2023 College Basketball Transfer Portal

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Originally Posted by XUBison

What’s the word on Ousmane’s potential role? Last year he averaged 11 pts, 6 boards, and 1.3 blocks per game. He doesn’t shoot from 3 and was only 48.7% from the field. He’s listed on ESPN at 6’10”, 230, so he’s a big boy. That’s all I know, but that doesn’t sound like a Nunge replacement.

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It doesn't seem to me Miller is targeting a Nunge replacement. He is clearly targeting beefier guys. Smart move for this conference.

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

It doesn't seem to me Miller is targeting a Nunge replacement. He is clearly targeting beefier guys. Smart move for this conference.

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You make it seem as if he is making a conscious choice. How many 7 footers with inside and 3 point skills at Nunge’s level are in the portal. If there were a clone he would take Nunge 2 in a heartbeat.

I see Ousmane listed as 230 and on two other sites at 250 plus.

That is a lot of weight disparity.

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Originally Posted by profson

You make it seem as if he is making a conscious choice. How many 7 footers with inside and 3 point skills at Nunge’s level are in the portal. If there were a clone he would take Nunge 2 in a heartbeat.

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Maybe. And that isn't to disparage Nunge. Obviously he had a unique skill set, and he probably would have been even better than he already was if we could have spelled him with a legit backup at times. However, I am not sure Miller isn't looking forward to hopefully landing a more stout defensively big man. Nunge did have shot blocking abilities but I think you could see him fatigue greatly at times trying to guard a lot of the Centers in the Big East.

There are just a lot of really good tough big guys in the BE. As good as Nunge was all season, I think there is a legit argument to be made he was "only" the 5th best man in the middle in the Big East.

Sanogo
Kalkbrenner
Soriano
Dixon
Nunge

Just a tough group of guys.

I don't know if any of you saw North Texas play this year, but they were a really stout defensive team. I hope that's what Ousmane brings to the table if indeed he does commit to the Musketeers.

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

It doesn't seem to me Miller is targeting a Nunge replacement. He is clearly targeting beefier guys. Smart move for this conference.

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I agree. I was referring more to productivity than style of play. His numbers didn’t stand out against lesser competition, and I hate his FG% for a big man.

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Maybe. And that isn't to disparage Nunge. Obviously he had a unique skill set, and he probably would have been even better than he already was if we could have spelled him with a legit backup at times. However, I am not sure Miller isn't looking forward to hopefully landing a more stout defensively big man. Nunge did have shot blocking abilities but I think you could see him fatigue greatly at times trying to guard a lot of the Centers in the Big East.

There are just a lot of really good tough big guys in the BE. As good as Nunge was all season, I think there is a legit argument to be made he was "only" the 5th best man in the middle in the Big East.

Sanogo
Kalkbrenner
Soriano
Dixon
Nunge

Just a tough group of guys.

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Tough guys, but I really like our Jack.

I don’t think I’d put him quite that far down the List.

Plus, If you go back and watch the two UCONN games, I think you’d say Jack actually outplayed Sanoga in those matchups.

Ousmane is IN DA HOUSE!! (Per Stadium )

And per Jeff Goodman:

Xavier has landed North Texas transfer big man Abou Ousmane, he told @stadium.
The 6-10, 230-pound big man averaged 11.1 points and 6 boards per game last season for the Mean Green.
Terrific, physical defender. Anchor of a big-time
UNT defense.

allright. Nice.

LOVE free agency!