Basketball Transfer Portal '25

[swilsonsp4]

Miller played a lot of PF alongside 7 footer Matas Vokietaitis. Miller posted a 4.5 BPM playing 30 mpg. He made 35% from three on 112 attempts, and 56% effective field goals. Good passing for a big with solid rim protection. Led the Owls in defensive BPM. He would be perfect for our team (and many others). I'd make him the priority if we can afford it.

Miller has a long list of interested P5 programs, many with $ to burn. He won't come cheap, and I'm not sure there's much left after signing Thiam and Celestine. If it's feasible, go for it.

[GoBearcats31]

Don’t need another guard but Kentucky freshman Travis Perry going portaling. Another former UC target. Quiet freshman year at UK.

[Carthage World]

Don’t need another guard but Kentucky freshman Travis Perry going portaling. Another former UC target. Quiet freshman year at UK.

The kid did us a favor going to UK. Not a high major player.

[bearcatbret]

Here is your AI generated article on the three most recent targets.
https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-chas...6wGuESYDt3Qhfg

[sedz]

As the portal closes (for teams without a recent coaching chnage) there are a total of 2499 entrants on VerbalCommits. That's almost 7 per D1 team.

[London 'Cat]

As the portal closes (for teams without a recent coaching chnage) there are a total of 2499 entrants on VerbalCommits. That's almost 7 per D1 team.

Crazy. I’d like to know the number of those 2,499 who land somewhere for next year, whether with the team they played with in 24-25 or with a new team.

[swilsonsp4]

As the portal closes (for teams without a recent coaching chnage) there are a total of 2499 entrants on VerbalCommits. That's almost 7 per D1 team.

Another 1,430 entered from D2, some of whom are trying to move up.

[leo from jersey]

totally agree - very astute comment -- stats are not comparing like with like as a good coach can improve the stats. I will wait to see how these new guys perform once on the court.

one more thought concerning the stats being skewed and not really relevant. Each player played with different teammates. Some had real floor leaders distributing the ball and others had ball hog dribblers and hurried passes as the shot clock ran out. Some had boxing out expectations and training plus teammate helping out on a rebound. Some had teammates standing around and watching. It is so hard to compare with such variances. Again, this is why I will wait to see how they mesh with CWM and their new team. We might have a leader brought in who makes the guards get them the ball (remember KMART threatening his guards). We may have a bruiser causing the opponents not wanting to go under the basket for a RB (remember most Bearcats). These are things to be determined.

[GoBearcats31]

Dillon Mitchell has, in fact, committed to St. John's

[BearKatz]

Yeah, it was fun having him for one year! Lets see what Pitino can do with him!

[sedz]

Dillon Mitchell has, in fact, committed to St. John's

Another good fit. Pitino is all about extended defense, which is what Mitchell does best.

[kskenyon4]

Another good fit. Pitino is all about extended defense, which is what Mitchell does best.

Mitchell is a good player no doubt - but his struggles at the line were hairpulling maddening.

[leeraymond]

I am a huge stats fan, but what is missing is a stat that accounts for the importance and effectiveness of the coach.

Also, there are no stats that account for team chemistry and playing together with toughness and intelligence. At least I have not seen anything like that.

[London 'Cat]

Mitchell is a good player no doubt - but his struggles at the line were hairpulling maddening.

There is nobody on UC’s roster who can play his position as well or efficiently as DM. He will be extremely difficult to replace and I would argue UC’s biggest roster loss.

[leeraymond]

one more thought concerning the stats being skewed and not really relevant. Each player played with different teammates. Some had real floor leaders distributing the ball and others had ball hog dribblers and hurried passes as the shot clock ran out. Some had boxing out expectations and training plus teammate helping out on a rebound. Some had teammates standing around and watching. It is so hard to compare with such variances. Again, this is why I will wait to see how they mesh with CWM and their new team. We might have a leader brought in who makes the guards get them the ball (remember KMART threatening his guards). We may have a bruiser causing the opponents not wanting to go under the basket for a RB (remember most Bearcats). These are things to be determined.

It is funny that you mention making the guards give the ball up. Mel Levett once said that if Art Long or Dan Fortson called for the ball and did not get it, the person that did not give them the ball might get punched in the face in the locker room.

I would not go to those extremes, but I get your point. I remember in many games where Lakhin would call for the ball and never get it. The last UC bigs that called for the ball and got the ball were Clark and Washington. UC needs some intimidating big men that DEMAND the ball. Haynes may be that guy. He is 6'8" 260 and is a load.

It is going to be interesting to see if James and Thomas become the type of teammates that get these new guys involved with the offense.