Danomatic Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) I’m not if there isn’t already a transfer portal thread, but I couldn’t find it if there is. Perhaps we can pin one here? Considering the fluidity and ever evolving roster moves in the current landscape of college basketball, I think it would be appropriate. Anyway, I was scrolling on Twitter earlier and saw this tweet from one of our guys, and it got me thinking… not necessarily of this particular tweet, but who do we think would be a nice, legitimate addition to this team next season? I feel like there will be more than a few spots that will open up due to graduation, going pro and just moving on to chase opportunities elsewhere. Edited March 5, 2023 by Danomatic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Danomatic said: I’m not if there isn’t already a transfer portal thread, but I couldn’t find it if there is. Perhaps we can pin one here? Considering the fluidity and ever evolving roster moves in the current landscape of college basketball, I think it would be appropriate. Anyway, I was scrolling on Twitter earlier and saw this tweet from one of our guys, and it got me thinking… not necessarily of this particular tweet, but who do we think would be a nice, legitimate addition to this team next season? I feel like there will be more than a few spots that will open up due to graduation, going pro and just moving on to chase opportunities elsewhere. Here are my personal thoughts and I could be wayyyy wrong but I’ll say it anyways: I do think bates,duncomb, and JG will transfer out. We are gonna get a ton of transfers but also need to be smart to leave open spots for 24-25 so gonna have to get lots of one year guys… my prediction for roster next year is: Newton cupps banks gallo leal Gunn reneau I don’t expect any of these guys to be done after next year or transfer out. I think we take 3-4 players with one year left and 1-2 players with multiple years left 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, IUfaninIllinois said: Here are my personal thoughts and I could be wayyyy wrong but I’ll say it anyways: I do think bates,duncomb, and JG will transfer out. We are gonna get a ton of transfers but also need to be smart to leave open spots for 24-25 so gonna have to get lots of one year guys… my prediction for roster next year is: Newton cupps banks gallo leal Gunn reneau I don’t expect any of these guys to be done after next year or transfer out. I think we take 3-4 players with one year left and 1-2 players with multiple years left Older teams win. What ever you do you cant take 5 or 6 freshmen anymore with the portal being there.. 24 and 25 are loaded, I know but you dont win with young players, see UK. Early, but I see only one transfer hope 2 and I'll keep names to myself. Edited March 4, 2023 by Indykev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 59 minutes ago, Indykev said: Older teams win. What ever you do you cant take 5 or 6 freshmen anymore with the portal being there.. 24 and 25 are loaded, I know but you dont win with young players, see UK. Early, but I see only one transfer hope 2 and I'll keep names to myself. I totally agree and that’s why I said 3-4 players with only one year eligibility remaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Thanks for starting this thread. It will be hopping this off season. I think when the off season arrives, hopefully many weeks from now, we will have plenty to discuss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Any guesses as to the stud freshman that we apparently didn't offer out of high school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenhoosier Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, iuswingman said: Any guesses as to the stud freshman that we apparently didn't offer out of high school Nobody has a clue. It was discussed at length in another thread. Nobody even knows if the tweet is legit or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Danomatic said: I’m not if there isn’t already a transfer portal thread, but I couldn’t find it if there is. Perhaps we can pin one here? Considering the fluidity and ever evolving roster moves in the current landscape of college basketball, I think it would be appropriate. Anyway, I was scrolling on Twitter earlier and saw this tweet from one of our guys, and it got me thinking… not necessarily of this particular tweet, but who do we think would be a nice, legitimate addition to this team next season? I feel like there will be more than a few spots that will open up due to graduation, going pro and just moving on to chase opportunities elsewhere. Can you change the Subject to "Transfer Portal 2023"? We had one for last year and I figure we'll have them in coming years as well... TIA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victobmyboy Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Wonder if it’s a Montverde kid. Those kids seem to stay in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison22 Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Would love to have Connor Essegian from Wisconsin to Indiana. The kid is a shooter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 57 minutes ago, iuswingman said: Any guesses as to the stud freshman that we apparently didn't offer out of high school Skyy Clark. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, rico said: Skyy Clark. You know though, maybe if he had a coach that would actually coach him instead of throwing his players under the bus, he could become a pretty good player... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: You know though, maybe if he had a coach that would actually coach him instead of throwing his players under the bus, he could become a pretty good player... I thought he had some "family" issues or something along those lines? I dunno, the kid de-committed from UK then leaves the Illini squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, rico said: I thought he had some "family" issues or something along those lines? I dunno, the kid de-committed from UK then leaves the Illini squad. He's got talent...I'll say that... I think a lot of his issues had to deal with the knee injury he suffered at Montverde, and the confidence factor...Maybe a father figure like CMW is just the ticket... I thought it was the Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn kid that had the psycho family... Edited March 4, 2023 by IUFLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: He's got talent...I'll say that... I think a lot of his issues had to deal with the knee injury he suffered at Montverde, and the confidence factor...Maybe a father figure like CMW is just the ticket... I thought it was the Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn kid that had the psycho family... https://www.si.com/college/2023/01/07/illinoiss-skyy-clark-steps-away-from-basketball-for-personal-reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, rico said: https://www.si.com/college/2023/01/07/illinoiss-skyy-clark-steps-away-from-basketball-for-personal-reasons I don't know any of the particulars, but the first thought is, he wanted to get away from that program and Underwood...I'm not sure of the dynamics in "prioritizing family" but maybe he used it as a convenient excuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: I don't know any of the particulars, but the first thought is, he wanted to get away from that program and Underwood...I'm not sure of the dynamics in "prioritizing family" but maybe he used it as a convenient excuse? Could be. I am sure he will be highly sought after. I just don't think it will be us. But ya never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Over under of this thread hitting 134(last year's portal thread) before school starts next year? Im going with the over. Shoot yesterday, a few of yall got going for 4 pages in an hour about something so important, I can’t even remember what it was today. Edited March 4, 2023 by NotIThatLives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 minute ago, rico said: Could be. I am sure he will be highly sought after. I just don't think it will be us. But ya never know. The ONLY reason I say it is because he's a Montverde kid, and I would imagine he talks to Malik and JHS...And with JHS possibly NBA bound, we do need a PG... I trust Woody with reclamation projects...He won't put up with any BS, but he will coach the kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: Over under of this thread hitting 100 before school starts next year? Im going with the over. Shoot yesterday, a few of yall got going for 4 pages in an hour about something so important, I can’t even remember what it was today. Edited March 4, 2023 by IUFLA 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: Over under of this thread hitting 100 before school starts next year? Im going with the over. Shoot yesterday, a few of yall got going for 4 pages in an hour about something so important, I can’t even remember what it was today. the 2022 edition grew to 134 pages... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Best website to keep abreast of portal activity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDB Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 35 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: Over under of this thread hitting 100 before school starts next year? Im going with the over. Shoot yesterday, a few of yall got going for 4 pages in an hour about something so important, I can’t even remember what it was today. Yes sir, thread has potential and will be hopping in a few weeks. Favorite time to read the board. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 minute ago, BDB said: Yes sir, thread has potential and will be hopping in a few weeks. Favorite time to read the board. 134 pages last year, and how many did we wind up with? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 29 minutes ago, IUFLA said: the 2022 edition grew to 134 pages... I’ve got the over on this year’s thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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