Big East Transfer Portal Thread

[REB1094]

Curbelo to Southern Miss:



Southern Miss had a surprisingly good season last year, finishing 25-8 overall.

Southern Miss also has a strong connection with Puerto Rico, with AHC Juan Cardona from Puerto Rico and former Fairfield PG Neftali Alvarez playing for the team last year.

With the addition of James Madison, Southern Miss and Marshall, the Sun Belt was a solid mid-major conference w/ five teams finishing within the KenPom top-100.

Good luck to them

 

[navery12]

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Oduro and McNair bring a nice 1/2 punch for Providence. Overall, I’ve been impressed with Kim English’s off-season, but the Friars are still lacking a PG.

 

[gsmooth]

Oduro and McNair bring a nice 1/2 punch for Providence. Overall, I’ve been impressed with Kim English’s off-season, but the Friars are still lacking a PG.

I think PC and their fans are hoping Jayden Pierre becomes that PG, no?

 

[TRest]

I think PC and their fans are hoping Jayden Pierre becomes that PG, no?

Hope isn't a strategy, as they say.

 

[Waquoit]

Overall, I’ve been impressed with Kim English’s off-season, but the Friars are still lacking a PG.

What about what's-his-face?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I think PC and their fans are hoping Jayden Pierre becomes that PG, no?

That's the plan, but in the limited minutes Pierre played last season, I haven't seen much to get me excited about him just yet. Could be a solid pass-first guy, but not a 'wow, he's our starting PG, let's go!!!!' guy.

What about what's-his-face?

Devin Carter? More of a 2 guard.

 

[auror]

McNair you may remember was on NMSU when they beat us. He was their Whaley clone. He followed Jans to Miss St, but ended up playing mostly a backup role last year and his offense regressed (his turnovers spiked closer to his career averages). Jans then recruited over him in transfer portal this offseason, so he transferred out.

Good rebounder, decent rim protector. Good energy backup big.

 

[gsmooth]

McNair you may remember was on NMSU when they beat us. He was their Whaley clone. He followed Jans to Miss St, but ended up playing mostly a backup role last year and his offense regressed (his turnovers spiked closer to his career averages). Jans then recruited over him in transfer portal this offseason, so he transferred out.

Good rebounder, decent rim protector. Good energy backup big.

McNair is the big bulky center with no skill. The Whaley clone you are looking for is Johnny McCants.

johnny mccants - Google Search

 

[auror]

McNair is the big bulky center with no skill. The Whaley clone you are looking for is Johnny McCants.

Oh you're right. McNair was the back to basket wide body. Stupid Mc names.

 

[PChoops]

What about what's-his-face?

Recent interview English said he going with Pierre and Dual. Pierre showed a lot of flashes last season. Will they struggle, most likely but should be figured out mid BE play.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I think Dual will be very good this year, he was my pick for Providence's breakout pick on my blog: Breakout Picks From Each Big East Team Prior to the 2023-24 Season

IF Dual can develop a semblance of a PG game along with perimeter scoring to go with his insane athleticism, he's an NBA pro.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Quite a ride for Marcus Watson. The former top-100 recruit out of Oklahoma State was suspended for a year then played minimal minutes for New Mexico State.

However, transferring to North Carolina A&T reignited the potential Watson showed in high school as a super versatile combo forward who did a little bit of everything for the team.

At worst, Watson will be the first forward off the bench, be it at the 3 or 4. A ton of mismatch potential as a 6'6 235 weapon and Seton Hall's got a few uniquely sized played between Watson, Richmond and Addae-Wusu.

 

[M.S.G.]

Maybe he drove off the road with his college girlfriend.

 

[MCNPA]

Word is that St. John’s getting a commit early next week from former Tar Heel commit Simeon Wilcher.

 

[hasheemthedream]

Word is that St. John’s getting a commit early next week from former Tar Heel commit Simeon Wilcher.

Had a feeling that Pitino would go and recruit over Alleyne. He may be back in his same role of 10-15 mins per game. I guess he'll be having more fun in NYC then Storrs though.

 

[MCNPA]

Had a feeling that Pitino would go and recruit over Alleyne. He may be back in his same role of 10-15 mins per game. I guess he'll be having more fun in NYC then Storrs though.

I don’t think it’s to recruit over alleyne per se. I looked back and Pitino rotates a lot of players. Even Antoine Walker and Tony Delk on those teams didn’t average much more than 26-27 minutes per game . Backcourt will be talented though.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Had a feeling that Pitino would go and recruit over Alleyne. He may be back in his same role of 10-15 mins per game. I guess he'll be having more fun in NYC then Storrs though.

Have you ever been to Jamaica Queens?

 

[gsmooth]

I don’t think it’s to recruit over alleyne per se. I looked back and Pitino rotates a lot of players. Even Antoine Walker and Tony Delk on those teams didn’t average much more than 26-27 minutes per game . Backcourt will be talented though.

That's what I think, too, but I am not certain either. I do think Pitino wants to employ full court pressure defense like he did at Iona and for that you need fresh players with energy.

 

[MCNPA]

That's what I think, too, but I am not certain either. I do think Pitino wants to employ full court pressure defense like he did at Iona and for that you need fresh players with energy.

I think you’ll see Wilcher, Dingle and Alleyne at the 1-3 spots quite a bit.

 

[huskyharry]

McNair you may remember was on NMSU when they beat us. He was their Whaley clone. He followed Jans to Miss St, but ended up playing mostly a backup role last year and his offense regressed (his turnovers spiked closer to his career averages). Jans then recruited over him in transfer portal this offseason, so he transferred out.

Good rebounder, decent rim protector. Good energy backup big.

At least two chances for a modicum of revenge then?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Random question, is there an active Georgetown basketball board?

 

[BlueJayFan]

Random question, is there an active Georgetown basketball board?

I think it’s hoyatalk2.proboards.com. Something like that