Monitoring NCAA Transfers

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

I'm told he has a connection with someone on the staff at EKU.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Yes, McHale has Jersey connections.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 9 years ago

Updated May 1 Transfer List and "top" 20

http://espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/in ... nsfer-list

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

And he went to the PC Banquet. Didn't like the food? Maybe the announcement of Dunn staying didn't help matters. Good landing spot for him with Gonzaga.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... a-bulldogs

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 9 years ago

ramster wrote:And he went to the PC Banquet. Didn't like the food? Maybe the announcement of Dunn staying didn't help matters. Good landing spot for him with Gonzaga.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... a-bulldogs

Dunn staying shouldn't have changed his mind. Goss would have sat next season while Dunn played, then Goss would have taken over as PG when Dunn left. If anything, Dunn staying could've been a positive as Goss would have had a whole season to practice against one of the best players in the country.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Then it must have been the food...lol

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

Cat food

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Former Nebraska and St. Anthony guard Tarin Smith is transferring to Duquesne. That's a nice pick-up for them and the conference. He really sought out a power conference offer initially, despite the advice he was given from some close to him, but now I'm anxious to watch Tarin develop in the A10.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

I'm still wondering who replaces Biggie?
Can't see anyone on the current roster .
Biggie, for all his critics, had a very good assist/turnover
ratio.
EC, Jared and Four all have far more turnovers than assists.
Rumor has Biggie going to St. Peter's.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

I could see Jarvis eating up 7 minutes and Jared at 5. That leaves five to cover.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:I'm still wondering who replaces Biggie?
Can't see anyone on the current roster .
Biggie, for all his critics, had a very good assist/turnover
ratio.
EC, Jared and Four all have far more turnovers than assists.
Rumor has Biggie going to St. Peter's.

From point guard starter to good player/teammate off of the bench to yet another invisible replacement…..Coach Hurley must have believed that he had an upgrade in mind before the release.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

I think Biggie was fine for what he did. Good guy. Tough kid.

Sometimes he gets you 7-10 points. Sometimes you just leave him on the bench.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Maybe Biggie want to go somewhere and play 30 minutes a game for his last year of college.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Biggie and Jarelle were fine. If players want to leave and explore other options, you generally let them.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Kind of interesting, the opinion of Biggie around here seems to be changing a bit now that he is gone. I don't remember too many people having much good to say about him during most games.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

Biggie scored 7 or more points in 4 games. He also scored zero in 4 games.

Andrew · Unread post by **Andrew** » 9 years ago

I think the opinion of Biggie is higher because we don't have a comparable replacement. Four replaces some of TJ, all of Butler. Iverson replaces some of TJ, Reischel, and maybe some of Gil's production depending on how he's used. Thompson and Butts also fill roles to replace lost production - but there isn't a true PG on the roster other than Jarvis right now - anyone else would be playing spot duty, and it seems like it's going to be EC, Four, or maybe even Thompson that spells Jarvis when he needs a breather.

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 9 years ago

Biggie was maddening to watch, his basketball IQ just wasn't there. It's tough having a PG without a high bball IQ

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:Biggie was maddening to watch, his basketball IQ just wasn't there. It's tough having a PG without a high bball IQ

One could say that about 90% of former URI points….And forwards, and centers, for that matter.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 9 years ago

I was always critical of Biggie pretty much from the time his transfer to here was announced but I think at this point its a big loss. Biggie has the experience, he's used to Hurley, Hurley is used to him. I'm not too worried about our "combo" guards filling in while Jarvis is on the bench but if Jarvis goes down and misses significant time, the backup plan at this point looks really messy. I seriously doubt a quality point guard is going to walk through the door in May knowing he's going to be a backup.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

decent production, awesome eye patch

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:decent production, awesome eye patch

His eye will presumably be healed by next season (yay), which means no more eye patch (boo).

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Here's a guy with talent, who we actually recruited:
Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein · 16m 16 minutes ago
UConn's Terrence Samuel will transfer, per the school. Two years of eligibility remaining.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

He would be an awesome pickup, but how realistic is that possibility?

We can't even get a second rate juco to commit yet.....

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

Reischel lands at EKU

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Like Samuel coming out. Loved him in the run to the title. But what happened?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

At UConn, they seem to favor the lead guard being more
of a prolific scorer, than a playmaker.
Samuel is a pure PG, and he can take it to the hoop.
and play defense.
On the plus side of assists to turnovers.PLUS.....he can shoot free throws!

UCH21377 · Unread post by **UCH21377** » 9 years ago

I was at the Texas/UConn game and watched a few others. My son went to all the Gampel games. It looked to me like he lost his confidence; was missing easy layups and so forth. Then he lost playing time. The kid is a talent and would be nice to have here for sure.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Former 4 star recruits leaving Memphis and coming to an A10 team is a thing now- this time, it's Pookie Powell to La Salle.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:Former 4 star recruits leaving Memphis and coming to an A10 team is a thing now- this time, it's Pookie Powell to La Salle.

Phenomenal name

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

Speaking of awesome names...

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 5s5 seconds ago
BREAKING: Providence transfer Tyler Harris has committed to Auburn, sources told @CBSSports. Story coming.

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 5s5 seconds ago
BREAKING: Providence transfer Tyler Harris has committed to Auburn, sources told @CBSSports. Story coming.

Not too surprising considering the relationship between the Harris family and Auburn coach Bruce Pearl

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 52m 52 minutes ago
UMass transfer Derrick Gordon has committed to Seton Hall, per his twitter page. Immediately eligible.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 52m 52 minutes ago
UMass transfer Derrick Gordon has committed to Seton Hall, per his twitter page. Immediately eligible.

Seems like an odd choice given what just recently transpired at Seton Hall:

http://www.app.com/story/sports/college ... /27424043/

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 9 years ago

But with the transfers of both starting guards and the fact that he is from NJ it makes sense on the floor.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 9 years ago

Damn. Big loss for PC, wonder what happened?

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Interesting. I completely understand today's culture of basketball where kids bounce around high schools and prep schools, then they bounce around colleges, but wow. Its what 700 kids transferring this year? There aren't even 700 NBA basketball players. I know there is overseas money, but still.

I think going to a school spending four years there and gaining the support of a community and a sense of that is more valuable than whatever many of these kids chase. Not to say that it is always the kid's choice.

Like spend 4 years at PC, bounce around pro leagues, come back to Smith Hill and get in the General Assembly. Whats wrong with that Chukwu? It is a well worn path... PC--> GA. I'm kidding. Sort of. Kids can gain alot just by going to school.

They get major support for academics... they prob would get major support for Grad school testing and applications. Plus a varsity athelete bump. All of these kids could parlay their athletic ability into a serious education.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

WOW! Stunning! They had so much hope for him.
With him transferring and Owens likely a non projector,
nobody coming in since Simon left, things not so
great on Smith Hill.
Funny, I was just thinking about Chukwu and who the hell we'd have to
guard him.
Not a problem, now.
Their board is saying he wasn't comfortable at PC.
Rallies about racial profiling at PC can't remotely be helping in recruiting.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

"Like spend 4 years at PC, bounce around pro leagues, come back to Smith Hill and get in the General Assembly."

I'm thinking of bressler's great post. Maybe he doesn't want to spend his adult life avoiding the Federales...

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 9 years ago

Ouch haha that's really too bad for PC.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 9 years ago

Big loss literally and figuratively, PC's tallest players will be Bentil and Owens at 6'8.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Owens probably will not be admitted or will not get past
the clearing house.
Supposedly academic problems.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

From a timing sense, did Chukwu screw PC over or do them a favor? By waiting this long to transfer it puts Cooley behind the 8 ball to get a replacement but at the same time, does Dunn make the same decision to come back if he sees a roster with no one over 6'8 on it?

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 9 years ago

Guess we now know who our mystery big man is

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

I generally don't read the evil board, but I may have to check it out for a little schadenfreude.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Of course the timing is a killer, just as Fortune's was
last year.
Who is PC going to find to replace their big man?
No way Dunn would have returned if he'd known
Chukwu was leaving.
You only have Bentil up front, with Harris gone,
Chukwu leaving and Owens probably not playing.
Rodney Bullock has been out for two years, and has never played a single game at
PC. Talk about rust.

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