Transfer Portal 2026

[sedz]

Tillery would be redundant now that we have Perryman. They fill the same role, both second year true PGs that showed potential but struggled in the areas typical of freshmen: fouls and turnovers. They each had a 26% turnover rate, which basically unplayable. He did play very well in the B12 tourney, but right before that in the last game of the season he committed 3 fouls in just 14 minutes. A week before that he turned it over 3 times against OK St. He had three 4 turnover games in conference play despite limited minutes. Tillery can still develop into a great player, but we shouldn't count on it next year. Perryman is in the same situation (though he posted a much better BPM because he gets to the rim a lot more than Tillery). You don't need to carry two guys like that. Riley would give us a veteran offensive creator so Perryman can fill the backup role next year.

[longtimefan]

would anybody exchange Tillery for Tylen Riley? Sedz give us a full report.

It depends. If you look at the full season maybe not. But if you look at Tillery the last 3 weeks or so you could see he was figuring it out, and he was the most dynamic guard on the roster. I haven’t checked any stats to back that up, just going by what I saw. If Wes had just played him late in the UCF game, UC probably would have won and Wes would probably still be here.

At this point, I’d love to have either Riley or Tillery.

[Rufus]

Some noise around Jayden Hastings, 6'9" defensive specialist C from Boston College. Posted a 2.3 BPM in his sophomore season (negative 1.2 OBPM with a 3.5 DBPM). Low usage on offense and a poor FT shooter (under 50% for his career) but an elite shot blocker (8% block rate, top 10 in the portal among players with 20+ mpg) and a good rebounder (11% OReb). Fouls almost 6 times per 40 minutes. Would be a nice complement to Allenspach when we need some rim protection.

Sounds like a high motor / energy type of player. Shooting free throws, not fouling as much, and better shot selection overall are things can be coached if a coach has the wherewithal to do so. I would take a chance on this guy especially for the eagerness to go get some rebounds

[Natination113]

I would rather have Riley.

[leo from jersey]

would anybody exchange Tillery for Tylen Riley? Sedz give us a full report.

[leo from jersey]

I wouldn't throw big $$$ at Tillery, but I would have made him an offer. Thiam on the otherhand played himself into a big payday after last season. Regardless, I don't believe we have a shot on keeping him.

Perhaps Tillery was given an offer and his agent valued it as too little.

[BearKatz]

Why would CJC throw big money at Tillery? He’s unproven with some upside. Not worth paying the big money. Thiam was going to require big money regardless who the coach was. When you enter the portal, you are giving up your scholarship and the players are aware of that. Now if a team decides to resign them they can but I would think most teams would let these players go with so many options out there if they’re not interested in playing for their current team.

I wouldn't throw big $$$ at Tillery, but I would have made him an offer. Thiam on the otherhand played himself into a big payday after last season. Regardless, I don't believe we have a shot on keeping him.

[Natination113]

Why would CJC throw big money at Tillery? He’s unproven with some upside. Not worth paying the big money. Thiam was going to require big money regardless who the coach was. When you enter the portal, you are giving up your scholarship and the players are aware of that. Now if a team decides to resign them they can but I would think most teams would let these players go with so many options out there if they’re not interested in playing for their current team.

[BearKatz]

No you can not blame the current players for exploring their options since CWM was fired. A few of us said at the begining of this transition, a mass exodus would take place.

I really didn't think any of the players would want to come back. Thiam was going to attract all the Blue Bloods and rightfully so. Not many 7' Plus players shoot the ball the way he does. He's also young, and can be coached into being a better defensive player.

If UC was going to spend Big $$$, it should have been on keeping Thiam first, and Tillery second. Those two players have the most upside of any on last years roster.

I do not believe any of the big men 6' 10" plus will be as good offensively as Thiam this coming year. Maybe better defensively / rebounding. As far as Tillery goes, CJC probably breaks even on this one. My only concern, are either of them true PG's?

Time will tell how good CJC is! We're starting over again, the 3yr window starts now.

[bearcatbret]

Not a single high performer from P4, right?

I think that there is a P4 in football but a P5 in basketball if you include the Big East. Afterall, just look at the accomplishments of UConn. At one time, the Big East added football to grow their brand and it worked until the conference expansion exploded and half the teams fled and the remaining football schools divorced the Big East to form the American.

[leo from jersey]

Folks patience is hard for a true fan I know. I know CJC and Cory Evans know we need a complete roster too. I always said give CJC a pass his first year as long as we see progress. I hope to live up to that and not get frustrated. There is still time and players available, plus what if some get the fifth year. I am sure we all want the Cats to succeed after the last few years, but I just read in the bible -Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Gal 6:9 -- I will be happy to see some good fundamentals, growth in skill and team play. If that continues, we will see players attracted to the Cats and more wins.

Go Cats

[leo from jersey]

You really can't blame the players for exploring their options. After all, his players at Utah State did the very same thing.

Didn't WM run away Skillings who was praised as being in the NBA in a year. Tillery had not played to the level of DS his soph year, but Tillery was just a frosh. I have yet to see big money thrown his way while he is out there. It may come as teams panic. Give it time, as Sedz says there are PGs out there plus there are some overseas.

[London 'Cat]

Why can’t we just offer Thaim and Tillery?

I thought they had offers from UC. Maybe once they entered the portal those offers were revoked.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Because CJC said anyone who enters the portal is basically not welcomed back. I'm not so sure I agree with that Philosophy.

This team definetly needs HELP at PG. Not many teams would turn away a potential NBA Player.

You really can't blame the players for exploring their options. After all, his players at Utah State did the very same thing.

[BearKatz]

Why can’t we just offer Thaim and Tillery?

Because CJC said anyone who enters the portal is basically not welcomed back. I'm not so sure I agree with that Philosophy.

This team definetly needs HELP at PG. Not many teams would turn away a potential NBA Player.