The transfer portal opens today

[UCTitleTown]

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

 

[Huskyforlife]

$$$

 

[gsmooth]

Do you think some of these coaches secretly love the portal? Getting to move around pieces to build a team? It‘s probably a love-hate relationship.

From and longtime fan’s perspective, I thought I would hate the portal, and I did initially, but it adds a little excitement to the off-season.

It certainly makes for good copy in the off-season The transfer portal is here to stay so let's just enjoy the news and anticipation that comes from it.

 

[giddyup]

$$$

He’s playing with a top shelf contender, so he’s shopping for money not winning championships. Hard pass.

 

[That Guy]

$$$

Most likely. Absolutely no reason for him to leave Bama after the season they had and they're projected to be a top 10 team next season.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Look at A.J. Storr. Three schools in three years and every time it was for more money.

 

[AllHusky]

Reed McNeely Hausen Nowell Abraham newcomers
All returnees hungry to EARN a starting position
When does practice start??

 

[Leebo]

 

[caw]

Most likely. Absolutely no reason for him to leave Bama after the season they had and they're projected to be a top 10 team next season.

Perhaps he wants to play defense?

 

[Matt1010]

I think what I like most about our two most likely portal targets is we are building toward a strong core for 2026 while being able to compete for a Final Four in 2025. McNeely fits the mold too - doesn’t seem to be a one and done.

Purely hypothetical at this point but if we bring in Hausen, McNeely and Reed I just don't see that lineup being close to final four caliber. If you compare a potential starting lineup to this year we would be clear cut weaker at every position besides AK.

I do agree that it would set up nicely for a strong 2026.

 

[husky99]

Solo hit the freshman wall. I suspect he will come back looking much improved.

Good enough to start? We will see. But if he is starting it will be because he earned it.

I agree with that 1000%

 

[husky99]

If solo isn’t our 1 or 2, where does he fit?

I meant starting 2....

 

[Khal Drogo]

Look at A.J. Storr. Three schools in three years and every time it was for more money.

If he changed his name to Storrs maybe we take him next year

 

[Jaydumo20]

I have a feeling that DH would be able to get certain guys for cheaper now because if you're on a UConn team you get:

• more national notoriety (especially next year now that everyone's looking at us)
• better shot at the NBA (especially if a good # of our 4-5 go)
• pretty good chance to compete for a natty.

Vs.

An extra 200k for a year.

Super bowl half time performers do it for free.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

If solo isn’t our 1 or 2, where does he fit?

Bench scorer.

 

[husky99]

Bench scorer.

Agree.... and could earn some real minutes

 

[UConnSwag11]

Agree.... and could earn some real minutes

Joey C/Hass minutes

 

[Tyler2Rings]

I’d go under just wheat

Don't know rye this is even a debate

 

[Uconn10922]

Purely hypothetical at this point but if we bring in Hausen, McNeely and Reed I just don't see that lineup being close to final four caliber. If you compare a potential starting lineup to this year we would be clear cut weaker at every position besides AK.

I do agree that it would set up nicely for a strong 2026.

That’s what we all said last year and look what happened.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Bench scorer.

Hurley would have to be a master salesman to get him to agree to that.

Especially if the train of thought is to bring in a transfer that may have multiple years of eligibility to play over his top 50 recruit that’s already there.

 

[mauconnfan]

Solo will play meaningful minutes no matter. It really doesn’t matter as a soph if he starts or not he will be part of the rotation at guard.

 

[Khal Drogo]

Don't know rye this is even a debate.

OATkay can we stop.

 

[GlastonTim]

OATkay can we stop.

Wheat are you talking about?

 

[Khal Drogo]

Wheat are you talking about?

I’m Cornfused

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Hurley would have to be a master salesman to get him to agree to that.

Especially if the train of thought is to bring in a transfer that may have multiple years of eligibility to play over his top 50 recruit that’s already there.

I’m sure Hurley will be completely forthright about everyone’s role on the team next year. Starting spots and PT in this program are very clearly earned and not just given. Solo could have gone to a lesser program and coach for more PT as a freshman and he decided not to. I’m sure he will be a key piece next year but will very likely have that option again.