2019-20 Transfer Portal (NCAA Basketball)

[IncaneInTheBrain]

After thinking some more about it

Wong/Bev/Frosh PG
Olaniji/Bev/Frosh wing
Timberlake/Cross
C. Walker/A. Walker
Grad transfer 5/Gak/Frosh C

Could be a really really good squad.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

I am salivating imagining Walker throwing down crazy dunks at Watsco for the next couple of years. He got his chin on the rim, that's incredible. That would put him as probably a top 5% athlete in the NBA, probably top 0.1% athlete in the NCAA.

He's salivating too. Mostly because he looks like he hasn't eaten in 2 weeks.

 

[JB7-FTW]

He's salivating too. Mostly because he looks like he hasn't eaten in 2 weeks.

Yeah it seems like he'd rather be a lanky wing than a well built forward. He looks pretty much the same body wise as in high school. If he's effective without the extra weight I can't complain.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

It is now official.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Also I think UCF may be a player here considering he wants to close to his hometown and UCF is a 20 min car ride away vs the 4 hr drive from Coral Gables. Miami is still much closer than Oregon, but UCF is a school to watch in this recruitment.

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Good point. UCF does have one scholarship left so they would be the closest school to Sanford, FL.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

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Good point. UCF does have one scholarship left so they would be the closest school to Sanford, FL.

Could also go to Bethune Cookman. Nearly the same drive time from Sanford as UCF, roughly the same level of competition, and apparently going to HBCUs is a thing now.

 

[LexCane55]

Could also go to Bethune Cookman. Nearly the same drive time from Sanford as UCF, roughly the same level of competition, and apparently going to HBCUs is a thing now.

It's not close to roughly the same level of competition.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

It's not close to roughly the same level of competition.

That was mostly tongue in cheek, but, by my calculations, as of 6 hours ago, there are an equal number of former 5* recruits in the MEAC (1) as there are in the American (also 1).

 

[jmandel9]

CJ Walker committed time UCF

 

[JB7-FTW]

Well **** me sideways I really thought we were looking good for him. Now we've entirely run out options and I'm down again on the team being that much better. I understand it's right next to his home but come on man. UCF has put one relevant player into the NBA ever, and that was because of his height alone. Just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

He'll become a confirmed bust there. Next

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

In fairness to CJ Walker, he said from the beginning that his transfer was about being closer to home so he could be close to an ailing family member.
He did not prolong the situation by posting a list of schools he has been in contact with or a final list of schools he is considering.
He has quickly committed to the school closest to Sanford, FL.
He keep his word and I commend him for that. I don't wish him any bad luck but I pray his family is made whole as I wish him good success.
I look forward to seeing him play against Miami when UCF comes to the Watsco Center.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Ok, now what?

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Ok, now what?

IMO, call it at 12 or add a grad transfer but there are not a lot of minutes available.
That will leave Miami with 6 scholarships so that can be 5 freshman and a transfer.
This will be a great opportunity to upgrade the talent on the roster.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Not sure he does a ton for us, but he's gotta be better than the dreaded empty scholarship.

 

[hotshot]

Not sure he does a ton for us, but he's gotta be better than the dreaded empty scholarship.

Think Georgetown is in strong for Stanley. Am sure there are others.

 

[Allabouttheu95]

Is the Canes hoops board upset about Walker? Not going to lie when I saw him announce his transfer I thought this was lay up for us.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Is the Canes hoops board upset about Walker? Not going to lie when I saw him announce his transfer I thought this was lay up for us.

Far more upset about the fact that him committing to UCF likely means we aren't using all 13 scholarships again. Walker oozes potential, but considering how much of a non-factor he was at Oregon, the floor is pretty low.

If we could somehow find a legit center for the 13th spot, I'd forget about Walker completely. Since there's basically no chance that's gonna happen, yeah, I'm a little mad.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Think Georgetown is in strong for Stanley. Am sure there are others.

Yup. Think I saw Gonzaga as well.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Is the Canes hoops board upset about Walker? Not going to lie when I saw him announce his transfer I thought this was lay up for us.

His decision was far bigger than basketball. If it was strictly a basketball decision then I may feel some type of way. However, he said from the beginning that he wanted to be close to home due to an ailing family member.

Let's put it in this perspective. If you had an ailing family member, would you rather be 35 minutes away or 4 hours away?

Just to clarify, this is not a personal attack at you or anyone else. I cannot be mad at CJ for his decision because if I was in his situation, I would have done the same thing.

Anyone who thinks differently has some issues with their morals and values.