Transfer Portal Thread

[cncchris33]

For real... Dude slammed it 4 times in a row then caught a block haha... Major want but maybe headed to Ohio State if he wants to stay close to him

Fitting, he reminds me of Greg Oden. I always wondered how he ended up at Shawnee, which for those of you who are unfamiliar, is an equivalent to like a Maryville College or University of the Cumberlands. Just really strange that he flew that much under the radar to this point.

 

[larjoranj]

I thought that 40% on 3's would be like 4 of 10 but no - he was 52-130 last year...

 

[therickbol]

6’11” with 7’6” wingspan, 1 year of eligibility...I wonder if Tennessee reaches out.



“16.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.5 blocks”

I have looked a little bit and couldn't find much. But how in the world did this kid end up at an NAIA school?

 

[MoCo_Vol]

EJ Onu is my preferred transfer big of choice now lol.

He’s got some explosiveness for his size and high points his blocks well to avoid contact. Come get 18-22 off the bench big man.

 

[cncchris33]

Nolan Hickman decommits from Kentucky. That will hurt.

 

[golfballs]

Was just getting ready to mention him. Plays for Shawnee State up here in my area. Really good player at this level (NAIA). Tennessee would seem to offer a big stage and he’d be a guy who wouldn’t necessarily command 25 mpg.

475 career blocks in 116 career games (4.1 per game).

You live in Portsmouth?

 

[cncchris33]

You live in Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY...about 45 minutes up the river.

 

[Rrcox1951]

Nolan Hickman decommits from Kentucky. That will hurt.

And Rupps Rafters will explode in 3...,2...,1....

 

[cncchris33]

And Rupps Rafters will explode in 3...,2...,1....

It is a fixable situation via the portal, especially for a high-profile program like UK, but still is going to hurt. They are in it hot and heavy for Sahvir Wheeler from UGA, and he can help soften the blow, but PG was already their weakest position and losing Hickman leaves them currently with no one at PG. Even if Wheeler signs, they will need additional help assuming Mintz doesn’t return which it’s still possible he does.

 

[Vol49er]

Nolan Hickman decommits from Kentucky. That will hurt.

Was this on the radar? I wasn't aware of any smoke of him decommitting. Any idea where he's headed?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

It is a fixable situation via the portal, especially for a high-profile program like UK, but still is going to hurt. They are in it hot and heavy for Sahvir Wheeler from UGA, and he can help soften the blow, but PG was already their weakest position and losing Hickman leaves them currently with no one at PG. Even if Wheeler signs, they will need additional help assuming Mintz doesn’t return which it’s still possible he does.

Their fans seem to think Mintz is returning and that they will land Carr and/or TyTy

 

[cncchris33]

Their fans seem to think Mintz is returning and that they will land Carr and/or TyTy

To be fair, their fans think they could land Michael Jordan if the opportunity presented itself, but yes, they have options. Just not a great look for a high profile kid like Hickman to bolt before his first game and the coaching turnover they have experienced this offseason. Just seems like something is amiss. May be nothing.

 

[cncchris33]

Was this on the radar? I wasn't aware of any smoke of him decommitting. Any idea where he's headed?

No, came out of nowhere, really.

 

[walkenvol]

Nolan Hickman decommits from Kentucky. That will hurt.

Gave him a get shirt - didn’t have the work ethic to be a cat in 3,2,1

 

[VolGee4]

Their fans seem to think Mintz is returning and that they will land Carr and/or TyTy

The problem with Mintz returning is that he wasn’t the solution for their PG situation last year. He’s a shooter. They had issues last year and now lost Askew and Hickman. Grady is a SG.

 

[The Shooter McGavin]

I wouldn’t take Tamba unless it’s next season. I think someone like Onu would be a perfect fit and then just find a sharp shooter who can hit 2-3 threes in 10-12 min a night.

 

[HippieVol33]

I wouldn’t take Tamba unless it’s next season. I think someone like Onu would be a perfect fit and then just find a sharp shooter who can hit 2-3 threes in 10-12 min a night.

We could take both Tamba and Onu

 

[The Shooter McGavin]

We could take both Tamba and Onu

I know, but he is technically a ‘22. No reason to take a guy who isn’t physically ready and a project if you can take a one year guy who can drain threes for you off the bench.

 

[BeAllEndAll]

LSU will give Onu a strong offer.

 

[HippieVol33]

Adam Miller, 2020 Shooting guard - Rivals.com
LSU lands Adam Miller. LSU should be in the top of the league once again. I hate Will Wade

 

[walkenvol]

Adam Miller, 2020 Shooting guard - Rivals.com
LSU lands Adam Miller. LSU should be in the top of the league once again. I hate Will Wade

So them getting a 4* guy puts them at the top of the league?

 

[HippieVol33]

So them getting a 4* guy puts them at the top of the league?

They also got Pinson as well. I didn’t say top of the league. I said in the top of the league. They finished 3rd last season and played for the SECT championship. I’d expect them to be around top 4 again. Also, he’s a transfer from Illinois and a very solid player.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

I wouldn’t take Tamba unless it’s next season. I think someone like Onu would be a perfect fit and then just find a sharp shooter who can hit 2-3 threes in 10-12 min a night.

If the staff thinks he can better develop on our bench than another year in HS then I am good with it. Training table and weight training could be the key to him becoming highly productive the following year. With the transfer portal in full swing the bird in the hand value is down. I will go with our staff's evaluation.

 

[jtipto10]

I mean... they got pinson, miller, and eason but I'm not sure that makes up for losing smart, thomas, and watford. Pinson is quality, but otherwise you're talking about guys that averaged 8/3 and 7/6 respectively. Good rotational guys but I'm not sure they're total game changers.

Darius days also declared but hasnt signed with an agent as far as I can tell. I'm not sure who else may be leaving.

 

[Willy14]

Nolan Hickman decommits from Kentucky. That will hurt.

Kentucky now has 7 scholarship players, with Mintz and Brooks still havent announced that they are coming back yet, and no point guards on the roster. They are in the middle of a lot of big names in the transfer portal, but Its very interesting to say the least