Basketball Transfer Portal '25

[bearcatlifer]

My bad on the 2pt.. I grabbled the overall % (not JUST the 2pt).. I think my overall point remains however that... for whatever reasons... this team was not good enough. Does it mean that these three were the main reasons why ? No.. but at the same time we know the more the roster looks the same, the less likely we are to see much different result... This is a one-year shot for CWM... if he is gone after next year.. so is the roster so....

I agree! The sameplayers and the same coach are likely going togive the same result. What seems to be forgotten is free throw percentage.with the portal players. If our team could shoot FT's at even a reasonable percentage we might have won another 5 games.Watching the NCAA tournament and seeing how automatic these guys are is crazy. It's ridiculous how we have to hold our breath every time we go to the line.Wes should be looking only at guys who shoot at least 70% from theline.

[leeraymond]

Subtract Freeman - committed to Creighton

Some coaches are already on the move. They are not messing around. They are going after who they want. I hope that Miller can get a big man, or two, that can move into the starting lineup. Miller has to move fast.

[sedz]

I agree! The sameplayers and the same coach are likely going togive the same result. What seems to be forgotten is free throw percentage.with the portal players. If our team could shoot FT's at even a reasonable percentage we might have won another 5 games.Watching the NCAA tournament and seeing how automatic these guys are is crazy. It's ridiculous how we have to hold our breath every time we go to the line.Wes should be looking only at guys who shoot at least 70% from theline.

If you add 70% FT to the criteria then there's only 5 guys left on the bigs list.

Keep adding criteria and you'll have to join me in the all wings fanclub!

[daveh]

as proven this past year, that's not a smart club to be in

[Carthage World]

Indiana guard Gabe Cupps is going portaling. Former 4 star recruit from Centerville who picked IU over OSU. Forced to play more than he should have two years ago to IU injuries, sat this year with an injury. Probably will go to UD, but worth mentioning because he's local. A-10 would be a better fit than Big 12.

Committed to Ohio St. Their fans aren't very optimistic about his ability, but as a former top 100 recruit, he probably wants one more shot at a big time program before dropping down a level.

[sedz]

I'm expanding my bigs list by lowering the BPM floor to 2.0 for underclassmen. That adds:
Cam Manyawu, Drake
Corey Chest, LSU
Jacob Cofie, Virginia
Blake Buchanan, Virginia

[D.A.H.]

does anybody actually have a good feeling that wes can get guys from the portal, who can help next year? uc guessed wrong last year, on roster composition, and had a lousy year. with all of the talk about wes being on a very short leash, which could kinda involve a coaching change, which stud(s) do you see him attracting for next year? just curious.

[London 'Cat]

does anybody actually have a good feeling that wes can get guys from the portal, who can help next year? uc guessed wrong last year, on roster composition, and had a lousy year. with all of the talk about wes being on a very short leash, which could kinda involve a coaching change, which stud(s) do you see him attracting for next year? just curious.

Not to defend CWM but injuries hampered the team this season. McKinley out for the entire season, Hickman was never healthy and ended up shut down, Skillings injury also affected him more than we thought. CWM may have guessed wrong but we don’t really know if he did. Would having a complete and healthy roster made a difference? Yes, UC had a disappointing season compared to expectations. Were those expectations misplaced? How much was due to roster composition vs running a scheme that fits your personnel? I don’t know the answers but there are other factors to consider.

[BorisTheCat]

Let me preface by saying I love CWM the man and had high hopes and hope he succeeds but... if you objectively look at his record here... its not good... Roster construction was bad, his record against good teams (Quad 1) is horrible, and if you look at player development... how many players have you see REALLY get better over the course of the year ? From year to year, what players have shown marked improvement ? Again.. I want CWM to succeed but I think if you look objectively... there is not a lot positive that you can say about this time here.... it's a shame because he's the type of guy you want being the face of program. This team for the past few years have had all of the trappings of a top program: Venue, cool uni's, Jordan brand, excellent mutlimedia web presence.... All surrounding an actual team that has not really earned all that.

[sedz]

BearcatBunch is compiling a portal tracker spreadsheet again this year: https://t.co/bC82gA2WM6

We reached out to Lathan Summerville, a 6'10 freshman from Rutgers. But Tennessee, Texas A&M, Michigan, Ohio St, Oklahoma St, USC, Washington, and Butler have also reached out. And Summerville isn't even a good rebounder (7% OReb rate) or shot blocker (under 3%). But he does make 86% at the line. Posted a 0.2 BPM. Competition for bigs is fierce.

[sedz]

We didn't make the final list for Jacari White or Jamichael Stillwell.

[SKell82155]

I realize I’m the one who stated that Dan S would be gone after last year, so take what I say with a grain of salt but I only post what comes out of the players mouths themselves. Obviously minds can change for a variety of reasons (NIL money) but again I only share what I’ve personally have been told.

So I’ll share, hopefully doesn’t get back to the player but I’m sure I’m not the only one they’ve said something to lol.

Jizzle, Dillon, Dan S all intending to enter portal. It’s a tough job for a coach these days. Dan said he loves Coach, yet is exploring options in the portal (highest bidder). NIL has ruined CBB IMO.

That’s a fact, Gunslinger.
Is the NCAA responsible for this mess ?
Who, if any, does the NCAA answer to ?
It has to stop.

[D.A.H.]

Not to defend CWM but injuries hampered the team this season. McKinley out for the entire season, Hickman was never healthy and ended up shut down, Skillings injury also affected him more than we thought. CWM may have guessed wrong but we don’t really know if he did. Would having a complete and healthy roster made a difference? Yes, UC had a disappointing season compared to expectations. Were those expectations misplaced? How much was due to roster composition vs running a scheme that fits your personnel? I don’t know the answers but there are other factors to consider.

almost every team has some injuries. i get that those are wildcards. but, roster composition vs. scheme - you'd think the coach would be able to go after and get guys who'd fit his scheme - if he didn't, that's on wes.

[bearcatbret]

Here is an article that mentions a few recruits. Cincinnati Contacts Former Recruit | Fan Recap

[bearcatbret]

UC's history in the portal era. https://fanrecap.com/bearcats-transf...DO_a5tEAcpDTPQ