College Basketball Transfer Portal 2024-2025

[XUMIOH12]

I have the sense that Sean was bothered by the effort/attitude more than the ability/talent of some of these guys. I think Hugley is definitely an upgrade in the former, and hopefully in the latter. As for some additional front court pieces, I do think one or two guys in the mold of Abou and Ciani would be ideal supplements to what we now have. You know, big guys capable of making an *impact*, if that’s the word we’re going with here.

adding 1 more good big is a priority for them right now.

[xukeith]

UConn gets reed… the rich get richer. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them grab mcneeley and some other stud guard soon

Reid Ducharme? lol

[XUBison]

That's what I don't understand from a couple of posters here. What does this even mean and what do you think is possible? There is a limited supply of the 5 position even available (Ballo, Cliff, Raynaud, Aidoo) and X isn't going to get one of them. They didn't get them before NIL, so why would X get them now? Those guys go to blue bloods predominantly. Below that are the Hugley's of the world which we just got. Get one more of those and with a healthy Free, our frontcourt is going to be in great shape.

Woe is us, I guess. — I’m not sure what you’re worked up about here. There’s a wide spectrum between the five star-ish big men and an *impact* big man. We’ve had lots of impact big men, as you know. I think the point here is simply that we need a vastly improved front court from last year. Free and Hunter go a long way to satisfy that need, but there is a lot of uncertainty there. Hugley is a great addition, I think, but he is also a 275 lb big man with aninjury history. Obviously Sean gets this, and it is up to him to bring in the necessary pieces to fill out the roster.

[Xavier]

I don’t think that’s a reliable account, more speculation since he is on campus. I’d wait for something more serious to come out.

[Xville]

I don’t think that’s a reliable account, more speculation since he is on campus. I’d wait for something more serious to come out.

Yeah, agreed...

[Xville]

Woe is us, I guess. — I’m not sure what you’re worked up about here. There’s a wide spectrum between the five star-ish big men and an *impact* big man. We’ve had lots of impact big men, as you know. I think the point here is simply that we need a vastly improved front court from last year. Free and Hunter go a long way to satisfy that need, but there is a lot of uncertainty there. Hugley is a great addition, I think, but he is also a 275 lb big man with aninjury history. Obviously Sean gets this, and it is up to him to bring in the necessary pieces to fill out the roster.

So, then would you say Hugley is an impact big or not?

My point is that some are acting like we still need to get an "impact" big as in someone better...what does that even mean? If Hugley isn't an impact big, then the only thing bigger are those blueblood guys. just the facts.

[XUBison]

So, then would you say Hugley is an impact big or not?

My point is that some are acting like we still need to get an "impact" big as in someone better...what does that even mean? If Hugley isn't an impact big, then the only thing bigger are those blueblood guys. just the facts.

Yep, he is an impact player. I haven’t said anything to the contrary.. I also haven’t seen anyone saying we have to land the very top big man prospects, just that we need more good (better) front court players. I think you’re sort of arguing with yourself here.

[Xville]

Yep, he is an impact player. I haven’t said anything to the contrary.. I also haven’t seen anyone saying we have to land the very top big man prospects, just that we need more good (better) front court players. I think you’re sort of arguing with yourself here.

Haven't said you did. However, others are:

"He hasn’t brought in a starting center and hasn’t been able to attract an impact center both last year and this year so far."

"Still need an impact starting center to complete the front court"

[IM4X]

So, then would you say Hugley is an impact big or not?

My point is that some are acting like we still need to get an "impact" big as in someone better...what does that even mean? If Hugley isn't an impact big, then the only thing bigger are those blueblood guys. just the facts.

While I think everyone is excited about getting Hugley, there are legit reasons some on this board (including yours truly) think it would be wise for Sean to secure not just another big - but specifically a true center. In fact, I would be surprised if Sean isn’t still making it a priority.

1. Sean must make sure he will have enough healthy bigs to play every game next season. Hugley was unable to make it through either of his past two seasons (first at Oklahoma and then Pitt the previous season) without having to miss time due to injury or personal issues. We already have two bigs on the roster who have had reoccurring injuries which caused them to miss long stents (even entire seasons) due to their injuries and who’s to say they don’t suffer another injury. Sean can not afford to have another season squandered because he again does not have enough bigs on the roster who are either effective or healthy enough to play next season. He knows it just can’t happen.

2. Hugley is not a true center. He is a 6’9” PF/C. Having another taller center with a longer wingspan - who will make it much harder to score over (closer to a Nunge type player) would really compliment the other bigs on this team and make them more complete. Sean probably won’t get someone as skilled as Nunge, but he can get someone close to his size who can match up with other tall centers, defend well in the paint and rebound pretty well… and make more of those easy buckets that last years bigs couldn’t.

[Xville]

Hugley will 100% be playing a lot of 5 either as the starter or as a rotational guy. I do agree though that X needs to get another big man for a lot of reasons and Miller is working on it...I listed the guys yesterday that they are currently going after.