2024 NCAA Transfer Portal Megathread

[leeraymond]

This would be a home run. Achor had a 7.1 BPM last year - that's higher than anyone we've contacted in the portal this year including all of the big names like Stewart, Mayo, and Small. We haven't had a player with a BPM north of 7 since Jarron Cumberland in 2019.

Achor does everything well. He can score efficiently inside and out at high usage and he gets to the free throw line. He's a great rebounder and shot blocker. And against top 100 competition his BPM was actually a bit higher at 7.3. He put up 23 points and 7 rebounds against Kansas in the tourney.

I'm all in on Achor.

Yeah. I like this guy too. Samford went 29-6 on the season and Achor was one of their best players. He hit for 16.1 points / game, which led the team, he pulled down 6.1 rebounds / game (which led the team), he shot 58.6% overall, and shot 43.5% from the three-point line. Also, he shot 5 free-throws / game where he shot 71.2%. He likewise had about 1.78 blocked shots / game (which led the team) and had 27 steals on the season (would be 4th on UC's team). He is listed as 6'9" 227. Not bad size for a PF that can step outside and shoot the three. Achor did NOT attempt many threes last season (about 1.8 / game). My guess is if UC is able to pull Achor in, he will get the first crack at that 4 spot. Based on what I have read on this guy, he appears to be the kind of big that Miller is looking for. Achor would be a very nice addition to the program. I hope UC can pull this guy in.

I wonder how the team would function if Achor and Aziz (at the 5) were in the lineup together along with Skillings on the glass. Wow, that would be an amazing rebounding team.

[GoBearcats31]

From Jonathan Givony (Draft Express) yesterday --

Campbell transfer Anthony Dell'Orso, one of the best available wings in the portal, has committed to Arizona, he told ESPN. The 6'6 sophomore Australian averaged 20.2 points, shooting 39% for 3 this season. Testing the NBA Draft waters and will continue to gather feedback.

[JohnFrancis]

This would be a home run. Achor had a 7.1 BPM last year - that's higher than anyone we've contacted in the portal this year including all of the big names like Stewart, Mayo, and Small. We haven't had a player with a BPM north of 7 since Jarron Cumberland in 2019.

Achor does everything well. He can score efficiently inside and out at high usage and he gets to the free throw line. He's a great rebounder and shot blocker. And against top 100 competition his BPM was actually a bit higher at 7.3. He put up 23 points and 7 rebounds against Kansas in the tourney.

I'm all in on Achor.

Here's a write-up on Achor (you really have to scroll down)
https://247sports.com/longformarticl...02520/#2417231

[GoBearcats31]

Xavier just landed Cam'Ron Fletcher from FSU. 4 star with an injury history.

Yikes - suffered a season-ending right knee injury on December 3, 2022. Then suffered a season-ending injury to the same knee on December 2, 2023.

Apparently was dating Angel Reese of LSU but broke up in March -- in case this is the content you were looking for in the transfer portal megathread!

[Lobot]

Xavier just landed Cam'Ron Fletcher from FSU. 4 star with an injury history.

[GoBearcats31]

@MattNorlander
Portal update: Riley Kugel won't play at Kansas, per sources. Bill Self told @TheAndyKatz Monday Kugel's future w/ KU was "up in the air." Kugel (9.2 ppg @ Florida) is on CBS Sports' list of notable 2024 transfers. He's being recruited again by high-majors.

[sedz]

The staff is looking at Achor Achor, a 6'9 PF from Samford.

This would be a home run. Achor had a 7.1 BPM last year - that's higher than anyone we've contacted in the portal this year including all of the big names like Stewart, Mayo, and Small. We haven't had a player with a BPM north of 7 since Jarron Cumberland in 2019.

Achor does everything well. He can score efficiently inside and out at high usage and he gets to the free throw line. He's a great rebounder and shot blocker. And against top 100 competition his BPM was actually a bit higher at 7.3. He put up 23 points and 7 rebounds against Kansas in the tourney.

I'm all in on Achor.

[Longtime Lurker]

The staff is looking at Achor Achor, a 6'9 PF from Samford.

FWIW, he's #35 on the Athettic's transfer portal list (Mitchell is 51, Hickman is 127 and Page is somewhere below that).

[Lobot]

The staff is looking at Achor Achor, a 6'9 PF from Samford.

[red_n_black_attack]

If Mitchell chooses Wes, I predict he will earn a starting role and north of 30 minutes per game.

[leo from jersey]

Atiki had a negative 3.1 BPM last year, by far the worst on BYU. Negative 4.8 on defense. I'd take my chances with Page or our young wings.

on this we agree. I would like to see quality depth bought in if only for a season.

[sedz]

Supposedly UC may have been in touch with Atiki Ally Atiki, a 6'10 Tanzanian senior-to-be from BYU (and likely member of the All-Name Team). Numbers aren't great, but UC could use a body and wouldn't be terrible for one year if that is the best they can do.

Triple A averaged 4.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.5 block per game in 11 minutes per game this year. He played in 11 Big 12 games, averaging 2.3 and 1.2 in 7.0 minutes (his best outing was 6 and 3 in 10 mins at Kansas State). His three year averages are 3.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, 58.5% from FT (but only 11/24 this past season) in 12.2 minutes per game over 88 games.

Atiki had a negative 3.1 BPM last year, by far the worst on BYU. Negative 4.8 on defense. I'd take my chances with Page or our young wings.

[sedz]

How about Dillon Mitchell ? Does that work for anyone?

Visiting this week per Trilly Donovan

Dillon Mitchell would be a great pickup. He was the third best player on Texas per BPM (and better than anyone on our roster). And he was just a sophomore. He won't provide much offense away from the basket, but will finish everything around the rim (81% on over 4 attempts per game). He's not a shot blocker but defends well without fouling. Mitchell is good on both ends of the floor.

[you see]

How about Dillon Mitchell ? Does that work for anyone?

Visiting this week per Trilly Donovan

I think that would be a great fit. Defensive, athletic weapon that could bring some intensity, not a big scorer but could fit our scheme well.

[Carthage World]

ESPN's #1 portal-goer Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall) is off to St. John's

What a start to the week it's been for the Johnnies.

They also picked up Utah PG transfer Deivon Smith yesterday. Averaged 13, 6, & 7 last season while shooting 41% from 3.