Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Open Thread

[Knightmare13]

So

Omar Payne (Florida -> Illinois -> Jacksonville)
Shemarri Allen (CC -> UMKC)
Jaykwon Walton (Georgia -> CC -> Witchita)
Jaylin Sellers (Ball State)

Feel like we may need a few more

 

[Lord Christopher]

Need a 7’ter to clog the middle.

 

[UCFhonors]

Jaykwon Walton is official

Men's Hoops Adds Jaykwon Walton - UCF Athletics

ORLANDO – Jaykwon Walton, Wichita State's leading scorer during the 2022-23 season, has signed with the UCF men's basketball team as the Knights gear up for their

ucfknights.com

#UCFacts

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

Dawkins gone in 2 years

 

[Central Floridave]

I haven't been paying attention to the bball transfers. Interesting though. I think every year there will be turnover like this. Unless you have a winning team already like FAU.

Dawkins is a good coach in my opinion. I hope he succeeds.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Another HS recruit left. 2 out of 3 now. Johnny can’t recruit.

 

[Bring Back Wackadoos]

I’m not coming at you, because I know those were Brandon’s words that he tweeted out, but I don’t know where the “Hart was the best HS signee we had” idea came from.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not ideal to lose any incoming freshmen at this stage. But I never thought Hart would be a factor this upcoming year, I assumed he would redshirt (and then who knows after that). The level of Indiana HS competition he was playing at always left me pretty underwhelmed when I watched him play. And his offer list isn’t nearly as impressive as Emuobor’s. If any of the three were going to be in the rotation next year (or beyond), I thought it would be Emuobor. And Padegimas has a decent amount of international experience. I think he’s a project that can develop into a player down the road as well.

Unacceptable. I guess Dawkins is here for a good time, not a long time. Sure seems like he’s loading up on fifth-year transfers on the roster at the expense of anything beyond this season. Probably a one-year sheparding UCF into the Big12 situation is going down.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

I haven't been paying attention to the bball transfers. Interesting though. I think every year there will be turnover like this. Unless you have a winning team already like FAU.

Dawkins is a good coach in my opinion. I hope he succeeds.

Just curious Dave. What do you like about him? I know he's famous but we're going down hill in almost snowball like fashion right now.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Got a transfer from Fresno I think. 7 footer. Much needed size.

 

[Central Floridave]

7-foot center transfer Ibrahima Diallo commits to UCF Basketball

UCF landed a much-needed big man on Thursday.

ucf.rivals.com

 

[georgiaknight]

7-foot center transfer Ibrahima Diallo commits to UCF Basketball

UCF landed a much-needed big man on Thursday.

ucf.rivals.com

Am I the only one who doesn't care about anything UCF basketball? I hope they lose every freaking game by 30 points. That's the only way the AD will get rid of Dawkins and the rest of those clowns.

 

[UCFhonors]

Am I the only one who doesn't care about anything UCF basketball? I hope they lose every freaking game by 30 points. That's the only way the AD will get rid of Dawkins and the rest of those clowns.

Only a UCFake UCFan would ever hope we lose.

#UCFacts

 

[georgiaknight]

Only a UCFake UCFan would ever hope we lose.

#UCFacts

Au contraire. Only a fake ucf er would continue to support a phony, worthless coach!

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

I’m not coming at you, because I know those were Brandon’s words that he tweeted out, but I don’t know where the “Hart was the best HS signee we had” idea came from.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not ideal to lose any incoming freshmen at this stage. But I never thought Hart would be a factor this upcoming year, I assumed he would redshirt (and then who knows after that). The level of Indiana HS competition he was playing at always left me pretty underwhelmed when I watched him play. And his offer list isn’t nearly as impressive as Emuobor’s. If any of the three were going to be in the rotation next year (or beyond), I thought it would be Emuobor. And Padegimas has a decent amount of international experience. I think he’s a project that can develop into a player down the road as well.

He’s going to Kentucky. He was our best signee.

 

[Oldest Man]

He’s going to Kentucky. He was our best signee.

This^^^ and if not Kentucky then IU. He's considered to be a top HS recruit in basketball country USA.

 

[PositYourself]

Two things are clear:

1. Brandon's a shriveled douche of a boy.

2. We're still going to suck even after we've signed these 2nd/3rd stringers.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Two things are clear:

1. Brandon's a shriveled douche of a boy.

2. We're still going to suck even after we've signed these 2nd/3rd stringers.

Most won’t make a difference more than likely. But I do like the 7 footer we signed. Not sure if it will lead to wins though.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

Most won’t make a difference more than likely. But I do like the 7 footer we signed. Not sure if it will lead to wins though.

If you look at the team that almost beat Duke in the Big Dance, we had a HUGE Center (Tacko). So, some really big guys, that have some motor skill and some down low scoring ability, and some ball handler shooters (3 point), this could be the repeat combo that Dawkins can win with. Gotta have some 7 footers in there though (in today's game). Twin towers maybe? Tough to come by talented 7 footers.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

If you look at the team that almost beat Duke in the Big Dance, we had a HUGE Center (Tacko). So, some really big guys, that have some motor skill and some down low scoring ability, and some ball handler shooters (3 point), this could be the repeat combo that Dawkins can win with. Gotta have some 7 footers in there though (in today's game). Twin towers maybe? Tough to come by talented 7 footers.

Have to wait and see.

 

[Gwoz]

If you look at the team that almost beat Duke in the Big Dance, we had a HUGE Center (Tacko). So, some really big guys, that have some motor skill and some down low scoring ability, and some ball handler shooters (3 point), this could be the repeat combo that Dawkins can win with. Gotta have some 7 footers in there though (in today's game). Twin towers maybe? Tough to come by talented 7 footers.

That team had 3-4 starters that had 4 years of being starters together, and two bench players that had multiple years of starting on other teams. Including a coaches son that was 23 years old, and of course one of the tallest players on any team.

The biggest problem Dawkins can't seem to have players play two consecutive years, let alone 4 years as starters.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

That team had 3-4 starters that had 4 years of being starters together, and two bench players that had multiple years of starting on other teams. Including a coaches son that was 23 years old, and of course one of the tallest players on any team.

The biggest problem Dawkins can't seem to have players play two consecutive years, let alone 4 years as starters.

Totally G. I wonder why he can't keep guys? The losing maybe?

 

[UCFhonors]

Two things are clear:

1. Brandon's a shriveled douche of a boy.

2. We're still going to suck even after we've signed these 2nd/3rd stringers.

Clearly, you are not connected to UCF sports at all. I don't know why you are allowed to post on Brandon's site. He is not only a UCFriend of mine but also a UCFriend of all UCF sports.

#UCFacts

 

[UCFhonors]

Au contraire. Only a fake ucf er would continue to support a phony, worthless coach!

Do you also root againt our players? Please stop posting. Clearly you're nothing but a worthless tshirt bandwagoner.

#UCFacts

 

[muckdawg24]

Is today's college basketball really a group of guys that go thorough all 4 years together? Maybe it's just the top tier schools that have all these 1 and done guys.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Is today's college basketball really a group of guys that go thorough all 4 years together? Maybe it's just the top tier schools that have all these 1 and done guys.

It’s not typical anymore but it’s better come tourney time when you have a group of older guys.

 

[Gwoz]

Is today's college basketball really a group of guys that go thorough all 4 years together? Maybe it's just the top tier schools that have all these 1 and done guys.

No, its not common. However, any of the non elite schools that are not littered with all-Americans (No UCF is not going to be Duke, UNC, Kentucky, ect anytime soon) the schools that make noise come tournament time have a core group that has played together for years. Same goes for football. More realistic to find players willing to stick together than UCF to suddenly be a Blue Blood destination where they have to turn away 4 star recruits. FAU demonstrated that.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

No, its not common. However, any of the non elite schools that are not littered with all-Americans (No UCF is not going to be Duke, UNC, Kentucky, ect anytime soon) the schools that make noise come tournament time have a core group that has played together for years. Same goes for football. More realistic to find players willing to stick together than UCF to suddenly be a Blue Blood destination where they have to turn away 4 star recruits. FAU demonstrated that.

TRU DAT G

 

[Gwoz]

Rinse and repeat

 

[PositYourself]

At this point, I really DGAF until the players hit the court.

 

[PositYourself]

No, its not common. However, any of the non elite schools that are not littered with all-Americans (No UCF is not going to be Duke, UNC, Kentucky, ect anytime soon) the schools that make noise come tournament time have a core group that has played together for years. Same goes for football. More realistic to find players willing to stick together than UCF to suddenly be a Blue Blood destination where they have to turn away 4 star recruits. FAU demonstrated that.

FAU made the FINAL FOUR.

Let that sink in awhile.

UCF basketball has underperformed long enough. Send Dawkins to the showers after this season.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

Rinse and repeat

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HE GONE. Why though? Because he knows we're going to get absolutely smushed in BIG12 basketball?

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

FAU made the FINAL FOUR.

Let that sink in awhile.

UCF basketball has underperformed long enough. Send Dawkins to the showers after this season.

Somebody in Boca Raton paid those players very well to be and stay at FAU.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

When does the basketball schedule come out?

 

[Bring Back Wackadoos]

University of Texas for I. Horton (his fourth school in six years: Delaware, Pitt, UCF). Second year in a row UCF will lose their starting SG (and second consecutive year they will face that transfer the following year).

Pretty tough news this late in the process. I wonder if they can even find anyone else to fill the roster spot.

 

[georgiaknight]

University of Texas for I. Horton (his fourth school in six years: Delaware, Pitt, UCF). Second year in a row UCF will lose their starting SG (and second consecutive year they will face that transfer the following year).

Pretty tough news this late in the process. I wonder if they can even find anyone else to fill the roster spot.

Any discussion of transfers, etc. for UCF basketball is just a bunch of "Noise". Until Dawkins is history, nothing matters. I've been saying this for 5 years and yet, the AD is still bashing his head against a wall and shouting "woe is me".

 

[Knight_Light]

Any discussion of transfers, etc. for UCF basketball is just a bunch of "Noise". Until UCF builds a NIL $$ pool for Hoops, nothing matters. I've been saying this for 5 years and yet, the AD is still bashing his head against a wall and shouting "woe is me".

FIFY

Game has changed again.

98.6% of UCF NIL$$ are going to the football.program.and until THAT changes (may never change), it will almost be impossible to land a top transfer.

 

[Central Floridave]

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UCF Knights Add German Freshman Nils Machowski - Space Coast Daily

The UCF men’s basketball team has added freshman Nils Machowski to the roster, head coach Johnny Dawkins announced Friday.

spacecoastdaily.com

 

[goodknightfl]

I can't get excited over transfer's, they come a year and leave. Many are on their 3rd or 4th team. Between the 1 and done and the transfers, you can't really build a team anymore.

 

[goodknightfl]

The biggest problem Dawkins can't seem to have players play two consecutive years, let alone 4 years as starters.

Afraid those days are mostly gone. It is becoming rare to build up a team anymore. You have to catch lightning in a bottle.

 

[georgiaknight]

Until Dawkins is GONE you will get ZERO. We don't even get middle-of-the-road players.