Transfer Portal

[basketball nut]

I thought once you did the transfer portal that you had to sit out a year in order to transfer again

[tomahawk chop]

I thought once you did the transfer portal that you had to sit out a year in order to transfer again

Not anymore, the courts ruled against the NCAA on that along with the NIL thing which pretty much means you can transfer as many times as you choose without penalty. NIL money can also be offered up front in recruiting instead of after said recruit is enrolled on campus. These rulings continue to make things worse for the smaller schools.

[Da Coach]

Regarding the penalty for multiple transfers...
It was actually a temporary injunction that the NCAA has agreed to that will remain in effect through the spring sports, 2024. It was the result of a lawsuit brought by a player who had transferred to West Virginia and was initially ruled ineligible. But there were multiple lawsuits brought by other players, too, which were put on hold once the injunction was announced.

NCAA agrees to temporary injunction granting eligibility for multi-time transfers until end of spring sports - https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...spring-sports/

It remains to be seen what the NCAA will do after this spring. They could reinstate the 1-year sit-out penalty for multiple transfer athletes, which was the rule prior to the injunction. However, I think it may be more likely they leave things status quo, and not reinstate the penalty, since they will surely face more lawsuit, and they haven't had much luck recently in the courts.

[Bradley3342]

He did say something like that, but was referring to Bradley players entering the transfer portal.

Didn’t Zek enter the portal though?

[Docmartin]

Sorry DC and members of this outstanding Forum. As a first time poster, I decided that during the MVC conference and tournament wind up that it would be inappropriate to comment about BU players who might be leaving via the Transfer Portal. By the way, remember Luqman Lundy and his incredible contribution to the 2018-19 Tournament Championship? He did start the last 20 games, but he was on “fire” when it counted! Although not “plucked “from the bench as Linke, maybe Connor or some other non-regular starter will step up as did Lundy. Coach Wardle seems to have a good grasp of these important situations. GLORY DAYS-right?!!

[Da Coach]

Didn’t Zek enter the portal though?

Yes, that was the context of his comment. He was referring to his players who choose to enter the portal. He was not saying his players couldn't put their name in the transfer portal, he said they would not be taken back once they chose to enter the portal.

Sorry DC and members of this outstanding Forum. As a first time poster, I decided that during the MVC conference and tournament wind up that it would be inappropriate to comment about BU players who might be leaving via the Transfer Portal. By the way, remember Luqman Lundy and his incredible contribution to the 2018-19 Tournament Championship? He did start the last 20 games, but he was on “fire” when it counted! Although not “plucked “from the bench as Linke, maybe Connor or some other non-regular starter will step up as did Lundy. Coach Wardle seems to have a good grasp of these important situations. GLORY DAYS-right?!!

Welcome Docmartin... whether any current Bradley players might test the transfer portal this spring is anyone's guess.

Yes, i think all Bradley fans remember Luqman Lundy. He is one of my all-time favorites. He spent a lot of time on the bench and never complained. He was extremely well liked by his teammates, as well. And of course, he became a valuable starter the last half of the 2018-19 season, and his performance in the 2019 MVC Tournament championship game, when Bradley fell behind UNI by 18 points, is legendary. He almost single-handedly brought Bradley back to help them win the championship.
Here are the highlights- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9z3S_Lfpis
And a nice feature on him- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeOLCmptkKs

[Dub]

Sorry DC and members of this outstanding Forum. As a first time poster, I decided that during the MVC conference and tournament wind up that it would be inappropriate to comment about BU players who might be leaving via the Transfer Portal. By the way, remember Luqman Lundy and his incredible contribution to the 2018-19 Tournament Championship? He did start the last 20 games, but he was on “fire” when it counted! Although not “plucked “from the bench as Linke, maybe Connor or some other non-regular starter will step up as did Lundy. Coach Wardle seems to have a good grasp of these important situations. GLORY DAYS-right?!!

Thank you for your discernment and restraint. I don’t see positives for speculating publicly at this particular timing.

[ManMythLegend]

The Senior Night email blast just came out and features a picture of Linke, Hannah, Leons and Biliew. No Duke Deen. Read into it or don't but hopefully both Deen and Hannah are back on the Hilltop next year.

[tomahawk chop]

The Senior Night email blast just came out and features a picture of Linke, Hannah, Leons and Biliew. No Duke Deen. Read into it or don't but hopefully both Deen and Hannah are back on the Hilltop next year.

The Hannah thing is kind of a shock. Hope he is not entertaining more offers.

[Da Coach]

It may not mean anything. Ja'Shon Henry was honored at his Senior Night, but returned and played the next season.

Darius Hannah has already said he'll be back. And Duke's absence in the photo suggests he could be back.
I have also heard that Connor Linke might be interested in another year at Bradley pursuing post-grad work. If so, he might return to the team as a non-scholarship player.

[yoda]

The Hannah thing is kind of a shock. Hope he is not entertaining more offers.

he'd be unwise if he didn't at least "entertain" such offers

[BengalFan]

He did say something like that, but was referring to Bradley players entering the transfer portal.

If everyone comes back who is eligible and Wardle brings back Zek, this is a top 25 team. But I don’t think Wardle is the type to do that. Once you’re gone, you’re gone it seems to me. He was really unhappy when Zek left.

[Da Coach]

If everyone comes back who is eligible and Wardle brings back Zek, this is a top 25 team. But I don’t think Wardle is the type to do that. Once you’re gone, you’re gone it seems to me. He was really unhappy when Zek left.

Yes, you are right. He was disappointed. But I'm hearing it could happen.

[tomahawk chop]

Yes, you are right. He was disappointed. But I'm hearing it could happen.

I would be ok. with Zek coming back but we need a lot more good players coming in and ready to contribute immediately if we expect to win championships. Replacing Malevy should be the no. 1 goal, another couple of experienced guards that can shoot is also very important. We cannot rely on freshman recruits to be consistent so unless someone else leaves I would want 3 transfers to go along with the 2 incoming freshman. This recruiting cycle needs to be a good one because we cannot afford to miss on transfers again this time.

[Tommy]

I'm all for a redemption story. Come on home, Zek!