Transfer Portal April 2023

[TheHorde]

As I predicted (or rather greatly hoped....) a while back,, my #1 transfer target, Grant Nelson from North Dakota State just hit the portal today. Duke and Kentucky are rumored to be interested. Dan Hurley needs to get in touch. 6'11" with crazy hops and an inside-outside game. Two years of eligibility left.

https://thespun.com/college-hoops/breaking-college-basketball-star-reportedly-planning-transfer

Incoming posters saying we have no chance if Duke and Kentucky are involved. They say the same thing about every five star recruit and how they are being made a “priority” lmao. Last I checked only 5 guys can start and there are only so many minutes to go around…

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Update on Nelson:



With a ND-born wife and NDSU-alum in-laws, I catch a few NDSU games on TV, especially when I'm visiting family so I've been following Nelson's progression and have caught him on TV a few times.

Pretty amazing story: from a North Dakota town of 7K, Nelson was an excellent HS player but only got D2 offers and D1 offers from UND & NDSU due to teams poo-pooing his competition.

Very similar story to Scheierman: SDSU was his only D1 offer.

Nelson is a real-deal offensive weapon: almost reminds me of a bigger version of Karaban, but with a better ability to break down the D and get to the basket. Deceptively quick.

17 pts v Arkansas & 11 pts v Kansas this season: huge pickup as he would allow teams to truly play five-out, plus Nelson's ability to blow by slower perimeter defenders. Not a great defender though.

 

[HuskyHawk]

We aren't currently a better fit than any of those schools. He's a 4/5. We have 25-30 mins locked up at each position with Karaban and Clingan on the roster. He's probably better than Singare or Johnson... but but isn't coming here to come off the bench.

There's a reason we have been exclusively (or mostly?) associated with SGs this off-season. It's our position of need with or without Newton/Jackson.

(Edit: That being said, I am definitely worried about what our backup will do at the 5. Singare is probably not ready... most likely not ready. Do we go uber small with Karaban/Stewart at the 5? Johnson?)

He's a fascinating kid. Watched some stories about him. Incredible skillset for that size. But you're right, we've got a lot of players at those positions and he isn't a 3, which is where we will have minutes and maybe a starting spot. Would be a fascinating get for KU.

Johnson is our backup 5 and 4 this year. I'm comfortable with that. Plenty of length and he has gotten stronger. Singare is really raw.

 

[BGesus4]

Imagine the trouble teams would have adjusting to a two man 5 rotation with him and Cling Kong.

 

[Scrutineer]

This would be insane. Clingon could play power forward with this dude. Averaged 12 and 7 for Oral Roberts.

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/look-tallest-player-in-college-basketball-is-transferring?fbclid=IwAR05EokOt9MyqTLVAeY-0hQCYlNEglDk3oVZBm2KUdo6WXT2gvbo7ESD-uA

No way, but he could be the pressure relief valve for Boneyard frustration if next year's team can't make 3's and we took him instead of a 3 point specialist.
I can hear it now, "what were the coaches thinking by adding a guy who couldn't average 4 points as a Junior at Arkansas?"

 

[Mooch82]

He's a fascinating kid. Watched some stories about him. Incredible skillset for that size. But you're right, we've got a lot of players at those positions and he isn't a 3, which is where we will have minutes and maybe a starting spot. Would be a fascinating get for KU.

Johnson is our backup 5 and 4 this year. I'm comfortable with that. Plenty of length and he has gotten stronger. Singare is really raw.

And remember, last year Jackson slid over to the 4 a lot when AK went out. Would love for Samson to be the consistent backup 4 but if AJ comes back, I'd expect him to play that role quite a bit again as well.

 

[gtcam]

He's a fascinating kid. Watched some stories about him. Incredible skillset for that size. But you're right, we've got a lot of players at those positions and he isn't a 3, which is where we will have minutes and maybe a starting spot. Would be a fascinating get for KU.

Johnson is our backup 5 and 4 this year. I'm comfortable with that. Plenty of length and he has gotten stronger. Singare is really raw.

If Johnson would be healthy and learn to play without getting in foul trouble, two things he hasn't proven to date, I agree. But depending on Johnson is almost like getting a portal transfer unseen.

 

[Horatio]

Does anyone have any game footage for Apostolos Roumoglou? What’s his level of play,Etc. ?

 

[dennismenace]

We aren't currently a better fit than any of those schools. He's a 4/5. We have 25-30 mins locked up at each position with Karaban and Clingan on the roster. He's probably better than Singare or Johnson... but but isn't coming here to come off the bench.

There's a reason we have been exclusively (or mostly?) associated with SGs this off-season. It's our position of need with or without Newton/Jackson.

(Edit: That being said, I am definitely worried about what our backup will do at the 5. Singare is probably not ready... most likely not ready. Do we go uber small with Karaban/Stewart at the 5? Johnson?)

I would think that we could find a place(s) to get him 25 mins as he looks like the epitome of positionless basketball playing 3,4 and 5 and maybe even guard (ala Magic Johnson). What a talent!!!

 

[navery12]

UConn recruited him out of HS, but didn't make his top 6

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm guessing he's the son of the Jarvis era St John's Kyle Cuffe.

 

[HuskyHawk]

UConn recruited him out of HS, but didn't make his top 6

Had a knee injury. Played 3 minutes and had a medical redshirt. Several guards coming in.

 

[TeasenDonut]

Does anyone have any game footage for Apostolos Roumoglou? What’s his level of play,Etc. ?

It is very, very wishful thinking to say he will ever be a meaningful contributor.

 

[Umami Zen]

Supposedly Hunter D decision announced today.. Guaranteed NIL package is one of the primary considerations re: his decision(per him).. Kentucky appears to be a non-factor for that reason.. Kansas/Maryland/Nova seem to be finalists because of their NIL resources. Will be interesting.

 

[Zissou]

Supposedly Hunter D decision announced today.. Guaranteed NIL package is one of the primary considerations re: his decision(per him).. Kentucky appears to be a non-factor for that reason.. Kansas/Maryland/Nova seem to be finalists because of their NIL resources. Will be interesting.

Amazing that Nova is perceived to have a better NIL program than Kentucky

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Supposedly Hunter D decision announced today.. Guaranteed NIL package is one of the primary considerations re: his decision(per him).. Kentucky appears to be a non-factor for that reason.. Kansas/Maryland/Nova seem to be finalists because of their NIL resources. Will be interesting.

 

[Umami Zen]

Amazing that Nova is perceived to have a better NIL program than Kentucky

Might be more about players(and recruits) on the team all expecting the NIL at Kentucky..ie.-- Spreading the wealth.. Rather than focusing on a few high profile guys in other Programs.. Oscar T decision to stay or go pro is probably influencing available NIL sources at Kentucky as well. Read he made 1M+ last season.

Dunleavey hire is getting Nova "up to the plate."

 

[Ricker]

Supposedly Hunter D decision announced today.. Guaranteed NIL package is one of the primary considerations re: his decision(per him).. Kentucky appears to be a non-factor for that reason.. Kansas/Maryland/Nova seem to be finalists because of their NIL resources. Will be interesting.

I thought the rule was that players could receive NIL, but not as a recruiting inducement. Obviously, it isn't the case, but I thought the pretense needed to be there to maintain eligibility. Isn't blatantly going to the highest bidder with guaranteed money still technically an eligibility violation if someone chose to make an issue of it to ncaa, (like another competing coach)?

 

[runner11]

I thought the rule was that players could receive NIL, but not as a recruiting inducement. Obviously, it isn't the case, but I thought the pretense needed to be there to maintain eligibility. Isn't blatantly going to the highest bidder with guaranteed money still technically an eligibility violation if someone chose to make an issue of it to ncaa, (like another competing coach)?

I think it’s best to understand the terrain as the Wild West. Miami did not hide that they were outbidding players with LifeWallet, which is a fake company set up by Ruiz. As long as you pretend it’s legit, people seem to play along.

 

[navery12]

I thought the rule was that players could receive NIL, but not as a recruiting inducement. Obviously, it isn't the case, but I thought the pretense needed to be there to maintain eligibility. Isn't blatantly going to the highest bidder with guaranteed money still technically an eligibility violation if someone chose to make an issue of it to ncaa, (like another competing coach)?

Not really. Kansas coaches can't say we'll give you $2M to commit to Kansas, but Kansas boosters can say you'll get endorsement deals with the Kansas City Ford dealership and Ricky's Tractors down the road if you come here. It's a distinction without a difference really, but guaranteeing NIL isn't technically against the rules

 

[TheHorde]

Amazing that Nova is perceived to have a better NIL program than Kentucky

Particularly when that was reportedly one of the reasons Jay Wright left coaching.

 

[TheHorde]

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I hope for his sake that Kansas doesn’t get smacked by the NCAA for the alleged Adidas controversy. That would be a shame.

 

[Umami Zen]

I thought the rule was that players could receive NIL, but not as a recruiting inducement. Obviously, it isn't the case, but I thought the pretense needed to be there to maintain eligibility. Isn't blatantly going to the highest bidder with guaranteed money still technically an eligibility violation if someone chose to make an issue of it to ncaa, (like another competing coach)?

My two cents..I am not a NIL expert.. My source is out of an article by Trevor Woods ..Dated 5-3-23 8:07 PM CST.. Article titled "Hunter Dickinson reportedly prioritizing guaranteed NIL money in Transfer Decision"..

Out of that article --On3 NIL reporter Pete Nakos is quoted as having an interesting take on the NIL matter that sums up the situation perfectly. "In the case of Hunter Dickinson, we're seeing all sides of NIL", Nakos said. "Kentucky is making it clear that the dollars will flow after his commitment. Other schools are opting to possibly go the route of drafting contracts before he actually shows up on campus. Screw the 'Wild West' moniker, this is the norm in college sports in 2023."

 

[Umami Zen]

I hope for his sake that Kansas doesn’t get smacked by the NCAA for the alleged Adidas controversy. That would be a shame.

Billy Preston.. A Kansas recruit who never played at Kansas.. Has gone on record as saying the Kansas coaching staff was aware of the money his mother was receiving from Adidas reps for his commitment to Kansas..Debatable whether Kansas will ever have to deal with this information but NCAA is currently looking into it.. Post season ban is in play for 2023 beyond the previous self-imposed ban.. Edit--Source SB Nation article by Nathan Beighle 5-2-23

 

[navery12]

Billy Preston.. A Kansas recruit who never played at Kansas.. Has gone on record as saying the Kansas coaching staff was aware of the money his mother was receiving from Adidas for his commitment to Kansas..Debatable whether Kansas will ever have to deal with this information but NCAA is currently looking into it.. Post season ban is in play for 2023

If you believe Kansas is getting a postseason ban, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you