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Topic:  The portal is about to blow up

Topic:  The portal is about to blow up
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greencat
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  Message Not Read  The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/17/2021 9:36:37 PM 
This "extra year" thing (covid related) is going to be a source for LOTS of extra guys in the portal. Some of them will end up at mid-majors, even if they were rated 4 stars in high school. (example: former Notre Dame wing DJ Harvey is reported to be headed to Detroit Mercy)

Does Boals have any spots left to work with? There is a rumor that no less than 4 guys are about to leave Cincinnati.
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BillyTheCat
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/17/2021 10:05:51 PM 
greencat wrote:
This "extra year" thing (covid related) is going to be a source for LOTS of extra guys in the portal. Some of them will end up at mid-majors, even if they were rated 4 stars in high school. (example: former Notre Dame wing DJ Harvey is reported to be headed to Detroit Mercy)

Does Boals have any spots left to work with? There is a rumor that no less than 4 guys are about to leave Cincinnati.


When you’ve got a team with great chemistry, you’ve got to be careful bringing in rent a players who are not far superior. Coach Boals is big on character and culture. Right now the biggest worry is getting Wilson to return. And I do not say that like meaning he’s leaving, but you can’t blame a guy in his position if it’s time to move on and chase money.
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/17/2021 10:12:54 PM 
BillyTheCat wrote:
greencat wrote:
This "extra year" thing (covid related) is going to be a source for LOTS of extra guys in the portal. Some of them will end up at mid-majors, even if they were rated 4 stars in high school. (example: former Notre Dame wing DJ Harvey is reported to be headed to Detroit Mercy)

Does Boals have any spots left to work with? There is a rumor that no less than 4 guys are about to leave Cincinnati.


When you’ve got a team with great chemistry, you’ve got to be careful bringing in rent a players who are not far superior. Coach Boals is big on character and culture. Right now the biggest worry is getting Wilson to return. And I do not say that like meaning he’s leaving, but you can’t blame a guy in his position if it’s time to move on and chase money.


I'm totally a fan of "character" in student athletes. Academic integrity too.

Getting a guy from a Wake Forest, Northwestern, Vandy, Georgetown, Notre Dame, etc seems like it would be safe but nothing is 100% guaranteed.
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shabamon
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/17/2021 10:25:26 PM 
I'm sure Wilson transferred here believing he'd be with us for two years. I doubt he would leave. I'm wondering how we will have room for AJ Clayton who apparently reclassified so that he could join next year.
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Jeff McKinney
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/17/2021 11:44:07 PM 
Bowling Green just brought in Samari Curtis, a former Ohio Mr. Basketball from Xenia. He has already been to several colleges in a short time. That's risky. Could be a huge acquisition for BGSU, or it could blow up in their faces.
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greencat
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/18/2021 3:26:00 PM 
Jeff McKinney wrote:
Bowling Green just brought in Samari Curtis, a former Ohio Mr. Basketball from Xenia. He has already been to several colleges in a short time. That's risky. Could be a huge acquisition for BGSU, or it could blow up in their faces.


Larry Austin had that big year at Central Michigan after doing nothing at Xavier and Vandy. You never know. Guys going on their third college (like DJ Harvey) are becoming more common.
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UpSan Bobcat
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/18/2021 8:32:42 PM 
shabamon wrote:
I'm sure Wilson transferred here believing he'd be with us for two years. I doubt he would leave. I'm wondering how we will have room for AJ Clayton who apparently reclassified so that he could join next year.


I believe whether Wilson comes back or not, he does not count against the scholarship limit next year.
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bornacatfan
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/18/2021 11:28:54 PM 
Brannen (the guy some wanted here) has run off all but 4 scholly players from Cincy. Strength guy is gone as well.

https://theathletic.com/news/cincinnati-mens-basketball-h...

Indiana State Roster cleared out too.

With Archie gone IU may have some guys in the portal....though for the life of me I can not imagine there is anywhere for that talent to go but down. Mids may get some guys who like water seek their level.


never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer.....

The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game

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bornacatfan
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  Message Not Read  RE: The portal is about to blow up
   Posted: 3/19/2021 9:55:21 PM 
350 schools

668 transfers by the first day of the Tourney. https://verbalcommits.com/transfers/2021

Amazing.

Sickening.

Out of control.


never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer.....

The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game

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