2024 NCAA Transfer Portal Megathread

[GoBearcats31]

Staff writer for the Hoosier 247sports.com site expressed that he believes IU will land Oumar Ballo, the former AZ center. Ballo canceled a visit to UofL, but still may travel to AR.

The staff over there are very level-headed, but I can't say the same for their patrons. Some are in shock that Hickman passed them over for the Bearcats. Mike Woodson is now targeting Ryan Conwell.

Ballo just made it official to IU

[swilsonsp4]

Staff writer for the Hoosier 247sports.com site expressed that he believes IU will land Oumar Ballo, the former AZ center. Ballo canceled a visit to UofL, but still may travel to AR.

The staff over there are very level-headed, but I can't say the same for their patrons. Some are in shock that Hickman passed them over for the Bearcats. Mike Woodson is now targeting Ryan Conwell.

[GoBearcats31]

Not sure he fits now with the Connor Hickman signing, but Brea would be an outstanding “get” for the Bearcats. Anyone know if there is any interest either way?
https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...EHOCA6YYQXBLY/

Saw a list of schools that had reached out to him already, and UC was not one of them -- for what it is worth. Kid is from NY. Watch him go to St. John's or UConn.

[bba_1979]

Not sure he fits now with the Connor Hickman signing, but Brea would be an outstanding “get” for the Bearcats. Anyone know if there is any interest either way?
https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...EHOCA6YYQXBLY/

[GoBearcats31]

Kevin Overton--who averaged 11.3 ppg as a freshman at Drake--is headed to the Big 12: Texas Tech.

[sedz]

Not a perfect comparison, but former top 10 recruit and 7-footer Kel'el Ware (6.6 and 4.1 as a freshman at Oregon) was knocked for his motor. Literally Google "Kel'el Ware motor" and there are numerous articles ... Dude just averaged 15.9 and 9.9 as a sophomore at Indiana and looks like a near lock for the first round of the NBA Draft. We haven't seen UC develop bigs under Wes Miller thus far, but I'm not going to turn my nose up at a recruit because other people--most of whom have probably never watched him play--are claiming motor issues.

I think "motor" is one of those words that's thrown around when people can't explain a player underperforming or overperforming expectations. If Page made better decisions with the ball, we wouldn't be saying anything about his motor even if his defense and rebounding were the same. Same with Jamille. I don't think his motor was the problem, it's that he made poor decisions with the ball and doesn't have lateral quickness or good shot block timing. Page is a young, inexperienced player who can still learn to harness his ability.

[GoBearcats31]

UC has reached out to Ra'Heim Moss of Toledo, per The Portal Report https://twitter.com/ThePortalReport/...36185670422606

6'4 junior guard from Springfield, OH (should have one year of eligibility) - 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists this season (30.8% from 3, 75.3% FT), 2.5 turnovers per game as well. Topped 20 points several times including 22 against New Mexico and 21 against WVU.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...'heim-moss
https://utrockets.com/sports/mens-ba...heim-moss/8491

Moss is down to Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Ohio State ... OSU has sure been mentioned a lot this week with some talented guards.

[GoBearcats31]

Not a perfect comparison, but former top 10 recruit and 7-footer Kel'el Ware (6.6 and 4.1 as a freshman at Oregon) was knocked for his motor. Literally Google "Kel'el Ware motor" and there are numerous articles ... Dude just averaged 15.9 and 9.9 as a sophomore at Indiana and looks like a near lock for the first round of the NBA Draft. We haven't seen UC develop bigs under Wes Miller thus far, but I'm not going to turn my nose up at a recruit because other people--most of whom have probably never watched him play--are claiming motor issues.

[red_n_black_attack]

Regarding Page, I think Wes made a great connection with him and Collier. There may be some concerns about his motor and work effort: if Wes likes him, that's good enough for me.

[GoBearcats31]

I have not seen this but Page did visit as a HS student so he pretty much knows what's up and may not feel the need for a visit.

I believe he actually visited UC twice (including at least once while Jizzle James also on campus https://twitter.com/Williams_Justin/...56266350002177)

[Lobot]

Does anyone know if Page has a visit scheduled?

I have not seen this but Page did visit as a HS student so he pretty much knows what's up and may not feel the need for a visit.

[red_n_black_attack]

Will we go after him?

I have no idea. His father played for Cal, so most likely Are-Kansaa,,but I can dream

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

UK 5star recruit DJ Wagner enters the portal. He's a Nike guys for NIL. Longshot, but he needs a fresh start after a disappointing season for Big Blue.

Will we go after him?

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Does anyone know if Page has a visit scheduled?

[Genester]

https://twitter.com/BJenkins247/stat...89116475658656

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: Bradley transfer Connor Hickman has committed to #Cincinnati,
@247Sports
has learned. Hickman earned All-Missouri Valley Conference Third Team honors after averaging 14.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season.