Available Transfers, Decommitments, and Unsigned Prospects Thread
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Well that makes him less likely. Hey Nags. Please put Epperson on your 5th year transfer target list for 2021, 2022, whatever it takes.
And TJ, gracias for the update.
I've never seen Epperson play but man he sure does look like he's 12 years old. He's very highly rated so I'm guessing that means nothing but I'm also thinking comparing himself to Justin Patton might be a little off.
Close the deal on Ondigo and turn him into JJ.
Depends on the 5.....he's not a beanpole, but he's not 250+ either.
I don't want people to get ahead of themselves - Haarms can be a good player, will he be next year? I don't know. I think he'll play some, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's not the second option after Haas (assuming Taylor is healthy).
He definitely has the ability to extend beyond the paint and is pretty quick/athletic for a big man. He's also pretty good ball handling and passing - which is a great thing for us out of that position.
Defensively, I think he has the tools to be good. He's not slow for sure and has good lateral speed. How he bangs in the post on either end probably needs some work. And given that he's not a guy who hangs out in the paint, he's not a big rebounder - but there's opportunity to grow there.
Honestly, with the firepower assembling in the next few seasons the five could be a defense and rebound guy and we would be very good. If he develops offense that's gravy.
I actually forgot about Taylor. Not sure about him. If Ewing isn't able to handle bring the backup C than I could see Taylor playing
Of the newcomers already in tow for next season, I'm predicting this order of who's going to be the most productive on the court:
1. Eastern
2. Wheeler
3. Ewing (JC transfer)
4. Haarms
5. Stefanovic
I'd guess Ewing at 2 just because of the huge void Biggie is going to leave and Ewing is more equipped at the 4 than Wheeler. Wheeler definitely is a stud but I think his production won't take off until Vince is gone. Not sure if Stefanovic should even be on the list. I could see him being a RS.
I saw that Marial Shayok and reserve Jarred Reuter are leaving UVA as well. Perhaps they've come to the conclusion that deliberately playing the slowest tempo offense in DI doesn't lead to great success in the NCAA Tournament.
This sounds like something that we could actually use and there's the Cal/Cuonzo connection assuming, of course, Cuonzo isn't taking him to Missouri.
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Cal's Kameron Rooks will graduate and transfer, per a source. Eligible immediately for next season. 7-2 big man averaged 4.9 PPG & 4.5 RPG.
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Jon RothsteinVerified account@JonRothstein 17m17 minutes ago
Cal's Kameron Rooks will graduate and transfer, per a source. Eligible immediately for next season. 7-2 big man averaged 4.9 PPG & 4.5 RPG.
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Any 6'4" point guards that can play defense, hit free throws and wide open threes, and not turn the ball over?
Don't know anything about him beyond that tweet. Wondered the same thing though.
Darius Thompson and Geno Thorpe are probably the two available transfers that are closest to that.
I think D. Thompson's shooting needs to improve but it's also hard to tell whether or not playing in a system like Tony Bennett's at Virginia affects some players' numbers, such as number of high-percentage shots taken. I know that I've seen D. Thompson make some athletic plays (drive and dunks, etc.) while at Virginia and he appears to be a legit 6'3/6'4 and he has a good wingspan as well. He's definitely worth taking a look at and contacting.
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I'm not sure if he's immediately eligible, but Rice's best player, guard Marcus Evans, is transferring. Some talking-heads consider him to be the best player from a mid-major program that will still be playing next season (or two seasons from now):
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3920203/marcus-evans
His 2016-2017 Game Log: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/3920203/marcus-evans
Edit: Marcus Evans would have to sit out next season.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3920203/marcus-evans
His 2016-2017 Game Log: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/3920203/marcus-evans
Edit: Marcus Evans would have to sit out next season.
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So I'm a nerd about data and I put all the info from verbal commits into a spreadsheet to see what is out there.
Our biggest issue is potentially a backup center or big man.
Between PF and C there are 12 immediately available. 5 C and 7 PF
Most seem small and the biggest being Rooks.
Not anything of interesting in my opinion
Our biggest issue is potentially a backup center or big man.
Between PF and C there are 12 immediately available. 5 C and 7 PF
Most seem small and the biggest being Rooks.
Not anything of interesting in my opinion
There will be about 500 more outgoing transfers in the next several months, so there's still a lot of time to see if a quality frontcourt player (preferably an athletic shot-blocker with some other skills) becomes available in the transfer market.
I'll add it to my spreadsheet when it becomes available.
I hope we at least called Chase Jeter and told him he would look good in gold and black
Maybe they'll do it.
I realized we're getting away from my main topic theme but I think I'll adjust it to include all available transfers.
Sorry got caught daydreaming.
In all seriousness my numbers I posted earlier were only for immediate transfers. I don't see any point to wasting a scholarship if they can't play immediately.
Mark Donnal is available now according to ESPN. Big but lanky. I'd rather not getting him since we already have enough of his type and he averaged only 5.3 mins this season. I'd like a solid center. But if Haas can be consistent we won't have to worry about that.
I'd pass on him. If Painter and company add a transfer or two, they need to be proven players that are highly likely to be immediate-impact guys. A tall (think in the 6'9 to 6'11 range), athletic shot-blocker/rim-protector with good foot speed would be an ideal profile for one of the targets.
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Only saw Shayok play in the tournament but he looked like the best player on the court. He was aggressive and hitting some good shots. Looked like he had the killer instinct we are lacking.
Cameron "Cam" Johnson (6'7/6'8, 200/210 lbs.) is transferring from Pittsburgh. He redshirted after about 10 games in his freshman season, so as a RS junior, he will be immediately eligible next season. I'm not sure how strong his guard skills really are at this point. He might be more of a 3 than a guard. His shooting numbers from this past season were similar to Vince Edwards'. If he's really a guard, he's definitely a tall one. Hopefully he is one and possesses good ball skills:
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3138196/cameron-Johnson
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/3138196/year/2017/cameron-johnson
http://verbalcommits.com/transfers/2017
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3138196/cameron-Johnson
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/3138196/year/2017/cameron-johnson
http://verbalcommits.com/transfers/2017
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As of right now, of the immediately eligible transfers, these are the four that I think would be worthwhile for the coaching staff to contact:
1. Elijah Brown 6'4 G (RS Sr.) (Butler/New Mexico) (left-handed shooter)
2. Darius Thompson 6'4 PG (RS Sr.) (Tennessee/Virginia)
3. Cameron Johnson 6'7 CG/SF (RS Jr.) (Pittsburgh)
4. Trevor Thompson 6'11 C (RS Sr.) (Virginia Tech/Ohio State) (this is assuming that he takes his name out of the draft and then subsequently decides to transfer)
I think Geno Thorpe (6'3/6'4 PG/SG) (RS. Sr.) (Penn State/South Florida) might be worth contacting as well, except he's not listed as being immediately eligible at this juncture. Perhaps he will get a degree in May.
1. Elijah Brown 6'4 G (RS Sr.) (Butler/New Mexico) (left-handed shooter)
2. Darius Thompson 6'4 PG (RS Sr.) (Tennessee/Virginia)
3. Cameron Johnson 6'7 CG/SF (RS Jr.) (Pittsburgh)
4. Trevor Thompson 6'11 C (RS Sr.) (Virginia Tech/Ohio State) (this is assuming that he takes his name out of the draft and then subsequently decides to transfer)
I think Geno Thorpe (6'3/6'4 PG/SG) (RS. Sr.) (Penn State/South Florida) might be worth contacting as well, except he's not listed as being immediately eligible at this juncture. Perhaps he will get a degree in May.
I think they can all be good players.....it might take awhile. As Juniors they likely will be good solid B1G players.... save the juco who you would think would be more ready.
If Purdue is really fortunate a couple end up like CE where they contribute alot right away which is not typical for many frosh MP recruits......but if they do that is just gravy and will make Purdue tough again next year.
I'm curious ... and NOT supporting him being a great add ... just truly curious ... what is your take on Kerem Kanter --- Linc Darner is his coach ... FWTW ... 6' 10" 240 averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game. He recorded nine double-doubles, an impressive amount considering he did not start until about halfway through the season. He probably will not get drafted.
His best game came on the road against eventual conference champion Northern Kentucky on February 9; he registered 23 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists in the two point defeat.
His best game came on the road against eventual conference champion Northern Kentucky on February 9; he registered 23 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists in the two point defeat.
I hope Painter has been in touch with Linc to get the scoop. I think he would be a great addition. Not sure if he is a traditional C or a hybrid?
thanks ... I can't imagine Linc hasn't been in touch .... I don't know either, but if we want to stick a finger in a hole ...this seems like a decent one - finger, not hole
Lulz on the finger/hole
I'm also wondering with New Mexico during their coach if that opens up Chris Sodom. We were after him for a while but then again he was going to be a project player.
I'm going to make a tweak to the thread title again.
Even though they played side-by-side (particularly in the '90-'91 season after Woody Austin became academically ineligible and Loren Clyburn and Rich Mount transferred after the first semester), I think Darner favors more of a free offense (shot-selection wise) than Painter (although Painter is more lenient on this at times). So, they might have to work out some minor philosophical differences if Darner would be interested and Painter hired him.
Even though they played side-by-side (particularly in the '90-'91 season after Woody Austin became academically ineligible and Loren Clyburn and Rich Mount transferred after the first semester), I think Darner favors more of a free offense (shot-selection wise) than Painter (although Painter is more lenient on this at times). So, they might have to work out some minor philosophical differences if Darner would be interested and Painter hired him.
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I don't know that he would make Purdue any better when it comes to defending around the basket(s) (ex: he's not a shot-blocker/rim-protector) but he would be another player capable of being a respectable scorer and rebounder:
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3154807/kerem-kanter
Assuming Brandon McCoy's (consensus 5-star) interest is legit, of the remaining frontcourt prospects currently being mentioned for 2017, would you guys/gals rather have him, Malik Ondigo (looks like he's a legit shot-blocker), or someone else (i.e. scenarios where guys like Trevor Thompson or Chris Sodom become available)?
