Transfer Portal - May 2023

[Tiamat7]

I watched Burton a lot over the last few years (I live near Richmond). He's very athletic and rebounds at a high clip. Good driving game and gets to the line a lot. Solid defender, and good but not great shooter. A very high arching shot. He is the perfect role player on a good team (his senior laden team at UR made that run to the NCAA tournament and defeated Keegan Murray's Iowa team in 2022). He was asked to do more with high usage at UR this past season, and defenses were entirely focused on him--hence the somewhat lower 3 point percentage.

He definitely has the skills and ability to play a significant role on a Power Conference team (if not pro league next year).

Family connection to the northeast.

He can play a bit of the 2, but is primarily a 3 or even a small 4.

I'd love to add him or Jones. Not both.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I think I’d avoid this kid just because of how stupid this is.

 

[Jay-Bone]

247 has him listed as from Thompson, CT......

 

[Hey Adrien!]

David Jones situation. Pick whichever one

Kinda.

Similarities for sure. To keep it simple, both are exciting small forwards who can help a lot of ways. Jones is the better passer/vision guy while Burton is better at getting at the rim, but to be honest might call that a wash since Jones faces more talented Ds in the BE.

I’d be excited for either player, but Burton will have more interest since he doesn’t need a waiver.

 

[M.S.G.]

He went to Marianapolis but grew up in Uxbridge.

I don't think he technically "grew up in" Uxbridge though.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

For the NBA draft his age is a bad thing, But it's a very good for his college basketball prospects.

Dingle plus Soriano plus Pitino is probably pretty close to a tourney team right there. Jenkins helps with the continuity of the offense.

They need 1 wing to step up to make sure.

That's only three players, you need five,plus a few to come off the bench.

Also, I'm pretty sure Pitino used all of his eligibility in the early 1970's.

 

[BrysonDeMan]

I watched Burton a lot over the last few years (I live near Richmond). He's very athletic and rebounds at a high clip. Good driving game and gets to the line a lot. Solid defender, and good but not great shooter. A very high arching shot. He is the perfect role player on a good team (his senior laden team at UR made that run to the NCAA tournament and defeated Keegan Murray's Iowa team in 2022). He was asked to do more with high usage at UR this past season, and defenses were entirely focused on him--hence the somewhat lower 3 point percentage.

He definitely has the skills and ability to play a significant role on a Power Conference team (if not pro league next year).

Family connection to the northeast.

He can play a bit of the 2, but is primarily a 3 or even a small 4.

I'd love to add him or Jones. Not both.

think his dad played for Providence .... beware the Friar

 

[navery12]

I think I’d avoid this kid just because of how stupid this is.

Huh? He's stupid for wanting to go make money and play professional basketball after 4 years of college?

 

[HooperScooper]

Huh? He's stupid for wanting to go make money and play professional basketball after 4 years of college?

Think he meant entering your name in the portal but saying don't contact me.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Think he meant entering your name in the portal but saying don't contact me.

That usually means he is a lock for a certain school or doesn't want to be overwhelmed with contacts and has a short list already finalized.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Think he meant entering your name in the portal but saying don't contact me.

I thought this was very obvious. But yes, this is what I meant. @navery12

 

[navery12]

I thought this was very obvious. But yes, this is what I meant. @navery12

Fair enough. Gotta be honest though, I think that's a really dumb take. I guess I could kind of see it for the players who choose that option when they've been tampered with and go with the do not contact option in the portal. But is it really that crazy that a kid wants to go through the NBA Draft process without colleges reaching out the whole time?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Fair enough. Gotta be honest though, I think that's a really dumb take. I guess I could kind of see it for the players who choose that option when they've been tampered with and go with the do not contact option in the portal. But is it really that crazy that a kid wants to go through the NBA Draft process without colleges reaching out the whole time?

He literally put himself in the position of garnering attention by entering the portal. If you think the rumors are true, coaches aren’t adhering to his request. And if you’re supposedly almost set on going pro anyways, why wouldn’t you wait until after the deadline to enter the portal if you do end up coming back?

 

[runner11]

Is he more or less of a lock than the Wyoming kid

 

[navery12]

He literally put himself in the position of garnering attention by entering the portal. If you think the rumors are true, coaches aren’t adhering to his request. And if you’re supposedly almost set on going pro anyways, why wouldn’t you wait until after the deadline to enter the portal if you do end up coming back?

Because the deadline to enter the portal is May 11 and the deadline to remove yourself from the NBA Draft is May 31. So players literally needed to enter the portal before their decisions are made to keep their options open

 

[Huskyforlife]

Because the deadline to enter the portal is May 11 and the deadline to remove yourself from the NBA Draft is May 31. So players literally needed to enter the portal before their decisions are made to keep their options open

If I’m not mistaken, he’s a grad transfer.

 

[navery12]

If I’m not mistaken, he’s a grad transfer.

He is, so would have been eligible regardless. Just think it's a really strange line to draw when it's a very common practice

 

[Huskyforlife]

He is, so would have been eligible regardless. Just think it's a really strange line to draw when it's a very common practice

Really my original point is that it’s stupid, which I don’t think has been refuted. Obviously if the staff vetted him, I’d be all for whatever decision they make.

 

[Horatio]

 

[Jbirdp5]

Really my original point is that it’s stupid, which I don’t think has been refuted. Obviously if the staff vetted him, I’d be all for whatever decision they make.

He is going through the draft process and entered so teams can contact him when he finishes. It’s smart to enter a little before he wanted to get contacted so teams can do their research. I think it’s a smart way of doing it.

 

[Hoopcrazee]

Touche

 

[AntG168]

Significant update. We’re in the top 3 with Spencer

 

[Kmart]

I think this board is severely underrating the kind of love Cooley would get on a national and local level at a school like Georgetown if he had success compared to Providence.

Nobody cares about Providence being good, everybody cares about Georgetown being good. Him leaving Providence for Georgetown, hometown hero or not, was 100% the right move.

While he may have been a hometown hero at Providence, he gets to carry on a tradition of black coaches at Georgetown in an area that’s known for its diversity. The off the court reasons are just as good for him to want to be at Georgetown.

It’s funny how people this Georgetown is an upgrade. I’ve lived in the area for 25 years. Nobody cares about Georgetown basketball. I’ve been to a bunch of their games even when they were good and interest was tepid. It’s all about Maryland basketball. Maybe Cooley can turn it around but I doubt it. but no one should respect the way he did it and gave up on his players. Ultimately I think it worked out for Providence. Kim English is killing it