When will the Braves sign a new player...

[Big Mike]

Player's are committing all over and with the new transfer portals, and competition is stronger than ever. When will the Braves get a commitment with 5 new open roster spots? Am I the only one wanting some positive news on the Braves men's team?

[Fyrebyrd]

Player's are committing all over and with the new transfer portals, and competition is stronger than ever. When will the Braves get a commitment with 5 new open roster spots? Am I the only one wanting some positive news on the Braves men's team?

Beyond other factors, I have to imagine the open Marquette coaching position isn’t helping our cause. Kids are aware that Wardle could potentially be considered by Marquette and be on the move and they will be hesitant to commit knowing the coaching staff they commit to could be gone soon.

[Big Mike]

Wow good point....that hadn't crossed my mind at all before now.

[Big Mike]

Thought it over....feel pretty good that after last season Wardle is not getting the Marquette job. To move up as a head coach in D1 you typically have to be coming off a successful season and this season definitely does not qualify.

[ihatetea]

When will we hear what will happen with Childs? If he stays we don’t really need more interior players for next year. If he leaves we need another one IMO. Every new forward we are linked to makes me think he’s done at Bradley. Not knowing is kind of driving me nuts.

[BUfan17]

When will we hear what will happen with Childs? If he stays we don’t really need more interior players for next year. If he leaves we need another one IMO. Every new forward we are linked to makes me think he’s done at Bradley. Not knowing is kind of driving me nuts.

The fact everyone else was cleared so far and not Childs leads me to believe that he is done. IMO I don't think we need another that bad. Mast, Boya, Henry, and Hannah should all be getting major minutes next year. Mast and Hannah are the big men I would like to build around for the next few years. We badly need some impact guards way more, I would feel much more comfortable if we could have kept East.

[ihatetea]

I like Hannah and Mast, but I don’t feel like we can rely on Boya from a health issue. He’s very good on d, but has missed large parts of 2 of 3 years.

You’re right we need impact guards more, but with 5 open scholarships we can add several of those then replace Childs’ spot with a contributor inside. Hopefully he comes back, he’s the most talented player in the Wardle era and a poy candidate.

[Da Coach]

Even if Eli returns next year, the Bradley coaches want to sign another "5" type of player to share time at that position with Ari Boya. All our other big men are more suited to play the "3" (Childs, Hannah, Hall) and "4" spot (Mast, Linke, Henry), though Rienk and Connor are capable at the 5.
There are 5 scholarships now- IMO, they will try to sign one "5" type, a true point guard, a big wing, and a couple good shooting guards. But that could change if they can get an immediately eligible impact kid. They are still looking at high school and junior college players, but focusing more now on the transfer market.

[Big Mike]

I agree that we definitely need another 5......what if Boya's foot still hurts or limits him in sports....not worth the chance with 5 openings to fill. Yes I hope Childs would come back...who would want their senior season to end on a sour note. I do not have much faith that he will return though.... lets hope I'm wrong.

[Go_Braves]

The fact everyone else was cleared so far and not Childs leads me to believe that he is done. IMO I don't think we need another that bad. Mast, Boya, Henry, and Hannah should all be getting major minutes next year. Mast and Hannah are the big men I would like to build around for the next few years. We badly need some impact guards way more, I would feel much more comfortable if we could have kept East.

Thank you BUfan17 - I was curious what Child's current status is and your statement " everyone else was cleared so far and not Childs " says a lot and something that I did not know. I agree now - let's move on.

[Big Mike]

PLEASE give me some positive Bradley news.....there are 5 openings....get a commit so we can move on to greener pastures!

[LongTimeFan]

Big Mike, I'm with you. I am ready for some positiver news for a change.

[Big Mike]

Cannot wait to get this "sour taste " out of my mouth from last season.....really ready to move on

[egib52]

I have this bad feeling, that with all of the transfers and no waiting period, Bradley is going to end up have to scrape the bottom of the barrel for transfers. For whatever reason, kids would rather sit the bench or be limited role players on a P5 than come to Peoria.

[Tommy]

I have this bad feeling, that with all of the transfers and no waiting period, Bradley is going to end up have to scrape the bottom of the barrel for transfers. For whatever reason, kids would rather sit the bench or be limited role players on a P5 than come to Peoria.

I have the same feeling. I really don't understand why kids wouldn't want an opportunity to be a starter for a mid-major over a bench player at a P5, but that does seem to be the MO.