We should be all over Merrill Holden. Born in Chicago but went to HS in Nebraska. 8 and 5 for a big on a 23 win team.
Basketball Transfer Thread
PaytonHighstep
- Downers Grove, IL
Maybe Groce doesn't feel so confident about the bolded part. I agree, it appears this transfer isn't needed.
Sal Iacuzzo
- Yonkers, NY
You definitely need to be more careful with guys sitting out a year, but I wouldn't write them off entirely.
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
Can't stop recruiting - at any position. The moment you do and have a surprise, you are really in a hole you can't dig out of.
Hard to believe Hudson is a priority, but attrition, thinking Nichols is more of a 4, or not counting your future 2017 wings before there hatched are all reasons to keep recruiting. He is from Ohio as well, so maybe there is some prior relationship with Groce. On the other side contact isn't an offer, so we may well be in the due diligence phase.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I think this is really the answer. Groce has shown a preference for transfers that have high D1 experience, even if their ceiling isn't as high.
Psycho 86
King Monkey Nut
- Mooresville,Indiana
Larry Austin Jr transferring from Xavier
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160414/former-lanphier-standout-larry-austin-jr-transferring-from-xavier
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160414/former-lanphier-standout-larry-austin-jr-transferring-from-xavier
Can anyone post a rough timeline with key dates for the offseason "events" related to next year's roster?
1) decision on Thorne's redshirt
2) Jaylon Tate
3) Kendrick Nunn
4) Leron Black
5) Kipper's potential to be eligible first semester
1) decision on Thorne's redshirt
2) Jaylon Tate
3) Kendrick Nunn
4) Leron Black
5) Kipper's potential to be eligible first semester
Per Jeremy Werner, the goal is to have them all resolved by the end of this school year, but much of this is out of the staff's control.
What about the timeline of Abrams' 6th year? I know most people on this board our confident he will get a 6th year. When will there be a "official" announcement?
BlindLoyalty
- FartNoiseMotivation
Also, add the timeline for JCL to be admitted to the College of Business. Trusted board posters stated he was certain to transfer if not admitted.
Not sure there really needs to be. That's a done deal.
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN 1h1 hour ago
Updated Transfer List with school lists for a bunch of the top players — as well as revised Top 10 Availables:
10. Jalen Hudson, Virginia Tech Hokies
The sophomore wing nearly averaged double-figures last season despite only playing about 20 minutes per contest. He's getting plenty of interest from a bunch of high-majors.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14390188/college-basketball-transfer-list
Updated Transfer List with school lists for a bunch of the top players — as well as revised Top 10 Availables:
10. Jalen Hudson, Virginia Tech Hokies
The sophomore wing nearly averaged double-figures last season despite only playing about 20 minutes per contest. He's getting plenty of interest from a bunch of high-majors.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14390188/college-basketball-transfer-list
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Man that's a long list of transfers...
LuvIlliniHoopzInVA
- Virginia
I think Skye Johnson (6'8" 240Lb) transfer from Delaware would be a similar good get. Saw him play in high school & thought he was way underrated.
What does everyone think of the 7 footer Andre Washington from Wake Forest. He is eligible to play immediately. Don't know much about him. I know he was a 3-star coming out of high school. I thought his size and the fact he is transferring from a power 5 school, he would be an interesting transfer.
soupy17
- MI
Never seen him play, but not many people really have.
Has played a total of 416 minutes over 3 seasons at Wake Forest.
Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
Former Illini target.
Think Kipper is more of a 3 in play and size, not really a stretch 4 IMHO. Believe he does better with ball in his hand vs catch and shoot. Like him as a back-up to Hill and eventual replacement when Hill graduates.
Haven't heard or seen much on the Wake Forest big, concern is that his minutes and production were low. Is he a guy who can provide 10 minutes/game? That might be enough.
Haven't heard or seen much on the Wake Forest big, concern is that his minutes and production were low. Is he a guy who can provide 10 minutes/game? That might be enough.
Agreed. Hudson's class already has 5 players with JCL, Jordan, DJW, Finke, and Black. Why bring in a 6th unless he's an absolute stud or one of JCL/Jordan/DJW are leaving? But like another poster said, all we know is "contact" has been made. We'll see if it goes any further than that.
IMO Thorne has about a 1 in 50 chance of getting a 6th year.
Agree that Nunn is most likely gone.
I'm thinking a minimum of two spots open up.
Yes please. Good FT shooter too.
Does Groce take a transfer for sure?