Basketball Transfer Portal '25

[sedz]

So now we have a pair of true 5s. Haynes and Thiam appear to have exclusively played the 5 last year, and and I'm not sure we want either of them trying to chase perimeter players around defensively.

The big hole on our roster now is the 4, whether a mobile big or a tall wing who can rebound. McKinley certainly will fill a good chunk of those minutes. But I think we should prioritize an experienced rebounder now.

[GoBearcats31]

24 minute mark - Chad discussed Thiam situation on BCJ podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDiZE0tRTu0

[Carthage World]

How many years of eligibilty will Thiam have left at UC?

3 years remaining.

[London 'Cat]

Thiam will be a Bearcat and he's bringing his coach Mamadou N'Diaye with him.

https://ucfknights.com/staff/mamadou-ndiaye

In Lobot I trust . . . .

[BearKatz]

How many years of eligibilty will Thiam have left at UC?

[BearKatz]

It's confirmed by 247 Sports! Moustapha Thiam ...... Well, it say 100% on the Crystal Ball

[sedz]

This has not been confirmed

Right, so far all that's official is Thiam entered the portal. Everything else depends on how much you trust insiders. I expect we'll find out shortly.

[longtimefan]

Thiam will be a Bearcat and he's bringing his coach Mamadou N'Diaye with him.

https://ucfknights.com/staff/mamadou-ndiaye

A 247 transfer portal crystal ball to UC from the UCF insider.

[gobearcats1]

This has not been confirmed

[sedz]

Thiam will be a Bearcat and he's bringing his coach Mamadou N'Diaye with him.

https://ucfknights.com/staff/mamadou-ndiaye

Secondary benefit - a French speaking coach and teammate for Dzellat.

[Lobot]

Thiam will be a Bearcat and he's bringing his coach Mamadou N'Diaye with him.

https://ucfknights.com/staff/mamadou-ndiaye

[sedz]

Greenlight Media:

Keitenn Bristow (@KeitennB), a 6’10” wing and WAC Freshman of the Year, is hearing from the following schools:

Loyola Chicago
Cincinnati
Alabama
Texas Tech
Texas
Grand Canyon
Syracuse
Ole miss
Kansas State

Averaged 11.3PPG, 4.3REB, and shot 46% FG

Bristow recorded a negative 0.9 BPM this year, hurt by a 24% turnover rate and 5 fouls per 40 minutes. Those are typical areas of weakness for freshmen. He's a solid defender who can provide some rim protection. Decent three level scoring ability. Poor rebounding for a 6'8 4, but ok if he plays the 3 spot.

Had 17 & 7 at OK St and 8 & 7 at UCF (also 8 turnovers at UCF).

[sedz]

Thiam has a "do not contact" tag per Sam Keyser. He's not shopping around.

[GoBearcats31]

Greenlight Media:

Keitenn Bristow (@KeitennB), a 6’10” wing and WAC Freshman of the Year, is hearing from the following schools:

Loyola Chicago
Cincinnati
Alabama
Texas Tech
Texas
Grand Canyon
Syracuse
Ole miss
Kansas State

Averaged 11.3PPG, 4.3REB, and shot 46% FG

[GoBearcats31]

Looks for 2 bigs here 1 on the coaching staff and 1 on the roster.

Oh yeah? https://ucfknights.com/staff/mamadou-ndiaye