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Mike Miles- TCU

Keyonte George- Baylor

Darik Whitehead- Duke

Terquavion Smith- NC St

Nick Smith- Arkansas

Jaylen Clark- UCLA

Markquis Nowell- Kansas St

LJ Cryer (retain eligibility)

Tosan Evbuomwan- Princeton

Brice Sensabaugh- Ohio St (retain)

Brandon Miller- Bama

Reece Beekman- Virgina (retain)

Marcus Sasser- Houston

Taylor Hendricks- UCF

Jett Howard- Michigan

Seth Lundy- Penn St

Noah Clowney- Bama

Kobe Bufkin- Michigan

Notables Coming back:

Mark Mitchell- Duke

Tyrese Proctor- Duke

Trevon Brazille- Arkansas

Might as well get this one started

So far no KU players have officially entered.

It is expected that Harris, Adams, Udeh & Ejiofer will return.

Caleb Mills in- FSU- Bad culture dude, tanked FSU's locker room fyi.

Nimari Burnett playing musical chairs across the the country. He saw Texas Tech, Alabama and now wants the cold of Michigan.

Jordan Geronimo leaving Indiana

St Johns via Illinois guard Andre Curbelo in. Another great culture kid.

@wissox

Ha he's likely transferring within the conference (think Bryce Thompson). Whatev

@jayballer67 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Not transferring but relevant. Mike Miles off to the NBA draft this time. Respected his game but glad he's goin

Think he sticks/stay in the draft ?

Yes not retaining eligibility from what I seen

@jayballer67

There was a good deal of effort yesterday but yes a lot of me ball. Obviously a setting for that if you choose. Elmarko chose to play within the game. He will shine here when the lights are brighter. Watching the practice, scrimmage, jam fest and game its clear they got a really high character kid besides his immense talent

@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Jayden Epps in

KU not among those expressing interest.

Do not expect us to go after a smol guard. I love his game as you know.

Agree, loved his game but with Juan here he's not a fit. Positional size is important.

Kansas St losing Ismael Massoud, big time loss for them

Portal over 1100 strong

@BShark

Love it

Ball St big Payton Sparks lands at Indiana. Ideal Trace Jackson-Davis replacement

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Jayden Epps in

KU not among those expressing interest.

Jaemyn Brakefield returning to Ole Piss, pulling out the portal

Not transferring but relevant. Mike Miles off to the NBA draft this time. Respected his game but glad he's goin

Some other observations from guys going to Big-12 teams.

Ron Holland- Texas- 6'9 do it all, can defend all positions.

Jacolbe Walter- Baylor- Good size for 2 guard, good shooter, defends.

Omaha Billew- Iowa St- Wish we got him, would have fit the 4 spot. Has a motor that mirrors Jalen already.

Brandon Garrison- Oklahoma St- Big Center with promise.

Observations from other guys

Jared McCain- Knockdown 3-point shooter, crafty with the ball. Picked Duke though.

Stephon Castle- UConn- Bucket getter

Isaiah Collier- USC- Top passer in the class, improved jumper, baller.

Aaron Bradshaw- 7 footer that's more comfortable shooting facing the basket then with his back to it. Needs weight

Justin Edwards- UK- was not impressed with what I saw. Chucker

DJ Wagner- UK- Will want to put up 25 shots a night. Chucker

Cody Williams- Colorado- No idea how Boyle landed him, might have the highest upside of all the burger boys. More prospect then finished product currently.

@Jethro

7 pts, one 3, couple dunks. Played unselfish. Had a strong week and is a perfect fit here

Guard Posh Alexander in- St Johns. Avg double digit points all 3 seasons. PER tanked this year after really strong Soph campaign

Former 4 star PG Austin Nunez in from Arizona St. Lefty can really shoot.

@Woodrow said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Old friend alert

Tamar Bates Indiana

I’d be interested here.

Unless his feelings have changed he probably won't be considering playing under Self.

AJ Storr in from St John's.

Jaykwon Walton to Bama

Old friend alert

Tamar Bates Indiana

@jayballer67 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

If we don't land Bamba I'm gonna be pissed. Yes all day

especially now since Murrell didn't enter the portal

Just see a really solid guard, good size, looks like he would fit in nice with Harris and give us double digit scoring a night. Liked the film

If we don't land Bamba I'm gonna be pissed. Yes all day

Jayden Epps in

@RockkChalkk

I liked what I saw of him, surprising athleticism but can't imagine we'll have interest.

Portal getting closer to 1100 entrants

Nimari Burnett on the move again from Bama. Seems to be his thing

Here's one that will generate a ton of attention. Washington freshman guard Keyon Menifield in. Avg 10ppg, 5 games of 20+. Michigan native

UCF insider put in a Crystal Ball for Khalif Battle after his visit there.

Nikolas Timberlake is officially visiting UNC.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in Welcome Elmarko Jackson!:

Pretty sweet dunk over the McDonalds dude!

He's 7"2

@BShark said in Welcome Elmarko Jackson!:

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my goodness

His previous dunk he dunked over Ronald McDonald and a child in a wheelchair. Kid can get up!

North Carolina lands Paxson Wojcik, transfer from Brown via Loyola Chicago

@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Caleb Love in the portal.

Go get your 25 shots somewhere bro, just not in Lawrence

Missouri Tiger.

Love and Wheeler both get to lose to KU again next season! CHILLS!

It's like these dudes read the board and say yeah I'm going here

I have info on both actually. I also have no problem spoiling non-KU news. Isaac Traudt is a near lock to Creighton, though they do need room.

Yeah good fit for Traudt. I have no idea why he went to UVA. Weird one

Robert Jones returning to Iowa St.

Virginia's Kadin Shedrick in. Tony didn't have a clue what to do with an athletic 5

@BShark said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

Caleb Love in the portal.

Go get your 25 shots somewhere bro, just not in Lawrence

Missouri Tiger.

Love and Wheeler both get to lose to KU again next season! CHILLS!

It's like these dudes read the board and say yeah I'm going here

@BShark

Walker was excellent in the tournament but was pretty underwhelmed with him in other settings. Solid player tho

Caleb Love in the portal.

Go get your 25 shots somewhere bro, just not in Lawrence

@BigBad said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

@BeddieKU23 I was at the KU UK game. UK fans behind me kept screaming to get Wheeler out of the game...LOL

Can't thank Self enough for passing on him

Remember Texas has 2 big recruits signed right now. They haven't wavered and this move could solidify them joining them.

Terry clearly connected with this group and coached his but off so it's hard to say he didn't at least earn this for now. With the way basketball is turning into a 1 yr stop and shop for everyone, they can always find someone else next yr

Center Ke'Lel Ware - Oregon- Top 10 2022 prospect.

PG Savir Wheeler- Kentucky. LOL

PF Isaac Traudt- Top 50 2022 prospect, KU did recruit him some. Can't blame him for wanting out of that molasses offense.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2023 Transfer Portal:

I'll contribute to the KSU NIL to get Wheeler to Manhattan

Me too. I can't wait for them to talk up this kid like he's the 2nd coming. Boy are they in for the opposite.

Funny I became a fan of KU when I was a kid after KU beat UConn. I'll be rooting for the other 3 teams to beat them again.

@BShark

Seems like we are targeting a guard to play off Juan. Good for competition and roster flexibility.

You can rest Juan, play Elmarko on the ball and have that other guard in the game which would be a 100% improvement from what we had this past season.

I know we have the freshman guards as well but a veteran will help that room so much.

Watched some of the practice. Elmarko at 6'3 looks bigger then his height, he's got the coveted length. Saw him switching defensively on bigger dudes with no issue. He's super impressive and it's great to get these kinds of athletes in the program.

I will be completely shocked if he doesn't start here.

Brandon Murray in the portal from Georgetown. 2 transfers in 2 years after leaving LSU last year. 6'5 Guard averaged 13.7 ppg on awful shooting splits.

With the memo for transfers regarding coaching changes no idea how he plans to play next year.

@Kcmatt7

Losing a ton too. He will have to prove it again but he certainly earned it after the season they had

@BShark said in Welcome Elmarko Jackson!:

Hype season is fully underway.

I mean I think he's the best guard in the class so 🤷

@BShark said in KU Offseason Chef Bill Cooking Thread:

@dylans said in KU Offseason Chef Bill Cooking Thread:

What’s the story with Matas Buzelis?

He's very good at basketball.

Getting away from Brewster helped him. Things were interesting there