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Players Entering Transfer Portal, As of March 2024

From France said:
Iriafen + Bransford would be good adittions to UCONN roster, hope at least the team made contact -
And they are healthy to my knowlege !!!

add that 3 KK on the same team would be funny, :)
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Isn't Iriafen's availability just someone's "rumblings" here on the BY????
I have been away for an hour or so, maybe things have changed????
 
Centerstream said:
Isn't Iriafen's availability just someone's "rumblings" here on the BY????
I have been away for an hour or so, maybe things have changed????
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My understanding is that the rumor started b/c someone at SF chronicle wrote a piece saying that if Iriafen transfers, it'd be bad for Stanford. No actual rumblings that she's leaving. Just mentioned the motivation a big sack of money could create.
 
cancontent said:
Someone please refresh my memory. When does the portal close? I have April 18th in mind, but think that's wrong.
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hoopsdiva said:
The portal closes May 1. You may be thinking of the beginning of NLI signing, which starts April 18
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Yes. Portal closes May 1, however NLI signing period is April 17 to May 15, so there are 14 days of overlap.
 
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pvdoggy said:
I am confused by the sheer number of people in the portal, not that it is new this year. More than 95% (maybe even 99%) of these players have zero chance of a post-college basketball playing career. What is the reason for moving around to different schools unless you have a serious problem at your previous school, from the message they post to announce they are entering the portal, they seem pretty happy at their current school.
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All of those "I love it here. Love ya, fans! Thanks, coach and staff. With that said I'm leaving!" announcements read like they were generated from an app. Select from following Y/N options (1) hint at reason for leaving (2) throw subtle shade at coach by not mentioning them in thanks (3) include religious reference .
 
LwrcasefaN said:
That's why they need her IMO. Indiana?
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I get what you mean, but she doesn't fit Iowa State's style of play from what I've watched. Her outside shooting is decent, but she's more of a slasher.

The last two seasons she's been the primary ball handler. With who ISU has now and their incoming freshman class, it seems crammed.
 
So w/ Hailey Van Lith and Velez leaving, we know (based on Mulkey's history) LSU is going to grab one of the blue-chip guards from the portal. Which one tho?

  • Phelia
  • Gray
  • TVO
  • Deja Kelly
  • KK Bransford
 
hoopsdiva said:
The portal closes May 1. You may be thinking of the beginning of NLI signing, which starts April 18
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Thanks. Knew I had the wrong date in mind. Will be interesting to see the final number of portal entrants once it's closed.
 
cancontent said:
I get what you mean, but she doesn't fit Iowa State's style of play from what I've watched. Her outside shooting is decent, but she's more of a slasher.

The last two seasons she's been the primary ball handler. With who ISU has now and their incoming freshman class, it seems crammed.
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Currently down to 8 players including the incoming HS gals. Backup center to Crooks just left so Cyclone have no center or big forward to go with Crooks after Bristow also took the portal walk.
 
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I have no idea if this means ANYTHING, but Barker has a deal with Adidas, and LSU is a Nike school. Maybe she switches companies, but MS State is another SEC Adidas school. SC is Under Armour.
 
12au said:
So w/ Hailey Van Lith and Velez leaving, we know (based on Mulkey's history) LSU is going to grab one of the blue-chip guards from the portal. Which one tho?

  • Phelia
  • Gray
  • TVO
  • Deja Kelly
  • KK Bransford
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Ooh ooh ooh, let it be Kelly. Please please please.
 
I’m also seeing more “rumblings” about Kiki from Stanford on twitter. If true that would be a massive get for anyone
 
dws3665 said:
I have no idea if this means ANYTHING, but Barker has a deal with Adidas, and LSU is a Nike school. Maybe she switches companies, but MS State is another SEC Adidas school. SC is Under Armour.
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Hailey Van Lith is also an adidas player and still went to LSU. Shouldn’t be a problem.
 
What a gut punch to A&M and Joni Taylor to have Janiah Barker transfer out. And, that's in spite of having just signed an NIL deal with adidas (A&M is an adidas school) like three weeks ago.

 
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bballnut90 said:
Duke could also be a good landing spot from an academic perspective. My guess is Notre Dame if she enters the portal though. ND needs help in the post and with the guards they have, Kiki will flourish in their lineup and help turn them into a title contender.
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I wonder how she’d feel playing against Stanford in the ACC? That surely would be very uncomfortable.
 
dws3665 said:
I have no idea if this means ANYTHING, but Barker has a deal with Adidas, and LSU is a Nike school. Maybe she switches companies, but MS State is another SEC Adidas school. SC is Under Armour.
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I doubt Barker comes to South Carolina because I doubt she would be a starter. With that said, I wouldn't be surprised if she does. There were rumors in the last off-season that she was coming to South Carolina and she is good friends with many in the program.
 
CAbballfan2 said:
Hailey Van Lith is also an adidas player and still went to LSU. Shouldn’t be a problem.
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I'm guessing adidas won't be thrilled if she ends up at a Nike school like Hailey Van Lith did at LSU. And, Hailey Van Lith's deal was in place way before she left Louisville. Barker's season ended like 2 weeks ago and signed the deal like 3 weeks ago.
 
12au said:
So w/ Hailey Van Lith and Velez leaving, we know (based on Mulkey's history) LSU is going to grab one of the blue-chip guards from the portal. Which one tho?
  • Phelia
  • Gray
  • TVO
  • Deja Kelly
  • KK Bransford
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LSU has Flaujae Johnson and Mickayla Williams at the SG/W positions. They need a point guard, IMO.
 
CAbballfan2 said:
Hailey Van Lith is also an adidas player and still went to LSU. Shouldn’t be a problem.
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southie said:
I'm guessing adidas won't be thrilled if she ends up at a Nike school like Hailey Van Lith did at LSU. And, Hailey Van Lith's deal was in place way before she left Louisville. Barker's season ended like 2 weeks ago and signed the deal like 3 weeks ago.
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Similar to Azzi, who has a relationship with Steph Curry & Under Armor, and Aaliyah with adidas, it shouldn't be an issue.
 
Lorcan said:
There's rumblings that Kiki Iriafen may be grad transferring somewhere. If true, she's likely the biggest catch in the Portal market.
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Kiki would look good in bright Red and White.
 
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I noticed Talia von Oelhoffen is following a bunch of UCLA players as well
 
BRS24 said:
Similar to Azzi, who has a relationship with Steph Curry & Under Armor, and Aaliyah with adidas, it shouldn't be an issue.
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I'm not saying it's an issue. With Barker, the timing of her transfer barely a couple of weeks after she signs her deal with adidas is kind of funny (if she ends up transferring a non-adidas school). As for the other players you mentioned, I believe their deals were signed after they were already suited up for a Nike school; same when Flaujae signed a deal with Puma, I believe. Nike must be laughing knowing these adidas signees still have to wear their college uniforms withe the Nike logo and Nike shoes 35-40 times a season with most on television, and they don't have to pay them NIL.
 
BigTenGuy said:
Curious about the report of $700,000 pay-to-play payments to WBB players. Was under the impression that the WBB amounts were much lower. Is there a validated or semi-validated example of a WBB player receiving $500k+ in NIL/pay-to-play?
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In other sports, I've heard it said that coaches losing players or against NIL often greatly exaggerate the dollar amounts. Would imagine that's true for wbb too. I cannot imagine 700k in fake NIL. Maybe they are talking about legitimate endorsement deals. Besides Clark, I've seen several other players in national or regional commercials. Nothing from Stanford until Brink's appearance in the new Addidas ad.
 
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