I think it's the opposite. If Harper is let go, I could see some portal departures. But Wynn, Striplin, Puckett, Darby x 2, Key, Spear, Wells, Strickland, Cooper, Boyd and Jill are not leaving Kellie. I'd bet on that. Several of them have already transfered once.I think if Harper returns you will see a lot of the players at Tennessee hit the portal.
The problem will be more getting our portal needs filled if Kellie stays. And we must have a quality post and big time scorer.
Or pick injuries and illness.If it has taken over 2/3 of the regular season to wake up, then there are issues either with players or coaching. Pick one.