Transfer Portal 2026

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

very true, but CJC seemed to have kept his squads. We will have to see. Plus, there has been a major influx of NIL $$ coming in since WM left.

Let's hope that trend continues.

[leo from jersey]

The problem with developmental talent is that they "develop" for a year, then hit the portal...we have seen that up close and personal the past couple of years.

very true, but CJC seemed to have kept his squads. We will have to see. Plus, there has been a major influx of NIL $$ coming in since WM left.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Only partially. There are two other factors. The staff have determined that there are virtually no available, ready-now players left in the portal. Plus, CJC has a philosophy of building a program with a blend of ready players and developmental talent. He has said that will always be the case. He and his staff have not had time to build relationships with the current crop of the few highly talented 2026 HS kids that remain and, just as importantly, their coaches (and handlers).

The problem with developmental talent is that they "develop" for a year, then hit the portal...we have seen that up close and personal the past couple of years.

[leo from jersey]

If he ( Fleming ) was holding out for his ( his agents ) asking price and has aspirations of going pro next season , as has been speculated, then surely he knows that he's not going to start with those kind of numbers. He's only a freshman so like you said. maybe he can achieve or surpass Keith williams like quotients.

I think I mentioned after 2 seasons. I meant 2 under CJC and staff. I saw his reel. He had some twitch to his game. Now he needs coaching and some involvement in the game plan. As was mentioned, he never visited the campus. He seemed to like CJC style and the money too. I think that is the current state of BB today. At least he considered coaching instead of just nice cars.

This is a major test on CJC ability to coach em up. A space was made and money was raised for him, Remember let see first year improvement and second year earning his spot and his paycheck. The staff choose him over the HS kid who went to Oklahoma. Time will tell. Past stats are nice, but a young player often matures and a different coaching staff also helps.Remember CJC loves the developmental. You don't need to hit on all, but you do need to hit on some. here's hoping.

[Rufus]

If he ( Fleming ) was holding out for his ( his agents ) asking price and has aspirations of going pro next season , as has been speculated, then surely he knows that he's not going to start with those kind of numbers. He's only a freshman so like you said. maybe he can achieve or surpass Keith williams like quotients.

[sedz]

Sedz, is there a way to break down his numbers from his final 9 games or so? It appeared he started playing better towards the end of the season. Hopefully it will give the fans a little more optimism regarding his commitment.

He averaged a 0.1 BPM over the last 9 games. Definitely showed progress. Still some bad shooting games in there despite scoring a lot of points, but he took better care of the ball. Only two games with a TO rate above 13% in that 9 game stretch after 14 such games before that.

[swilsonsp4]

Because of money?

Only partially. There are two other factors. The staff have determined that there are virtually no available, ready-now players left in the portal. Plus, CJC has a philosophy of building a program with a blend of ready players and developmental talent. He has said that will always be the case. He and his staff have not had time to build relationships with the current crop of the few highly talented 2026 HS kids that remain and, just as importantly, their coaches (and handlers).

[leo from jersey]

Sedz, is there a way to break down his numbers from his final 9 games or so? It appeared he started playing better towards the end of the season. Hopefully it will give the fans a little more optimism regarding his commitment.

I would also like to read what CJC said concerning why he signed him especially after saying the roster was pretty much complete. What did he see?

[Bearcat Bounce]

We are excited because this is a new year and a new team, He seems to have come on later in his frosh year, and perhaps year two under CJC he can be special. This isa test for the new coaching staff. After 7 bad seasons we have hope. Is it Fleming giving the hope or is it the fresh start. Hopefully both.

Sedz, is there a way to break down his numbers from his final 9 games or so? It appeared he started playing better towards the end of the season. Hopefully it will give the fans a little more optimism regarding his commitment.

[leo from jersey]

Akai Fleming posted a negative 2.5 BPM in his freshman season at Georgia Tech. While he may have potential, metrics say he was bad on both sides of the ball. He does get to the free throw line and makes 82% there. 33% from deep on moderate volume. But he converts under 40% inside the arc - 50% at the rim and only 30% from midrange. Those are terrible efficiency numbers. And it's even worse in nine top 50 games: negative 3.9 BPM, 30% inside the arc, and a 22% turnover rate. Negative 1.1 DBPM was worst on the team, and Georgia Tech was bad last year, going 2-16 in conference.

I don't mind the signing. He's got plenty of time to develop. But I see a lot of social media posts claiming Fleming is a star who is sure to start at SG this year. That's wildly optimistic. He's got a nice highlight reel when his shots go in. And he took a lot of shots to score double digits in the ACC, which is what everyone is excited about. But he needs to dramatically improve his efficiency to become an effective player. 42% eFG is not high major starter level.

My upside comp for Fleming is Keith Williams. Keith really struggled as a freshman with a negative 3.2 BPM, 40% eFG, and 23% TO rate but showed athleticism and an ability to attack the basket. He broke out as a sophomore with a 4.1 BPM, 49% eFG, and 16% TO rate. We can hope for something similar out of Fleming, but Carson and Colvin should be better and more polished players next season.

We are excited because this is a new year and a new team, He seems to have come on later in his frosh year, and perhaps year two under CJC he can be special. This isa test for the new coaching staff. After 7 bad seasons we have hope. Is it Fleming giving the hope or is it the fresh start. Hopefully both.

[sedz]

Akai Fleming posted a negative 2.5 BPM in his freshman season at Georgia Tech. While he may have potential, metrics say he was bad on both sides of the ball. He does get to the free throw line and makes 82% there. 33% from deep on moderate volume. But he converts under 40% inside the arc - 50% at the rim and only 30% from midrange. Those are terrible efficiency numbers. And it's even worse in nine top 50 games: negative 3.9 BPM, 30% inside the arc, and a 22% turnover rate. Negative 1.1 DBPM was worst on the team, and Georgia Tech was bad last year, going 2-16 in conference.

I don't mind the signing. He's got plenty of time to develop. But I see a lot of social media posts claiming Fleming is a star who is sure to start at SG this year. That's wildly optimistic. He's got a nice highlight reel when his shots go in. And he took a lot of shots to score double digits in the ACC, which is what everyone is excited about. But he needs to dramatically improve his efficiency to become an effective player. 42% eFG is not high major starter level.

My upside comp for Fleming is Keith Williams. Keith really struggled as a freshman with a negative 3.2 BPM, 40% eFG, and 23% TO rate but showed athleticism and an ability to attack the basket. He broke out as a sophomore with a 4.1 BPM, 49% eFG, and 16% TO rate. We can hope for something similar out of Fleming, but Carson and Colvin should be better and more polished players next season.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Per Chad Brendel, any further signings will be of developmental depth, along the lines of David Iweze, who red-shirted this season. The staff are done looking for imoact transfers.

Because of money?

[swilsonsp4]

According the 247's transfer portal tracking site there are a couple of 3 star and one four star centers still in the portal. I wonder why they are still available and if we are in touch with them.

Per Chad Brendel, any further signings will be of developmental depth, along the lines of David Iweze, who red-shirted this season. The staff are done looking for imoact transfers.

[leo from jersey]

Fleming never visited.

[Rufus]

According the 247's transfer portal tracking site there are a couple of 3 star and one four star centers still in the portal. I wonder why they are still available and if we are in touch with them.