DaboBear said:

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All this talk about tortious is torturous.

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Dad Joke 101 material

Mitch Henessey said:

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Juslin Bodo Bodo, sophomore center from Cameroon. 7'0", 240 lbs. Averaged 5.3 pts, 8.4 reb this past season.

Started 70 of 71 games for High Point the past two seasons, has converted 66.3% of his FG, but only attempted 3.3 FG per game this past season. He averaged just over 21 minutes per game in both seasons.

Highlights:

His FT shooting has improved, from 39.8% his freshman season to 53.4% this past season, but he's by no means a reliable shooter. I don't know that he's a starting quality big in the Big 12, without some serious improvement, but this is the type of reserve big a contender has for sure.

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Players Trading Places in the transfer portal,
Camaroon, It really is merry new year

I really like the way this roster is coming together. I'm not crazy about the number of one-year players we've added, just because it will put us in this same situation next year, but, to a man, I really like the players we're bringing in. This team will be built much more in the image of our successful pre-title teams than our last few have been.

I like that we've abandoned our "stars and scrubs" strategy in favor of one that better balances out the roster. This team will be deeper with productive, blue collar role players than what we've had recently, which is a good thing IMO.

I also like that we've focused on defense and rebounding with this portal haul. If we can get back to crashing the offensive glass like we used to, we'll be a much more consistent team on that end, and our length should result in improved defensive performance.

Another thing I like about this class is that Rataj, Agbim, White and Powell were all the best or second-best player on their teams, and Bodo Bodo and Skillings are elite in areas where our recent teams have struggled.

I can already say that this team is better constructed than any of the last three, which were flawed from the get-go. It may not end up being better, but it doesn't have any glaring holes, other than the second point guard spot, and that's still being addressed.

On paper, this is shaping up to be the deepest and most versatile team we've had in long while. Drew will have a lot of matchup options.

It's particularly nice to actually be fully stocked at both the wing and power forward/post positions. We've started each of the last three seasons at a deficit in one of those two spots, which has left us relying too heavily on guards who weren't good enough to handle it. That shouldn't be the case in 2025-26.

All in all, I think Scott Drew has done a hell of a job of building an entire roster in a short period of time. If he can round it out with the last couple of pieces, I think we'll have a chance to be pretty good.

bear2be2 said:

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I really like the way this roster is coming together. I'm not crazy about the number of one-year players we've added, just because it will put us in this same situation next year, but, to a man, I really like the players we're bringing in. This team will be built much more in the image of our successful pre-title teams than our last few have been.

I like that we've abandoned our "stars and scrubs" strategy in favor of one that better balances out the roster. This team will be deeper with productive, blue collar role players than what we've had recently, which is a good thing IMO.

I also like that we've focused on defense and rebounding with this portal haul. If we can get back to crashing the offensive glass like we used to, we'll be a much more consistent team on that end, and our length should result in improved defensive performance.

Another thing I like about this class is that Rataj, Agbim, White and Powell were all the best or second-best player on their teams, and Bodo Bodo and Skillings are elite in areas where our recent teams have struggled.

I can already say that this team is better constructed than any of the last three, which were flawed from the get-go. It may not end up being better, but it doesn't have any glaring holes, other than the second point guard spot, and that's still being addressed.

On paper, this is shaping up to be the deepest and most versatile team we've had in long while. Drew will have a lot of matchup options.

It's particularly nice to actually be fully stocked at both the wing and power forward/post positions. We've started each of the last three seasons at a deficit in one of those two spots, which has left us relying too heavily on guards who weren't good enough to handle it. That shouldn't be the case in 2025-26.

All in all, I think Scott Drew has done a hell of a job of building an entire roster in a short period of time. If he can round it out with the last couple of pieces, I think we'll have a chance to be pretty good.

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Id like a PG that gives 5-7 assist a game

Jorkel said:

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bear2be2 said:

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I really like the way this roster is coming together. I'm not crazy about the number of one-year players we've added, just because it will put us in this same situation next year, but, to a man, I really like the players we're bringing in. This team will be built much more in the image of our successful pre-title teams than our last few have been.

I like that we've abandoned our "stars and scrubs" strategy in favor of one that better balances out the roster. This team will be deeper with productive, blue collar role players than what we've had recently, which is a good thing IMO.

I also like that we've focused on defense and rebounding with this portal haul. If we can get back to crashing the offensive glass like we used to, we'll be a much more consistent team on that end, and our length should result in improved defensive performance.

Another thing I like about this class is that Rataj, Agbim, White and Powell were all the best or second-best player on their teams, and Bodo Bodo and Skillings are elite in areas where our recent teams have struggled.

I can already say that this team is better constructed than any of the last three, which were flawed from the get-go. It may not end up being better, but it doesn't have any glaring holes, other than the second point guard spot, and that's still being addressed.

On paper, this is shaping up to be the deepest and most versatile team we've had in long while. Drew will have a lot of matchup options.

It's particularly nice to actually be fully stocked at both the wing and power forward/post positions. We've started each of the last three seasons at a deficit in one of those two spots, which has left us relying too heavily on guards who weren't good enough to handle it. That shouldn't be the case in 2025-26.

All in all, I think Scott Drew has done a hell of a job of building an entire roster in a short period of time. If he can round it out with the last couple of pieces, I think we'll have a chance to be pretty good.

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Id like a PG that gives 5-7 assist a game

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I don't know that that guy is still out there. Duke Miles, our current target, is certainly not that guy.

But White has averaged 4-plus twice. Between him and our next portal acquisition, I think we'll be OK at the point.

Not as good as we would have been if Wright had returned, obviously. But likely better than we were last year with a freshman Wright and Roach splitting those duties.

I'm still not entirely convinced that Bodo Bodo is ready to be "the guy" in the post, after only averaging 21 minutes per game in both his seasons at High Point, but I'm open to the idea that he can either grow into it, or that we may add one more big and throw a rotation of Bodo Bodo, Caden Powell, and future unnamed big at opponents and always have a fresh body in the paint.

Mitch Henessey said:

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I'm still not entirely convinced that Bodo Bodo is ready to be "the guy" in the post, after only averaging 21 minutes per game in both his seasons at High Point, but I'm open to the idea that he can either grow into it, or that we may add one more big and throw a rotation of Bodo Bodo, Caden Powell, and future unnamed big at opponents and always have a fresh body in the paint.

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Given that Baylor MBB doesn't play through the post and he will only be asked to screen & roll or slip the screen, doesn't seem like an overly taxing O burden. The D side is the bigger issue and he seems to be more developed on that side of the ball.

Mitch Henessey said:

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I'm still not entirely convinced that Bodo Bodo is ready to be "the guy" in the post, after only averaging 21 minutes per game in both his seasons at High Point, but I'm open to the idea that he can either grow into it, or that we may add one more big and throw a rotation of Bodo Bodo, Caden Powell, and future unnamed big at opponents and always have a fresh body in the paint.

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It will be a rotation between he and Powell at the five. Scott Drew's posts usually don't play more than 25 minutes per game. Missi only averaged 23, for instance. I think you'll see a pretty even time share between those two.

I like this post combo, though, because they have complementary skill sets. Both will have matchups they're better suited for than the other.

Mitch Henessey said:

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I'm still not entirely convinced that Bodo Bodo is ready to be "the guy" in the post, after only averaging 21 minutes per game in both his seasons at High Point, but I'm open to the idea that he can either grow into it, or that we may add one more big and throw a rotation of Bodo Bodo, Caden Powell, and future unnamed big at opponents and always have a fresh body in the paint.

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Two things to keep in mind with Bodo Bodo is a) he was just a sophomore last year, so there's still a lot of room for growth in our program, which has traditionally done an excellent job developing big men. And b) he was actually better as a freshman than he was as a sophomore, averaging a pretty impressive 7.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in his first year out of high school.

Granted, it was at a lower level, but he wasn't surrounded by the same level of talent at High Point that he will be in Waco either.

If he can put up five or six points, seven or eight rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for us, we should all be thrilled. He will have extreme utility from that post position and will have a good partner to pair with in Powell.

Miles and Bodo Bodo have already shown, from what I understand, they can efficiently run the pick and roll. We saw last year how much worse the offense is when we don't have that threat of the lob-dunk on pick and roll. If Bodo Bodo can threaten on the pick and roll, grab a crazy number of offensive boards, and reasonably protect the rim, he will be a very valuable 5 and be enough of a threat to make the offense work. When not running a pick and roll Ratay and Tounde can attack the post a bit to space the floor and Bodo Bodo will be crashing the boards and must be accounted for. With a pg that can run the pick and roll and 2 that can shoot threes (miles or similar + obi), I think it could work to have a reasonably efficient offense and an improved defense. Obi can also create off the dribble well when needed, and we've seen it's important to have someone that can do that late in the shot clock and when the offense is stalling out.

7'2 Freshman C Moustapha Thiam has entered the transfer portal, per reports. HUGE addition to the portal as a long (7'5 wingspan), athletic, mobile 7-footer who displayed some legit 3PT shooting ability for UCF this season. In Big 12 play, Thiam averaged:

• 11.7 PPG
• 6.4 RPG… pic.twitter.com/qlqlGqYg8d

— Workin It Hoops (@workinithoops) April 16, 2025

Louisiana G Chancellor White has heard from the following programs, per source:

Arizona State
Baylor
Texas A&M (new staff)
Kansas State
Colorado State
Wyoming
Northern Colorado
Ball State
Maine
Vermont
Ohio
Holy Cross
Stonehill
Northern
Illinois
Western Michigan… pic.twitter.com/mhO7nL0Tcm

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) April 17, 2025

Looks like Dain Dainja is back in the transfer portal, per Pete Thamel

sicemfromcanada said:

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Looks like Dain Dainja is back in the transfer portal, per Pete Thamel

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Will this be four schools or five? "School" is more of a metaphor.

TWD 1974 said:

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sicemfromcanada said:

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Looks like Dain Dainja is back in the transfer portal, per Pete Thamel

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Will this be four schools or five? "School" is more of a metaphor.

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Baylor
Illinois
Memphis

any others?

Memphis PG PJ Haggerty also leaving Memphis.

#1 player in portal by far.

Played at TCU then Tulsa.

Fyi.. Penny now has lost his entire roster also..no one returning..there are several other examples that don't contain coaching changes either

Stefano DiMera said:

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Memphis PG PJ Haggerty also leaving Memphis.

#1 player in portal by far.

Played at TCU then Tulsa.

Fyi.. Penny now has lost his entire roster also..no one returning..there are several other examples that don't contain coaching changes either

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That's not really company you want to keep. There may not be a more underachieving coach than Penny or program than Memphis in college basketball right now.

Traveling the nation

NEW: Memphis forward Dain Dainja plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN reports.

Dainja recorded 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.https://t.co/DPpwUanDsI pic.twitter.com/tWLvoF2JoD

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 17, 2025

I'll always regret not being able to see him play in foster and when he scored hearing the Kenny loggins anthem,..

we really could use him back

NEWS: UCF transfer Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 center, has committed to Cincinnati, source told @On3sports.

The freshman big man averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game this season. https://t.co/w7l9uzvRJ1 pic.twitter.com/looP9tCNzV

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 21, 2025

Rick Pitino and St. John’s No. 1 ranked portal class:

5🌟 Ian Jackson (North Carolina)
4🌟 Bryce Hopkins (Providence)
4🌟 Dillon Mitchell (Cincinnati)
4🌟 Joson Sanon (Arizona State)
4🌟 Oziyah Sellers (Stanford)

The Godfather. 🗽 pic.twitter.com/AiuRFXNf96

— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) April 23, 2025

gobears20 said:

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Louisiana G Chancellor White has heard from the following programs, per source:

Arizona State
Baylor
Texas A&M (new staff)
Kansas State
Colorado State
Wyoming
Northern Colorado
Ball State
Maine
Vermont
Ohio
Holy Cross
Stonehill
Northern
Illinois
Western Michigan… pic.twitter.com/mhO7nL0Tcm

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) April 17, 2025

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Interesting group of suitors put out by the "source". Not sure a p-4 should want on some of these lists.

He'll soon be pronounced a big time 'piece' for one of these programs:

"Stonehill beats out Baylor, K-State, and others for prize shooter".

possible12 said:

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gobears20 said:

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Louisiana G Chancellor White has heard from the following programs, per source:

Arizona State
Baylor
Texas A&M (new staff)
Kansas State
Colorado State
Wyoming
Northern Colorado
Ball State
Maine
Vermont
Ohio
Holy Cross
Stonehill
Northern
Illinois
Western Michigan… pic.twitter.com/mhO7nL0Tcm

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) April 17, 2025

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Interesting group of suitors put out by the "source". Not sure a p-4 should want on some of these lists.

He'll soon be pronounced a big time 'piece' for one of these programs:

"Stonehill beats out Baylor, K-State, and others for prize shooter".

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Given the shooting form in that photo, not seeing a P4 player much less a Baylor player.

It's an agent driven 'X' release. Some use same template. Jast as the bs "portal ratings" sites popping up.

Imagine rating 1500 players and people believing. Clown show.

Ya, that has multiple bad signs from a form perspective. You think someone would have fixed that by now. Who the hell was his high school coach.

🚨 BEST AVAILABLE TRANSFERS 🚨

The LATEST top 10 following the transfer portal's closure 👀 @GoodmanHoops and @RobDauster will be LIVE tonight at 9pm ET to break down the latest intel!

TUNE IN:https://t.co/qAV16NRXxD pic.twitter.com/HVizBEDuma

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) April 23, 2025

Sure seems to be a lot of smoke from Kansas about Williams in the event he decides to leave the draft.

When the Heat are bounced from the playoffs, pay Davion Mitchell $$$ to fly to Waco to meet with every Portal target.

Even in losses he is a social media firestorm.

St. John’s transfer Vince Iwuchukwu is hearing from these schools since going portaling, he told @LeagueRDY:

Baylor
Georgetown
NC State
San Francisco
UNLV
+others

Iwuchukwu is a former four-star recruit who’s averaged 4.3PPG and 2.7RPG throughout his three-year college career. pic.twitter.com/oyccdfCkoP

— Sam Kayser (@247HSHoops) April 24, 2025

I know college basketball and football have never been clean. There's always been some of these things around. But I also know some of our fans don't have time to read or follow a lot of things, and may have sat back and wondered at times why Drew passed on certain guys in the transfer portal. Here's a following explanation on the saga of Moustapha Thiam, the 7-2 freshman center from UCF who averaged 10.4 ppg, 6.4 rebounds and averaged almost 3 blocks a game. He went into the transfer portal a couple of weeks ago and signed with Cincinnati. Allegedly, Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Villanova, Texas and Michigan all passed. The following comes from Brandon Helwig of UCF Sports.

TWEET
UCF assistant coach Mamadou N'Diaye shopped himself and star center Moustapha Thiam to schools during the season, all the while still employed by UCF, sources say. N'Diaye insisted the duo were a package deal as N'Diaye's family runs the Flyingstar Academy in Senegal which helped facilitate Thiam's development and brought him to the U.S. N'Diaye demanded an above-market coaching salary, guaranteed for two years, which most schools passed on. Cincinnati agreed to pay N'Diaye's $1.6M demand (in addition to the $2M+ NIL for Moustapha).

Cincinnati, a proud basketball program, has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2019. The seat is warming for UC head coach Wes Miller, who got a huge influx of NIL money this year in a last-ditch effort to turn things around. Thiam is considered a big piece to help doing so and hiring N'Diaye is the cost of doing business.

Cincinnati chose to delay the announcement of N'Diaye's hire for a week because of "optics." And now you know the rest of the story.

UCF vs. Cincinnati games will be a lot of fun next season!

Boogie Fland is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to college, per @GoodmanHoops.

Fland is currently in the transfer portal, with Florida the presumed favorite in his recruitment. pic.twitter.com/aXtVp80q4z

— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) May 13, 2025