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2023-24 Transfer portal announcements

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In this day and age of college BB, it's never too early to start this thread. There's another one created for the landing spot for transfers (Link here)

 
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BRS24 said:
In this day and age of college BB, it's never too early to start this thread. There's another one created for the landing spot for transfers (Link here)

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Man. At this point in the off-season, I hope she has some options to land somewhere.

Had seen on a Twitter post that 45% of men's D1 players will not have a school to play for this season. While the numbers are lower for WBB, it's a sobering thought at the same time.
 
Does anyone know what happened with Jennah Issai. She started at Oregon and mod season transferred to BYU but I thought I had seen her enter the portal again this summer but I may be mistaken.
 
jdote33 said:
Does anyone know what happened with Jennah Issai. She started at Oregon and mod season transferred to BYU but I thought I had seen her enter the portal again this summer but I may be mistaken.
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No idea where she's landed. Definitely not on the BYU roster, but could it be due to the fact she entered the portal after the cut off? Women's Basketball 2023-2024

Per this article from April, she's been battling bulimia. Maybe she's in a situation similar to Sasha Goforth of Arkansas where she's taking a step away to get better. Hoping that she's winning the battle as this is a nasty disease.
kslsports.com

BYU Basketball Guard Jennah Isai Shares Struggles With Bulimia

BYU women's basketball guard Jennah Isai opened up about her five year battle with bulimia. Bulimia is a life-threatening eating disorder.
kslsports.com kslsports.com
 
cancontent said:
No idea where she's landed. Definitely not on the BYU roster, but could it be due to the fact she entered the portal after the cut off? Women's Basketball 2023-2024

Per this article from April, she's been battling bulimia. Maybe she's in a situation similar to Sasha Goforth of Arkansas where she's taking a step away to get better. Hoping that she's winning the battle as this is a nasty disease.
kslsports.com

BYU Basketball Guard Jennah Isai Shares Struggles With Bulimia

BYU women's basketball guard Jennah Isai opened up about her five year battle with bulimia. Bulimia is a life-threatening eating disorder.
kslsports.com kslsports.com
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Jenna Isai has also left the BYU program. Clearly her checkered college career has been the result of her illness. Best wishes to Jenna in her struggle and hope to see her on the court again.
 
Floridaduck said:
Jenna Isai has also left the BYU program. Clearly her checkered college career has been the result of her illness. Best wishes to Jenna in her struggle and hope to see her on the court again.
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Oh dear. There have been cases where players have to medically retire but they're still associated with the team in some capacity (e.g. manager). Don't know if that's an option here however.
 
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Don’t know if this belongs here, as I don’t see an entry into the portal, but Piath Gabriel is no longer listed on UMass roster and did not join the team on their trip to Croatia and Europe :(
 
Blueberries said:
Don’t know if this belongs here, as I don’t see an entry into the portal, but Piath Gabriel is no longer listed on UMass roster and did not join the team on their trip to Croatia and Europe :(
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She did enter the portal. Although not sure if she’s found a school
 
cancontent said:
Man. At this point in the off-season, I hope she has some options to land somewhere.

Had seen on a Twitter post that 45% of men's D1 players will not have a school to play for this season. While the numbers are lower for WBB, it's a sobering thought at the same time.
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That 45% number is staggering. Hopefully those players can find a school at some point. Even though the women's numbers are low, it is still a tough pill to swallow. I am sure programs and their athletic department leaders are talking to players, making sure these players are aware of the pros & cons of transferring.
 
cancontent said:
Man. At this point in the off-season, I hope she has some options to land somewhere.

Had seen on a Twitter post that 45% of men's D1 players will not have a school to play for this season. While the numbers are lower for WBB, it's a sobering thought at the same time.
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Unfortunately that is the risk you take when you enter the portal. Unless you are highly recruited or a decent role player, its a dangerous game to play, could end up not getting picked up by someone. Schools may have spots but they may save those spots for HS recruits or something better in the portal the following year.
 
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TheFarmFan said:
Stanford and Cal entered the transfer portal as do not contact and will be playing for the ACC in the 2024-25 season. The same for SMU. ;)
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Prediction or official? I recall there being an ACC meeting today.
 
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UConnCat said:
Nice player

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I guess I am a litle confused: why would she enter at this time? If she wants to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 24-25 wouldi it be necessary to put her name in now? Is it due to needing to talk to coaches about playing options while applying to graduate school?

Thanks in advance for any clarification.
 
MSSportsGuy said:
I guess I am a litle confused: why would she enter at this time? If she wants to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 24-25 wouldi it be necessary to put her name in now? Is it due to needing to talk to coaches about playing options while applying to graduate school?

Thanks in advance for any clarification.
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Two thoughts:

1. Ivy schools don't permit grad students to play during an otherwise-eligible fifth year, so she already knows now she can't return to Princeton for a fifth year. That conference rule stands in contrast to every other D1 conference, which permits that arrangement, and is thus why she has announced much earlier than most student-athletes who have a fifth year of availability, but who will have completed their BA/BS by the end of their fourth.

2. I can only speak for a Stanford-type school, but most of our grad programs have fall or early winter admissions deadlines, and she may want to do her grad-transfer recruiting now to know which WBB programs would take her before she bothers applying to grad programs at various schools, since the application process can be a lot of work.
 
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TheFarmFan said:
Two thoughts:

1. Ivy schools don't permit grad students to play during an otherwise-eligible fifth year, so she already knows now she can't return to Princeton for a fifth year. That conference rule stands in contrast to every other D1 conference, which permits that arrangement, and is thus why she has announced much earlier than most student-athletes who have a fifth year of availability, but who will have completed their BA/BA by the end of their fourth.

2. I can only speak for a Stanford-type school, but most of our grad programs have fall or early winter admissions deadlines, and she may want to do her grad-transfer recruiting now to know which WBB programs would take her before she bothers applying to grad programs at various schools, since the application process can be a lot of work.
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I forgot the Ivys don’t allow 5 year players this morning lol.

Yeah most competitive schools have relatively early admissions deadlines so I can get that. I was just taken aback that someone would put their name in this early while still playing this season.
 
TheFarmFan said:
Two thoughts:

1. Ivy schools don't permit grad students to play during an otherwise-eligible fifth year, so she already knows now she can't return to Princeton for a fifth year. That conference rule stands in contrast to every other D1 conference, which permits that arrangement, and is thus why she has announced much earlier than most student-athletes who have a fifth year of availability, but who will have completed their BA/BA by the end of their fourth.

2. I can only speak for a Stanford-type school, but most of our grad programs have fall or early winter admissions deadlines, and she may want to do her grad-transfer recruiting now to know which WBB programs would take her before she bothers applying to grad programs at various schools, since the application process can be a lot of work.
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Maybe it's a good thing she starts looking at options well in advance. A lot more time to deal with the process in deciding where she wants to go.
 
TheFarmFan said:
Two thoughts:

1. Ivy schools don't permit grad students to play during an otherwise-eligible fifth year, so she already knows now she can't return to Princeton for a fifth year. That conference rule stands in contrast to every other D1 conference, which permits that arrangement, and is thus why she has announced much earlier than most student-athletes who have a fifth year of availability, but who will have completed their BA/BS by the end of their fourth.

2. I can only speak for a Stanford-type school, but most of our grad programs have fall or early winter admissions deadlines, and she may want to do her grad-transfer recruiting now to know which WBB programs would take her before she bothers applying to grad programs at various schools, since the application process can be a lot of work.
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Interesting watching you and @TerpWomenFan on this potential transfer.
- On one hand, the Princeton connection and Abby Meyers link to Maryland is interesting, but...
...Meyers is from Maryland and basically signed with the hometown team.
Yet
  • Kaitlyn Chen is from California. Perhaps, in the same vein as Meyers, she'll want to head back home to the Left Coast?
  • Also, what does she want to study? What schools offer it? Are they tough to get into (i.e., Stanford?).
  • A number of Ivy Leaguers who used up their eligibility are now at Southern Cal. Could that be a draw?

Stay tuned.
 
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