Basketball Transfer Portal '25

[GoBearcats31]

That's Jalen Haynes, 6'8 C from George Mason. He posted a 2.8 BPM last year as an ultra high usage (31%) scorer and a good rebounder (10% OReb) with solid defense (2.0 DBPM). The main downsides are a high turnover rate at 20% and not much rim protection (3% block rate).

Haynes shoots a lot, putting up 10 shots from the field and more than 5 free throws in only 25 minutes per game. And he's efficient at 55% effective field goals, with more than half of them unassisted. We were sorely missing someone who could create his own shot inside this year. And I think he could reduce his TO rate if he wasn't trying to force things too much with a lower usage rate. If he did that I can see him being a 4+ BPM player. He did post a 4.0 BPM in 9 top 100 games. I like this guy. He might not be a star in the B12 but I think he could be a good rotation player who can give us some much needed offense in the post.

Averaged 17.2 and 6.8 in his last 10 games, including four games over 20 in scoring and an impressive 61 points over three A-10 tournament games.

He had single digit scoring outings eight times, with half coming in November and none past January 21. He also had 18 and 7 in 24 minutes versus Duke in mid-December.

[GoBearcats31]

Apparently, the staff have a Zoom session tonight with Shawn Phillips, recently of AZ State. Chad Brendel sees Phillips as a backup big.

Dushawn London (247) said Shawn has "narrowed his focus down to five schools" per his coaches:

UC, Memphis, Missouri, Villanova, Kansas

[Rufus]

Mitchell commits to St. Johns.

My fault...not official.

Apparently he was in such a rush to get away from Miller that the ink on his transfer notice hasn't had a chance to dry before he signs with someone else.

[GoBearcats31]

Dushawn London:

Rice transfer Jacob Dar has heard from the following schools per his representatives at Real Impact Sports Group

- Memphis
- Cincinnati
- West Virginia
- St. Bonaventure
- Texas A&M
- Washington
- Gonzaga
- Kansas State
- San Francisco
- Seton Hall
- Minnesota
- FAU

[sedz]

Dushawn London:

Rice transfer Jacob Dar has heard from the following schools per his representatives at Real Impact Sports Group

- Memphis
- Cincinnati
- West Virginia
- St. Bonaventure
- Texas A&M
- Washington
- Gonzaga
- Kansas State
- San Francisco
- Seton Hall
- Minnesota
- FAU

Dar had a 1.9 BPM this year. Decent three point shooter at 36% on moderate volume. Takes care of the ball, but a negative defender. I see him as a backup 3. A Jeremiah Davenport type.

[GoBearcats31]

Rothstein — “Central Connecticut transfer Devin Haid is down to the following three programs and is expected to make a decision by the end of the weekend, per his agents @noah_reisenfeld and @Adie_vongontard.

Kansas
Texas
Cincinnati”

Wooster, OH native averaged over 14 ppg this year in his first year in D1. The 6’5 junior spent his first two seasons at D2 Notre Dame (OH).

[sedz]

Rothstein — “Central Connecticut transfer Devin Haid is down to the following three programs and is expected to make a decision by the end of the weekend, per his agents @noah_reisenfeld and @Adie_vongontard.

Kansas
Texas
Cincinnati”

Wooster, OH native averaged over 14 ppg this year in his first year in D1. The 6’5 junior spent his first two seasons at D2 Notre Dame (OH).

Haid posted a 4.7 BPM as a high usage, 3 level scorer. Gets to the rim nearly 4 times per game and converts 70% there, plus a respectable 45% from midrange, 32% from three, and 87% free throws. Just ok defensively, though he has a high steal rate and doesn't foul much. Good defensive rebounding for a wing. Could start at the 3. A Jaquon Parker type.

[longtimefan]

Haid posted a 4.7 BPM as a high usage, 3 level scorer. Gets to the rim nearly 4 times per game and converts 70% there, plus a respectable 45% from midrange, 32% from three, and 87% free throws. Just ok defensively, though he has a high steal rate and doesn't foul much. Good defensive rebounding for a wing. Could start at the 3. A Jaquon Parker type.

If he’s as tough as Jaquon Parker, I definitely want him.

[GoBearcats31]

Sedz, what can you dig up on Honor Huff from Chattanooga, who just hit the portal. #1 nationally in 3-point goals made this season.

West Virginia

[BearKatz]

X just landed a decent PF who I thought UC could have used: Tre Carroll PF 6-7 / 233

Avg 12pts, 5 Rbs a game , former 4 Star Recruit.

[GoBearcats31]

X just landed a decent PF who I thought UC could have used: Tre Carroll PF 6-7 / 233

Avg 12pts, 5 Rbs a game , former 4 Star Recruit.

They also just landed some Italian kid who from looks seems like the next guy you want to punch, filling the Freemantle role

[red_n_black_attack]

Jalen Haynes committed!!

https://x.com/Knickoson42/status/1911123781235409158

[BearKatz]

They also just landed some Italian kid who from looks seems like the next guy you want to punch, filling the Freemantle role

That's actually funny! Considering i wanna punch every big man that ever plays for X! Very easy to dislike...JP Macura was the worst!

[swilsonsp4]

Per Chad Brendel, Jalen Celestine is on campus.

[GoBearcats31]

Brandon Garrison staying at UK per Joe Tipton