2025 Transfer Portal

Xavier · 03-27-2025, 09:36 AM

I kinda expect Traore to be back. If he’s what was sold to X fans (long, athletic, rebounder- good in transition) he fits what Pitino likes. Coming off an ACL, I dont know what his market might look like. I saw a rumor that UC is going to try and get conwell, but I think the only reason that started is bc he lives with his brother who goes to UC.

There are a couple players I’d bet come with Pitino.

Xavier · 03-27-2025, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Husman

Richard’s Dad, Slick Rick is off to a fast start in the portal nabbing former top 25 high schooler Jason Sanon transfer from Arizona State.

The buzz and momentum around St John’s+Pitino, +MSG. I think St John’s is going to be quite an attractive spot for top players. They should be rolling while Rick is coach.

Xville · 03-27-2025, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Xavier

I kinda expect Traore to be back. If he’s what was sold to X fans (long, athletic, rebounder- good in transition) he fits what Pitino likes. Coming off an ACL, I dont know what his market might look like. I saw a rumor that UC is going to try and get conwell, but I think the only reason that started is bc he lives with his brother who goes to UC.

There are a couple players I’d bet come with Pitino.

Who are you thinking? Without any inside info, I think Washington comes here if Conwell leaves, may come even if he doesn't. The only other one outside of course Dent, which I'm not expecting, is Milivecic or however you spell it. Can't teach 6'10 260 and maybe he develops into something...would be maybe a rotational player.

Xavier · 03-27-2025, 09:53 AM

Those two and Filip Borovicanin are the 3 I think are possible. All of which simply rotational guys. Numbers aren’t eye popping or anything. But I like bringing some guys that know the system and the culture Pitino wants to build with him. No inside sources either just think it helps build out the roster and culture by having a few guys come with.

Xville · 03-27-2025, 10:14 AM

Someone else said it earlier, but I really like how experienced pitino’s staff is. Finally some guys who have been around the block a little bit. I really didn’t get the sense our assistants werent all that great. I know people love Dante, but I’d like to see him get away from miller and see if he’s a good coach or not. Maybe one day he comes back

**GIMMFD** · 03-27-2025, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Xville

It's interesting that we haven't seen Conwell or Traore in the portal yet. Could we possibly get lucky here? I know with Des last year it was a few weeks before he went in, so not getting excited yet, but just wondering if anyone has heard anything with these two in particular. Maybe they are waiting to hear from Pitino to see what his thoughts are and see if there is mutual interest.

I really want to keep Conwell, he's so fun to watch, and when he's on, he's really on. He'd be a good building block for the roster.

ArizonaXUGrad · 03-27-2025, 11:07 AM

Most of these players enter the portal after they have significant interest from other teams. Look at Des, I think once he got concrete interest he threw his name and declared not long after. I would be willing to bet that Conwell's name is being floated around by whatever agent he has. If he finds a better landing zone he will enter and move on.

**Strange Brew** · 03-27-2025, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by GIMMFD

I really want to keep Conwell, he's so fun to watch, and when he's on, he's really on. He'd be a good building block for the roster.

He’ll probably end up at BYU.

XUGRAD80 · 03-27-2025, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

He’ll probably end up at BYU.

Why do you say that? Any inside info there?

I’m of the opinion that he will stay in this area…hopefully at X. But if not at X I doubt he goes far. He seems to be very family oriented and already did the long distance thing his freshman year at USF. I think he likes having family be able to come to his games.