NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[AH1971 1,306]

13 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

He's a very undersized four with a very good motor. An upside is that he has three years remaining.

I'd be a fan of this one usually, but I have serious concerns how and undersized four would fit into Woody's system. Seems like he'd be just another paint clogger-upper.

My fear as well but figured a name to keep an eye out on him considering we recruited him pretty hard out of high school. When I saw him play for Malel in a tournament here in Indy a few years ago he instantly reminded me of Branden Dawson from Michigan State. Could be a solid player if he fits your system. 

[AH1971 1,306]

This one here could be a sleeper in the portal. High level shooter from Wake Forest who missed most of this season recovering from an injury that occurred at the end of the 22-23 season. Played sparingly the last month of the season in a reserve role. Averaged 13 points as a junior and shot 40% from 3 on 8 attempts a game. 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 82,519]

It's just me, but I'm really gun shy about taking on any player who's missed significant playing time due to injury.  I know a kid can tear up a knee stepping off a curb but some kids are just plain injury prone for whatever reason.

 

 

 

[Feathery 4,005]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

It's just me, but I'm really gun shy about taking on any player who's missed significant playing time due to injury.  I know a kid can tear up a knee stepping off a curb but some kids are just plain injury prone for whatever reason.

 

 

 

Not just you. Can’t take a flyer on a kid with an injury history this offseason. In the future if the roster is more established then you can take a shot on a high upside kid who had an injury. 

[Stuhoo 77,370]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

It's just me, but I'm really gun shy about taking on any player who's missed significant playing time due to injury.  I know a kid can tear up a knee stepping off a curb but some kids are just plain injury prone for whatever reason.

 

 

 

It depends on the injury for me. Chronic knee problems are bad; a broken collarbone is a fluke thing that will heal completely.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 82,519]

On 3/14/2024 at 9:59 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Pepperdine junior Michael Ajayi plans to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports. The 6-7 G/F averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game this season. Shot 47% from three.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/michael-ajayi-1.html

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.9 APG (46.7% FGs, 47.0% from three)

Status: In the portal

Eligibility: One Year Remaining

Pepperdine found a gem out of the junior college ranks in Michael Ajayi who became the Waves' leading scorer this season in his first year of Division I basketball.

Ajayi is a big, strong, and versatile wing with a seven-foot wingspan who impacts the game in just about every way. He can slash, make shots, rebound, and defend multiple positions.

Ajayi has already heard from Arizona, Kansas, Baylor, Indiana, Portland State, Washington, Gonzaga, UCLA, Ole Miss and Arkansas amongst many others.

[OliviaPope40 6,340]

https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1769567343745614096?s=20

I find myself agreeing with him on this one let those who are playing have some fun.

[ebridges24 2,383]

1 hour ago, AH1971 said:

Kalen Glenn in portal, believe we recruited him pretty hard out of high school. Pretty underwhelming freshman year considering how bad Louisville was this season, but did start the last third of their season and had a couple high scoring games. Offensive skillset doesn't impress me and he's not a threat from the perimeter at all, but he's got some length and strength that could make him an elite inside out defender. Believe we will see several more Louisville transfers by end of day, something to keep an eye out on if Woodson does indeed hire his buddy Kenny Payne.

 

 

And, he's got magic hair

[Class of '66 Old Fart 82,519]

Just a quick heads up on people following portal entries.  Watch for a notation "Do Not Contact" indicating the kid already knows where he's headed next.

[cleeter 2,051]

Andrej Stojakovic to the portal. Former 5 star, 6'7" and his dad played in the NBA. Sounds right up Woody's alley. And we did offer previously. 

[AH1971 1,306]

Javon Small publicly stated an hour ago that he’s not officially in the portal so maybe something to keep an eye on. Oklahoma State did just recently part ways with Mike Boynton.

[Demo 18,585]

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

2023-24 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.9 APG (46.7% FGs, 47.0% from three)

Status: In the portal

Eligibility: One Year Remaining

Pepperdine found a gem out of the junior college ranks in Michael Ajayi who became the Waves' leading scorer this season in his first year of Division I basketball.

Ajayi is a big, strong, and versatile wing with a seven-foot wingspan who impacts the game in just about every way. He can slash, make shots, rebound, and defend multiple positions.

Ajayi has already heard from Arizona, Kansas, Baylor, Indiana, Portland State, Washington, Gonzaga, UCLA, Ole Miss and Arkansas amongst many others.

A west coast kid who went to a JUCO in Washington and then Pepperdine and now has a Gonzaga offer. Not holding my breath here.

[AH1971 1,306]

Big time scorer out of Hofstra in the portal. Good 3 point shooter. Originally started his career at Iowa State.

 

[monskisprodigy 1,787]

I will be interested to see if Woody and staff target kids with multiple years of eligibility remaining, or focus on single year kids...IMO target too many single year and even with success next year, you are right back to where you are currently the following off-season. Especially if we see further attrition this year beyond what has been discussed on here (mgbako, cupps, reneau, etc. leaving), with additional departures possible/likely the following year as well. 

Obviously you want the best available, but would hope the staff is thinking about roster management from that perspective when hitting the portal. Would much rather land multi year kids vs having to play the portal lottery for a bunch of roster spots each year. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 82,519]

Had an IU offer.

[steubenhoosier 612]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Had an IU offer.

And, Dug McDaniel is in the portal as well.

[FightFor6 895]

41 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

I will be interested to see if Woody and staff target kids with multiple years of eligibility remaining, or focus on single year kids...IMO target too many single year and even with success next year, you are right back to where you are currently the following off-season. Especially if we see further attrition this year beyond what has been discussed on here (mgbako, cupps, reneau, etc. leaving), with additional departures possible/likely the following year as well. 

Obviously you want the best available, but would hope the staff is thinking about roster management from that perspective when hitting the portal. Would much rather land multi year kids vs having to play the portal lottery for a bunch of roster spots each year. 

The challenge with that is you're asking kids with multiple years of eligibility to commit to a coaching staff that is effectively on a year to year contract. Another reason the "one more year" stance with Woodson is dumb.

[HoosierCoop 3,852]

2 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

And, Dug McDaniel is in the portal as well.

 

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

Had an IU offer.

Would a combo of Reneau and Rooths co-exist?

[8bucks 6,248]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Just a quick heads up on people following portal entries.  Watch for a notation "Do Not Contact" indicating the kid already knows where he's headed next.

Ah those are the ones IU probably has locked up since we are in much better shape with the portal this year.  

[Stuhoo 77,370]

5 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

And, Dug McDaniel is in the portal as well.

I Dig Dug.