Wild & Crazy Portal Speculation - 2026

[chuckiepoo]

I think poor Sam seems to be in a situation where any players he gets that look good are off to the portal to play for someone else. I don't know what his NIL situation is, but he has lost enough top players to the portal to have a really top notch competitive team down there. I'm thinking it is going to happen again after this season as the portal grabs his two or three top players. Probably got a year or two more before Miss St gets someone else.

Finding and developing is not his problem. It’s been retention. They need an NIL booster.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Finding and developing is not his problem. It’s been retention. They need an NIL booster.

Hard to blame that on the coach

 

[VolBall09]

I’m throwing Strack in here if she hasn’t been already. She’s extremely talented, range on her shot and superior size.

Kentucky is underachieving so far and she looked checked out last night. Noticed she frequently seemed frustrated with her teammate’s decision making. She is by far their most talented player this season but has not be utilized well.

Last night she only had 7 attempts and Barker was out and Spearman was in foul trouble. Sinful to not get her more looks with both of our “bigs” essentially out.

 

[HypeVol2020]

Francis and Strack to go with Edwards and Latham would be tough since we are speculating. Along with Coop, Mia, Mya, Kaniya, Jaida, Deniya, Lauren and Gabby. Grab a shooter and you’re good to go.

 

[volsagain]

Francis and Strack to go with Edwards and Latham would be tough since we are speculating. Along with Coop, Mia, Mya, Kaniya, Jaida, Deniya, Lauren and Gabby. Grab a shooter and you’re good to go.

Those players on one team would go undefeated no doubt. No need for another shooter . Dream on

 

[VolBall09]

Francis and Strack to go with Edwards and Latham would be tough since we are speculating. Along with Coop, Mia, Mya, Kaniya, Jaida, Deniya, Lauren and Gabby. Grab a shooter and you’re good to go.

That would be a SQUAD.

 

[VolBall09]

Allie Turner of Gonzaga is the shooter we need to target.

She’s 47% (career 46%) from three on 6 attempts a game with 54 made threes on the season already (54-116).

She is a sophomore, 5’8” guard. Would not be a great defensive matchup in the SEC but for that kind of shooting you can forgive almost anything. Run her to the corner and let her shoot it in transition.

Made 105 threes as a freshman on 46% shooting.

 

[LVFL78]

AND... I looked through NCAA statistics for tall Fr or So players who ranked high for dbl-dbl, rebounds, or blocks who MIGHT join "Big Oh" to fill the holes that are going to be left by Janiah and Zee. Then I gave them to ChatGPT to create a "Bigs Portal Watchlist." For your speculative amusement:




BIGS PORTAL WATCHLIST – Speculative (6'3"+ Targets for Tennessee) (UPDATE: Madison Francis)

Note on Madison Francis: She’s listed at 6'2" (so she misses the 6'3" cutoff), but she plays like a frontcourt “big” and her block rate is absurd, so she belongs on the watchlist anyway. ([ESPN.com][1])

Player	School	Ht	Pos	GP	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	BPG	Fit w/ Caldwell	Portal Triggers
Me’Arah O’Neal	Florida	6'4"	G/F	19	24.5	13.4	7.4	1.4	1.7	Hybrid 4 potential; runs, rebounds, scores without plays	Role clarity, team ceiling, NIL leverage
Lauren Whittaker	Gonzaga	6'3"	F	18	26.6	19.6	9.9	1.1	0.5	High-motor scorer/rebounder; more 4 than 5	Power-conf exposure, NIL jump (otherwise unlikely)
Uche Izoje	Syracuse	6'3"	C	17	25.2	13.4	8.6	1.5	2.9	Excellent rim protection; sprint-and-recover profile	Defensive anchor opportunity, winning upgrade
Alyssa Koerkenmeier	Saint Louis	6'6"	C	18	25.0	9.6	8.4	1.3	2.3	SEC-ready rim protector; plays in bursts well	Classic mid-major → high-major move
Elodie Lutbert	Tarleton St.	6'6"	C	14	18.1	9.6	6.0	0.5	1.9	Projectable size/blocks; pace adaptation needed	Platform upgrade, development resources
Elsa Lemmilä	Ohio State	6'6"	C	16	21.8	6.9	6.1	1.6	1.8	Runs floor, defends rim; minutes-dependent fit	Rotation volatility, role squeeze
Clara Silva	TCU	6'7"	C	17	23.2	10.4	8.1	1.2	1.8	True size + production; pace/foul mgmt key	Feature role, blue-blood interest
Raevin Washington	Duquesne	6'5"	F	16	16.0	4.9	4.4	0.5	1.7	Energy defender; developmental offensive fit	Up-level opportunity, clearer pathway
Lara Somfai	Stanford	6'3"	F	18	24.0	9.9	9.4	0.8	0.8	Elite rebounder; spacing/speed questions	Culturally unlikely, but role/season outcome driven
Madison Francis	Mississippi State	6'2"	F	18	28.3	13.1	7.4	1.4	3.1	Elite fit on defense: rim protection travels (3.1 bpg). In Caldwell pace, she’d be a terror as a sprinting 4 who blocks shots, rebounds, and finishes early offense.	Low likelihood unless a major trigger hits: coaching/staff change, NIL/market escalation, or role conflict. A freshman producing like this typically stays put if happy.

[1]: Madison Francis - Mississippi State Bulldogs Forward - ESPN "Madison Francis - Mississippi State Bulldogs Forward - ESPN"

Quick Take:
• Best system fits: Izoje, Koerkenmeier, Silva
• High-ceiling gambles: Lemmilä, Lutbert
• Hybrid options: O’Neal, Whittaker
• Low-probability but intriguing: Somfai

This is pure early-cycle speculation — real clarity comes after conference tournaments and coaching/NIL dominoes fall.

Madison Francis – Fit/Portal Reality Check:
• The numbers are loud: 13.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.1 bpg in 28.3 mpg (18 GP). That block rate is “game plan changes because of her” territory. ([ESPN.com][1])
• For Tennessee: she profiles less like a traditional post replacement and more like a Caldwell-style chaos big—run, rotate, contest, rebound, repeat.
• But: freshman stars rarely portal without an external shove. If she’s unhappy, it’ll leak through minutes/role comments, staff turnover, or an obvious NIL arms race—otherwise this is more “fun to talk about” than “probable.”

Lauren Whittaker
Uche Izoje
Lara Somfai
Madison Francis

Those 4 would be good.. the rest would be garbage in the SEC...

Lady Vols need a scoring PG, 2 Elite Shooters, and 2 Post Players

 

[LadyVolsDiehard]

ONeal would be huge in the portal there would be a NIL battle for her. She certainly doesn't need money cause her Dad is loaded, but you would think she would want to play for a better program with a chance to win a title. I just hope if she gets in the portal it is not LSU.

Agreed! Would LOVE to get O'Neal she's playing top tier this season but I don't want to miss out on other bigs if she kept us waiting in a portal battle. Hopefully we get 2 solid bigs (that can board play effective defense and score inside) and we definitely need 2-3 solid shooters (not just from 3 but also mid range and can be a quick trigger).

 

[glv98]

Madison Francis can check out the incredible facilities that could be hers Thursday night!

 

[RetroVol]

It has been suggested that some elite shooters would not go amiss. Here, courtesy of the NCAA stats pages and Claude, are some prospects from P4 conferences. Obviously, some are not likely to enter the portal, but...

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POWER 4 CONFERENCE PLAYERS
Guards 5-10+ and Forwards 6-0+, Shooting 35%+ from 3 (Non-Seniors)
Total: 7 players

GUARDS

Name	Team	Conf	Class	Height	G	3FGM	3FGA	3P%	3PA/G
Tessa Johnson	South Carolina	SEC	Jr.	6-0	21	54	116	46.6	5.52
Rusne Augustinaite	Clemson	ACC	Jr.	6-0	21	52	125	41.6	5.95
Chloe Sotell	Missouri	SEC	So.	6-0	23	49	123	39.8	5.35
Abbey Schreacke	Missouri	SEC	Jr.	6-0	23	46	119	38.7	5.17
Syla Swords	Michigan	Big Ten	So.	6-0	19	46	126	36.5	6.63
Aaliyah Chavez	Oklahoma	SEC	Fr.	5-10	20	61	173	35.3	8.65
Jordan Lee	Texas	SEC	So.	6-0	21	43	122	35.2	5.81

By Conference:
SEC: 5 | ACC: 1 | Big Ten: 1 | Big 12: 0

 

[VolBall09]

It has been suggested that some elite shooters would not go amiss. Here, courtesy of the NCAA stats pages and Claude, are some prospects from P4 conferences. Obviously, some are not likely to enter the portal, but...

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POWER 4 CONFERENCE PLAYERS
Guards 5-10+ and Forwards 6-0+, Shooting 35%+ from 3 (Non-Seniors)
Total: 7 players

GUARDS

Name	Team	Conf	Class	Height	G	3FGM	3FGA	3P%	3PA/G
Tessa Johnson	South Carolina	SEC	Jr.	6-0	21	54	116	46.6	5.52
Rusne Augustinaite	Clemson	ACC	Jr.	6-0	21	52	125	41.6	5.95
Chloe Sotell	Missouri	SEC	So.	6-0	23	49	123	39.8	5.35
Abbey Schreacke	Missouri	SEC	Jr.	6-0	23	46	119	38.7	5.17
Syla Swords	Michigan	Big Ten	So.	6-0	19	46	126	36.5	6.63
Aaliyah Chavez	Oklahoma	SEC	Fr.	5-10	20	61	173	35.3	8.65
Jordan Lee	Texas	SEC	So.	6-0	21	43	122	35.2	5.81

By Conference:
SEC: 5 | ACC: 1 | Big Ten: 1 | Big 12: 0

Swords would be so fun to have. She is such a hustler.

Sotell as well. She’s a three and D player who will rebound.

 

[LadyVolsDiehard]

Uche Izoje would be an amazing pickup in portal! She's a double-double. Great size, move well without the ball, solid speed and isn't a lazy big.

 

[RetroVol]

From ChatGPT. Maybe just because I'm nervous about tonight!

BIGS PORTAL WATCHLIST – Context Update (Records + “Chatter” Scan)

How I’m weighting this:

1. Team stress (losing season / bad league record / collapsing)
2. Coach seat temperature (credible hot-seat reporting, not message-board stuff)
3. Role/usage squeeze (minutes volatility, crowded frontcourt, young star on a bad team)
4. Actual public grumbling (player/parent/insider hints).
— In a lot of cases, there isn’t much real “unhappiness” chatter yet; that usually spikes after conference tournaments, coaching moves, and NIL dominoes.

UPDATED TABLE

Player	School	Team Record (Conf)	Portal Heat	What I See (Signals)	Most Plausible “Why”
Me’Arah O’Neal	Florida	15–12 (3–9 SEC)	MED-HIGH	Team is struggling in league play. There has been credible “hot seat” reporting around the UF coach, which is the kind of program-level instability that can spark exits.	If staff changes or NIL offers spike, a productive frontcourt piece on a down SEC team is always a portal candidate.
Lauren Whittaker	Gonzaga	19–8 (11–3 WCC)	LOW	Winning + featured star. In scans like this, “unhappy star on a winning team” is usually fantasy unless there’s a major NIL/Power-conf push.	Only realistic trigger is a massive NIL/visibility jump + desire to play in a power league.
Uche Izoje	Syracuse	19–5 (9–4 ACC)	LOW	Team is having a strong season and she’s getting praise as a key piece. Not seeing credible “wants out” chatter—mostly positive coverage.	Would take a behind-the-scenes role conflict, NIL offer, or a coaching shock. Otherwise this is a stay-put profile.
Alyssa Koerkenmeier	Saint Louis	11–16 (5–9 A-10)	HIGH	Classic profile: productive true 6'6" freshman on a sub-.500 team. That’s the exact archetype that high-majors try to buy/poach in April.	“Level up” move: competition, exposure, NIL, tourney chances. Less about unhappiness, more about opportunity.
Elodie Lutbert	Tarleton St.	12–12 (6–7 WAC)	MED-HIGH	Mid-pack team + intriguing size/production. Not much public drama needed; this is a normal “jump up” candidate if she’s performing.	Move up a tier for resources, competition, and NIL. Biggest limiter is whether she wants a guaranteed role vs. developmental role.
Elsa Lemmilä	Ohio State	22–3 (11–2 B1G)	LOW-MED	Winning, ranked, high profile. Portal likelihood depends on minutes/role stability. If she’s clearly “starter-level” and still capped, that’s when movement happens.	Role squeeze in a deep frontcourt. Otherwise, staying at a contender is the path of least resistance.
Clara Silva	TCU	21–4 (9–3 Big 12)	LOW-MED	Team is very good. If she’s a true feature piece, she stays. Heat rises only if she’s getting yanked around by matchups/fouls or recruited over.	“Feature me more” or “I want a clearer 25+ mpg role” is the only believable reason.
Raevin Washington	Duquesne	9–16 (2–12 A-10)	MED-HIGH	Bad record + developmental minutes. For a long, defensive forward, this is where a bigger program can offer a better runway.	Upgrade in program resources + competition + coaching/strength development. Not necessarily “unhappy,” just “ambitious.”
Lara Somfai	Stanford	16–11 (5–9 ACC)	MED	Stanford is in a weird transition era. They’re not dominant, and NIL realities matter more now. Still: Stanford players historically skew “stay,” unless there’s a very specific reason.	If she wants a more “pro-style, win-now, NIL-forward” situation, she could listen. Otherwise the Stanford degree + role = sticky.
Madison Francis	Mississippi State	17–8 (4–7 SEC)	LOW-MED	Here’s the honest read: freshman impact stars usually don’t leave unless (a) coaching turmoil, (b) a massive NIL escalation, or (c) serious internal friction. I’m not seeing strong, credible “she’s unhappy” chatter yet—mostly praise.	If State slides late or there’s staff/role upheaval, she’ll be a national target. Otherwise, she’s more “wishlist” than “watchlist.”

Quick Take – Who’s “Most Realistic” for Tennessee, if they actually portal?
• Most realistic “level-up” bigs: Koerkenmeier, Lutbert, Washington
• Most realistic “program-stress” swing: O’Neal (if Florida’s staff situation breaks)
• Hardest pulls (winning programs / solid roles): Whittaker, Izoje, Silva
• “Only if role is weird” watch: Lemmilä
• “Wishlist tier” right now: Francis, Somfai (possible, but you’d need very specific dominoes)

If you want, I’ll do a second pass that’s more aggressive: pull 10–15 additional 6'3+ bigs from teams with clear coach-hot-seat reporting or ugly conference records, and rank them by probability to portal × Tennessee fit.

 

[RetroVol]

And here's an update on the 3 point shooters. Haven't updated statistics or looked for more prospects. Just updating portal possibilities for the previously identified targets.

3PT SHOOTER PORTAL WATCHLIST – “Prospect Update”
Inputs used: team performance/trajectory + staff stability + role/usage context + any public chatter I could find that’s more than random fan fantasy.

Reality check: For stars on top-10 teams, “portal heat” is usually fan fiction until (a) a clear role squeeze happens, (b) NIL gets weaponized, or (c) there’s staff turmoil.

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UPDATED PORTAL PROSPECTS (Non-Seniors, 35%+ from 3)

Player	Team (Record)	Role / Context	Coach/Program Stability	Portal Heat	Why (signals that matter)
Tessa Johnson	South Carolina (Top-5 caliber; 25–2 shown in season summaries)	High-value piece on an elite roster; winning cures almost everything.	Very stable (Staley program; no credible “turmoil” reporting)	LOW	The only “chatter” I’m seeing is generic fan/aggregator speculation, not reporting. On-court + program stability screams “stay.”
Rusne Augustinaite	Clemson (18–8 listed in season summaries)	Transfer who’s become a core scorer; Clemson content lately frames strong team culture.	Stable; Poppie recently got an extension and program momentum is real.	LOW	Everything public points to buy-in (including feel-good team coverage). Portal odds rise only if a bigger program offers a major NIL/role jump.
Chloe Sotell	Missouri (16–10, 4–7 SEC)	Rotation piece on a team that’s been inconsistent; heavy roster turnover year-to-year.	Moderate: Harper is still early in the job and results have been uneven; public “seat heat” is mostly fan-driven noise.	MEDIUM	This is the profile where exits happen: not awful minutes, but not “featured,” on a middling SEC team with volatility. If Missouri misses postseason or changes staff roles, heat rises fast.
Abbey Schreacke	Missouri (16–10, 4–7 SEC)	Veteran shooter; role can swing game to game. Missouri coverage emphasizes how thin/volatile the roster has been.	Same as above.	MEDIUM	If she’s not clearly “starter/closer” going into March, portal is plausible (not guaranteed). Missouri’s inconsistency and roster churn are the signal, not any proven “unhappy” quote.
Syla Swords	Michigan (around 21–4 / 22–4 shown on team pages; ranked context)	High-profile sophomore on a contender. Michigan’s season framing is “sophomores lead the run.”	Stable; Barnes Arico continuity + winning.	VERY LOW	No real public smoke. Leaving a top Big Ten team where you’re a face of the program is rare without a major off-court reason.
Aaliyah Chavez	Oklahoma (19–6, 7–5 SEC shown in season summaries)	Freshman star narrative; national breakout coverage. That’s usually “program builds around her.”	High stability: Baranczyk has a long extension (through 2030–31 reported).	VERY LOW	Freshman stars don’t usually portal when the coach is locked in long-term and the team is winning/ranked. Heat would require a shock (staff move, major conflict, or a truly absurd NIL poach).
Jordan Lee	Texas (23–3 / 24–3 top-5 context in poll coverage)	Breakout sophomore; featured production has been a storyline.	Stable (Schaefer is entrenched; Texas recruiting strong).	LOW	Texas is elite and she’s rising—classic “stay.” Only real risk is future role squeeze if Texas stacks wings and she’s suddenly not a 30+ mpg player next year.

Bottom line:
• Most “actually plausible” portal candidates here: the two Missouri shooters (team volatility + role uncertainty). ([Sports Reference][1])
• Least plausible: Swords, Chavez, Johnson, Lee (winning + central roles + stable staffs). ([Sports Reference][2])
• Clemson: feels like a “happy transfer” situation, not a “looking to bounce” situation. ([Sports Reference][3])

 

[Volfan2012]

Players that I like probably won't transfer, but if they got in better go after with all we got are:

Madison Francis Freshman MIss St
Dani Carnegie Sophomore Georgia
Me'Arah Oneal Sophomore Florida

ZaniaSocka-Nguemen Sophomore Indiana​

BerryWallace Sophomore Illinois​

SayviaSellers Junior Washington​

Jaliya Davis Freshman Kansas

Just seven random names probably none will be in the portal or maybe all seven will. Every one of these players could command a strong NIL.

 

[vols90]

Players that I like probably won't transfer, but if they got in better go after with all we got are:

Madison Francis Freshman MIss St
Dani Carnegie Sophomore Georgia
Me'Arah Oneal Sophomore Florida

ZaniaSocka-Nguemen Sophomore Indiana​

BerryWallace Sophomore Illinois​

SayviaSellers Junior Washington​

Jaliya Davis Freshman Kansas

Just seven random names probably none will be in the portal or maybe all seven will. Every one of these players could command a strong NIL.

Wow how did I not realize that Dani is only a sophomore?? WE NEED HER

 

[RetroVol]

Hnm. maybe on my 3 point shooters search, the 5'10 cutoff for guards was a bit too high?

 

[mudcat1973]

Finding and developing is not his problem. It’s been retention. They need an NIL booster.

3 to 5 % revenue sharing would be a decent start haven't not looked in Mississippi state.
But teams like Georgia bulldogs are revenue sharing 5%.
more teams like bulldogs will make big NIL spending university women's basketball spend more to get three good players.
or be selected on one or two players .
More teams spending like Georgia bulldogs going to harder on top teams steal difference makers.
Which which would improve parody.
Which I agree with Pat Summit improved of women's basketball overall.

My words better to have the top 20 players on as many teams as possible. Than stacking the big dogs.

 

[Volfan2012]

From ChatGPT. Maybe just because I'm nervous about tonight!

BIGS PORTAL WATCHLIST – Context Update (Records + “Chatter” Scan)

How I’m weighting this:

1. Team stress (losing season / bad league record / collapsing)
2. Coach seat temperature (credible hot-seat reporting, not message-board stuff)
3. Role/usage squeeze (minutes volatility, crowded frontcourt, young star on a bad team)
4. Actual public grumbling (player/parent/insider hints).
— In a lot of cases, there isn’t much real “unhappiness” chatter yet; that usually spikes after conference tournaments, coaching moves, and NIL dominoes.

UPDATED TABLE

Player	School	Team Record (Conf)	Portal Heat	What I See (Signals)	Most Plausible “Why”
Me’Arah O’Neal	Florida	15–12 (3–9 SEC)	MED-HIGH	Team is struggling in league play. There has been credible “hot seat” reporting around the UF coach, which is the kind of program-level instability that can spark exits.	If staff changes or NIL offers spike, a productive frontcourt piece on a down SEC team is always a portal candidate.
Lauren Whittaker	Gonzaga	19–8 (11–3 WCC)	LOW	Winning + featured star. In scans like this, “unhappy star on a winning team” is usually fantasy unless there’s a major NIL/Power-conf push.	Only realistic trigger is a massive NIL/visibility jump + desire to play in a power league.
Uche Izoje	Syracuse	19–5 (9–4 ACC)	LOW	Team is having a strong season and she’s getting praise as a key piece. Not seeing credible “wants out” chatter—mostly positive coverage.	Would take a behind-the-scenes role conflict, NIL offer, or a coaching shock. Otherwise this is a stay-put profile.
Alyssa Koerkenmeier	Saint Louis	11–16 (5–9 A-10)	HIGH	Classic profile: productive true 6'6" freshman on a sub-.500 team. That’s the exact archetype that high-majors try to buy/poach in April.	“Level up” move: competition, exposure, NIL, tourney chances. Less about unhappiness, more about opportunity.
Elodie Lutbert	Tarleton St.	12–12 (6–7 WAC)	MED-HIGH	Mid-pack team + intriguing size/production. Not much public drama needed; this is a normal “jump up” candidate if she’s performing.	Move up a tier for resources, competition, and NIL. Biggest limiter is whether she wants a guaranteed role vs. developmental role.
Elsa Lemmilä	Ohio State	22–3 (11–2 B1G)	LOW-MED	Winning, ranked, high profile. Portal likelihood depends on minutes/role stability. If she’s clearly “starter-level” and still capped, that’s when movement happens.	Role squeeze in a deep frontcourt. Otherwise, staying at a contender is the path of least resistance.
Clara Silva	TCU	21–4 (9–3 Big 12)	LOW-MED	Team is very good. If she’s a true feature piece, she stays. Heat rises only if she’s getting yanked around by matchups/fouls or recruited over.	“Feature me more” or “I want a clearer 25+ mpg role” is the only believable reason.
Raevin Washington	Duquesne	9–16 (2–12 A-10)	MED-HIGH	Bad record + developmental minutes. For a long, defensive forward, this is where a bigger program can offer a better runway.	Upgrade in program resources + competition + coaching/strength development. Not necessarily “unhappy,” just “ambitious.”
Lara Somfai	Stanford	16–11 (5–9 ACC)	MED	Stanford is in a weird transition era. They’re not dominant, and NIL realities matter more now. Still: Stanford players historically skew “stay,” unless there’s a very specific reason.	If she wants a more “pro-style, win-now, NIL-forward” situation, she could listen. Otherwise the Stanford degree + role = sticky.
Madison Francis	Mississippi State	17–8 (4–7 SEC)	LOW-MED	Here’s the honest read: freshman impact stars usually don’t leave unless (a) coaching turmoil, (b) a massive NIL escalation, or (c) serious internal friction. I’m not seeing strong, credible “she’s unhappy” chatter yet—mostly praise.	If State slides late or there’s staff/role upheaval, she’ll be a national target. Otherwise, she’s more “wishlist” than “watchlist.”

Quick Take – Who’s “Most Realistic” for Tennessee, if they actually portal?
• Most realistic “level-up” bigs: Koerkenmeier, Lutbert, Washington
• Most realistic “program-stress” swing: O’Neal (if Florida’s staff situation breaks)
• Hardest pulls (winning programs / solid roles): Whittaker, Izoje, Silva
• “Only if role is weird” watch: Lemmilä
• “Wishlist tier” right now: Francis, Somfai (possible, but you’d need very specific dominoes)

If you want, I’ll do a second pass that’s more aggressive: pull 10–15 additional 6'3+ bigs from teams with clear coach-hot-seat reporting or ugly conference records, and rank them by probability to portal × Tennessee fit.

I would say that Alyssa Koerkenmeier will end up with a power four school. Just a freshman she has done a great job for them 12.8 ppg and 10.3 rebounds and .560 from the field . She also shoots .711 from the foul line which is usually a weakness for tall post players.

 

[RetroVol]

This is the result of messing around with ChatGPT for a while. Added in some top non-P4 candidates. Have not watched in video, etc.

PORTAL BOARD – REALISTIC TARGETS ONLY

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SHOOTERS / SCORING WINGS (Medium+ Portal Likelihood)

Name	School	Conf	Class	Ht	PPG	RPG	FG%	3P%	Portal Likelihood	Tennessee Fit
Kaety L’Amoreaux	Fairfield	MAAC	Jr.	5'6"	19.0	5.0	48.5	38.4	High	Very Good
Taylee Chirrick	Montana State	Big Sky	So.	5'11"	18.0	7.2	47.4	34.7	High	Good
Rhema Collins	FIU	C-USA	Jr.	6'2"	17.9	9.3	47.5	25.0	Med-High	Very Good
Chloe Sotell	Missouri	SEC	So.	6'0"	8.4	5.1	40.8	38.8	Medium	Good
Abbey Schreacke	Missouri	SEC	Jr.	6'0"	7.8	3.6	40.0	37.1	Medium	Good
Dani Carnegie	Georgia	SEC	So.	5'9"	18.5	5.7	44.7	38.9	Medium	Excellent
Berry Wallace	Illinois	Big Ten	So.	6'1"	18.8	6.4	49.9	34.7	Medium	Very Good

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BIGS BOARD (Medium+ Portal Likelihood)

Player	School	Conf	Class	Ht	PPG	RPG	BPG	Portal Likelihood	Tennessee Fit
Meredith Mayes	Abilene Christian	WAC	Jr.	6'3"	15.2	7.9	0.8	High	Very Good
Avery Koenen	North Dakota State	Summit	Jr.	6'3"	18.9	11.2	1.3	Med-High	Elite
Alyssa Koerkenmeier	Saint Louis	A-10	Fr.	6'6"	9.6	8.4	2.3	Med-High	Very Good
Me’Arah O’Neal	Florida	SEC	So.	6'4"	13.4	7.4	1.7	Medium-High	Very Good
Clara Silva	TCU	Big 12	So.	6'7"	10.4	8.1	1.8	Medium	Very Good
Uche Izoje	Syracuse	ACC	So.	6'3"	13.4	8.6	2.9	Medium	Very Good

 

[creekdipper]

I believe it is highly unlikely that there would be interest from any of the parties re: Mizzou 's Sotell and Shreacke.

 

[BruisedOrange]

From ChatGPT. Maybe just because I'm nervous about tonight!

BIGS PORTAL WATCHLIST – Context Update (Records + “Chatter” Scan)

How I’m weighting this:

1. Team stress (losing season / bad league record / collapsing)
2. Coach seat temperature (credible hot-seat reporting, not message-board stuff)
3. Role/usage squeeze (minutes volatility, crowded frontcourt, young star on a bad team)
4. Actual public grumbling (player/parent/insider hints).
— In a lot of cases, there isn’t much real “unhappiness” chatter yet; that usually spikes after conference tournaments, coaching moves, and NIL dominoes.

UPDATED TABLE

Player	School	Team Record (Conf)	Portal Heat	What I See (Signals)	Most Plausible “Why”
Me’Arah O’Neal	Florida	15–12 (3–9 SEC)	MED-HIGH	Team is struggling in league play. There has been credible “hot seat” reporting around the UF coach, which is the kind of program-level instability that can spark exits.	If staff changes or NIL offers spike, a productive frontcourt piece on a down SEC team is always a portal candidate.
Lauren Whittaker	Gonzaga	19–8 (11–3 WCC)	LOW	Winning + featured star. In scans like this, “unhappy star on a winning team” is usually fantasy unless there’s a major NIL/Power-conf push.	Only realistic trigger is a massive NIL/visibility jump + desire to play in a power league.
Uche Izoje	Syracuse	19–5 (9–4 ACC)	LOW	Team is having a strong season and she’s getting praise as a key piece. Not seeing credible “wants out” chatter—mostly positive coverage.	Would take a behind-the-scenes role conflict, NIL offer, or a coaching shock. Otherwise this is a stay-put profile.
Alyssa Koerkenmeier	Saint Louis	11–16 (5–9 A-10)	HIGH	Classic profile: productive true 6'6" freshman on a sub-.500 team. That’s the exact archetype that high-majors try to buy/poach in April.	“Level up” move: competition, exposure, NIL, tourney chances. Less about unhappiness, more about opportunity.
Elodie Lutbert	Tarleton St.	12–12 (6–7 WAC)	MED-HIGH	Mid-pack team + intriguing size/production. Not much public drama needed; this is a normal “jump up” candidate if she’s performing.	Move up a tier for resources, competition, and NIL. Biggest limiter is whether she wants a guaranteed role vs. developmental role.
Elsa Lemmilä	Ohio State	22–3 (11–2 B1G)	LOW-MED	Winning, ranked, high profile. Portal likelihood depends on minutes/role stability. If she’s clearly “starter-level” and still capped, that’s when movement happens.	Role squeeze in a deep frontcourt. Otherwise, staying at a contender is the path of least resistance.
Clara Silva	TCU	21–4 (9–3 Big 12)	LOW-MED	Team is very good. If she’s a true feature piece, she stays. Heat rises only if she’s getting yanked around by matchups/fouls or recruited over.	“Feature me more” or “I want a clearer 25+ mpg role” is the only believable reason.
Raevin Washington	Duquesne	9–16 (2–12 A-10)	MED-HIGH	Bad record + developmental minutes. For a long, defensive forward, this is where a bigger program can offer a better runway.	Upgrade in program resources + competition + coaching/strength development. Not necessarily “unhappy,” just “ambitious.”
Lara Somfai	Stanford	16–11 (5–9 ACC)	MED	Stanford is in a weird transition era. They’re not dominant, and NIL realities matter more now. Still: Stanford players historically skew “stay,” unless there’s a very specific reason.	If she wants a more “pro-style, win-now, NIL-forward” situation, she could listen. Otherwise the Stanford degree + role = sticky.
Madison Francis	Mississippi State	17–8 (4–7 SEC)	LOW-MED	Here’s the honest read: freshman impact stars usually don’t leave unless (a) coaching turmoil, (b) a massive NIL escalation, or (c) serious internal friction. I’m not seeing strong, credible “she’s unhappy” chatter yet—mostly praise.	If State slides late or there’s staff/role upheaval, she’ll be a national target. Otherwise, she’s more “wishlist” than “watchlist.”

Quick Take – Who’s “Most Realistic” for Tennessee, if they actually portal?
• Most realistic “level-up” bigs: Koerkenmeier, Lutbert, Washington
• Most realistic “program-stress” swing: O’Neal (if Florida’s staff situation breaks)
• Hardest pulls (winning programs / solid roles): Whittaker, Izoje, Silva
• “Only if role is weird” watch: Lemmilä
• “Wishlist tier” right now: Francis, Somfai (possible, but you’d need very specific dominoes)

If you want, I’ll do a second pass that’s more aggressive: pull 10–15 additional 6'3+ bigs from teams with clear coach-hot-seat reporting or ugly conference records, and rank them by probability to portal × Tennessee fit.

Wonder how ChatGTP would handle a question about "fits Kim Caldwell's LV culture?" Asking that as an AI curiosity question.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Wonder how ChatGTP would handle a question about "fits Kim Caldwell's LV culture?" Asking that as an AI curiosity question.

Try it!

 

[mudcat1973]

I believe it is highly unlikely that there would be interest from any of the parties re: Mizzou 's Sotell and Shreacke.

another Indian War dance coming to Missouri Kellie Harper thread. Sending positive enjoy west now.
Enjoy should been energy .