The Transfer Carousel - 2020-21

[giovanni]

[ace]

Tremendous article here about Alterique Gilbert. Great and determined young man, hope he finds a great place for the next step.

[ramster]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

[ramster]

A LOT of names
It's a changing recruiting world

[DevRam]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

He committed to UConn in 2015, when Hurley came he stayed with the program.

[ace]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

Yeah, he’s a grad transfer, like Biggie and Jarelle. Matt Butler is still the only player that’s transferred out early for him at either URI or UConn, but that’s likely to change.

A lot of players across the sport have already announced their intent to transfer, but not every staff and player have had their final meetings for the season, so it’s not done yet. The way it all ended and most players not being on campus when they normally would be has everything even more disrupted.

[ramster]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

He committed to UConn in 2015, when Hurley came he stayed with the program.

I took the comment from The Boneyard. Some posters were commenting and questioning if this was Dan's first Transfer. They said it was but they also pointed out that Gilbert was graduating.

The understanding is that they are all Dan's players once he takes over the team, whether he recruited them personally or not.

But I understand it can be a different story of they were someone else's recruits - it makes things different for sure.

To be honest, I am surprised in 2 years Dan has only had one player transfer - and one could say Gilbert is not really a transfer in the traditional sense of the word.

[ramster]

What a surprise. Iona listed yet again

[rambone 78]

Pitino is going to offer everybody it seems.....he will build a good team in no time.

Of course he hasn't had any contact other than a phone call to them....same as everybody right now.

[RF1]

Pitino is going to offer everybody it seems.....he will build a good team in no time.

Of course he hasn't had any contact other than a phone call to them....same as everybody right now.

He has got plenty of his own money to offer players. There are also a lot of strip clubs in the NYC metro.

[ramster]

Pitino doesn't necessarily want to stay at Iona long. But then again, he is back home near Long Island so you never know what goes through an older Coaches mind. Maybe he is happy with Coaching at Iona for 5+ years.

But the situation today is made for Pitino. You can bring in Grad Transfers who can play right way with excellent experience.
You can being in transfers who for the first time will be immediately eligible
You can being in freshmen to live and play in the New York City vicinity
You can leverage your name recognition and experience in recruiting

I think Iona will be strong right out of the game 8 months from now

[Rhody83]

Initial schools with interest are a big drop off from UConn for Gilbert. Still early though.

[ramster]

Udeze makes the 7th Wichita State Transfer in a week

3/19/2020 - 2018 C Morris Udeze (6-8, 251, 3★) will be transferring. - Per Jake Weingarten, Stock Risers
3/19/2020 - 2019 PG Noah Fernandes (5-11, 152, 4★) will be transferring to Massachusetts.
3/17/2020 - 2019 PG Grant Sherfield (6-2, 197, 4★) will be transferring. - Per Link
3/14/2020 - 2019 PF DeAntoni Gordon (6-7, 200, 4★) will be transferring. - Per Link
3/13/2020 - 2018 PG Jamarius Burton (6-4, 210, 3★) will be transferring. - Per Corey Evans, Rivals
3/13/2020 - 2018 SG Erik Stevenson (6-3, 202, 3★) will be transferring.
3/13/2020 - 2018 PG Tate Busse (6-2, 177, 2★) will be transferring.

[bigappleram]

The writing was on the wall all year for Gilbert parting after this season. Good for him, good for Uconn, good for Dan.

[bigappleram]

Crazy what is going on at Wichita State. All 3 of their 4 star recruits from last year are leaving. Marshall is a respected and well regarded coach with a history of winning.

[ramster]

this is crazy

https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/w ... 57976.html

[reef]

Those schools would be good for Gilbert lower D1 where he can probably start

[NYGFan_Section208]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

Straight up trade for Fatts?

[TruePoint]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Ace

This was Dan’s first transfer at UConn but since he is graduating it’s a grad transfer.

Straight up trade for Fatts?

Hard pass

[section(105)]

this is crazy

https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/w ... 57976.html

......reads to me......a clash of old school style/type coach and todays disease of me athlete......

[DC_Rams]

If you look at Mekhi’s IG, he deleted all the URI stuff.

Writing on the wall.

[bigappleram]

That's such an odd one to me. DMV kid with seemingly deep connectivity with the staff. We were on him early in his recruiting and made him feel loved. He played more minutes this year than he really should have, and would have, if Tate had not transferred. Unless he is moving down a level this makes zero sense.

[Matunuck]

Mekhi gone. Transferring

[section(105)]

.......next transfer up......so, now where do we go for glue or for a Swiss Army knife?

[Section104]

That's such an odd one to me. DMV kid with seemingly deep connectivity with the staff. We were on him early in his recruiting and made him feel loved. He played more minutes this year than he really should have, and would have, if Tate had not transferred. Unless he is moving down a level this makes zero sense.

based on past comments it sounds like it was driven by family...who knows, but i agree with you.

[Rhodymob05]

Is Cox whipping these kids with his belt or something? Crazy stuff man. I met Coach C, hes a good dude, I don't see what the reason could be.

[DC_Rams]

It was family driven. Believed he should’ve been playing more. Logical sports fan know that he should not have been. The time he was getting was ideal for a frosh.

He will surely be going to a lower level so he can start.

[section(105)]

......Iona?

[steviep123]

It was family driven. Believed he should’ve been playing more. Logical sports fan know that he should not have been. The time he was getting was ideal for a frosh.

He will surely be going to a lower level so he can start.

But wouldn't he be getting more playing time next season with Langevine graduating? There are no others at his size coming in. He may not start, but he'd certainly see more minutes. Probably as much as anywhere else he'd transfer to.

[adam914]

Damn thats too bad, I liked Mekhi and thought he could do well here. I had a feeling a transfer was coming after seeing how many other players we've been connected with lately. Wish him luck wherever he lands, I think he'll be a pretty solid player.

[Stanvsthecop]

These new Transfer rules are going to be impossible. Never mind if they let Athletes start profiting off their name. Every year you will have to worry about your best players leaving, and your Mid Tier players going to lower programs for more playing time. It’s a tough situation, but the shuffling and movement is going to get outta control.

[TruePoint]

Not really that shocking since his dad came on here last year when it looked like Shepard and Walker would be eligible all season and Tate would be in the rotation, and was talking wild shit like Long was going get 30 minutes a game and shock the world or whatever.

Long is a nice player and does a lot of little things to help a team win, but he’s still very limited offensively - which I said all season as a lot of posters here clamored for more minutes for him. I thought he could be a four year contributor but probably never would have been a starter here. To me, this hurts a little less than losing Dana but it isn’t insignificant. As of right now we do not have enough players on the roster to have a full rotation, so anytime you lose a guy that would be in the rotation it hurts.

[steviep123]

Not really that shocking since his dad came on here last year when it looked like Shepard and Walker would be eligible all season and Tate would be in the rotation, and was talking wild shit like Long was going get 30 minutes a game and shock the world or whatever.

Long is a nice player and does a lot of little things to help a team win, but he’s still very limited offensively - which I said all season as a lot of posters here clamored for more minutes for him. I thought he could be a four year contributor but probably never would have been a starter here. To me, this hurts a little less than losing Dana but it isn’t insignificant. As of right now we do not have enough players on the roster to have a full rotation, so anytime you lose a guy that would be in the rotation it hurts.

I felt like Long definitely could have been at least a strong glue guy on a good team, like a Landers was for Dayton. Only time would have told, but would he have gotten 18 pts and 6 rebounds a game? Maybe not, but definitely somewhere around 10 and 4 with the occasional burst, plus great D!

[DC_Rams]

Not really that shocking since his dad came on here last year when it looked like Shepard and Walker would be eligible all season and Tate would be in the rotation, and was talking wild shit like Long was going get 30 minutes a game and shock the world or whatever.

Long is a nice player and does a lot of little things to help a team win, but he’s still very limited offensively - which I said all season as a lot of posters here clamored for more minutes for him. I thought he could be a four year contributor but probably never would have been a starter here. To me, this hurts a little less than losing Dana but it isn’t insignificant. As of right now we do not have enough players on the roster to have a full rotation, so anytime you lose a guy that would be in the rotation it hurts.

Did we actually determine that was his dad? Wow, if so.

[TruePoint]

I’m just assuming

[ace]

I guess you can keep saying all these guys have awful families who are influencing them to make poor decisions or they’re flawed as people. Might be relevant in some cases. Even if that is true, is something missing in recruiting or in how the vision of the team and program is being communicated afterwards? You can complain about “kids today” and the current state of college basketball, but teams still have to field a full roster and try to keep some continuity.

[ramster]

Not really that shocking since his dad came on here last year when it looked like Shepard and Walker would be eligible all season and Tate would be in the rotation, and was talking wild shit like Long was going get 30 minutes a game and shock the world or whatever.

Long is a nice player and does a lot of little things to help a team win, but he’s still very limited offensively - which I said all season as a lot of posters here clamored for more minutes for him. I thought he could be a four year contributor but probably never would have been a starter here. To me, this hurts a little less than losing Dana but it isn’t insignificant. As of right now we do not have enough players on the roster to have a full rotation, so anytime you lose a guy that would be in the rotation it hurt*s.

Did we actually determine that was his dad? Wow, if so.

I never saw the poster say or confirm he was Longs dad.

[Rhody83]

Not really that shocking since his dad came on here last year when it looked like Shepard and Walker would be eligible all season and Tate would be in the rotation, and was talking wild shit like Long was going get 30 minutes a game and shock the world or whatever.

Long is a nice player and does a lot of little things to help a team win, but he’s still very limited offensively - which I said all season as a lot of posters here clamored for more minutes for him. I thought he could be a four year contributor but probably never would have been a starter here. To me, this hurts a little less than losing Dana but it isn’t insignificant. As of right now we do not have enough players on the roster to have a full rotation, so anytime you lose a guy that would be in the rotation it hurt*s.

Did we actually determine that was his dad? Wow, if so.

I never saw the poster say or confirm he was Longs dad.

He didn’t but it was clearly someone close to Long (family). He was incredibly unrealistic about what Long could produce.

[Seawrightspostgame]

I thought Long the freshman was better than Tate the sophomore fwiw.

the roster turnover is tough, but it doesn't preclude success. Hold on to the best guys and surround them with a group that can dance.

[TruePoint]

I thought Long the freshman was better than Tate the sophomore fwiw.

Oof. That’s a tough take, IMO. I liked Long fine enough for what he was but I guess I missed something that a lot of other fans saw - I doubt you’re the only one with this opinion, but I just didn’t see it.

[Rhodyram]

Seems like a lot of these guys are playing a guessing game when listening to rumors of transfers potentially coming in- do I stick things out and fight to improve and earn the playing time regardless of who else comes in? Or do I get ahead and transfer and move to a situation in which my role appears more secure? Kind of a shame because the initial college recruitment is such a long process and a big decision and a lot of time it’s not given the time to see itself through.

[Shinze88]

I have not yet been disappointed in losing any of the players that URI has lost to transfer under Coach Cox, losing Fatts would be another story. Tate and Long were fringe A10 players, if they expect to be getting more playing time, its going to be at a low major program, best of luck to Mehki

[PeterRamTime]

I have not yet been disappointed in losing any of the players that URI has lost to transfer under Coach Cox, losing Fatts would be another story. Tate and Long were fringe A10 players, if they expect to be getting more playing time, its going to be at a low major program, best of luck to Mehki

I agree with everything you said, except for your assessment of Tate.

Long I think was solid, but we can get better.

[DC_Rams]

21-9, 2nd/3rd in the A10 behind #3 Dayton, with 7 bodies. I think we will be fine once the roster fills out for next season (and it will fill out) hopefully with players better than the ones we’ve lost (which isn’t a tall task)

[reef]

Agree Long was a good glue guy but if he wants to start going forward he needs to pick a lower D1 school

[phipsiGD'11]

Tate situation is drastically different than Long. Can't compare the two or put them in the same category.
I'm certainly disappointed by Long departure. He will be missed but I find it hard to believe that him and the family thought more time was deserved. How many minutes would have been enough to them?

[Shinze88]

I have not yet been disappointed in losing any of the players that URI has lost to transfer under Coach Cox, losing Fatts would be another story. Tate and Long were fringe A10 players, if they expect to be getting more playing time, its going to be at a low major program, best of luck to Mehki

I agree with everything you said, except for your assessment of Tate.

Long I think was solid, but we can get better.

I was never as high as many here on Tate from the start. Definitely a good player to bring off the bench, but he seemed to small to guards bigs and to slow to guard wings, he didn't do anything exceptionally well to stand out as a difference maker. I think if we weren't so undermanned this year, his loss wouldn't not have hurt as much. Compare Tate to a Toppin for example, you can tell Jacob is going to be a staple in our program in the next few years, I never felt that way about Tate, he'll be more of an impact player in the MAAC.

[DC_Rams]

Tate situation is drastically different than Long. Can't compare the two or put them in the same category.
I'm certainly disappointed by Long departure. He will be missed but I find it hard to believe that him and the family thought more time was deserved. How many minutes would have been enough to them?

25+ Im hearing came from his mothers mouth.

[wgracie99]

Tate situation is drastically different than Long. Can't compare the two or put them in the same category.
I'm certainly disappointed by Long departure. He will be missed but I find it hard to believe that him and the family thought more time was deserved. How many minutes would have been enough to them?

25+ Im hearing came from his mothers mouth.

I said in Longs thread? in recruitment that it probably would have been a problem his whole career if he didn't get 25-30 mins a game and I saw him as a good 6-7 man off the bench (10-20 mins at most).

[reef]

Keep dreaming if anyone thinks he warranted 25 minutes a night on our team that was in contention to dance