Outgoing Portal

[sedz]

AJ Storr apparently turned down $750,000 from Kansas, looking for more. He was a high level recruit but has been very underwhelming in his first two years (not one of Wisconsin's top 4 players by box plus minus and a negative defensive impact). The money flying around is insane.

[Carthage World]

First of all I didn't think NIL funds were available to him, as that's what been discussed repeatedly on this site, and secondly if he was looking for a better offer he sure was not very smart about " playing for a new contract " this past season. JMO

Chad brought up that same topic and said that international players cannot receive NIL funds while (actively) working in the US, but can receive such funds outside of the US. A prominent example is when UK took a team-bonding trip to the Bahamas in 2022 and Oscar Tshiebwe (from the Democratic Republic of Congo) made $500k from NIL work opportunities specifically in the Bahamas during the week-long trip.

[leo from jersey]

Chad Brendel said on his Youtube podcast last night with George Vogel that Vik is seeking a NIL number on the open market of the transfer portal that is way higher than UC is willing to pay.

I can see that VIK is a "Bearcat for life". Not sure if he can get an NIl or not. Regardless, we shall see. I do believe there was major friction between Vik and CWM and the one that had to leave did. There is more to this than VIK being misunderstood and the war in Russia as he played better last year when the war was heavier. Whoever has his ear, I wonder if their advice is wise. Time will tell, but let the Cats fill the spot with a needed and team-oriented player. Hopefully a floor leader or Big. Let the development of the team we have now be the main issue.

[Rufus]

First of all I didn't think NIL funds were available to him, as that's what been discussed repeatedly on this site, and secondly if he was looking for a better offer he sure was not very smart about " playing for a new contract " this past season. JMO

[Carthage World]

Chad Brendel said on his Youtube podcast last night with George Vogel that Vik is seeking a NIL number on the open market of the transfer portal that is way higher than UC is willing to pay.

[leo from jersey]

If Jamille only had a bit more energy and urgency to his game I would agree. I don't know if Roberts was supposed to be the staff's " center whisperer" when CWM took over but I was telling someone else that Jamille could be very effective if we could find such a person to work these bigs. Of course he would have to show a willingness to put some energy into his play.

Due to his size, Jamille should get a job overseas. Perhaps the chance for a bigger contract might be an incentive for a solid year. Overall, I am happy with the portal, but would like to see perhaps two more openings. That is, unless a couple can become contributors on a regular basis the entire season. Then lace them up and bring on X.

[Rufus]

If Jamille only had a bit more energy and urgency to his game I would agree. I don't know if Roberts was supposed to be the staff's " center whisperer" when CWM took over but I was telling someone else that Jamille could be very effective if we could find such a person to work these bigs. Of course he would have to show a willingness to put some energy into his play.

[Jeff Burk]

I’m not sure Jamille’’s not a better fit than Aziz right now.

Jamille seems to be a better post player but I would prefer Aziz hands down.

[Gmann]

I’m not sure Jamille’’s not a better fit than Aziz right now.

I agree physically Reynolds is imposing but I get concerned that he seems to have a low motor or just doesn't go hard all the time. Aziz is a bit awkward but he allways brings the energy.

[Bearcat93]

I’m not sure Jamille’’s not a better fit than Aziz right now.

[zykarious]

No inside information, but logically I think either Reynolds or Sage is going to enter, but maybe not both.

Sage could be waiting on Reynolds to decide. If Reynolds stays, I doubt Sage wants to spend another year on the bench. But maybe Sage is ready for 10-15 minutes backing up Aziz if Reynolds goes. I know a lot of fans don't think so, but I don't think we've seen enough out of Sage to know either way. If Wes thinks he can contribute, I'll trust in Wes.

It's hard for me to believe Reynolds would stay, he'd have to pull a miraculous transformation (mostly in the effort department) to get ahead of Aziz on the depth chart and I doubt he wants to spend his final year playing 10-15 minutes off the bench.

[GoBearcats31]

Some snippets from Chad Brendel on with Tony Pike today:

"There hasn't been a whole lot of chatter about anyone else (besides Vik)" ... "If you are listening to people that are dialed in in the world of the transfer portal, in the world of college basketball, you haven't heard names of UC guys being shopped around ... Does that mean that none of them are going into the portal? Of course not, but it just means there hasn't been this movement for guys to jump ship. It looked liked this team enjoyed playing together this year...and it feels like a lot of these guys are ready to run it back and see what year two with this group looks like."

[red_n_black_attack]

That's actually a good question. I was definitely expecting more than just Vik. Night is young.

I'm hoping players are having 2nd thoughts who expressed an interest in leaving to their position coaches.

[Lobot]

Where's all of the action we were expecting?

That's actually a good question. I was definitely expecting more than just Vik. Night is young.

[westside bearcat]

Where's all of the action we were expecting?