Transfer Portal 2026

[KevMan1976]

Utah State's Adlan Elamin has committed to UC

Nice. Hope Perryman is announced next.

[GoBearcats31]

Utah State's Adlan Elamin has committed to UC

[sedz]

Not sure all these guys would even be eligible. Claude played 4 seasons -- most recent one he missed a bunch of games (I assume an injury?) but may not qualify. Conerway was a senior at IU this season -- and didn't live up to expectations -- but maybe he can get another year Day Day Thomas style. He came in as a defensive specialist and started much of the season but isn't a Big 12 level starter.

I would take Conerway. He split PG duties with Enright, so was often guarding bigger wings. Still posted a 3.4 DBPM and 8.8 overall BPM in Big10 play. 34% assist rate and 68% eFG at high usage. Those are great numbers in the top conference, though he missed a lot of time and was turnover prone. But I have no idea if he's eligible or if we're connected to him at all. There are thousands of players in the portal. I try to stay away from analyzing guys until we have a connection.

[GoBearcats31]

As of now, no true PGs are on the team. Heres a look at a few who are still left in the portal that could be of interest.

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I took height as a consideration, so I did not go any smaller than 6'3". Desmond Claude is an interesting prospect. Highly rated coming outta HS. Also a one time X Recruit.

Pop Isaacs is also still available. Not to say that more PGs won't enter the portal.

Not sure all these guys would even be eligible. Claude played 4 seasons -- most recent one he missed a bunch of games (I assume an injury?) but may not qualify. Conerway was a senior at IU this season -- and didn't live up to expectations -- but maybe he can get another year Day Day Thomas style. He came in as a defensive specialist and started much of the season but isn't a Big 12 level starter.

[red_n_black_attack]

At this point all we have returning from last year is 32 minutes and 9 total points in Big 12 games. That’s Jordi, 0.00697674% of our scoring. If transfers want to play in the Big 12, there’s plenty of opportunity at UC.

If we get upgrades on scoring, I'm willing to trust John Calhoun. My take on his style of play: yeah, we have to try to stop them, but we aren't hanging our hat on defense because we're going to outscore teams since we are hard to stop.

[BearKatz]

As of now, no true PGs are on the team. Heres a look at a few who are still left in the portal that could be of interest.

Tayton Conerway

( N/A )
HS
PG
6-3 / 190
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Brian Taylor II

0.8600
HS
PG
6-4 / 175
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Cruz Davis

0.9400
T
(HS)
PG
6-3 / 172
Entered

Desmond Claude

0.9100
HS
PG
6-6 / 205
Entered

Travis Perry

0.8800
T
PG
6-1 / 185
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I took height as a consideration, so I did not go any smaller than 6'3". Desmond Claude is an interesting prospect. Highly rated coming outta HS. Also a one time X Recruit.

Pop Isaacs is also still available. Not to say that more PGs won't enter the portal.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

He is Evan Mahaffey"s brother, son of Jamie Mahaffey.

That is correct. Jamie played select soccer with my son for several seasons. His parents, Jim and Gloria were really nice people.

[GoBearcats31]

Audio interview with Mahaffey

https://x.com/bigmobarrett/status/2044598633283076499?s=46&t=6827ybyyA2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

[sedz]

Mahaffey posted a 3.2 BPM, very impressive for a freshman. Elite rebounding for a wing (11% OReb, 19% DReb). Low usage but efficient offensive player. Takes care of the ball, 62% true shooting, 40% from three on low volume. Positive DBPM. 4th best overall BPM on a top 75 team. Positive net points in blowout losses against Purdue and Texas Tech.

Great pickup. Could easily develop into a 5 BPM player. Our pickups so far have been high usage, so it's good to have a guy who produces without having the ball in his hands. His statistical profile is more of a 4 but his size is a 3. Tejada is the opposite, with PF size but a SF profile. So I imagine positions will be fluid, which I am a fan of.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Per Chad Brendel, Eric Mahaffey, signed with UC. Son of former Miami-OH star. Red-shirt FR out of Akron. Played at Moeller.

He is Evan Mahaffey"s brother, son of Jamie Mahaffey.

[swilsonsp4]

Per Chad Brendel, Eric Mahaffey, signed with UC. Son of Jamie Mahaffey, former Miami-OH star. Red-shirt FR out of Akron. Played at Moeller.

[GoBearcats31]

Who we got coming?

He posts the GIFs then nothing gets announced for a while. It’s a bit much! :-)

[GoBearcats31]

Has UC ever had a team with zero returning players? Has anybody? Rebuild to what? Is our goal to make the NCAA or win the Big 12? Honestly over the last 30 years we made a lot of tournaments, but the Sweet 16 only 3 times, and no farther. To win the Big 12 you need a Final 4 level roster, I hope that’s our goal but I’ll wait and see. Just making the NCAA is not enough.

Mick’s first year he had just Ced McGowan and walkon Brandon Miller back if I recall correctly.

I believe Louisville had an entirely new team two years ago and Pat Kelsey took them to the dance. IU had a new team last year and is returning 1 guy this year.

[longtimefan]

Bonke posted a 2.7 BPM. Elite rebounder (14% OReb), efficient scorer (60% eFG), and good shot blocker (7%). Negative DBPM. Played up to competition with a 4.0 BPM in top 50 games. Pulled down 13 boards against Utah St. Would a great pair for Allenspach.

Highlight reel. Good touch and mobility for a guy his size, appears to be the type of player we’ve always had a hard time defending.

https://youtu.be/9fGBMTla_vE?si=m0mHQOdfiFFBGPhA

[sedz]

Jeff Borzello reports Charlotte's Anton Bonke is visiting Kansas and Michigan State, with UC and others also on his vist list.

The 7'2 center is from Vanuatu -- apparently near-ish to Australia -- and was listed as a junior this year. He averaged 10.6 points and 8.3 rebounds, plus 1.5 blocks this season.

Bonke posted a 2.7 BPM. Elite rebounder (14% OReb), efficient scorer (60% eFG), and good shot blocker (7%). Negative DBPM. Played up to competition with a 4.0 BPM in top 50 games. Pulled down 13 boards against Utah St. Would a great pair for Allenspach.