2022 Transfer Portal Megathread

[GoBearcats31]

Indiana guard Rob Phinisee into the portal. He has one (COVID) year left. He was a former low 4-star recruit that many anticipated would become an all-Big Ten guard. But he didn't seem to develop much, though had an insane game earlier this year in knocking off Purdue. He's not particularly tall, not super fast, and has struggled with his shot. But I think he'd be more ready to contribute at the AAC level than the aforementioned Khristian Lander. Seems like a great kid.

Rob Phinisee tells Jon Rothstein that Cincinnati, Purdue, OSU, Iowa, UNLV, Bradley, Cal have shown interest

I'd personally add that if you are frustrated by Mika Adams-Woods, Phinisee won't make you feel very good. Though maybe stepping down a level may help him.

[RedDog]

How does he help Coach, doesn't look like he rebounds. We need boards, not more Davenports.

[coach]

Another MAC player who would be a huge help offensively. A slightly smaller version of Eason with better ball skills and perimeter shot. Ali Ali.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/03/...ansfer-portal/

[GoBearcats31]

Old Dominion transfer Kalu Ezikpe is down to six programs, per his instagram

LSU
Cincinnati
Western Kentucky
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Pittsburgh

[coach]

Mark Sears the Ohio U points guard is in the portal. Think he has 3 years left. Kid can play.

[Fox19bearcatbounce]

There are not a bunch of highly recruited big kids right now who have decommitted from what i've seen. That said, he needs big kid who can step in an play immediately.

devin ree, julian Phillip's and yohan traore are just a few that decommited from lsu, but the reason I dont think they made them a priority is because were not listed as reaching out or in any of their final schools. But was longshots most likely anyways. Also sky clark, malika reneau, Tyrell ward, Aidan shaw, judah mintz, riley kugel and bobi kingman. I think only 2 or 3 on this list were considered sg or sf, the others are power forwards and centers.

[GoBearcats31]

Jeff Rabjohns of Indiana's 247 site: Nevada coach Steve Alford and UNLV coach Kevin Kruger are scheduled to have in-home visits today with Cincinnati point guard transfer Mike Saunders Jr.

[Fox19bearcatbounce]

There are not a bunch of highly recruited big kids right now who have decommitted from what i've seen. That said, he needs big kid who can step in an play immediately.

Lsu alone had a few, I agree needing immediate impact guys. They were high 4 star and 5 star stud, we see since Miller is playing close to vest

[Rufus]

. I hate this whole process and its ruining college basketball.

I agree and second that RedDog!

[longtimefan]

Sam McNeil, a senior guard at West Virginia (12.2 ppg) and Union, KY native into the portal. Not sure he makes sense at UC if he's looking to start, but worth a look at a local. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...06/sean-mcneil

https://twitter.com/portal_updates/s...dgClvQyQQdhSww

Apparently lots of interest, claims to have heard from

Nebraska
TCU
ASU
Clemson
Florida
Pitt
Iowa State
Texas
Texas Tech
Oklahoma State
Creighton
Ohio State
Virginia
Cincinnati
Maryland
Louisville
Indiana
Wake Forest
South Carolina
Kansas State
Richmond

[Lobot]

Cue the Memphis exodus. Timberlake and Ayomide are in the portal . I think both were top 100 guys

[RedDog]

Unlike the normal recruiting periods with signing dates, this process is about teams filling holes created by transfers for the most part. It seems that these guys have very little sense of urgency which is a risk because the portal outnumbers the available slots. Additionally, the teams have an even greater sense of urgency and if someone that meets the criteria is willing to commit, you close and move on. You only hope that a better prospect doesn 't show interest once its too late. I hate this whole process and its ruining college basketball.

[Rufus]

Were not privy to each and every recruit that's being pursued by CWM and staff, nor to what extent or how hard each one is being sought. My point being in above post is that all these kids are looking for greener pastures in entering the portal but very few up to this point in time has made a decision. Its like everybody is waiting to make a decision on their new school.

[RedDog]

Cant wait to begin hearing about some that's exiting the portal. Would be nice to have some of these kids begin making decisions.

I agree Rufus, this process is just one big tease and this list is no better than listing all the high school kids we offered and drooling over the prospects without any clue if the interest is mutual. I am trying to check the posts less often to help my blood pressure.

One thought to throw out there - EVERY team in America averages 60 points minimum per game. Therefore they ALL have to have a guy who scores 15-20 points per game and somebody who gets 10 rebounds per game. Statistics tell us very little about the quality of the player or the opposition. **** I used to average 15 points a game for my rec team - doesn't mean I was any good or that we lost every game by 25, just means I was probably the best scorer on a crappy team. Need to take these stats with a grain of salt unless we have first hand experience with the player.

[coach]

I'm surprised miller and staff havent made more of a push for some of these highly rated freshman that have de committed from some schools recently, that's purely speculation on my part but would of been nice to try for a sky clark or big that is no longer held to his letter of intent. Maybe they did and realized they were not going to get anyone.

There are not a bunch of highly recruited big kids right now who have decommitted from what i've seen. That said, he needs big kid who can step in an play immediately.