NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[HoosierHoopster 7,021]

2 hours ago, HoosierDad14 said:

A Xavier Johnson and Caleb Love back court would be one hell of a roller coaster ride.

Would they drive through town together?

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,226]

For those who follow Sam Story on Twitter, he has been tip-toeing around this with his typical tea leaf communication for a bit as well...

I used to follow him until I got tired of his schtik

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[ziggyiu 587]

I'm not sure why some think kids only want to be guaranteed starting roles. Or that they shouldn't go here or there without being guaranteed a starting role. 

A lot of kids understand that minutes are earned. They are willing to transfer because they have an opportunity to compete at the highest level. Maybe take advantage of what they perceive to be a better system, better coaching. 

The NIL opportunities are more fruitful. Maybe there are more connections at a school like IU for life after basketball. 

Kids that don't start from day one in a college program can still flourish and have great basketball careers. 

Some kids have dream schools.

A lot of kids recognize the bigger picture. 

[FortWayneHoosier 6,172]

 

[coonhounds 8,988]

Really shocked were debating why a starter would leave ball state to potentially not start at iu lol. Million reasons. A power 5 school gives a national audience to showcase your skills.

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[Honkyman 1,670]

8 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

A power 5 school gives a national audience to showcase your skills.

It seems some are forgetting that a player like Sparks has choices that would allow him to start, including power 5 schools with a national audience. IU is not his only option. Why not go to a power 5 school where he can start? 

[coonhounds 8,988]

It seems some are forgetting that a player like Sparks has choices that would allow him to start, including power 5 schools with a national audience. IU is not his only option. Why not go to a power 5 school where he can start? 

Yes also true

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[Rico 3,063]

8 minutes ago, Honkyman said:

It seems some are forgetting that a player like Sparks has choices that would allow him to start, including power 5 schools with a national audience. IU is not his only option. Why not go to a power 5 school where he can start? 

[Golfman25 5,459]

40 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

That just gave me cold chills….. Can you just imagine being offered to play at IU? ….IU was my dream school and am proud to say I graduated from there. I tell you whats even cooler, is having your two daughters follow you and graduate from IU too. Talk about a proud dad! Lol

Yep.  Wife and I met there.  Kid just graduated.  It was pretty cool hanging out 30 years later.  

[RaceToTheTop 25,868]

13 minutes ago, Honkyman said:

It seems some are forgetting that a player like Sparks has choices that would allow him to start, including power 5 schools with a national audience. IU is not his only option. Why not go to a power 5 school where he can start? 

A person looking out for their own interests gets to pick what those interests are.  Maybe he saw how much TJD developed under Woodson and can see how he could develop as well.  Maybe playing at IU was a personal goal of his and he wasn't offered out of high school.  Maybe he would like to stay close to home yet play against better competition.  Maybe he will start at IU or believes that he will.  

[Artie86 1,954]

17 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Yep.  Wife and I met there.  Kid just graduated.  It was pretty cool hanging out 30 years later.  

…and still is. Every time we go up to Bloomington, I’m always flooded with wonderful memories! I love Bloomington!

[hper50 1,218]

Who the hell knows if Sparks would start or not? Especially the way 18-22 year olds can improve rapidly in a more competitive environment… ask me again in 8 months 

[ap2345 7,880]

3 hours ago, Honkyman said:

On the 2022-23 team, I would rather be IU'S 6th man behind TJD. For next year since I'm leaving Ball State, I would rather find a different team where I would start.

Well you’re not Peyton Sparks who wants to be at IU.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,412]

Ike over Sparks and it isn’t even close. However, I’m guessing it’s a “bird in the hands vs 2 in a bush” scenario going on here.

I’m a tough one to please. I think I’ll have to be convinced on the court.

Shedrick and Sparks seems pretty good. I’ve liked Shedrick better than his numbers indicate.


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[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,684]

17 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Ike over Sparks and it isn’t even close. However, I’m guessing it’s a “bird in the hands vs 2 in a bush” scenario going on here.

I’m a tough one to please. I think I’ll have to be convinced on the court.

Shedrick and Sparks seems pretty good. I’ve liked Shedrick better than his numbers indicate.


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Shedrick or Kel'el Ware would be sweet. 6-11 and 7-0 at the 5 and athletic. Would be nice to see.

[RaceToTheTop 25,868]

22 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Ike over Sparks and it isn’t even close. However, I’m guessing it’s a “bird in the hands vs 2 in a bush” scenario going on here.
 

In the transfer portal, coaches likely have to gauge interest in players.  It's been what, less than two weeks since our last game and hundreds of players in the portal.  Touch base with kids to gauge their interest but most already have in mind a few programs they are looking at.....if you aren't in that initial list, you likely are just spinning your wheels instead when time would be better spent on going after players you like and also are already interested in the program.

[Alford Bailey 12,387]

28 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Ike over Sparks and it isn’t even close. However, I’m guessing it’s a “bird in the hands vs 2 in a bush” scenario going on here.

I’m a tough one to please. I think I’ll have to be convinced on the court.

Shedrick and Sparks seems pretty good. I’ve liked Shedrick better than his numbers indicate.


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Sparks is better than I thought he was gonna be coming out of HS but I’m not excited about him.

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Emarion Ellis, 6'5" combo guard, Marquette.  Came in as the 86th ranked recruit in 2021.  Only played spot minutes (14 games, 85 minutes) as a freshman.  Had to redshirt last season due to surgery on his patella.

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,263]

[mark1981 1,345]

Ive lost track.  How many potential transfers are we talking to?