I see a lot of "projection" going on in here. Because $$$$ are super important to you, ... does not mean that THEY [Springer or Keon] are leaving for the money. So, it may or may not be about the money. It may be a desire to see how they measure up against the 'big' boys. Or it may be they do not like the 'system' and want to move on.
Personally, I have no idea if Springer, Johnson, or Fulkerson will be back. Hiring an agent does NOT = = 'gone!'
Furthermore, it is a little strange to see BOTH Pember and Gaines leave ... if they believed that BOTH Keon and Jaden were leaving ... unless the Barnes coaching is hard on their psyche. [Actually, while they are both in the portal. Does not mean they are gone, either.]
Predictions[my GUESSES]
Pember and Gaines relocate to new schools ... I am watching George Mason. Wonder if they end up there.
Jaden ... I think it is 50/50. Feels a lot like Pons to me.
Keon ... I think this one is even more interesting. He is being more deliberate. I think he is going to declare ... I am putting this one at 60/40 ... he stays in the draft. But, I do not think it is a done deal.
I would love to see the two of them play another year with Chandler, but it is a huge birthday surprise when we get what we wish for ....