(04-14-2021 04:37 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-14-2021 03:52 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  Answering my own question from earlier. Although I haven't found definitive answers, I've read the portal doesn't close and players have until July 1 to enter the portal and be eligible for the next academic year. I don't think they have to commit to a new school until school starts.

As anxious as everyone is to evaluate next year's team and outlook, this is going to be a long process.

Also, per Jeff Goodman, "DePaul and Minnesota both currently have 9 scholarship guys transferring out. St. John’s and Utah close behind with 8."

To be fair, three out of those four schools fired their coach.

Why is everyone so caught up in comparisons? The point is simple. There is plenty of time, and this may well stretch into July due to the rules around transfers. There is an unprecedented level of freedom of movement for players, and there is an avalanche of players in the transfer portal. Doesn't really matter why.

Siddle is going to have a very specific type of player he needs at the five. It can't be just any big man. Better to be patient and get a player that fits the system, then get one that sits the bench.