2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[CAVPUT]

That’s just unrealistic though. We aren’t rotating 5 bigs.

Thought Igor was our dream stretch 4 so is it proper to consider him in that rotation?

 

[The Dog]

Already did.

One is better offensively and one is better defensively.

The weed is always greener on the other side of the fence, isn't it, TR ?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Thought Igor was our dream stretch 4 so is it proper to consider him in that rotation?

Yes. Because those 5 players would likely be mixing up minutes at both the 4 and 5. And considering Barnes is shifting to a rotation that preferences 4-guard lineups, playing all of Phillips, Awaka, Okpara, Estrella, and Phillips isn’t happening. Phillips is probably going to have a very limited role next year regardless.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Seem to recall hearing or reading that his father might have been a UNC fan. If so, Cade might also have UNC leanings? Also read that his favorite players were Tyler Herro and Luke Kennard. A dookie and kat. In short, no idea. Just have to think proximity to family and playing for the state school/blue blood will be a draw that's too tough to overcome.

I don’t like our logical position, but will play the you never know card till I can’t.

 

[CAVPUT]

Yes. Because those 5 players would likely be mixing up minutes at both the 4 and 5. And considering Barnes is shifting to a rotation that preferences 4-guard lineups, playing all of Phillips, Awaka, Okpara, Estrella, and Phillips isn’t happening. Phillips is probably going to have a very limited role next year regardless.

I see. But if we get Igor and Okpara, one would not expect Awaka to return. I'd have to see that as highly unlikely.

 

[ERvolsfan]

Just to illustrate how good Aidoo was:

Flexi Okpara
24 MPG 6.6 PPG 6.4 RBG 0.5 AST 58.6% FG

Jonas Aidoo
25 MPG 11.4 PPG 7.3 RPG 1.0 AST 51% FG

Massive drop in production, even though Okpara would be a nice pick up.

This is not apples to apples...

Felix Okpara is a sophomore versus Aido as a junior. Another year of development and growth makes a difference.

Comparing both's sophomore years more accurate infact very similar sophomore stats.

I'm an Aidoo fan I'm disappointed he's leaving. But I do like Okpara, he's one of the top C I liked, behind kid from AZ who went to Indiana, and Omoryuri

 

[Volprofch05]

 

[johnfnkelly]

No, he just sucks.

Having a 6’8 guy at the 5 isn’t a recipe for success.

Stokes says hello.

 

[walkenvol]

This is not apples to apples...

Felix Okpara is a sophomore versus Aido as a junior. Another year of development and growth makes a difference.

Comparing both's sophomore years more accurate infact very similar sophomore stats.

I'm an Aidoo fan I'm disappointed he's leaving. But I do like Okpara, he's one of the top C I liked, behind kid from AZ who went to Indiana, and Omoryuri

What am I missing - weren’t they both sophomores last season?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Sorry for the delay @TrippieRedd you were correct, it was Okpara.

 

[Weezer]

While I would take Awaka back, he chose to leave. If he loses his spot because he chose to enter the portal, that's on him. CRB wants guys that want to be here. Awaka needs to make up his mind fast. Either jump on the bus or get ran over.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I see. But if we get Igor and Okpara, one would not expect Awaka to return. I'd have to see that as highly unlikely.

Yeah, if we got both Okpara and Igor, Awaka is gone.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Sorry for the delay @TrippieRedd you were correct, it was Okpara.

Yay I can finally feel good about myself and shut up

Wooooot

 

[fear]

just have a positive outlook i read Okpara averaged 13 a game in their mini NIT run so I’ll gladly take that production

 

[Volprofch05]

Yay I can finally feel good about myself and shut up

Wooooot

You are the winner and also the one with by far the most guesses

 

[TrippieRedd]

You are the winner and also the one with by far the most guesses

All I need is 1 for 50

 

[VolArmy74]

Ohio State did beat Purdue last year. But Okpara got the Edey treatment. 0 points, 0 rebounds, 5 fouls in 16 minutes.

 

[CAVPUT]

All I need is 1 for 50

I'd love a stat line like that.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

You can look at him multiple different ways, he didn’t put up the points that Aidoo was but at the same time he also wasn’t taking the volume of shots Aidoo was either. He’s an elite level defender who’s also younger than either Aidoo or Awaka, his offensive game is still obviously developing. The biggest thing is he’s proven he can play 25+mpg and not be a constant foul trouble threat, that’s something Awaka hasn’t shown yet. I don’t know that it’s totally fair to compare Aidoo vs. Okpara because the staff wanted Aidoo back, it’s not as if they ran him off, not that they ran off Awaka either but to me the comparison is more between those 2.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I’m confused. He entered the portal, then posted this to stay. Now he’s coming here?

Trilly was sharing an old image, he’s in the portal.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I don’t see Awaka returning if you add Okpara for those who were asking, but I suppose crazier things have happened.

 

[berryvol]

Okpara also hasn’t been playing basketball his whole life. He has a very high ceiling and I think CRB has the right tools to unlock him. Could see him taking a massive jump over the next 2 years.

 

[Kas232323]

What am I missing - weren’t they both sophomores last season?

Aidoo was a junior. Awaka was a sophomore

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Okpara also hasn’t been playing basketball his whole life. He has a very high ceiling and I think CRB has the right tools to unlock him. Could see him taking a massive jump over the next 2 years.

He has legit NBA potential, obviously Aidoo did as well but not sure that comparison is fair, Awaka will always have some limitations due to his size.

 

[CAVPUT]

Trilly was sharing an old image, he’s in the portal.

I suspected that but for some of us old heads, it's hard to read that and get that he's headed to UT. That's what has me scratching my head.