Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by 311neers » Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:37 pm

app97 wrote:
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Watch Abson go to Wake
Not near ACC caliber
I just saw Spillers list that has reached out to him. Wake is the only better team out of about 8. Grass ain’t always greener.
Where are you able to see schools that have reached out?
https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/1772722 ... 3hJ5cku44g

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by spacemonkey » Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm

Makes me think we (APP) should charge for using our Name, Image and Likeness when sending out resume pictures via twitter.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by Bootsy » Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm

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FWIW, I just saw on X, Coach Kerns has offered some JUCO kids.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by Oldlknapp » Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:26 pm

I’m starting think we may possibly be in a “sweet spot”. As long as we are in a top tier G5 all of our games will be televised and we’ll be playing a solid tough schedule.
Some p5 back ups that want to play & be on TV may consider us. Also JUCO & D2 starters will consider us attractive.
Several years ago, Coach K developed the “one & done” recruiting mode to get the best talent. Perhaps in order to get the best talent we’re moving into a “one or two & done” recruiting mode.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by agentpaul001 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:44 am

I expected some turnover but I’m pretty surprised to see so many in it so quickly.

I think everything still depends on Kerns staying. I think it’s quite possible we see one or more of these guys back on the team next season if he does. In all likelihood moving forward you’re gonna see more and more players test the portal regardless of viable better alternatives just to see what’s out there. I think the perception/expectations of NIL money at some of these programs is a bit off base too.

I really like these guys and hope if Kerns stays we see some of them back next year!

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by appvette » Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:50 am

Who knows, maybe these guys asked Kerns if it is ok to test the portal with the understanding they will return if they don't get a big offer. Sounds weird, but the entire approach to talent retention has been turned upside down and what was normal in the past might not be normal in the future.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by asumba95 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:25 am

311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:37 pm
app97 wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:35 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:28 pm
asumba95 wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:17 pm
Rekdiver wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:18 pm
Watch Abson go to Wake
Not near ACC caliber
I just saw Spillers list that has reached out to him. Wake is the only better team out of about 8. Grass ain’t always greener.
Where are you able to see schools that have reached out?
https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/1772722 ... 3hJ5cku44g
I'd say Wake, Arizona State and UAB would be a "step up". Others are lateral moves at best.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by AppStFan1 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:27 am

JMU's Edwards is in the portal. He was the best player in our league. He is definitely able to not only play but he can start at a low of power programs.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by appgrad95&97 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:32 am

asumba95 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:25 am
311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:37 pm
app97 wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:35 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:28 pm
asumba95 wrote:
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Not near ACC caliber
I just saw Spillers list that has reached out to him. Wake is the only better team out of about 8. Grass ain’t always greener.
Where are you able to see schools that have reached out?
https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/1772722 ... 3hJ5cku44g
I'd say Wake, Arizona State and UAB would be a "step up". Others are lateral moves at best.
Honestly, and this will be unpopular, seeing ECU, UNCC, and UAB on there really makes me wish we had gotten into the American.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by 311neers » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:33 am

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JMU's Edwards is in the portal. He was the best player in our league. He is definitely able to not only play but he can start at a low of power programs.
Vandy bound would be my guess.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by hapapp » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:37 am

AppStFan1 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:27 am
JMU's Edwards is in the portal. He was the best player in our league. He is definitely able to not only play but he can start at a low of power programs.
At least two other JMU players have followed. It's pretty indemic across the conference.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by BallantyneApp » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:57 am

appgrad95&97 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:32 am
asumba95 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:25 am
311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:37 pm
app97 wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:35 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:28 pm


I just saw Spillers list that has reached out to him. Wake is the only better team out of about 8. Grass ain’t always greener.
Where are you able to see schools that have reached out?
https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/1772722 ... 3hJ5cku44g
I'd say Wake, Arizona State and UAB would be a "step up". Others are lateral moves at best.
Honestly, and this will be unpopular, seeing ECU, UNCC, and UAB on there really makes me wish we had gotten into the American.
I mean it just says they contacted him, not that he’s interested. I’m pretty sure we don’t want to be members of the MAC or WAC and schools in those conferences contacted him as well.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by AppStFan1 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:13 am

311neers wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:33 am
AppStFan1 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:27 am
JMU's Edwards is in the portal. He was the best player in our league. He is definitely able to not only play but he can start at a low of power programs.
Vandy bound would be my guess.
I was wondering that as well.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by spacemonkey » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:15 am

It seems to me college basketball has turned into a "pick up" game. We got our 5-8 players let's "run em" and we will re choose next year. I could see the fab four situation start showing up where a group get together and as a group sign NIL deals.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by AppStFan1 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:22 am

spacemonkey wrote:
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It seems to me college basketball has turned into a "pick up" game. We got our 5-8 players let's "run em" and we will re choose next year. I could see the fab four situation start showing up where a group get together and as a group sign NIL deals.
I think a group of star players would be smart to do that so it would guarantee they are going to be on a good team. I'm sure a lot of coaches would love knowing that with one deal they can get 4-5 good players together.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by TheMoody1 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:29 am

Could a school recruit some ex NBA/Europe players that never went to college? Some of them might even make more money playing college pro ball. :lol:

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by AppSt94 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:32 am

TheMoody1 wrote:
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Could a school recruit some ex NBA/Europe players that never went to college? Some of them might even make more money playing college pro ball. :lol:
In a word, no. :lol:

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by MrCraig » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:40 am

appvette wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:50 am
Who knows, maybe these guys asked Kerns if it is ok to test the portal with the understanding they will return if they don't get a big offer. Sounds weird, but the entire approach to talent retention has been turned upside down and what was normal in the past might not be normal in the future.
I thought about this too. A player can come out of the portal and go back to the team he was on. It's happened before.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by JTApps1 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:49 am

hapapp wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:37 am
AppStFan1 wrote:
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JMU's Edwards is in the portal. He was the best player in our league. He is definitely able to not only play but he can start at a low of power programs.
At least two other JMU players have followed. It's pretty indemic across the conference.
Georgia State has five in including the top two scorers from this year.

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Re: Portal season (Abson, Spillers, etc)

Unread post by BambooRdApp » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:58 am

MrCraig wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:40 am
appvette wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:50 am
Who knows, maybe these guys asked Kerns if it is ok to test the portal with the understanding they will return if they don't get a big offer. Sounds weird, but the entire approach to talent retention has been turned upside down and what was normal in the past might not be normal in the future.
I thought about this too. A player can come out of the portal and go back to the team he was on. It's happened before.
I agree. However, I do not want coaching staff to wait to see if that happens. I hope Kerns gets the best players he can get... maybe better than what we had ..if spot left when player wants to return. Fine ..if players are having a day in free agency...so should we ..
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