Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

[sevegny7]

Pretty cool quote. Nice to be compared to south of france. Which is widely thought of as one of the most beautiful places in Europe

[ramster]

Pretty cool quote. Nice to be compared to south of france. Which is widely thought of as one of the most beautiful places in Europe

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https://www.eurobasket.com/France/news/ ... rs-to-Rams

Info on career highs set in points, steals, rebounds, etc back during his U21 years in France
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/p ... -diboundje

[ElmCityRhody]

Where is Rhody72??

Are they/them still alive? Can someone find out?

he took over my login...

[PeterRamTime]

Pretty cool quote. Nice to be compared to south of france. Which is widely thought of as one of the most beautiful places in Europe

Thank you cliff walk.

[McRam]

He was not injured at Tennessee. He played the entire year at Tennessee but just didn’t get in all the games off the bench.
He transferred to East Carolina with the coach who recruited him to Tennessee who left to take the Head Coach job at East Carolina.
Does lack of playing time warrant a waiver? I didn’t think so.

That happens all the time. Jeremy Foumena Redshirted without injury. So yes he can get another year without injury he would need to not want to go pro and apply for a waiver. It is just about playing less than 9 games I think the cutoff is.

Foumena didn't play in any games so of course he can redshirt, not the case with Quentin.

And he did not”dress” for any games

[ramster]

That happens all the time. Jeremy Foumena Redshirted without injury. So yes he can get another year without injury he would need to not want to go pro and apply for a waiver. It is just about playing less than 9 games I think the cutoff is.

Foumena didn't play in any games so of course he can redshirt, not the case with Quentin.

And he did not”dress” for any games

Correct.
Foumena ONLY played in the URI preseason scrimmage. He never suited up or went through warmups with the team in any game. Foumena most definitely gets the additional year no questions asked.
Medical issue was mentioned prior to the announcement he would redshirt as well

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[ramster]

PC to GB

[steveystuds06]

Not sure where to post this but Cam looks much bigger! Man I hope he takes a big jump. Kid is talented.

[sbrand]

I noticed the same thing. Do I see a Drissa sighting. Started to get excited with this team.

[reef]

Miss not seeing Bassy there !

[UCH21377]

Pretty cool quote. Nice to be compared to south of france. Which is widely thought of as one of the most beautiful places in Europe

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Archie had him near the beach. Good move!




https://www.eurobasket.com/France/news/ ... rs-to-Rams

Info on career highs set in points, steals, rebounds, etc back during his U21 years in France
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/p ... -diboundje

[Billyboy78]

Whitford just started following Gytis Nemeiksa, in the portal from Xavier. Is Sean recommending him to Archie?

[steveystuds06]

Whitford just started following Gytis Nemeiksa, in the portal from Xavier. Is Sean recommending him to Archie?

I sure hope so. He's one of those experienced high major players that would be a great piece at a lower program. Great shooter. Nice size. Good rebounder. Has played good minutes against the best teams in the country. Perfect for the A10. Plus him and Fuchs will have that international connection. Get it done Archie!!

[PeterRamTime]

Whitford just started following Gytis Nemeiksa, in the portal from Xavier. Is Sean recommending him to Archie?

He's a little small, but I'll take it.

[Billyboy78]

Whitford just started following Gytis Nemeiksa, in the portal from Xavier. Is Sean recommending him to Archie?

I sure hope so. He's one of those experienced high major players that would be a great piece at a lower program. Great shooter. Nice size. Good rebounder. Has played good minutes against the best teams in the country. Perfect for the A10. Plus him and Fuchs will have that international connection. Get it done Archie!!

There's also the connection with Biruta.

[sevegny7]

This got me to wondering what they do with the final assistant position that was left vacant from Cunningham going to Charleston.


I wouldn't mind them promoting Gilvydas Biruta to the final Assistant position and have him specialize in recruiting and attracting international players.

[PeterRamTime]

He is much more of a stretch 4 than a center. He looks very athletic and skilled though, just don't think he solves our issues at the 5 at all. He absolutely looks like a take though!

[steveystuds06]

Matt Cross averaged 5.8 points and shot 30% from 3-point range at Louisville. He is 6'7" and weighs 225 pounds.

Gytis averaged 5.2 points and shot 36% from 3-point range at Xavier last year. He is also 6'7" and weighs 220 pounds.

I think Gytis could come in and make a similar impact like Cross. He started and played against some of the best teams in the entire country.

I know some people here don't understand that high-major players who have a significant role and put up decent numbers tend to make a nice jump when they move down to the A10. But, no doubt about it, I would be very, very happy if we land this kid. I was pretty let down after losing Zapala, Brown, and Sobel. I think this kid is a better offensive player than all of those guys. Maybe not Sobel but he played in a much tougher conference. I don't think he'll make the same impact on defense, though.

I looked quickly as I'm at work, but I belive in the games he played over 20 minutes, he averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds. I see no reason why he couldn't put up better numbers in the A10 with a bigger role. He looks like a guy that could play next to Fuchs or bang in the post as a smaller center as well.

20 points against Washington
14 points against Vault's Bryant
11 points against Rhody72's Providence
11 points against Cooley's Georgetown
10 points and 7 rebounds against Zach Edey's Purdue
10 points and 5 rebounds against Dan's UConn
Those are good numbers against big-time talent, besides Bryant. This kid would be a good addition.

[reef]

He is much more of a stretch 4 than a center. He looks very athletic and skilled though, just don't think he solves our issues at the 5 at all. He absolutely looks like a take though!

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

[PeterRamTime]

He is much more of a stretch 4 than a center. He looks very athletic and skilled though, just don't think he solves our issues at the 5 at all. He absolutely looks like a take though!

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

[Billyboy78]

He is much more of a stretch 4 than a center. He looks very athletic and skilled though, just don't think he solves our issues at the 5 at all. He absolutely looks like a take though!

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

He's only played 1 year, but he was listed as a senior. Not sure why. He is 22 years old.

[jakepnickers]

He is much more of a stretch 4 than a center. He looks very athletic and skilled though, just don't think he solves our issues at the 5 at all. He absolutely looks like a take though!

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

Was listed as a senior last year at Xavier, appears to be a one year player. Played international college ball @ Bypaupas Magnes University. Was also born in 2001 so he is not a young guy.

[PeterRamTime]

Matt Cross averaged 5.8 points and shot 30% from 3-point range at Louisville. He is 6'7" and weighs 225 pounds.

Gytis averaged 5.2 points and shot 36% from 3-point range at Xavier last year. He is also 6'7" and weighs 220 pounds.

I think Gytis could come in and make a similar impact like Cross. He started and played against some of the best teams in the entire country.

I know some people here don't understand that high-major players who have a significant role and put up decent numbers tend to make a nice jump when they move down to the A10. But, no doubt about it, I would be very, very happy if we land this kid. I was pretty let down after losing Zapala, Brown, and Sobel. I think this kid is a better offensive player than all of those guys. Maybe not Sobel but he played in a much tougher conference. I don't think he'll make the same impact on defense, though.

I looked quickly as I'm at work, but I belive in the games he played over 20 minutes, he averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds. I see no reason why he couldn't put up better numbers in the A10 with a bigger role. He looks like a guy that could play next to Fuchs or bang in the post as a smaller center as well.

20 points against Washington
14 points against Vault's Bryant
11 points against Rhody72's Providence
11 points against Cooley's Georgetown
10 points and 7 rebounds against Zach Edey's Purdue
10 points and 5 rebounds against Dan's UConn
Those are good numbers against big-time talent, besides Bryant. This kid would be a good addition.

Yeah he's a good player. I think if we get him we still add a true center though, he's definitely a stretch 4.

[PeterRamTime]

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

Was listed as a senior last year at Xavier, appears to be a one year player. Played international college ball @ Bypaupas Magnes University. Was also born in 2001 so he is not a young guy.

Wouldn't think that would count against him since they aren't in the NCAA. Hm.

[UCH21377]

Yes why would anyone even think twice about this kid? He can help next year. If he has eligibility beyond that; that’s even better

[ramster]

https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/202 ... basketball

[jakepnickers]

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

Was listed as a senior last year at Xavier, appears to be a one year player. Played international college ball @ Bypaupas Magnes University. Was also born in 2001 so he is not a young guy.

Wouldn't think that would count against him since they aren't in the NCAA. Hm.

Not NCAA but NCAA rules are you have 5 years to complete 4 years of basketball starting the first year you enroll in a 4 or 2 year college (why juco and NAIA players also come in having lost some eligibility.) Since he is around 23 his 5 years is probably running out.

[PeterRamTime]

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports ... he%20field.

Yeah one year left.

[Jdrums#3]

If we can get him, I would be happy despite his height. We need front court depth - preferably at the center spot. But, like others have said above, he has played well against top level talent in the minutes he played so, I say bring him in if we can. We can still look for a true 5 if we bring him in.

[PeterRamTime]

If we can get him, I would be happy despite his height. We need front court depth - preferably at the center spot. But, like other have said above, he has played well against top level talent in the minutes he played so, I say bring him in if we can. We can still look for a true 5 if we bring him in.

Yeah I would be fine with it. Doesn't make a ton of sense. 1 year left, can maybe be ok at the 5, but isn't a rim protector. Seems like he'd be looking for a starting role and its hard to see that with DG and Drissa already here, unless we think he can do fine playing some 5.

[Rhody15]

If we can get him, I would be happy despite his height. We need front court depth - preferably at the center spot. But, like other have said above, he has played well against top level talent in the minutes he played so, I say bring him in if we can. We can still look for a true 5 if we bring him in.

Yeah I would be fine with it. Doesn't make a ton of sense. 1 year left, can maybe be ok at the 5, but isn't a rim protector. Seems like he'd be looking for a starting role and its hard to see that with DG and Drissa already here, unless we think he can do fine playing some 5.

“Doesn’t make a ton of sense” lolololol

Yea, we’re in such great shape as a program that a starting P5 big man with multiple good games against top competition doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Who the Christ cares if he has one year left, can’t assume kids stay past one season anymore.

We’re definitely in a spot to pick and choose the players we get. Totally man.

Another beautiful post from you.

[NYGFan_Section208]

It’s a big time YES for me , need as many good players as possible regardless of position , we may be a little bit small but this kid looks like a solid rotation piece if we can get him

3 years of eligibility. He looks like a future starter.

He's only played 1 year, but he was listed as a senior. Not sure why. He is 22 years old.

Maybe it's connected to the year he was born

[PeterRamTime]

If we can get him, I would be happy despite his height. We need front court depth - preferably at the center spot. But, like other have said above, he has played well against top level talent in the minutes he played so, I say bring him in if we can. We can still look for a true 5 if we bring him in.

Yeah I would be fine with it. Doesn't make a ton of sense. 1 year left, can maybe be ok at the 5, but isn't a rim protector. Seems like he'd be looking for a starting role and its hard to see that with DG and Drissa already here, unless we think he can do fine playing some 5.

“Doesn’t make a ton of sense” lolololol

Yea, we’re in such great shape as a program that a starting P5 big man with multiple good games against top competition doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Who the Christ cares if he has one year left, can’t assume kids stay past one season anymore.

We’re definitely in a spot to pick and choose the players we get. Totally man.

Another beautiful post from you.

You're a crazy person lololol where did I say I didn't want him? You have issues dude. Just gonna skip the part where I said "HE'S A TAKE"

He's a 6'7 220 pound small/stretch 4 that can MAYBE play some 5 that isn't a rim protector. He provides depth and starter ability sure, but would he want to come here and be Fuchs back up? Greens back up? We have Green, Drissa and Farrell already. I'm just assuming he'd want significant playing time. He's obviously a take, but sorry it's not a no brainer for him, although I'd imagine Drissa won't get much PT with him.

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My needle drop on the video tells me I/ll take him for sure, maybe has the packline down.

[theblueram]

Yeah I would be fine with it. Doesn't make a ton of sense. 1 year left, can maybe be ok at the 5, but isn't a rim protector. Seems like he'd be looking for a starting role and its hard to see that with DG and Drissa already here, unless we think he can do fine playing some 5.

“Doesn’t make a ton of sense” lolololol

Yea, we’re in such great shape as a program that a starting P5 big man with multiple good games against top competition doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Who the Christ cares if he has one year left, can’t assume kids stay past one season anymore.

We’re definitely in a spot to pick and choose the players we get. Totally man.

Another beautiful post from you.

You're a crazy person lololol where did I say I didn't want him? You have issues dude. Just gonna skip the part where I said "HE'S A TAKE"

He's a 6'7 220 pound small/stretch 4 that can MAYBE play some 5 that isn't a rim protector. He provides depth and starter ability sure, but would he want to come here and be Fuchs back up? Greens back up? We have Green, Drissa and Farrell already. I'm just assuming he'd want significant playing time. He's obviously a take, but sorry it's not a no brainer for him, although I'd imagine Drissa won't get much PT with him.

What's amazing is you are throwing out names of players and i have no idea who they are. Damn this sucks.

[PeterRamTime]

“Doesn’t make a ton of sense” lolololol

Yea, we’re in such great shape as a program that a starting P5 big man with multiple good games against top competition doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Who the Christ cares if he has one year left, can’t assume kids stay past one season anymore.

We’re definitely in a spot to pick and choose the players we get. Totally man.

Another beautiful post from you.

You're a crazy person lololol where did I say I didn't want him? You have issues dude. Just gonna skip the part where I said "HE'S A TAKE"

He's a 6'7 220 pound small/stretch 4 that can MAYBE play some 5 that isn't a rim protector. He provides depth and starter ability sure, but would he want to come here and be Fuchs back up? Greens back up? We have Green, Drissa and Farrell already. I'm just assuming he'd want significant playing time. He's obviously a take, but sorry it's not a no brainer for him, although I'd imagine Drissa won't get much PT with him.

What's amazing is you are throwing out names of players and i have no idea who they are. Damn this sucks.

You're not fanning very well blueram.

[theblueram]

You're a crazy person lololol where did I say I didn't want him? You have issues dude. Just gonna skip the part where I said "HE'S A TAKE"

He's a 6'7 220 pound small/stretch 4 that can MAYBE play some 5 that isn't a rim protector. He provides depth and starter ability sure, but would he want to come here and be Fuchs back up? Greens back up? We have Green, Drissa and Farrell already. I'm just assuming he'd want significant playing time. He's obviously a take, but sorry it's not a no brainer for him, although I'd imagine Drissa won't get much PT with him.

What's amazing is you are throwing out names of players and i have no idea who they are. Damn this sucks.

You're not fanning very well blueram.

I had to take a step back. After the last 6 years and now with NIL and the portal, I'm stepping back. It's best for me and the Ryan Center. I can't imagine how I would react to some dude shooting 60% FT and is making like $100k. I would be yelling so hard that he sucks I would get kicked out of the RC.

[NYGFan_Section208]

“Doesn’t make a ton of sense” lolololol

Yea, we’re in such great shape as a program that a starting P5 big man with multiple good games against top competition doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Who the Christ cares if he has one year left, can’t assume kids stay past one season anymore.

We’re definitely in a spot to pick and choose the players we get. Totally man.

Another beautiful post from you.

You're a crazy person lololol where did I say I didn't want him? You have issues dude. Just gonna skip the part where I said "HE'S A TAKE"

He's a 6'7 220 pound small/stretch 4 that can MAYBE play some 5 that isn't a rim protector. He provides depth and starter ability sure, but would he want to come here and be Fuchs back up? Greens back up? We have Green, Drissa and Farrell already. I'm just assuming he'd want significant playing time. He's obviously a take, but sorry it's not a no brainer for him, although I'd imagine Drissa won't get much PT with him.

What's amazing is you are throwing out names of players and i have no idea who they are. Damn this sucks.

Because he's a "nohehoh"?

Although, I have no right to complain about the players Arch is getting. And, I don't think I have. I thought last year's team would be way better than the one before, and the same for this year. For now, my only complaint will be, if you're a player out there on the court and you don't hustle, you suck. That's all there is to it...if you don't hustle, you suck and even the NILdon'ts can hoot on you.

[reef]

Plus I’m sure Sean will put in a great word to Arch about him

[McRam]

He is listed at 6’7” 220 which is pretty close to Green at 6’7” 230. That gives Archie a lot of flexibility at the 3/4 depending on match ups. I don’t think he is the center we are obviously looking for, but, it might be fun for parts of games to be playing no one taller than 6’7” and present opposing match up nightmares for our competition with our 3 pt shooting.

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Maybe this roster, adding him, would Archie’s version of positionless hoops Rhody style?

[rhodylaw]

He is listed at 6’7” 220 which is pretty close to Green at 6’7” 230. That gives Archie a lot of flexibility at the 3/4 depending on match ups. I don’t think he is the center we are obviously looking for, but, it might be fun for parts of games to be playing no one taller than 6’7” and present opposing match up nightmares for our competition with our 3 pt shooting.

Give me an entire front court of 6’7” guys who can play over a 7’ stiff any day. That gets us through A10 play.

[Billyboy78]

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That somehow both makes no sense at all and is also kind of perfect.

[sevegny7]

That somehow both makes no sense at all and is also kind of perfect.

That is a perfect way to put it haah.

He went from leaving Oklahoma St in mid-January to pursue a "Professional Career" as he told Mike Boynton. Now almost 5 months later he commits to Green Bay to play in the Horizon League.

The kid is kind of all over the place.

[hrstrat57]

I wanted us in on him elite potential

Miller probably more focused on team building than “potential”

That Green Bay soap opera might become a must watch. Glory or train wreck. Entertaining is good.

[steveystuds06]

He is listed at 6’7” 220 which is pretty close to Green at 6’7” 230. That gives Archie a lot of flexibility at the 3/4 depending on match ups. I don’t think he is the center we are obviously looking for, but, it might be fun for parts of games to be playing no one taller than 6’7” and present opposing match up nightmares for our competition with our 3 pt shooting.

Give me an entire front court of 6’7” guys who can play over a 7’ stiff any day. That gets us through A10 play.

I couldn't agree more. I don't understand why some people on here are so obsessed with landing a "7 footer".. Some of the best bigs ever in the A10 and on our team were undersized. Give me a dude like Cyril over an unathletic 7 footer 100% of the time. And no I don't think Traore is Cyril but that dude is strong, atheltic, and has a motor similar to Cyril. I see no reason why he can't play the 5 in the A10. If you can land a player like Gytis you do it. I'm not getting my hopes up like I did with Sobel but I would be pumped if we were to land him.

[steveystuds06]

As long as he stays far away from Rhody i'm good. Hopefully he figures it out but that kid seems like another Mitchell and Bray to me.

[Jdrums#3]

That somehow both makes no sense at all and is also kind of perfect.

That is a perfect way to put it haah.

He went from leaving Oklahoma St in mid-January to pursue a "Professional Career" as he told Mike Boynton. Now almost 5 months later he commits to Green Bay to play in the Horizon League.

The kid is kind of all over the place.

Just another example of potential unrealized to the extent expected by his advisers and his own personal belief.

Also another example of how recruiting projections are not infallible.

Based on what I watched of the young man - when he was a prep recruit - I thought he had a bright future; a potential pro overseas at least. But, something went off track for the young man.

It is unfortunate. Hopefully, he can still get it together enough to make money overseas.

[Jdrums#3]

He is listed at 6’7” 220 which is pretty close to Green at 6’7” 230. That gives Archie a lot of flexibility at the 3/4 depending on match ups. I don’t think he is the center we are obviously looking for, but, it might be fun for parts of games to be playing no one taller than 6’7” and present opposing match up nightmares for our competition with our 3 pt shooting.

Give me an entire front court of 6’7” guys who can play over a 7’ stiff any day. That gets us through A10 play.

I couldn't agree more. I don't understand why some people on here are so obsessed with landing a "7 footer".. Some of the best bigs ever in the A10 and on our team were undersized. Give me a dude like Cyril over an unathletic 7 footer 100% of the time. And no I don't think Traore is Cyril but that dude is strong, atheltic, and has a motor similar to Cyril. I see no reason why he can't play the 5 in the A10. If you can land a player like Gytis you do it. I'm not getting my hopes up like I did with Sobel but I would be pumped if we were to land him.

Good insight as usual, Stevey.

To speak for myself, I see “7 footer” as more symbolic in terms of a rim protector.

My symbolic perception of a rim protectors are players like Mutumbo, Kareem, Walton, Chamberland, Ewing, the Chief, Olajuwon, etc. Those are the types that first usually come to mind for me. Therefore, my perception is biased in that respect. All those players were very close to or above 7 feet.

However, my perception isn’t necessarily correct or dominant. There are examples that do not fit my symbolic perception: Bill Russell, Dave Cowens, Willis Reed, etc.

The point being, the rim protector’s don’t always fit my perceived mold.

Anyway, it is a slow time around here so I just thought I’d throw this post out there to encourage others to give their perceptions of what “7 footer” means to them.

Carry on.