2024 NCAA Transfer Portal Megathread

[GoBearcats31]

Off topic in that Texas is leaving the Big 12, but the Longhorns picked up three guys yesterday (including two from Indiana State) while the talented Tyrese Hunter and Dillon Mitchell have both gone portaling. Another wild day of portaling.

[red_n_black_attack]

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.

[sedz]

His recruiting profile evaluation https://247sports.com/Player/Arrinten-Page-46132338/ "Defensively, he has tools to protect the rim, but didn’t assert himself in that area as consistently as expected this season, and similarly rebounds in spurts right now." Of course that was two years ago, so hopefully he has improved.

His rebounding numbers aren't particularly impressive. His 11.4% total rebounds was closer to Newman (10.5%) than Skillings (13.1) and far from our big men (15.8% Lakhin, 15.9% Reynolds and 17.6% Bandaogo). He did improve to 13.6% in conference and his offensive rebound percentage (8.1%) was not bad, but again not at the level of our bigs (all 10.5% or higher). For his size, his rebounding numbers are not particularly good and effort generally is a big factor in rebounding.

We were one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country, so keep that in mind when comparing the numbers. 8% is about average for a big nationally. Defensive rebounding is sometimes more about scheme than ability. You'll see a lot of teams box out bigs but leave a defensive board to a guard to kickstart transition. We did that with DDJ under Brannen. Boogie, Kobe, and Bronny had high defensive rebounding rates, so looks like USC did that as well. I think Page would be a good rebounder if his role required it.

[zykarious]

Page has a positive defensive box plus minus and a decent offensive rebounding rate. Motor doesn't appear to be a problem at least statistically. He also is pretty efficient from the field. Looks like the reason he didn't play is a sky high turnover rate. That's not uncommon for young players. I'd rather take a flier on a guy like him than an underwhelming upper class big.

His recruiting profile evaluation https://247sports.com/Player/Arrinten-Page-46132338/ "Defensively, he has tools to protect the rim, but didn’t assert himself in that area as consistently as expected this season, and similarly rebounds in spurts right now." Of course that was two years ago, so hopefully he has improved.

His rebounding numbers aren't particularly impressive. His 11.4% total rebounds was closer to Newman (10.5%) than Skillings (13.1) and far from our big men (15.8% Lakhin, 15.9% Reynolds and 17.6% Bandaogo). He did improve to 13.6% in conference and his offensive rebound percentage (8.1%) was not bad, but again not at the level of our bigs (all 10.5% or higher). For his size, his rebounding numbers are not particularly good and effort generally is a big factor in rebounding.

[leo from jersey]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Aaron Bradshaw transferring from Kentucky to Ohio State

Zed Key for this 5 star 7 footer

[sedz]

Page has a positive defensive box plus minus and a decent offensive rebounding rate. Motor doesn't appear to be a problem at least statistically. He also is pretty efficient from the field. Looks like the reason he didn't play is a sky high turnover rate. That's not uncommon for young players. I'd rather take a flier on a guy like him than an underwhelming upper class big.

[GoBearcats31]

Indiana State kids starting to hit the portal - some may follow Schertz to SLU but there are some good players - I especially like Ryan Conwell

Supposedly Conwell is or will be visiting XU. Dude is going for 25 in the Shootout if he picks the crosstown school.

[GoBearcats31]

Yep -- UC and Missouri perceived to be the top two, per "Trilly Donovan" (at least as of Sunday/Monday)

Also, if I am not mistaken, Missouri may be in a good spot for Iowa transfer Tony Perkins so that could help the Bearcats' chances

Perkins has, in fact, now committed to Missouri -- which could affect the recruitment of Marques Warrick.

[Lobot]

I don't think we're connected here in any way but Boogie Fland and DJ Wagner from UK just went into the portal.

[Carthage World]

Really hope we start getting some frontcourt players in for visits now that last week's dead period is behind us.

Feel like this team is screaming out for an "Ody type" to back up Aziz but to my knowledge, we haven't been linked with such a player yet.

[leo from jersey]

I, perhaps, stand corrected?

Travis Branham of 247 says Dallin Hall is considering the following schools: Creighton, Clemson, Cincinnati, Florida, Washington, Utah, Utah State, a return to BYU.

Averaging 5.1 assists per game, perhaps this is the "floor leader" that Leo would be looking for.

It would be a great start. Go get him CWM. He is worth the price I hope.

[leo from jersey]

Maybe the smoke concerning Page is right. Zed Key just went to dayton.

[GoBearcats31]

First BYU portal entrant since Mark Pope left for Kentucky -- Dallin Hall. The sophomore averaged 9.0 points, 3.5 points, and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Not expecting at BYU kid from Utah to end up at UC, just general Big 12 portal movement.

I, perhaps, stand corrected?

Travis Branham of 247 says Dallin Hall is considering the following schools: Creighton, Clemson, Cincinnati, Florida, Washington, Utah, Utah State, a return to BYU.

Averaging 5.1 assists per game, perhaps this is the "floor leader" that Leo would be looking for.

[GoBearcats31]

IU hosting the hometown Connor Hickman today, ahead of a scheduled visit to UC on Monday.

IU definitely not out here.

Rumor is IU made a bigger NIL offer to Hickman than anticipated. Still seems like the UC visit is on. Also would appear that UC would have a bigger role to offer than the hometown Hoosiers (especially if it turns out that Frederick does not return). We'll see...

[leo from jersey]

We have floor leaders and Wes' offense flows around perimeter. You need a floor leader for a different offense than what they play. A passing big, wing, SG, PG or penetrate and dish. Taking the three or a super high percentage two is the name if today's gane. I am learning these newer stat boxes and we need a big like Page

Floor leaders -- did you miss all the lousy passing at the end of the games my friend. I also saw limited ability by many to see the court and dribble at the same time. A floor leader does more than take jump shots. yes I want jump shooters, but I guess many today forget what a floor leader brings. I noticed that a lot of the elite teams have quickly grabbed the few floor leaders in the portals. There has to be a reason. There is more to a game than taking a jumper which one misses half the time. It is someone getting others in position to hit the jumpers to make them most of the time as well. UC lacks that. Do you think if UC had a floor leader that other styles of pkays could be incorporated. You can't run some if you don't have the players with the skills to run them. Look UC has taken chances with players who don't contribute, why not use that scholarship on one who might give some new direction. BTW a floor leader doesn't always look for hos shot even when he teammates are open or not in the position to get a rebound or set a screen for hi, I saw that way to many times last years and saw the NIT when the NCAA was in grasp.