2024 Transfer Portal Thread

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MoCo_Vol said:
Is that true though?

Chaz wasn't even in the portal until the new legislation forced him to enter April 24th (just a week before it closed)...and we haven't been mentioned with any other 2 guard at all. Seems like the staff prioritized longer wing guys (Tyson, Dubar, Tucker) and frontcourt players (Felix, Igor) more than the guard spot.
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Right, because they knew he planned to transfer barring unexpected NBA feedback and were under the impression he was a lock to come here when he didn’t get the feedback he wanted. Sounds like he’d probably be the highest paid or 2nd highest paid guy on the roster.
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
My access only goes so far, but I can lend a little context— He and his family are pretty invested in him coming here. Pope has put on the hard sell, and it will require us to adjust our numbers a bit, but not to the degree being discussed. We are allowing for that flexibility, and I think that is smart in this market. As I’ve mentioned before, this year is markedly different. He will cost more than Knecht, but Knecht would cost more than Lanier in 24. It is what it is. If it were truly to become a “bidding war”, we’d opt out. I don’t think it will. He’s going to visit this week. I won’t be surprised if this is wrapped up by early to middle of next week. In three months of talking to people in the program, they’ve never been concerned that we’ll lose him. I could be wrong, they could be wrong, things could change etc… I still feel good. Like you, I believe his game will change against better/longer defenders, but I do believe he’ll do well here.
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SoullessGinger32_ said:
If true that will be a huge ouch. No way around it. Barnes needs to drop the bank for Lanier right now
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No he doesn’t - like your daddy used to tell you; “are you going to jump off a bridge just because your friend does?”. UT basketball will go on with or without Lanier. If some other program starts desperately throwing around stupid levels of $ to get a player then good luck to them. There has to be some kind of budget within reason or this NIL process will blow up college athletics. I trust in coach Barnes to make good choices!
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Soooo basically 50/50…just like Trilly said? Lol

It’s money vs development. I’ve been saying that the whole time. He will get more money at UK, but will get developed better at UT.

I was just passing along info from another board earlier. I don’t usually lurk on other boards enough to know if they are legit or not.
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“Tennessee is the heavy favorite but Kentucky’s made up some ground” is 50/50 in Trippie talk? Maybe if they said “Kentucky has pulled even with TN” it would be 50/50.
 
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walkenvol said:
“Tennessee is the heavy favorite but Kentucky’s made up some ground” is 50/50 in Trippie talk? Maybe if they said “Kentucky has pulled even with TN” it would be 50/50.
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Yeah that was my thought also @walkenvol Aligns with what SF already said as well. UT leads but Kentucky is a close 2nd (they made a big offer and we'll need to adjust our numbers some).
 
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walkenvol said:
You’re assuming Trilly which if I understand correctly is an an anonymous web site equals 247 which is a known commodity. JMO
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It’s about the same.

Trilly is usually spot on. He’s missed maybe a handful of times….maybe.

There’s a reason why people pay for his discord. Not sure why you’re trying to turn it into a piss contest on who’s better lol
 
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TrippieRedd said:
It’s about the same.

Trilly is usually spot on. He’s missed maybe a handful of times….maybe.

There’s a reason why people pay for his discord. Not sure why you’re trying to turn it into a piss contest on who’s better lol
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I only pointed out that what 247 posted wasn’t 50/50. BTO has posted 98/2 earlier. Sfumbles has posted similar. I believe both those guys concerning UT verses any random website. But recruiting is fluid as we’ve all agreed. No pissing from my direction - just on topic discussion.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Keep laughing.
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Those are official predictions from him, which is completely different than his 53/47 comment, not even remotely the same. He’s changed his tune about 4-5 times on Lanier since he entered the portal, I’m guessing 53-47 isn’t his last quote on the topic either.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Those are official predictions from him, which is completely different than his 53/47 comment, not even remotely the same. He’s changed his tune about 4-5 times on Lanier since he entered the portal, I’m guessing 53-47 isn’t his last quote on the topic either.
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Has your prediction changed?
 
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walkenvol said:
I only pointed out that what 247 posted wasn’t 50/50. BTO has posted 98/2 earlier. Sfumbles has posted similar. I believe both those guys concerning UT verses any random website. But recruiting is fluid as we’ve all agreed. No pissing from my direction - just on topic discussion.
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And all I was trying to say was the random Twitter page saying UK made an offer that Chaz can’t turn down.

Then D3 posted that Trilly said it’s 53/47 UK, right now.

Then update saying UT started with a major lead, but UK has made it interesting. So that had me circle back to that page saying UK made a big offer.

I was just trying to say it all kind of goes together. That’s it.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Those are official predictions from him, which is completely different than his 53/47 comment, not even remotely the same. He’s changed his tune about 4-5 times on Lanier since he entered the portal, I’m guessing 53-47 isn’t his last quote on the topic either.
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What do you predict his last prediction will be? :)
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Those are official predictions from him, which is completely different than his 53/47 comment, not even remotely the same. He’s changed his tune about 4-5 times on Lanier since he entered the portal, I’m guessing 53-47 isn’t his last quote on the topic either.
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He bolded the part where I said he’s hardly wrong. I was proving he doesn’t miss much.

Don’t believe I see anything regarding that comment in those post. Also, why is someone changing their tune an issue? Every media person that covers sports changes their time week to week depending the recruit
 
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