2025 Transfer Portal Thread

[Batman1948]

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I thought the NCAA said they didn't want to flood the market with a bunch of 26-year-old athletes at the expense of high school recruits. Didn't they always have the 5 to play 4 rules in place?

 

[Derek Reese's jumpshot]

I'd be curious to see what Barnes could do with Ivisic. Seems like he could play the role meant for Igor, but he's a lot more aggressive, which seemed to be Igor's downfall.

He's not nearly tough enough to play for Rick. He made Aidoo look like Patrick Ewing.

 

[Batman1948]

Soon

 

[Legion of Doom]

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Thanks that sounds accurate. It is good they are talking about this now and not pushing back.

 

[Mountvol]

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It’s a screenshot from a Google search this is now dated and inaccurate

 

[omghulkhands]

Not sure what's going on with Elyjiah Freeman but I still want him as our Small Forward

Yeah I think he is absolute worth taking a flyer on if we can get him at any kind of good value NIL wise.

 

[CornbreadVol]

Gillespie at the point gives you a bit more scoring firepower than ZZ offered. Seems like he's also still really good defensively too.

McKneely is a very good shooter and can dribble, slightly better defensive player than Chaz and more consistent scoring than Gainey. Curious if he can improve his numbers here without the burden of being the main offensive threat.

Freeman is still a 1 year sample size coming from Division II...he's not going to match his production at that level here...but with 3 years left he seems like a guy you absolutely take if he's willing.

I would be happy if Freeman could give 7-9 ppg off the bench with good efficiency and solid D

 

[CornbreadVol]

Not gonna lie…the portal makes getting over heartbreaking losses a whole lot easier

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Second of the final 3 names I was waiting on, and yes I expect Tennessee to be heavily involved obviously

 

[bleedingTNorange]

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The house settlement is that day, but that’s just step 1 on then that 5th year thing being brought to the table, doesn’t mean it’s on the slate for a vote or anything that day, essentially just step 1 of many steps

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

Second of the final 3 names I was waiting on, and yes I expect Tennessee to be heavily involved obviously

Were the three him, McKneely, and Freeman?

 

[CamVol8]

Second of the final 3 names I was waiting on, and yes I expect Tennessee to be heavily involved obviously

We’re still waiting on 1 more then?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

The only way I would like it is if it removes redshirting

That’s been the word

 

[AppStVol]

Like to see us kick the tires with this kid. Has a lot of upside as a slashing wing and defender.

Played in Asheville for a couple years and I know Barnes liked his game early in recruiting process.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

And not enough money on our end, apparently.

Or feel it’s better allocated elsewhere

 

[bleedingTNorange]

We’re going to have a great week.

O/U 2.5 by Sunday?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I meant, 3rd

Stupid autocorrect

According to Evan Miya he’s #1 fwiw

 

[bleedingTNorange]

i’m still just really surprised we didn’t go for demary though lol

Sarcasm?

 

[OrangeInKy]

Like to see us kick the tires with this kid. Has a lot of upside as a slashing wing and defender.

Played in Asheville for a couple years and I know Barnes liked his game early in recruiting process.

I think he's gonna be moving down

 

[bleedingTNorange]

So Iowa went 17-16 this season with 3 five star transfers….crazy

Might help explain why they fired Fran lol

 

[cncchris33]

Or feel it’s better allocated elsewhere

Right, I just meant our offer wasn't enough money. Not that we don't have enough.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

We’re still waiting on 1 more then?

It’s just another name I heard them linked to, I don’t think they’ll likely pursue given where things are at, but who knows. Was just saying of names I’ve shared that I have been hearing for weeks/months my list is just about tapped, 1 more to go, which actually is impressive that they’ve all entered and not changed their minds lol.

 

[cncchris33]

Oh my goodness no. He couldn’t guard a traffic cone.

Neither could Igor, but Ivisic's offensive potential is much higher. So my question was more about how Barnes could potentially use him offensively.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

FWIW my dream portal class for awhile has been…

Gillespie
McKneely
Wilkerson
Freeman
Folgueiras

 

[bleedingTNorange]

FWIW my dream portal class for awhile has been…

Gillespie
McKneely
Wilkerson
Freeman
Folgueiras

With that said Wilkerson is gonna be a really tough get, but they’re trying there. White, Atwell, Woolley would all be nice options as well in place of Wilkerson.