April Transfer thread

[triaddukefan]

Another “apart.” Both from future Duke players I believe.

As long as they can score, rebound, and defend... they could spell it awpot for all I care

 

[Blueberries]

Another “apart.” Both from future Duke players I believe.

What’s up with the stellar academic reputation at Duke? Or maybe they all do want to be separate from a sisterhood.... 🤔🤔🤔

 

[Vowelguy]

As long as they can score, rebound, and defend... they could spell it awpot for all I care

Ah a fan of the UNC educational system for athletes, I see.

 

[DEpup]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

 

[undersized]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

Gosh, I'm certainly not going to attempt to name 5-10 because I will inevitably overlook someone important, but this is a good question. I'll throw out one name to get the ball rolling: Taylor Chavez to Arizona.

Also, teams that are building what is essentially an entirely new roster from the portal are relevant here, but that's almost an entirely different category!

 

[bballnut90]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

I dont know about a top 5-10, but ones that stand out to me are:
1. Celeste Taylor and Imani Lewis to Duke
2. Diamond Johnson/Hayes to NC State
3. Taylor Chavez/Koi Love to Arizona
4. Hayes sisters to Mississippi State

Mulkey and Jordan Lewis are also big name transfers that have yet to find a home

 

[southie]

As far as Endyia Rogers, i still haven't seen anything out on social media confirming that she has entered the transfer portal. But, she did remove "usc basketball" from her twitter page, but not her USC photos.

Finally found something out on social media stating Endyia entered the transfer portal; nothing from her directly, though.

 

[southie]

 

[WFFL]

Rickea Jackson ?

 

[Go/huskies]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

IImar’I Thomas to UCLA is one that stands out to me, she’s undersized but she should help with out with scoring and will likely starter at the four next season.

 

[Dwilliams02]

Rickea Jackson ?

Idk if I would consider her the team captain. Maybe Myah Taylor or Carter.

 

[DeeHusky]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

Dorka Juhasz to UConn. Need that scoring inside. I don’t think ONO has much more growing to do as far as potential and that’s not anything against her. I just don’t think #1 in her class at one point is as accurate as we thought. NaLyssa Smith, Elissa Cunane, Rhyne Howard, Queen Egbo, Rae Burrell, Ashley Joens, Destanni Henderson are all ranked below ONO and this way is off topic lol, but I just don’t think that’s accurate.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Idk if I would consider her the team captain. Maybe Myah Taylor or Carter.

That would be a pretty big blow to lose Taylor. She was one of the few actual players who showed significant improvement.

don’t think it’s her but you never know

 

[Vowelguy]

Swin's cousin. Remember thinking she was pretty good at SMU. Didn't realize she had moved to Penn St. last year.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

So what do folks think are the top 5 or 10 signings from a player skill matched with a gap a team needed to fill point of view?

I liked the Emily Engstler signing by Louisville.

 

[militarydog]

That would be a pretty big blow to lose Taylor. She was one of the few actual players who showed significant improvement.

don’t think it’s her but you never know

I’m pretty sure M Taylor has graduated. I could see her going to grad school at another school. However she is also big on her family being able to see her play. I’d hate to lose her.

 

[Iluvacc2]

Agree with Engstler to Syracuse, I think that is a great signing. She’s the tough forward they need. In the vein of Hines-Allen and Fuehring.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I’m pretty sure M Taylor has graduated. I could see her going to grad school at another school. However she is also big on her family being able to see her play. I’d hate to lose her.

Agreed, especially with the Hayes girls arrival. I honestly think we will lose at least one guard before all is said and done once they get on campus plus our new PG from Tulane.

Taylor is from Olive Branch and I could see her winding up at Memphis with a new coach and a chance to be even closer to family.

 

[SimpleDawg]

I thought I heard one of our guys saying they expect 2 Centers to arrive to Starkville, so that sounds more evidence that it's Carter.

Logically I can't see why she'd want to stay given all her friends are gone and she's not gonna get any better here, or gonna win for what's left of her career. I also heard Vic is looking for a PF.

 

[southie]

Swin's cousin. Remember thinking she was pretty good at SMU. Didn't realize she had moved to Penn St. last year.

She's transferring two years in a row?

 

[Heytherego]

Dorka Juhasz to UConn. Need that scoring inside. I don’t think ONO has much more growing to do as far as potential and that’s not anything against her. I just don’t think #1 in her class at one point is as accurate as we thought. NaLyssa Smith, Elissa Cunane, Rhyne Howard, Queen Egbo, Rae Burrell, Ashley Joens, Destanni Henderson are all ranked below ONO and this way is off topic lol, but I just don’t think that’s accurate.

I don’t think ONO was #1, CW was, I think she may have been #4. But I agree it is nothing against her but I think she is capping out on her potential; which is fine she still is super impactful on the defensive end but we could definitely use some more big scoring.

 

[dws3665]

I like the Goforth to Arkansas move. It's a really great fit on a number of levels, and it brings a defensive toughness to a squad that definitely needs a boost in that area.

And it was announced today that LSU's Treasure Thompson is heading to EMU. Really good pickup for Fred Castro's program, imo.

 

[Vowelguy]

She's transferring two years in a row?

That extra year gives folks an opportunity to start grad school.

 

[southie]

Jordan Lewis

 

[triaddukefan]

My nomination for biggest culture shock among the transfers... To going to school and living in New York City.. to going to school and living in Cullowhee NC I hope she likes fishing and hunting.

 

[triaddukefan]

My Aggies welcome one of the Syracuse ex-pats. When NC A&T picks up a power 5 or Big East transfer... good things happen.

 

[DeeHusky]

I don’t think ONO was #1, CW was, I think she may have been #4. But I agree it is nothing against her but I think she is capping out on her potential; which is fine she still is super impactful on the defensive end but we could definitely use some more big scoring.

Those are the final rankings. At one point she was the #1 player I think pre-injury in high school she was the highest ranked

 

[dws3665]

I hope she likes fishing and hunting.

And road trips to Asheville.

 

[WFFL]

Jordan Lewis

so shes still no decision even though most think its Baylor ? She may be waiting to hear what Mulkey will do ?

 

[southie]

so shes still no decision even though most think its Baylor ? She may be waiting to hear what Mulkey will do ?

I recall one Lady Vols fan tweeting about Baylor being her destination. And, someone (maybe that same poster) stating that Jordan was "following" a lot of Baylor players, coaches, etc.; I saw none of those follows on her twitter account. Perhaps they were talking about Instagram or some other platform.