2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[CNeagleVolFan]

Yes. Coaches asked players to let them know by tomorrow at 5.

Is this still the case today? Should we feel ok about being able to keep Aidoo at this point?

 

[Volprofch05]

He thought he was so terrible that he ended up playing for him last season

Pitino made those comments in the middle of the season, when he trashed most of his players by name after a loss

 

[OrangeInKy]

Pitino made those comments in the middle of the season, when he trashed most of his players by name after a loss

I see. I didn’t follow. Thought you meant after he committed to Tennessee.

 

[Volprofch05]

Is this still the case today? Should we feel ok about being able to keep Aidoo at this point?

Sounds like coaches asked players to make a decision by today at 5pm (deadline now past) as a courtesy, but there’s nothing stopping them from bailing up until the portal closes on May 1.

 

[Namorto1]

Only if he figures out how to stay on the floor. Wish him well, but we'll be fine.

Yes, we will be fine next year, but I would have still rather have kept him and let him start at the 4. Even at 20 minutes per game Tobe could give you 8+ pts / 8+ boards per game. Just hate seeing a very good college player who is visibly developing and already contributing to the team leave the program. Tobe is a guy that could continue to reinforce the culture that Barnes has built. We very well may be very good again next year, but if you incrementally lose your culture in any organization (team, business, etc..), it eventually falls apart.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Is this still the case today? Should we feel ok about being able to keep Aidoo at this point?

In this era, you can never feel on about keeping a player. ZZ is the only exception on this team.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Sounds like coaches asked players to make a decision by today at 5pm (deadline now past) as a courtesy, but there’s nothing stopping them from bailing up until the portal closes on May 1.

And I think that happens. I think we will add 3 guys from the portal and by summer it will be clear who will see more minutes, and someone is gonna go, as Ledlum did, and he made the right call.

 

[RAVOL]

THE LEGEND IS IN THE PORTAL
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Tremendous passing big. Can shoot 3 maybe he is our stretch 4.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Is this still the case today? Should we feel ok about being able to keep Aidoo at this point?

I feel good that the deadline came and went. It’s not bulletproof, but it’s a step. I still think people are in Aidoo’s ear and Mashack’s ear. Hopefully they’ll stay at this point.

 

[Just a VolinTears]

Would Mark Mitchell be a possibility? I guess we don't really need another wing who can't shoot?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I feel good that the deadline came and went. It’s not bulletproof, but it’s a step. I still think people are in Aidoo’s ear and Mashack’s ear. Hopefully they’ll stay at this point.

More worried about Mashack than Aidoo. Be interesting to see what happens with him when we end up getting someone from the portal that may play the same position.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

More worried about Mashack than Aidoo. Be interesting to see what happens with him when we end up getting someone from the portal that may play the same position.

Like Chaz Lanier. Would Mashack be satisfied as a 6th man type of guy?

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

By the way is Chaz Lanier even officially in the portal? I just hope we land guys who seem to be our main targets. Lanier and Dubar sound very promising, and Saint Thomas seems promising too. I just wonder if we’re gonna be able to get at least one guy we’re interested in to visit this weekend. Last year this was the weekend Knecht committed. If we can get any of these guys on campus I feel good about landing them.

 

[BowlBrother85]

I haven't seen Dylan Anderson of Arizona mentioned. Any chance there?

 

[CornbreadVol]

Like Chaz Lanier. Would Mashack be satisfied as a 6th man type of guy?

Chaz could play the 2 with shack at the 3.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

Chaz could play the 2 with shack at the 3

ZZ-Lanier-Mashack-Dubar-Aidoo would be a very potent lineup.

 

[Big Orange#1]

This sucks. The portal giveth and it takes away. Tobe is going to be a steal for someone.

His 13 minutes before fouling out will be massive for his next program

 

[AngryButchJones]

His 13 minutes before fouling out will be massive for his next program

Comments like this are frankly irritating and downright stupid. He was more than a 13 minutes and 4-5 fouls a game guy and you know it. But by all means, enjoy your likes and attention with your snarky comments.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Entire Indiana State starting lineup in the portal

 

[Namorto1]

His 13 minutes before fouling out will be massive for his next program

And how many times did Tobe foul out in 35 games this year? 3x and two of those were against Edey, the player of the year who benefited from a whistle. Did Tobe foul too much. Yes, but statistically over 35 games, he averaged 2.5 fouls over 13.1 minutes per game so your statement is false. Frankly we may not get out of the 2nd round against Texas if he didn't provide a lift off the bench with his scoring and rebounding. 59% FG percentage which was far better than anyone else on the team and a FT% which improved dramatically in a year to 74.2% which was better than our starting PG and far better than our starting Center. Anyone who fails to see the contributions he gave to the team these past 2 years and doesn't see his potential as a college player is woefully ignorant. Other programs see it which is why they are offering him attractive NIL money to leave UT.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

Aren't we still in it for DeWayne Brown? He seems to be very similar to Awaka in size.

Yes Tennessee made his final two and he will commit on April 20th. He’s a 2025 recruit tho so he would be coming in the year after this next season

 

[James237]

I love awaka, big fan of the guy and he’s fun to watch too, but I’m not too upset or surprised by this. We got a solid big already, which means awaka would come off the bench(I think, because of his inability to shoot it would clog up the paint and personally I like to have at least 4 guys who can shoot the 3 ball and that’s why I don’t think he should play the 4) I think this just gives us more room to let jp and aidoo grow. I dont know if I’m alone on this but I would not be happy to see aidoo walk while awaka stays, also wouldn’t want jp to leave, love the energy he brings and I fell like one of the 3 had to go because minutes would become a problem. Not only that but He was 6’8 at Center in and he can’t shoot, that’s an issue especially when it comes to those traps Barnes likes to run out of the pick and roll, also inbound defense. I could see a lot of teams taking advantage of his size. no hate to the guy I love him and I wish him the best of luck.

 

[BreatheUT]

PG ZZ
G Gainey
Wing Carr
F Mashack
C Aidoo

G Boswell
C Estrella
F Phillips

Is that the team right now? 5 open spots? Really wish we would've gotten more than 1 HS guy this cycle.

Mashack won't start at the 4. He is 6'5" at best. If he does we will get plummeted given Aidoo is a finesse player.

 

[whodeycin85]

I really like St. Thomas...his rebounding is great...a JJ replacement scoring and Tobe replacement rebounding sounds perfect...and he performed well against P5 teams not just conference games....could be a 12 and 8 guy or double double

 

[TrippieRedd]

I really like St. Thomas...his rebounding is great...a JJ replacement scoring and Tobe replacement rebounding sounds perfect...and he performed well against P5 teams not just conference games....could be a 12 and 8 guy or double double

Top 10 in the country in double doubles