Basketball Transfer Portal '25

[zykarious]

It’s just getting harder and harder to shell out season ticket dough, and then root for a bunch of guys with one foot out the door. It seems two things have accelerated the problem to this level, in addition to guys getting paid. First, the transfer rule requiring a one year sit out was overturned. Second, allowing these guys to have agents. While the NCAA stated agents would be required to act in the best interest of the players, we know that’s simply not always the case. It’s where we are. I was once a HUGE baseball fan, now I no longer care about it or follow it; and the situation with college athletics is even worse.

Who says they aren't acting in the best interest of the players? Getting paid an extra $100k is certainly in the players interest. Loyalty isn't going to trump $100k or more for most players, it wouldn't for most of us either. It's free agency every year and entering the transfer portal is generally more likely to result in a pay raise.

I don't blame the players, I have no issue with them getting paid. The NCAA completely botched it by refusing to change until courts forced the issue. Now we need contracts and collective bargaining, but the NCAA is still refusing to be proactive. It's coming eventually, I just hope the pay-to-win era is a short one.

[bearcatbret]

I wonder what Cane Broome thinks. Top UC Recruit Enters Transfer Portal After One Season | Fan Recap

[longtimefan]

It’s just getting harder and harder to shell out season ticket dough, and then root for a bunch of guys with one foot out the door. It seems two things have accelerated the problem to this level, in addition to guys getting paid. First, the transfer rule requiring a one year sit out was overturned. Second, allowing these guys to have agents. While the NCAA stated agents would be required to act in the best interest of the players, we know that’s simply not always the case. It’s where we are. I was once a HUGE baseball fan, now I no longer care about it or follow it; and the situation with college athletics is even worse.

[BearKatz]

I was not expecting that one at all tbh

What bothered me, was the GF giving up the apartment and going back to Texas.

[swilsonsp4]

I was not expecting that one at all tbh

Chad Brendel has been saying for a few days that he expected this.

[Lobot]

Dillon Mitchell >>> Transfer Portal

247's Travis Branham says Mitchell will consider a return to Cincinnati

I was not expecting that one at all tbh

[swilsonsp4]

I find one thing interesting? Not one Bearcat to this point, has committed at another school.

Lot's of opportunity out there! what are they waiting for?

Their agents are sorting through their options and contacting as many viable programs as possible (which likely has been in progress for almost all of them already). There's no rush for any of them, barring a potential school recruiting the same position.

[London 'Cat]

Dillon Mitchell >>> Transfer Portal

247's Travis Branham says Mitchell will consider a return to Cincinnati

This is "testing the market" to me. Who will pay me more than Cincinnati? Maybe he will compare offers to what UC can do to retain him. Or, he just says he will consider staying. Who knows?

[BearKatz]

I find one thing interesting? Not one Bearcat to this point, has committed at another school.

Lot's of opportunity out there! what are they waiting for?

[BearKatz]

Dillon Mitchell >>> Transfer Portal

247's Travis Branham says Mitchell will consider a return to Cincinnati

Yikes! That really hurts!

[sedz]

Dillon Mitchell >>> Transfer Portal

247's Travis Branham says Mitchell will consider a return to Cincinnati

Teams will be throwing money at him. 6.8 BPM is #7 in the portal.

[GoBearcats31]

Dillon Mitchell >>> Transfer Portal

247's Travis Branham says Mitchell will consider a return to Cincinnati

[BearKatz]

Would you take a chance on Sam?
Sam Onu 0.9000 7-0 / 265

Has a strong physique and an athletic based game. Plays with aggression and energy. Does his damage around the basket offensively. Gets to the rim quickly. Limited skill wise on the perimeter at this point. Has potential to be a strong defender who can move his feet and block shots.


Sounds like a presence we could use around the rim!

[bearcatbret]

And I don't think he will turn it around. Maybe these players have a feeling that this will be Miller's last season and don't want to invest time in a sinking ship?

I take that as these players do not want to invest in themselves to make the dance.

[Bearcats1232002]

And there you go! That's my opinion as well.

If we had a new coach it would be undertsandable. Unfortunately Wes is more than settled in. So there's definetly more between the lines here.

Miller has one year to turn this around I believe!

And I don't think he will turn it around. Maybe these players have a feeling that this will be Miller's last season and don't want to invest time in a sinking ship?