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Eagle66

3/23/2022 4:56 PM

Did this for the MAC board and thought some here might find it interesting... (Yes I realize there was a transfer portal thread in there but didn't want the list to get uried in hte middle) Information gathered from the Verbal Commits Transfer Portal List .

Akron

Out:
- Bryan Trimble, Jr. - SG (RS JR) to Missouri State
- Sekou Kalle - PF (FR) to Evansville
- Ali Ali - SF (SO) to Butler
- Aziz Bandaogo - C [FR] to Utah Valley
- Michael Wynn - SF (JR)

In:
- Sammy Hunter - PF (SO) from Ole Miss
- Trendon Hankerson - SG (JR) from Northern Illinois

Ball State

Out:
- Kani Acree - SG (RS SO)
- Tyler Cochran - PG (SO) to Toledo
- Miryne Thomas - SF (RS JR) to Kent State

In:
- Thomas Allen - SG (RS JR) from NC State
- Jarron Coleman II - SG (RS SO) from Missouri

Bowling Green

Out:
- Caleb Fields - PG (JR) to Fairfield
- Josiah Fultcher PG (FR) - Clarendon College
- Joe Reece - PF (JR) to Duquesne
- Cam Young - SG (FR) to St. Peters

In:
- Leon Ayers III - SG (JR) from Duquesne
- Sam Towns - PF (FR) from Ohio

Buffalo

Out:
- Josh M'Balla - PF (JR) to Ole Miss
- David Skogman - C (RS FR) to Davidson
- Tra'Von Fagan - SF (RS SR) to Maryland Baltimore County
- Lucas Saleh - SF (SO)
- Ty Perry - PG (JR) to New Haven

In:
- Kanye Jones - SG (FR) from Boston College
- Armoni Foster - PG (RD JR) from Indiana (PA)
- Isaiah Adams - SF (FR) from Central Florida
- Jonnivius Smith - PF (FR) from Seton Hall
- Sy Chatman - PF (JR) from Illinois State

Central Michigan

Out:
- Cameron Healy - SG (RS JR) to Southern Utah
- Aundre Polk - F/C (SO)
- Oscar Lopez, Jr. - SG (SO)
- Ryan Wade - SG (SO) to Green Bay
- Rastislav Šipkovský - PF (FR)
- Kevin Miller - PG (FR)

In:
- Erwin Weary Jr. - SG (RS SO) from Western Washington
- Jesse Zarzuela - PG (SO) from Coppin State

Eastern Michigan

Out:
- Bryce McBride - PG (JR) to Youngstown State
- Mo Njie - C (FR) to SMU
- Malcom Clements - SG (FR)

In:
- Tyson Acuff - PG (FR) from Duquesne
- Jalin Billingsley - PF (FR) from Georgetown
- Legend Geeter - PF (FR) from Providence

Kent State

Out:
- Mike DiGiulio - PG (FR)
- DeVale Johnson - SF (RS JR)
- Jeremiah Hernandez - SG (RS FR) to Southern Indiana
- Jon King - PF (SO)

In:
- Miryne Thomas - SF (RS JR) from Ball State
- Mike Bekelja - PG (FR) from Duquesne

Miami

Out:
- Jackson ames - C (FR)
- Luka Eller - SF (FR) to John Carroll
- Dae Dae Grant - PG (SO) to Duqusene
- Myja White - PG (RS SO)

In:
- Anderson Mirambeaux - C (SO) from Cleveland State
- Julian Lewis - SG (FR) from William & Mary
- Morgan Safford - SG (RS FR) from Wofford

Northern Illinois

Out:
- Trendon Hankerson - SG (JR) to Akron
- Noah Kon - PG (FR)
- Zool Kueth - PF (JR) to Tennessee State
- Adong Makuoi - C (JR) to Tennessee State
- Edward Manuel - SF (SO)
- Montavious Myrik - PF (FR)
- Chinedu Kingsley Okanu - PF (JR)
- Chris Olsen - C (RS JR) to IUPUI

In:
- Oluwasegun Durosinmi - C (FR) from St. Bonaventure

Ohio

Out:
- Colin Granger - PF (FR) to Western Carolina
- Ben Vander Plas - PF (SR) to Virginia
- Mark Sears - PG (SO) to Alabama
- Sam Towns - PF (FR) to Bowling Green
- Luke Frazier - PG (SO) to John Carroll
- John Tenerowicz - PG (JR)

In:
- Gabe Wiznitzer - C (FR) from Louisville
- Jaylin Hunter - PG (SO) from Old Dominion
- DeVon Baker - PG (JR) from Tulane

Toledo

Out:
- Jordan Burge = SG (RS SO)
- Mihai Cârcoană - C (FR) to South Dakota
- Arnór Eyþórsson - SF (FR)
- Jamere Hill - PG (FR)
- Keshaun Saunders - SG (RS SO) to Portland State

In:
- Dante Maddox, Jr. - PG (FR) from Cal State Fullerton
- Tyler Cochran - PG (SO) from NIU via Ball State
- André Lorentsson - PF (FR) from St. Louis

Western Michigan

Out:
- Josiah Freeman - SG (FR) to Howard College
- Cameron Kimble - SG (FR)

In:
- Tray Maddox, Jr. - SG (JR) from Oakland via Cal State Fullerton
- Tafari Simms - SF (JR) from Milwaukee

Last Edited: 6/24/2022 5:41:09 AM by Eagle66

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FearLeon

3/23/2022 5:16 PM

Fantastic...thank you. Hope the mods will pin this to top of page.

Last Edited: 3/23/2022 5:17:24 PM by FearLeon

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shabamon

3/24/2022 9:59 AM

Eastern Michigan center Mo Njie is in the portal.

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Eagle66

3/24/2022 4:10 PM

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

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RSBobcat

3/24/2022 8:55 PM

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

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shabamon

3/24/2022 9:15 PM

RSBobcat wrote:expand_more

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

It also opens a spot for BVP's possible return.

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Pataskala

3/24/2022 10:01 PM

RSBobcat wrote:expand_more

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

You're probably right. His other D1 offers besides Ohio came from Mount St. Mary's and Sienna. It's rather surprising that he didn't get offers from any D1 schools near his home in Georgia, even smaller schools, considering he was a top 27 player in the state and a top 3 center. He visited UGA and Clemson but no offers came from them.

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cbus cat fan

3/24/2022 10:22 PM

Granger came here because his father grew up in Ohio. Outside of visiting relatives, not sure Colin had much Midwest experience. It will be interesting to see if anything opens up close to Georgia for him. Too bad, I liked the kid, but there didn't seem to be a spot (with playing time) for him here.

Last Edited: 3/24/2022 10:23:57 PM by cbus cat fan

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Cellis033

3/24/2022 11:04 PM

While I'm bummed to heard Granger is in the portal, I had a feeling this would probably happen. Man, eating my words saying he would replace Wilson.

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100%Cat

3/25/2022 7:46 AM

I see this list and my immediate reaction is Ball St is going to be completely gutted.

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IceCat76

3/25/2022 11:10 AM

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

I see this list and my immediate reaction is Ball St is going to be completely gutted.

You might be right but these guys may be keeping their options open waiting to see who their new coach is.

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100%Cat

3/25/2022 11:21 AM

IceCat76 wrote:expand_more

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

I see this list and my immediate reaction is Ball St is going to be completely gutted.

You might be right but these guys may be keeping their options open waiting to see who their new coach is.

Could they have done that without entering the portal?

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IceCat76

3/25/2022 11:38 AM

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

IceCat76 wrote:expand_more

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

I see this list and my immediate reaction is Ball St is going to be completely gutted.

You might be right but these guys may be keeping their options open waiting to see who their new coach is.

Could they have done that without entering the portal?

They run the risk of missing out on openings at other schools. If Ball waits until late April to name a coach these guys could miss out on a potential fit.

On the other hand they may all just be thinking "Screw Ball State"

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100%Cat

3/25/2022 12:16 PM

IceCat76 wrote:expand_more

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

IceCat76 wrote:expand_more

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

I see this list and my immediate reaction is Ball St is going to be completely gutted.

You might be right but these guys may be keeping their options open waiting to see who their new coach is.

Could they have done that without entering the portal?

I hear what you are saying, but I guess in my head if they wait to see who the next coach is they are going to miss out on transfer opportunities if they are in the portal or not. Either way, they would be waiting to make a decision.

And correct me if I am wrong, but once they enter the portal doesn't the school have to accept them back?

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Diamond Cat

3/26/2022 10:51 AM

I wish we could convince Sparks to come to Athens. Possible NIL with Burrito Buggie?

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GraffZ06

3/26/2022 12:17 PM

Diamond Cat wrote:expand_more

I wish we could convince Sparks to come to Athens. Possible NIL with Burrito Buggie?

Throw in some NIL with Purple Chopstick and I think we bring a strong package to the table.

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BillyTheCat

3/27/2022 1:02 PM

RSBobcat wrote:expand_more

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

MAC rated 20th as a conference.

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GraffZ06

3/27/2022 3:14 PM

BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more

RSBobcat wrote:expand_more

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

MAC rated 20th as a conference.

MAC was terrible this year for sure as reflected in the rankings but let's be honest. There are three tiers of conferences in modern day basketball.

Tier 1) The P6. ACC, SEC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac 12. Guaranteed multiple bids and the majority of top 25 and sweet 16 every year.

Tier 2) The "New" Mid-Majors. Group of about 4-6 conferences that vary by year. American, Atlantic 10, West Coast, Mtn West and sometimes Missouri Valley or Conf USA. These leagues have national media packages and name recognition. Are usually in the conversation for getting an at-large bid. Occasionally have top 25 teams and teams generally perform well in the tournament.

Tier 3) Everyone else. The 1-bid leagues. Any team in top 25 or ncaa tournament win is extremely rare or a Cinderella.

Even in the MAC Hey-day of the 90s they were ranked somewhere from 9/10-12 in the country. 9 or 10 puts you on the cusp of tier 2 but even ranked 11 or 12 is tier 3 now. So doesn't really matter whether you're 12 or 20, you're still getting zero national respect and only your auto bid.

Part of this is conference realignment and super conferences. Part of this is the growing financial divide between Ps and rest and another big part is the ever growing expansion of D1 taking more and more auto bids for lower tier conferences pulling the lower mid majors like MAC down to their tier.

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Cellis033

3/27/2022 4:45 PM

I saw Nicholas Pavrette from Central Mich is now in the portal. 6'11, 210 pounder who could make some noise with us. Seemed like a bit of a bowling ball this year though, more PF's than points.

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Jeff McKinney

3/27/2022 7:44 PM

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more

RSBobcat wrote:expand_more

Eagle66 wrote:expand_more

Added Granger and Mike DiGiulio from Kent

I see Granger as a great low level D1/Upper level D2 Center prospect. Hope he finds a good opportunity - Loved his enthusiasm. Also opens up a scholly for Boals recruiting.

MAC rated 20th as a conference.

Quite a bit of wisdom in your post, except I would not include CUSA in that second group. Plus, the conferences in that second grouping, to me, are high majors.

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MFRONE

3/28/2022 5:18 PM

Ohio

Out: BVP

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Eagle66

3/28/2022 5:56 PM

Added Makuoi & Manuel from NIU, Kalle from Akron and BVP

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