2024 Transfer Portal news

[Tommy]

I'm not sure he's at CR's level but definitely athletic. CR was a bit of a freak

Agree 100% egib. CR was on a level of his own and was even drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters. Closest thing to CR since he left in my opinion is Hannah and still isn't even there.

[egib52]

While a bit raw, he has a nice stroke, unreal athletic ability (similar to Chris Roberts), and plays with confidence, and man does he hustle!

I'm not sure he's at CR's level but definitely athletic. CR was a bit of a freak

[tomahawk chop]

I've watched about a dozen of Jaquan Johnson's streamed games this season. And though he is a prolific scorer for his high school team, most of his points come from drives into the lane, something he won't get much of at the D1 level. He also benefits greatly from the incredibly poor defense I've seen played by Wisconsin high school teams. His team averages almost 80 points per game, and he averages about 33 points because nobody plays defense. Though he might have a high ceiling, IMO, I think Jaquan will have a significant period of adjustment at D1, and probably can't be counted on to play a lot of minutes.

I agree, the games I saw nobody really played defense and Johnson was not making a lot of 3 point shots. His rebounds and passes are good but again it comes against ave. competition. I would be happy if he came in here and ave. 12 a game as a freshman.

[bradleyfan124]

If Deen were to leave and we're left with the freshman Johnson at PG, I think he'll get 25-30 MPG. If Deens stays, he may only get 5-10 MPG.
While I'd LOVE for Duke to stay, would be great experience for the freshman at the point, who I hope will be a big part of BU hoops for the next few seasons.

It is difficult to put a Freshman in a significant role right from the start. Having a smaller role til he gets acclimated to college ball would be better. I thought the amount of playing time Burch and Atlason got this season was about right. I expect more from them starting next year

[Da Coach]

If Deen were to leave and we're left with the freshman Johnson at PG, I think he'll get 25-30 MPG. If Deens stays, he may only get 5-10 MPG.
While I'd LOVE for Duke to stay, would be great experience for the freshman at the point, who I hope will be a big part of BU hoops for the next few seasons.

I've watched about a dozen of Jaquan Johnson's streamed games this season. And though he is a prolific scorer for his high school team, most of his points come from drives into the lane, something he won't get much of at the D1 level. He also benefits greatly from the incredibly poor defense I've seen played by Wisconsin high school teams. His team averages almost 80 points per game, and he averages about 33 points because nobody plays defense. Though he might have a high ceiling, IMO, I think Jaquan will have a significant period of adjustment at D1, and probably can't be counted on to play a lot of minutes.

[LittleBrave]

If Deen were to leave and we're left with the freshman Johnson at PG, I think he'll get 25-30 MPG. If Deens stays, he may only get 5-10 MPG.
While I'd LOVE for Duke to stay, would be great experience for the freshman at the point, who I hope will be a big part of BU hoops for the next few seasons.

[LittleBrave]

We only have 3 guards with experience. Davis and the Italian are forwards. We also are not sure who will return plus you never can have enough guards.

Crap - I thought Davis was a guard - sure doesn't play like a FW.
I'd like to get a 6'7" to 6'9" FW with some meat who can score and rebound.

[tomahawk chop]

Not sure why we need another guard. We are pretty much loaded with Hick, Burch, Davis, Johnson, the Italian newcomer, and possibly Deen.

BUT upside being he's from Memphis, so would have that strong connex with DB Jr, and he's built. Maybe a guy who can get to the FT line, as that's something we need to do better is draw shooting fouls.

We only have 3 guards with experience. Davis and the Italian are forwards. We also are not sure who will return plus you never can have enough guards.

[LittleBrave]

DEFINITELY need a big man or 2! At least 1 more even if Hannah stays. Didn't have much of an inside-outside game at Arch Madness.

[LittleBrave]

Burch showed he has a lot of potential this year, but still is really raw

While a bit raw, he has a nice stroke, unreal athletic ability (similar to Chris Roberts), and plays with confidence, and man does he hustle!

[LittleBrave]

BU has checked in on Holy Cross Senior guard Bo Montgomery. 6’5 from Memphis originally. Lots of interest

Not sure why we need another guard. We are pretty much loaded with Hick, Burch, Davis, Johnson, the Italian newcomer, and possibly Deen.

BUT upside being he's from Memphis, so would have that strong connex with DB Jr, and he's built. Maybe a guy who can get to the FT line, as that's something we need to do better is draw shooting fouls.

[Da Coach]

I added Bo Montgomery to this "2023 and beyond recruits" thread a couple days ago- https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sp...424#post517424

[BU freak]

BU has checked in on Holy Cross Senior guard Bo Montgomery. 6’5 from Memphis originally. Lots of interest

[Da Coach]

Another Missouri State kid's name appears to be headed for the transfer portal- Chance Moore- a 6'6" junior who transferred in to Missouri State 2 years ago from Arkansas. He only played in 5 games his freshman year at Arkansas, but he doesn't qualify for a redshirt because he played late in the 2021-22 season. So he would have 1 year of eligibility left, unless he could get a waiver. Last season he was their second leading scorer with 10.6 ppg, and this year he started most games. and was the 3rd leading scorer with 10.7 ppg and 5.3 rpg.

[BUfan17]

LOL - there won't be none - pretty much a guarantee.
Would be SHOCKED if Thomas stayed, as he only saw a couple min. of action in the last 10 games or so.

The keys IMO are keeping Burch and Hannah...But I think Duke and Hannah are a package deal. If one stays the other does - and both go if 1 decides to go. That's just a hunch - no inside info. on my part.

I agree I expect Thomas to try to find somewhere else. I really think Wardle should have utilized him more this year but he didn't seem to fit in with the program.

Duke will have opportunities. I'm not sure he would leave though, I think he likes being the Alpha player that Wardle lets him be. He basically has the green light to shoot at any point. I could see some programs not looking into him because his size.

Hannah really played up to his potential this year, he also has been here for 4 years. I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave (would love for him to come back for one more year).

Burch showed he has a lot of potential this year, but still is really raw (similar to how Hannah was a few years ago). I think he sticks around at least one more year.

Other than those four no one stands out to me, but you never know. We could always be surprised.