Portal News

[GarretW1797]

I understand your point, but Bowen actually entered the portal in mid-April.

I misremembered that then, thought it was way later.

[kochrab]

I misremembered that then, thought it was way later.

And the portal closes April 22 FWIW. Thankfully it has a window and it's not indefinite. Although I would imagine it doesn't have tons of teeth behind it because the NCAA has no balls anyway.

[Blue42]

And the portal closes April 22 FWIW. Thankfully it has a window and it's not indefinite. Although I would imagine it doesn't have tons of teeth behind it because the NCAA has no balls anyway.

The NCAA has of course been exposed as a charade. It was there to create the illusion of governance...but was/is really serving at the foot of the major conference universities.

It's the Wizard of Oz in real life.

[nadf.]

I take back all the mean things I said about the NCAA over the years, their decisions were chaotic and inconsistent but they kept mid majors in the game. The rule by conference commissioner setup is not going to result in something that we want. I see that tourney team Robert Morris lost their entire starting 5 to the portal. We have a pretty good thing going with Jake; just need to see a few adjustments and tweaks.

[Gboom23]

One of Leon Bond's old teammates jumped in the portal. Blake Buchanan is a 6'11" sophomore. Once again, if we were concerned about size or depth he could be a name to watch.

Headed to Iowa State.

[PantherAlum09]

Headed to Iowa State.

Yeah, and a lot of their fans don't seem thrilled with it. He's probably not going to get a ton of playing time if they get Cluff, though.

[PantherAlum09]

Ali Dibba is in the portal from SIU.

[Wxcpanther]

Reached out to Jeremy Lorenz, 6'8" transfer from Wofford, originally from Wisconsin.

[BCPanther]

Yeah, and a lot of their fans don't seem thrilled with it. He's probably not going to get a ton of playing time if they get Cluff, though.

Iowa State can't afford Cluff apparently.

[PantherAlum09]

Iowa State can't afford Cluff apparently.

He does look really good. So Purdue probably is getting him. Maybe Buchanan will get more minutes than I thought.

[Wxcpanther]

Iowa State can't afford Cluff apparently.

Blum said last night they offered him more than they've ever offered someone out of the portal.

[Username]

Reached out to Jeremy Lorenz, 6'8" transfer from Wofford, originally from Wisconsin.

31% from 3, but seems to be decent around the basket and rim. A bench player for an ok SOCON team probably isn't my first choice, but it does seem like we're targeting for the hole left at the 4 spot.

[PantherAlum09]

Reached out to Jeremy Lorenz, 6'8" transfer from Wofford, originally from Wisconsin.

Definitely seems like we are going after someone with a little more athleticism who can fit that 4-5 role. Looks like he has pretty quick feet for 6'8" and the offense looks similar to what we run from the highlights.

https://youtu.be/lsNzZxcZseY?si=ANCOAhn4_mPt-fjv

[GoPanthers85]

Reached out to Jeremy Lorenz, 6'8" transfer from Wofford, originally from Wisconsin.

Looks like he played well against Tennesse in the NCAA tournament. 12 pts (including 2 of 3 from 3 and 4 of 6 from the floor), 4 rebs, 3 ast in 25 minutes.

[PantherAlum09]

Portal got a little busy here in the Valley earlier today. The following are all in the portal:

Jaden Daughtry - Indiana State
Nick Ellington - Murray State
Christian Davis - Bradley (May be out of eligibility but trying)

Those are three pretty big names in the conference.