Couple days until Wednesday so may as well fire this one up. Our old friend, Jonathan Powell, is already in the portal.
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Couple days until Wednesday so may as well fire this one up. Our old friend, Jonathan Powell, is already in the portal.
I saw a 6-10 guy that averaged 16 ppg from Iowa entered the portal. Can't remember his name.
Seriously? He got regular PT. I have to think this is more about NIL than anything else. He was valued there. Morgantown does suck as far as college towns go though. I don't know what WVU has available but for 30mpg, his numbers were decent for a freshman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville
Owen Freeman is the 6'10 PF from Iowa that is transferring. Played 26mpg and averaged 16.7/6.7. I never watched Iowa so I have zero clue if he is any good or not.
There were a lot of rumors last year about WVU offering big NIL deals, and the kids never getting paid. Dunno if that's what happened here, but hey could be the money, or could be he just doesn't want to stay in West Virginia for the rest of his college career.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
I wonder how him and Miller left it , if it was on good terms. Could be a Foster Replacement just sayin.
He is one of the bigger transfers. Sat out a bunch because of a hurt finger- but it was allegedly bc he already had a deal in place for his next school. “Internet rumors” I should say, likely disgruntled fans. Just what I saw on Twitter thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by waggy
I just looked at the portal list. Some player from Virginia (Warley) already entered and committed to Gonzaga who is still playing. The portal is out of control.
Id love the kid from Virginia who we almost got a few years back.......McKneely....
Absolutely. Mercenary basketball is upon us. The highest bidder seems to win out but who knows? Maybe some will be content with their situations like Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and not scream for more cash.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
Everyone is going to want more money, even the ones that plan on staying.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickgyp
I'm guessing the staff already has some insight as to who might enter and who they might target. I'd be shocked if they didn't.
You can almost guarantee the staff knows well before the portal entry is even made.
I'm sure the portal antics are just as corrupt as everything else.
The last guy we got from Iowa worked out well for us. 16& 6 in the B1G is pretty good.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
Paul McMillan is once again in the transfer portal. Will be 4th team in 4 years. wtf is wrong with this kid?
Scored 20 a game at Canisius last year. Probably thinks he has a chance to go somewhere, play a lot and actually win a few games next year.
Any chance we can get Milk Chamberlein to leave St Louis and play with conwell one more time ?
I wouldn't want him. I've watched a few of his games this year and he makes Free look like a defensive player of the year. I think he'd get eaten alive in the Big East.Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRMUSKIE
Kam Craft in portal. Too bad because thought Miami was a good place for him.
Interesting. I’ll be interested to see if he draws high major interest or not. Watching him, he still takes a long time to get his shot off. That’s fine in the mac, but may struggle against high levelQuote:
Originally Posted by noteggs
No shock about this at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by noteggs
Drop down, start, put up some “prove it” numbers, the head back to the big leagues.
He seemed like a Nate Johnson kind of player. Catch-and-shoot 3 point specialist who pretty much just stands in the corner until the defense gets lost and then he putting one up.
That’s Steele’s offense, so I could see why it worked. Can’t see it working that well against longer, quicker wing defenders in the BIG 5 leagues. And, in another system I think he’s not going to get a shot off the dribble or attack the basket.
Bottom line is that he’s probably best suited for Miami/ MAC level but some big team will probably give him a look / pay him.
Maybe I’m wrong. But feel like for a guy like Craft- his best money making years will be in college. So makes sense to get what you can now.
Maybe he could oversees but just saying he might not get paid like he will be now. Tho I dunno if a “big time” school goes after him.
De Vries to Indiana, I have to think Powell will join him.
Craft, the guy just is not athletic enough to create his own shot and defend at a high D1 level. That could be from his injuries or just a general lack of quickness.
Has anyone ever tracked the number of players entering the portal who don’t get picked up by any other school?
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Powell already in portal, and we all know he will end up at IU.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
And your thoughts on Craft are off - have you ever watched him play? He can 100% create his own shot. He may land at a power program because of what he did and how he did it this year.
I’ve seen him play quite a bit. I could certainly be off but I see a lack of athleticism at the high major level and a guy who takes a long time to get his shot off. He’s fine at the mac level, but I don’t see it at a bigger school. Maybe a bench spark plug.Quote:
Originally Posted by drudy23
He had some good games but he also had some stinkers. Let’s not act like he lit it up every game. He scored 13 points a game and did little else to affect games. We shall see if a high major is interested. He left it open to return so he’s probably just seeing what is out there in the “free agency” market.
I saw MAC on plus this year, I agree with Xville here. He looks good in the MAC and will probably at higher levels, but if he moves to a high D1 program that will change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville
I got to sit one row back from courtside a few years back at a holiday tournament in Vegas. The early games were low D1 like 280+. They were big and looked fast to me. Then the high D1 teams rolled out, the difference wasn't massive. It was just enough to make a huge difference in game outcomes. Lanes close and open shots become contested a little quicker as the college level rises.
I thought Craft looked promising at Xavier in his limited minutes, but that was two years and multiple injuries ago, so who knows. He certainly won't end up back at Xavier, but I hope he finds his appropriate level and thrives, whether it's Miami or somewhere else (unless it's Dayton or UC; then I hope he fails miserably!).
Powell entered the portal before Devries left. Not much before, but before.Quote:
Originally Posted by drudy23
I’m skeptical that Powell knew that Devries would leave. Why would he? That was a quick decision. Heck on Sunday, we all expected WVU would be playing this week.
So in my logic, Powell left both WVU and Devries. Hooking back up with Devries at IU seems illogical. But who knows…..
It’s a rumor on x so take that for what it’s worth, but there’s a rumor that devries accepted the job months ago and that’s why Tucker sat out the rest of the season. It’s a stretch, but nothing would surprise me anymore. I’m sure that kind of backroom dealing happens all the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by MHettel
It wouldn't sound so nefarious if you say different. Woodson stepped down in February. De Vries was injured in December. I could see dad telling his son to not come back and play too soon, but rather fully heal his shoulder upon taking the job in February or early March. He could have only had 2-3 weeks of games to work back to game shape.
IU's NIL should be higher than WVU. He will get his son and Powell.
That's if he wants Powell.
In three years, Sean has landed an all big east guard in each season. I really havent looked at much yet, but if that streak continued it would be a great start. (Conwell/swain/all big east guard).
That’s just insane. I don’t doubt it. I don’t necessarily believe it either. But most important I don’t rule it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville
But back to Powell, would he know with certainty that Devries was leaving? Seems like a great way to crush a locker room.
And, why did Powell find it necessary to enter the portal like first thing in the morning? Is there some sort of prize for being early? The timing is just curious to me.
A Buttler friend of mine says they are #AllIn on getting Craft.
Also, I be surprised if Powell ended up at IU. There was a reported rift between him and DeVries.
Craft is sneaky athletic - coach's kid and a coach on the floor lol.
If Devries wants Powell, you can bet Powell knew he was leaving. I guess we will see.
I'm much more concerned about X landing some talented post scoring and physicality, as it is an obvious hole in next year's roster.
If you can scheme to get him open shots, he will have some success. If not, he will be a defensive liability.Quote:
Originally Posted by 94GRAD
Everything I have heard is that Powell and Devries don't see eye to eye. I guess we will see if that's true or not in a few days. However, I don't think Powell knew Devries was leaving, otherwise he would have just waited until it was publicily announced that he was gone and then went to the portal. Just my opinion anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by MHettel
Hopkins has entered the portal. Anyone wanna bet he ends up at gtown? Has a "Do not contact" tag.
Craft is the prototypical Butler player. White 3 pt shooter that does little else on the floor. It sounds like a good fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by 94GRAD
Seems likely. Kinda seems like a St Johns type of player, too- and they have no issue sniping the talent off other BE teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville
But still, gtown
I hope Miller and assistant coaches can take advantage of X getting good pr in NCAA tourney.
This can only help NIL $ and quality transfers for 25/26 season.
He averaged 14 at Miami. Lets not get carried away. He would be a nice bench peice and thats about it