2025 Transfer Portal Thread

[TrippieRedd]

yayyyyyy lockdown defender

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Is Abram more of a PG or SG? not really familiar with his game

He’s played 1-3, capable PG, but SG is his best fit for both him and us imo, as well as backup PG to spell Gillespie. He’s not Knecht or Lanier, totally get that, but he’s another option with probably a pretty high floor.

 

[StPeteVFL]

One is a freshman and the other a seasoned veteran, that is considered a lock down defender, we’ve seen this movie before I feel like.

Dubar was also seasoned veteran who had a better statistical profile than Abram.. If we bring him in that’s about the role I would expect him to play imo.. Not saying don’t add him for depth if he fits the culture. But definitely not a needle mover..

Massamba is a guy who possesses traits very few in our program have ever had. Reminds me of Keon Johnson in that short highlight film.

 

[TrapVol]

The News Sentinel is now reporting on tomorrow’s meeting with Amaree as well. I’m not sure what to think about this one. On the one hand, we are desperate and just need anyone who can contribute at the 2 spot. On the other, it’s not exactly the Final Four caliber player we were hoping to get.

Amaree had a pretty productive freshman season at Ole Miss, followed by a very underwhelming year at Georgia Tech, where he barely played. I don’t know if that’s due to injury or what. One positive is that he’s supposed to be a very intense defender, so I suppose he fits the Barnes mold in that regard.

 

[StPeteVFL]

He’s played 1-3, capable PG, but SG is his best fit for both him and us imo, as well as backup PG to spell Gillespie. He’s not Knecht or Lanier, totally get that, but he’s another option with probably a pretty high floor.

1.7 assists and 1.9 turnovers per game last year.. Don’t like that in any league but especially coming from a mid major.

 

[TrapVol]

1.7 assists and 1.9 turnovers per game last year.. Don’t like that in any league but especially coming from a mid major.

I agree, that is a concern.

 

[TrippieRedd]

So, we are basically replacing Mashack with......Mashack.

 

[CamVol8]

He’s played 1-3, capable PG, but SG is his best fit for both him and us imo, as well as backup PG to spell Gillespie. He’s not Knecht or Lanier, totally get that, but he’s another option with probably a pretty high floor.

I mean i actually like the pickup, but that’s assuming we can get another 2 guard or Gainey is back

 

[tev.sm]

He’s played 1-3, capable PG, but SG is his best fit for both him and us imo, as well as backup PG to spell Gillespie. He’s not Knecht or Lanier, totally get that, but he’s another option with probably a pretty high floor.

Also shot 37% from 3PT at Ole Miss his freshman season, and 37.7% at LA Tech his Junior season.

Not certain what happened to him at Georgia Tech, only played in 10 games… looks like he had a rough go there.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

So, we are basically replacing Mashack with......Mashack.

I trust the staff, looks like the kid can shoot. CM + him feels pretty good to me!

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Dubar was also seasoned veteran who had a better statistical profile than Abram.. If we bring him in that’s about the role I would expect him to play imo.. Not saying don’t add him for depth if he fits the culture. But definitely not a needle mover..

Massamba is a guy who possesses traits very few in our program have ever had. Reminds me of Keon Johnson in that short highlight film.

I mean Dubar never averaged 8ppg at a HM, or even 1/3 of that, and CUSA is much better than CAA or whatever Hofstra is now. My outlook is I would take him over Boswell, Evans or Henderson at the 2 almost certainly, so worst case is it’s another option and someone has to be better than what he is to beat him out, and that’s not a bad floor.

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

We are so close to finish up with a final 4 roster and now this. …..dang

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

So are we out of the Darius Adams race?

 

[OrangeInKy]

Who's saying this?

Todd Kirk is saying it and that is all you need to know

 

[VolGee4]

Also shot 37% from 3PT at Ole Miss his freshman season, and 37.7% at LA Tech his Junior season.

Not certain what happened to him at Georgia Tech, only played in 10 games.

Rodney Rice shot 37% last year. I would take that all day, every day with JG and others we have.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

So, we are basically replacing Mashack with......Mashack.

If Mashack shot 6 threes a game and had hit 20+ 5 times then sure

 

[bleedingTNorange]

1.7 assists and 1.9 turnovers per game last year.. Don’t like that in any league but especially coming from a mid major.

I don’t worry much about turnovers with incoming guys, sometimes it’s a system and sometimes guys are asked to do too much, we’ve been very good on that department under Barnes.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

We are so close to finish up with a final 4 roster and now this. …..dang

I wouldn't be so dismissive just yet!

 

[Derek Reese's jumpshot]

I guess he’s the best on the market right now. It is what it is. I hope we get the French kid too, he looks like he could be really good in the future.

 

[TrippieRedd]

If Mashack shot 6 threes a game and had hit 20+ 5 times then sure

shack 35%
abram 37%

a lot of misses

 

[CornbreadVol]

I mean french toast, Gainey, and AA is pretty damn solid and imo that is a final 4 contender

 

[nateernst]

I am fine with Amare. He will compete and actually looks to have a pretty smooth lefty stroke. We are reaching desperation levels, but I would still love to add a Chaikin to this mix. I hate that we seem to be out on Darius Adams as well.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

We are so close to finish up with a final 4 roster and now this. …..dang

Massamba, Abram & Gainey would be a Top 6 roster per Barttorvik

 

[CamVol8]

Whether we get Abram or not I think it’s a necessity we find someone who’s wired to score. Obviously Gainey would be great but waiting seems like too high of a risk

 

[bleedingTNorange]

shack 35%
abram 37%

a lot of misses

Okpara was 100%

The issue with Mashack wasnt his %, it was his lack of aggression and willingness to shoot.