Roster Management for 24-25

[tusks_n_raider]

I hate the portal for both sports but especially for Basketball.

It's probably because I or we feel a bit closer to these guys because they don't wear helmets and we see their faces and their emotions.

I know I get attached to them pretty quick and now we have guys that SHOULD stick around as starters and 6th men just throwing their Jersey's in a trash can and dipping out for a bag of cash.

I'm getting really soured over it.

I'm STILL upset about Rylan.

I custom ordered his Jersey his Freshman year because I instantly liked the way he played and thought he would develop into a bigtime Legacy player for us.

What do I do with this thing?.... Throw it in the trash too?

It sucks.

 

[AlistarWills]

I hate the portal for both sports but especially for Basketball.

It's probably because I or we feel a bit closer to these guys because they don't wear helmets and we see their faces and their emotions.

I know I get attached to them pretty quick and now we have guys that SHOULD stick around as starters and 6th men just throwing their Jersey's in a trash can and dipping out for a bag of cash.

I'm getting really soured over it.

I'm STILL upset about Rylan.

I custom ordered his Jersey his Freshman year because I instantly liked the way he played and thought he would develop into a bigtime Legacy player for us.

What do I do with this thing?.... Throw it in the trash too?

It sucks.

Kinda makes you not wanna buy jerseys with names on them which is gonna hit them in the pocket at least a little.

 

[AUDub]

As someone said, "In CNO we trust."

Just thinking out loud here: how cool would it be to take the Auburn PG, who Pearl couldn't unleash, and then for CNO to get the absolute most out of him???

Not on Pearl. Kid had a bad habit of getting in his own head and he was especially salty about getting benched mid season.

with a little more seasoning he could be great but right now the habit of shutting down when he messed up hurt him badly.

 

[BAMAVILLE]

Pringle is in the portal

Alabama Basketball Forward Nick Pringle Enters Transfer Portal

Pringle will be finding a new home to spend his final year of college eligibility.

www.si.com

 

[BAMAVILLE]

Can't lie ... this is starting to feel like AAU. Really interested to see how this all plays out

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Pringle is in the portal

Alabama Basketball Forward Nick Pringle Enters Transfer Portal

Pringle will be finding a new home to spend his final year of college eligibility.

www.si.com

Pringle was a liability with his issues during the season. I mean he had a good tournament, but post play underneath was an issue that lead to our eventual downfall against UConn. Good Luck!

 

[Bama9001]

I fully expect CNO to find an upgrade for Pringle's spot. Right now, if everyone else stays, we have two scholarships remaining. Fully expect Wague to be gone unless they know, for sure, that his physical problems can be fixed. That was a wasted scholarship. We need to keep at least two of Sears/Nelson/Wrightsell.

 

[BamaMoon]

Pringle was a liability with his issues during the season. I mean he had a good tournament, but post play underneath was an issue that lead to our eventual downfall against UConn. Good Luck!

I actually loved his gritty performances down the stretch, but you are correct.

When Wrightsell went out with injury and Pringle started to get more PT, it became clear we were often playing with only 4 players who could contribute offensively.

Pringle's only ability to score was hitting the offensive boards (which to his credit he did a good job with at times) OR to throw the alley-hoop up when we played smaller lineups.

It is true that every player has some weak areas of their offensive game, but Pringles stood out the most and I fully expect CNO to upgrade in Pringle's place.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

I actually loved his gritty performances down the stretch, but you are correct.

When Wrightsell went out with injury and Pringle started to get more PT, it became clear we were often playing with only 4 players who could contribute offensively.

Pringle's only ability to score was hitting the offensive boards (which to his credit he did a good job with at times) OR to throw the alley-hoop up when we played smaller lineups.

It is true that every player has some weak areas of their offensive game, but Pringles stood out the most and I fully expect CNO to upgrade in Pringle's place.

I loved his gritty play also and it shows how good he could actually be with maximum effort on his part!

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

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Are players eligible to transfer within the Conference during the spring window? Is that a football only rule?

 

[BamaMoon]

Not on Pearl. Kid had a bad habit of getting in his own head and he was especially salty about getting benched mid season.

with a little more seasoning he could be great but right now the habit of shutting down when he messed up hurt him badly.

I didn't follow his story like you did, but if CNO takes him/he comes to Bama it'll only be because CNO thinks his system will help him work thru his issues.

I do know this, the only way to work thru a shooting slump is to shoot your way out of it. Based on his HS stats he can shoot the 3 and CNO is impressed with his PG skills.

It'll be interesting to see how this is handled if he portals in to Bama.

 

[CajunCrimson]

Pringle played with heart. When he wanted to.
But heart doesn’t make up for small hands and no game beyond 3 feet.

I think he has a career in hoops. I think he may find his way to Columbia next year. Wish him the best.

 

[JDCrimson]

Given that you are competing against foreign players no to be drafted in the NBA, I see the G League as a risky proposition for a developing player. Winning is not as big a priority in the G League and I'm not certain what level of development is invested in players in the G League. It seems a lot like minor league baseball where it's all on you to find your way to the show.

From this perspective, I don't understand why a player would not exhaust his opportunity at the college level until its a no trainer he is drafted at the guaranteed roster level of a professional franchise?

 

[BamaMoon]

Will Wague be the next portal guy? I don't think he worked out the way it was planned.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Not surprised by Pringle, definitely expect Wague to go as well. Seems like CNO is about to make a huge transfer portal haul here soon. Can't wait to see it.

My only hope is that we can get all three of Nelson, Sears, and Wrightsell to stay. That would be a dangerous roster to have for another FF run next year.

 

[TiderJack]

Are players eligible to transfer within the Conference during the spring window? Is that a football only rule?

I found this and did not see anything say they can not during this portal window but it is a lengthy article and may have missed it. Seems this guy is saying multi school transfer players will be the norm and many are entering the portal to re-negotiate deals with current teams. Hope this is the case with Rylan.

College basketball transfer portal: What to expect from the 2024 cycle

College basketball's transfer portal opens Monday, March 18.

247sports.com

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Maybe Proctor can play Basketball!

 

[CrimsonTitles]

As expected, Sears is testing the draft. I still think he's a good bet to return, though

BREAKING: Mark Sears make decision on college future, NBA Draft

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www.on3.com

 

[AUDub]

We just got the best news we could have gotten. Johni is returning.

 

[AlistarWills]

We just got the best news we could have gotten. Johni is returning.

From a mock draft I saw he was listed behind Sears who was their 63rd pick and behind Nelson who was a few picks farther down. Had him listed as strictly a role player.