2024 Edition-Bilas “Let them transfer at Halftime to the opposing team” Portal Update

[Ta Town Shocker]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford-new-louisville-coach-wastes-no-time-landing-first-portal-recruit/article_a983295a-eed9-11ee-bb67-fb228b2555ff.html

Someone forgot to give Pat Kelsey the memo that he should be vetting real estate agents and scheduling a time at the DMV instead of recruiting during his first day on the job.

[Stickboy46]

I often wonder if the folks on this fine fan forum recognize that going after NIL-motivated players means that most likely they are here for a year and then move on to the next payday. There are a lot of complaints about lack of loyalty within the current NIL environment and, while I understand the dynamics of NIL these days in the NCAA (and am contributing in a very small way), I’m not necessarily about throwing money at someone who is gone in a year. Besides, I think HCPM can find athletes who can contribute and who are looking for minutes and development and are willing to stick around but aren’t going to require much in the way of NIL dollars. But to date, there hasn’t been a lot of commitments and I think these kids today are just missing out on opportunity because history has shown that those who enter the portal do so at the risk of a free education. But what do I know, I’m old.

I think where it settles is that the constant contenders will have a core of players that do stay multiple years supplemented with 1-2 "hired guns" each year

[rjl]

What do you say about a coach that couldn't even recruit a player that other coaches wanted to poach?

I think other AAC teams are using their NIL budgets to pay some WSU players to stay.

[Atxshoxfan]

I often wonder if the folks on this fine fan forum recognize that going after NIL-motivated players means that most likely they are here for a year and then move on to the next payday. There are a lot of complaints about lack of loyalty within the current NIL environment and, while I understand the dynamics of NIL these days in the NCAA (and am contributing in a very small way), I’m not necessarily about throwing money at someone who is gone in a year. Besides, I think HCPM can find athletes who can contribute and who are looking for minutes and development and are willing to stick around but aren’t going to require much in the way of NIL dollars. But to date, there hasn’t been a lot of commitments and I think these kids today are just missing out on opportunity because history has shown that those who enter the portal do so at the risk of a free education. But what do I know, I’m old.

I don't disagree. While NIL may be on their minds in most cases, I too believe that some lesser quality players are looking for development, and some better players are looking for more exposure at a bigger school or more playing time. But I also believe all of them would like to draw $2-3K/ month on top of their scholarship, room and board. And since they like that idea, it will be another factor to consider along with countless other considerations when choosing a destination.
every kid will weight their considerations differently.

[shockerfan]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford...28b2555ff.html

Someone forgot to give Pat Kelsey the memo that he should be vetting real estate agents and scheduling a time at the DMV instead of recruiting during his first day on the job.

What about all the other coaches that are newly hired? I am guessing this is what happens EVERY time a coach gets hired? So let's see all the amazing players every coach has brought in on their 2nd day on the job.

[Dan]

Gives us a real PG, maybe AllConference level.

[Atxshoxfan]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford...28b2555ff.html

Someone forgot to give Pat Kelsey the memo that he should be vetting real estate agents and scheduling a time at the DMV instead of recruiting during his first day on the job.

You've got to be kidding. This kid played for him at Charleston. Didn't need to establish a relationship because he already had one. Probably even discussed it with the kid prior to being offered the job at Louisville. "Hey if I get this job, would you be interested in going to Louisville?"
But I'll give you credit for being a top notch smart ass.

Oh wait.....multitasking. so that probably didn't happen because Louisville AD conducted coaching search, interviews and hire all at the same date and time. So when could the new coach have talked to the kid between interview and hire? Maybe he had the kid on the phone at the same time he was interviewing and being hired at the same time.

Truly a twilight zone!

[Aargh]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford...28b2555ff.html

Someone forgot to give Pat Kelsey the memo that he should be vetting real estate agents and scheduling a time at the DMV instead of recruiting during his first day on the job.

The headline probably would have been more accurate if it was :

"Louisville NIL hands coach their first recruit on new coach's first day on job"

Edit: Oops, didn't realize the coach brought the player with him from his previous school. I still think NIL was heavily involved and probably arranged before the coach was hired. Nothing to see here. Just routine tampering and poaching.

[WuShock Reaper]

Annual Transfers

Year	# of	Notes:
2019	956
2020	965
2021	1,652
2022	1,647
2023	1,716
2024	349	as of 1:30pm 03/18/2024
2024	856	as of 11:30am 03/25/2024
2024	1,223	as of 11:30am 04/01/2024

Source: https://verbalcommits.com/

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Not in the budget, had to use the NIL funds for moving expenses first ... you know .. priorities...

"Oh but I am really rooting for Mills and I want him to be successful..."

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[SB Shock]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford...28b2555ff.html

Someone forgot to give Pat Kelsey the memo that he should be vetting real estate agents and scheduling a time at the DMV instead of recruiting during his first day on the job.

Well when NIL is not an issue at school like Louisville, anything is possible - even recruiting when you are standing in the DMV line.

[Stickboy46]

"Oh but I am really rooting for Mills and I want him to be successful..."

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I'm sorry you don't understand sarcasm

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Rubin Jones and Aaron Scott from North Texas both in the portal. Hysier Miller in the portal from Temple.

South Florida and UAB might be the only AAC teams without major roster turnover this offseason.

[shoxlax]

1238 as of 2 pm

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

I'm sorry

At least you got this part of your post correct...