entry withdrawal deadline for draft prospects:

Date: June 12, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. EDT
 

But those guys still need to be in the portal by May 11th to be able to play this season 

[RaceToTheTop 26,679]

1 hour ago, Scotty R said:

But those guys still need to be in the portal by May 11th to be able to play this season 

With the draft combine being on May 13th-14th, players should know by the 11th if they are going to be invited to it.  I think they invite about 60.

[Hovadipo 57,114]

You can also enter the portal outside of the 60-day window and play waiver roulette with the fine folks in Indy.