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[GatoLouco]

Illinois
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Dain Dainja - Memphis
Sencire Harris- West Virginia
Amani Hansberry - West Virginia
Luke Goode - Indiana

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Kylan Boswell - Arizona
Jake Davis - Mercer
Tre White - Louisville
Carey Booth - Notre Dame
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Indiana
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Kaleb Banks - Tulane
C.J. Gunn - DePaul
Payton Sparks - Ball State

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Myles Rice - Washington State
Oumar Ballo - Arizona
Kanaan Carlyle - Stanford
Luke Goode - Illinois
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Iowa
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Dasonte Bowen - St. Bonaventure
Patrick McCaffery - Butler
Amarion Nimmers - Indian Hills CC
Tony Perkins - Missouri

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Nada
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Maryland
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Noah Batchelor - Buffalo
Jamie Kaiser Jr. - Butler
Jahnathan Lamothe - North Carolina A&T
Caelum Swanton-Rodger - Old Dominion
Mady Traoré

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Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Belmont
Rodney Rice - Virginia Tech
Selton Miguel - South Florida
Tafara Gapare - Georgia Tech
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Michigan State
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Mady Sissoko
A.J. Hoggard

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Frankie Fidler - Omaha
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Michigan
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Youssef Khayat - Bowling Green
Dug McDaniel - Kansas State
Tarris Reed, Jr. - Connecticut
George Washington III
Terrance Williams II

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Tre Donaldson - Auburn
Rubin Jones - North Texas
Danny Wolf - Yale
Roddy Gayle Jr. - Ohio State
Sam Walters - Alabama
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Minnesota
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Braeden Carrington
Isaiah Ihnen - Liberty
Kristupas Keinys
Joshua Ola-Joseph - California
Pharrel Payne - Texas A&M
Elijah Hawkins

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Frank Mitchell - Canisius
Brennan Rigsby - Oregon
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Nebraska
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Mata Diop - Loyola Marymount
Blaise Keita
Jamarques Lawrence - Rhode Island
Ramel Lloyd, Jr.
Eli Rice - Penn State
C.J. Wilcher - Texas A&M

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Andrew Morgan - North Dakota State
Gavin Griffiths - Rutgers
Rollie Worster - Utah
Connor Essegian - Wisconsin
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Northwestern
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Parker Strauss - UC Riverside

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🎉🎉🥳🥳 Jalen Leach - Fairfield
Keenan Fitzmorris - Stony Brook 🥳🥳🎉🎉
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Ohio State
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Roddy Gayle, Jr. - Michigan
Bowen Hardman - Akron
Zed Key - Dayton
Scotty Middleton - Seton Hall
Felix Okpara - Tennessee

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Meechie Johnson - South Carolina
Aaron Bradshaw - Kentucky
Micah Parrish - San Diego State
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Penn State
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Favour Aire
Jameel Brown - Temple
Kanye Clary - Mississippi State
Bragi Guomundsson
Demetrius Lilley - La Salle

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Kachi Nzeh - Xavier
Yanic Konan Niederhauser - Northern Illinois
Eli Rice - Nebraska
Freddie Dilione V - Tennessee
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Purdue
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Mason Gillis - Duke
Ethan Morton
Chase Martin

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Nada
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Rutgers
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Antonio Chol - Howard
Gavin Griffiths - Nebraska
Mawot Mag
Clifford Omoruyi
Derek Simpson - Saint Joseph's
Daniel Vassey
Antwone Woolfolk - Miami (OH)

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Tyson Acuff - Eastern Michigan
Zach Martini - Princeton
Jordan Derkack - Merrimack
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Wisconsin
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Ross Candelino
Connor Essegian - Nebraska
Luke Haertle
Isaac Lindsey - South Dakota State
A.J. Storr - Kansas
Gus Yalden - Seton Hall
Chucky Hepburn - Louisville

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Camren Hunter - Central Arkansas

 

[GatoLouco]

Should be an interesting two weeks full of new homes.

Not time to panic yet about other teams having already announced transfers. We are in the same boat of 1/2 the conference with zilch newcomers announced.

 

[DaCat]

Thanks for the update Gato my man

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

Should be an interesting two weeks full of new homes.

Not time to panic yet about other teams having already announced transfers. We are on the same boat of 1/2 the conference with zilch newcomers announced.

Nice update!

Payton Sparks should be the poster boy for "this is broken."

Plays his freshman season at Ball State. 28 minutes, 13 ppg, 8.5 rpg.
March 16, 2022, Enters the portal.
April 1, 2022, Withdraws from the portal, stays at Ball State for his sophomore season.
29 minutes per game, 13.3 points per game, 8.7 rpg.
March 16, 2023, Enters the portal again.
Transfers to Indiana for the 2023-2024 season.
Hyped by Indiana fans as the next great whatever.
6-7 minutes per game for Woodson. 2 points per game.
March 19, 2024, enters the portal again.
March 24, 2024, "commits" to Ball State again.

 

[DaCat]

Nice update!

Payton Sparks should be the poster boy for "this is broken."

Plays his freshman season at Ball State. 28 minutes, 13 ppg, 8.5 rpg.
March 16, 2022, Enters the portal.
April 1, 2022, Withdraws from the portal, stays at Ball State for his sophomore season.
29 minutes per game, 13.3 points per game, 8.7 rpg.
March 16, 2023, Enters the portal again.
Transfers to Indiana for the 2023-2024 season.
Hyped by Indiana fans as the next great whatever.
6-7 minutes per game for Woodson. 2 points per game.
March 19, 2024, enters the portal again.
March 24, 2024, "commits" to Ball State again.

Kid has itchy feet. He must've been disappointed not be able to play with Miller Kopp.

 

[EagerFan]

The thing that stands out for me is Iowa's coach is 'losing' his son to Butler. I am vaguely curious about the story behind that. I don't think I've seen it before in D1.

 

[macarthur31]

The thing that stands out for me is Iowa's coach is 'losing' his son to Butler. I am vaguely curious about the story behind that. I don't think I've seen it before in D1.

My understanding is that he's currently dating a future WNBA first round pick, who is most likely being selected by the Indiana Fever.

 

[GatoLouco]

My understanding is that he's currently dating a future WNBA first round pick, who is most likely being selected by the Indiana Fever.

That would be his bro

 

[PURPLECAT88]

That would be his bro

if he's following his brother's girlfriend to Indianapolis, that might create enough drama to fill an entire episode of The Journey.

 

[PURPLECAT88]

OSU is the most interesting one on the list. Meechie coming back. Odd to see Gayle leave. And surprised that Dayton would be interested in a 45-year-old Zed Key.

 

[macarthur31]

That would be his bro

This reveals my inability to effectively discern all of the McCaffreys and their personal lives. I regret the error.

 

[salukicat]

His bro also works for the Pacers and probably lives in Indy so kind of makes sense.

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

Illinois
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Dain Dainja - Memphis
Sencire Harris

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Kylan Boswell - Arizona
Jake Davis - Mercer
Tre White - Louisville
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Indiana
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Kaleb Banks
C.J. Gunn - DePaul
Payton Sparks - Ball State

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Myles Rice - Washington State
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Iowa
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Dasonte Bowen
Patrick McCaffery - Butler
Amarion Nimmers - Indian Hills CC
Tony Perkins - Missouri

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Nada
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Maryland
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Noah Batchelor - Buffalo
Jamie Kaiser Jr.
Jahnathan Lamothe - North Carolina A&T
Caelum Swanton-Rodger
Mady Traoré

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Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Belmont
Rodney Rice - Virginia Tech
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Michigan State
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Mady Sissoko

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Nada
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Michigan
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Youssef Khayat - Bowling Green
Dug McDaniel - Kansas State
Tarris Reed, Jr.
George Washington III
Terrance Williams II

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Nada
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Minnesota
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Braeden Carrington
Isaiah Ihnen
Kristupas Keinys
Joshua Ola-Joseph
Pharrel Payne

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Nada
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Nebraska
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Mata Diop
Blaise Keita
Jamarques Lawrence
Ramel Lloyd, Jr.
Eli Rice
C.J. Wilcher

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Andrew Morgan - North Dakota State
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Northwestern
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Parker Strauss

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Nada
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Ohio State
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Roddy Gayle, Jr.
Bowen Hardman
Zed Key - Dayton
Scotty Middleton

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Meechie Johnson - South Carolina
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Penn State
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Favour Aire
Jameel Brown
Kanye Clary - Mississippi State
Bragi Guomundsson
Demetrius Lilley - La Salle

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Kachi Nzeh - Xavier
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Purdue
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Mason Gillis
Ethan Morton

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Nada
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Rutgers
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Antonio Chol - Howard
Gavin Griffiths
Mawot Mag
Clifford Omoruyi
Derek Simpson - Saint Joseph's
Daniel Vassey
Antwone Woolfolk

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Tyson Acuff - Eastern Michigan
Zach Martini - Princeton
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Wisconsin
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Ross Candelino
Connor Essegian
Luke Haertle
Isaac Lindsey - South Dakota State
A.J. Storr
Gus Yalden

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Nada

Didn’t Goldin commit to Michigan.

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Kaiser (the Ty Berry lookalike) to Butler.

 

[hdhntr1]

The thing that stands out for me is Iowa's coach is 'losing' his son to Butler. I am vaguely curious about the story behind that. I don't think I've seen it before in D1.

was thinking the same

 

[techtim72]

was thinking the same

This son had/has widely reported challenges with his mental health. I only bring that up because his father and he likely have gone through more stressful times than most. How that played out in the transfer, who knows?

 

[GatoLouco]

Didn’t Goldin commit to Michigan.

Some writings that he was leaning towards MI. Just like the Yale kid.

Clingan declared for the draft. So I wonder how tempting it is for Goldin to take his spot. Google it and UConn has contacted him.

 

[PURPLECAT88]

Some writings that he was leaning towards MI. Just like the Yale kid.

Clingan declared for the draft. So I wonder how tempting it is for Goldin to take his spot. Google it and UConn has contacted him.

Declared for the draft like Zach Edey, or declared for the draft like Brooks Barnhiser? I'm really asking. I don't follow the NBA and have no idea if it would be worth it for Clingan to come out now.

 

[GatoLouco]

Declared for the draft like Zach Edey, or declared for the draft like Brooks Barnhiser? I'm really asking. I don't follow the NBA and have no idea if it would be worth it for Clingan to come out now.

I don't follow it either. First NBA game of the year I see will probably be tonight. Season starts today as far as I'm concerned.

But, considering people think that he's in the running for the top spots of the draft, I don't think this is a testing the waters type of situation.

Going out on top: UConn's Clingan enters draft

After winning back-to-back titles at UConn, 7-foot-2 sophomore Donovan Clingan is entering the NBA draft.

www.espn.com

 

[Hungry Jack]

I don't follow it either. First NBA game of the year I see will probably be tonight. Season starts today as far as I'm concerned.

But, considering people think that he's in the running for the top spots of the draft, I don't think this is a testing the waters type of situation.

Going out on top: UConn's Clingan enters draft

After winning back-to-back titles at UConn, 7-foot-2 sophomore Donovan Clingan is entering the NBA draft.

www.espn.com

He’s probably a top ten pick right? How much will he make vs NIL?

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

He’s probably a top ten pick right? How much will he make vs NIL?

Yeah, I was surprised to see Clingan as potential #1 pick.

I know the NBA guys look for 7'3" 225 lbs and the ability to run the floor and shoot the 3, but Clingan hasn't proven the outside shooting, is heavier than that... and Edey certainly outplayed him in the NCAA final.

(I do think Clingan could develop his outside shooting)

If you're playing a college game today, you take Edey every time over Clingan.
Seems like NBA is the opposite.

 

[GatoLouco]

Yeah, I was surprised to see Clingan as potential #1 pick.

I know the NBA guys look for 7'3" 225 lbs and the ability to run the floor and shoot the 3, but Clingan hasn't proven the outside shooting, is heavier than that... and Edey certainly outplayed him in the NCAA final.

(I do think Clingan could develop his outside shooting)

If you're playing a college game today, you take Edey every time over Clingan.
Seems like NBA is the opposite.

It's about ceiling. That's easy to understand for me. I get it that Clingan is more mobile than Edey and that alone probably justifies the higher than Edey pick.

Where my brain gets confused is processing the candidate to #1 pick. He lacks touch and finesse. And I can see that improving but never being impressive.

Having said all this, my brain is probably wrong. He might have the ability to develop that touch. I would probably have said Bam Adebayo was going to be good, but not a star.

 

[Vassar69]

They’re also saying this is the worst draft in memory. So in a different year, Clingan may not be a top 10 guy?

 

[EagerFan]

I dunno, in the NBA I'd be more interested in Clingan from my limited time watching him. He seems much better suited to the fast paced up and down the NBA is running these days. He's faster, has more endurance, and much better hops than Edey. Edey is a lot better offensively from three feet out, but I'm not sure the other team gives him time to get set up and bang away for a hook.

 

[EvanstonCat]

It's about ceiling. That's easy to understand for me. I get it that Clingan is more mobile than Edey and that alone probably justifies the higher than Edey pick.

Where my brain gets confused is processing the candidate to #1 pick. He lacks touch and finesse. And I can see that improving but never being impressive.

Having said all this, my brain is probably wrong. He might have the ability to develop that touch. I would probably have said Bam Adebayo was going to be good, but not a star.

I think Edey beats the shit out of Clingan all day every day for the next 10+ years

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I haven't seen anybody anywhere talking about Clingan as a potential number one pick, but he is a very likely lottery pick. Edey is surged up draft boards to MAYBE might get taken at the end of the first round.

 

[Rebel II]

The thing that stands out for me is Iowa's coach is 'losing' his son to Butler. I am vaguely curious about the story behind that. I don't think I've seen it before in D1.

Brother took a job with Pacers. They'll live together in all probability. Dad's boys are gone with degrees. Less pressure for Dad and sons. Matta is a good, proven coach. Big East Conference. Doubt if there's any NIL money.

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

I haven't seen anybody anywhere talking about Clingan as a potential number one pick, but he is a very likely lottery pick. Edey is surged up draft boards to MAYBE might get taken at the end of the first round.

I don't care about the NBA but I have seen a grand total of one draft board and was surprised to see Clingan listed as #1. That was right after the NCAA championship game.

My reaction was "Seriously?" and I moved on to something more interesting, like putting air in my lawn tractor tires.

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana. Gato has already updated his list!

Somebody new for Big Matt to beat up.

 

[SDakaGordie]

I think Edey beats the shit out of Clingan all day every day for the next 10+ years

It took Clingan a half to figure things out with Edey, and Edey is freakish. Clingan’s athleticism, defense and shot-blocking skills are likely what’s attracting NBA interest most.

 

[NUCat320]

I haven't seen anybody anywhere talking about Clingan as a potential number one pick, but he is a very likely lottery pick. Edey is surged up draft boards to MAYBE might get taken at the end of the first round.

My googling showed:

Clingan at 3, 10, 20
Edey at 12, 13, 33

Nobody knows anything. But it sounds like there’s some serious Michael Olowokandi/Anthony Bennett potential in this draft.

 

[Kelly_32]

Lots of Gillis to Duke talk on Twitter.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana. Gato has already updated his list!

Somebody new for Big Matt to beat up.

Is Kalil Ware leaving IU?

 

[GatoLouco]

Is Kalil Ware leaving IU?

If he isn't, Woodson is going to revolutionize basketball and have a starting five of three power forwards and two centers.

 

[clarificationcat]

Is Kalil Ware leaving IU?

He’s projected to be drafted at the bottom of the first round.

 

[EagerFan]

Clingan and Edey are both also really young and who knows what kind of career results they'll end up with.

 

[Kelly_32]

Is Kalil Ware leaving IU?

He’s gone.

 

[GatoLouco]

9 players have been added since the first post. Probably same rate through the end of next week.

 

[GatoLouco]

Some writings that he was leaning towards MI. Just like the Yale kid.

Clingan declared for the draft. So I wonder how tempting it is for Goldin to take his spot. Google it and UConn has contacted him.

Tarris Reed, Jr. to Connecticut. Higher chances Goldin ends up in the Paris of MI.

 

[PURPLECAT88]

Tarris Reed, Jr. to Connecticut. Higher chances Goldin ends up in the Paris of MI.

First Spencer, now Reed. UConn is using the Big Ten like the Yankees used the Kansas City A's.