2025 and beyond recruits

[Da Coach]

A new name - Christian Shumate
The Portal Report @ThePortalReport
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McNeese State (D1) transfer Christian Shumate is still available in the portal. Has received recent interest from the following programs, per source. Arizona State Illinois San Diego State Western Kentucky Milwaukee Bradley DePaul Green Bay Kent State Toledo Murray St Fresno…

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Christian Shumate is a 6'7" redshirt-sophomore at McNeese State. He is from Chicago Heights Bloom HS, and spent his first year at Tulsa (2020-21), where he only played in 8 games and averaged 1.5 ppg. He transferred to McNeese State and played his redshirt-freshman season 2021-22 season, where he lead the team in scoring and rebounding with 12.2 ppg and 6.7 rpg, and was named 3rd team All-Southland Conference.
In 2022-23 his averages improved to 15.1 ppg and 9.7 rpg, and he lead McNeese in several other categories.
Bio- https://mcneesesports.com/sports/men...n-shumate/9205
Stats- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...istian-shumate

One other name from the transfer portal who was rumored to be considering Bradley...
Bradley remains in contact with Emarion Ellis, a 6'5" redshirt-freshman at Marquette. Ellis was a 4-star recruit out of Davenport (Iowa) Assumption HS in the class of 2021. He initially committed to Texas when Shaka Smart was head coach there, but then switched his commitment to Marquette when Smart got that job. After seeing little playing time as a freshman, he was expected to be a key contributor this past season as a sophomore for a loaded Marquette team. However, he suffered a stress fracture in his leg and underwent surgery last August, and missed the entire 2022-23 season.
Marquette head coach Shaka Smart recruited a couple highly rated 2023 guards, and Ellis decided to leave and enter the transfer portal.
Bio- https://gomarquette.com/sports/mens-...ion-ellis/7092
Stats- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba.../emarion-ellis
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/...recovery-rehab
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2023/...ransfer-portal
Bradley coaches are familiar with Ellis from recruiting him back in 2020, before his stock rose-
https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sp...ge7#post490755

[KillerB]

A new name - Christian Shumate
The Portal Report @ThePortalReport
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McNeese State (D1) transfer Christian Shumate is still available in the portal. Has received recent interest from the following programs, per source. Arizona State Illinois San Diego State Western Kentucky Milwaukee Bradley DePaul Green Bay Kent State Toledo Murray St Fresno…

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[PhiAlphaBoy]

Thomas is a depth piece. Look at his EIU stats and see he was in foul trouble virtually every game in very limited minutes. Off the charts foul issues.

Our staff has a great track record of developing big men... plus we have some depth at that position which will hopefully be improved from last season. I think there's a good chance Thomas is a starter so hopefully he can give us 15 minutes/game without fouling out.

[Nashville Cat]

I feel the same way about Malevy at the 3 as I did Henry. Fine for a few minutes if needed, but not ideal. Defensively not so bad, but offensively Malevy was not driving around people or handling the ball at guard level in my opinion. I think stretch four is the ideal for him. Also if Thomas/Hannah are starting then we better have three high level shooters to pair with them in the lineup and that doesn’t seem to be the case right now. Malevy, Hick, Deen are all decent shooters, non of them consistent or knock down yet, and I don’t know if any of them can create their own three shot consistently.

Thomas is a depth piece. Look at his EIU stats and see he was in foul trouble virtually every game in very limited minutes. Off the charts foul issues.

[Da Coach]

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2023 transfer- Braeden Moore- 6'9" forward who is currently a freshman at BYU (2022 commit). He entered the transfer portal March 18-

https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2023/3/18/23638224/byu-basketball-forward-braeden-moore-enters-transfer-portal

He is originally from Nashville, TN, where he did his first 3 years of high school. He finished high school at Donda Prep, the basketball prep academy in Simi Valley, California. that was founded by Kanye West. He originally committed to Rutgers, but later committed to BYU. At BYU, he redshirted this past year so he still has 4 years of eligibility left.
Bio- https://byucougars.com/athlete/m-bas.../braeden-moore
https://verbalcommits.com/players/braeden-moore

Bradley portal recruit Braeden Moore commits to Oral Roberts.

[BUfan14]

I think Thomas could really improve over the summer and start. Hannah may take the 4, with Malevy at the 3 (he guards everyone and can score at all levels). I would like to bring in a TR style proven scorer.

I feel the same way about Malevy at the 3 as I did Henry. Fine for a few minutes if needed, but not ideal. Defensively not so bad, but offensively Malevy was not driving around people or handling the ball at guard level in my opinion. I think stretch four is the ideal for him. Also if Thomas/Hannah are starting then we better have three high level shooters to pair with them in the lineup and that doesn’t seem to be the case right now. Malevy, Hick, Deen are all decent shooters, non of them consistent or knock down yet, and I don’t know if any of them can create their own three shot consistently.

[egib52]

I'm of the same thought here. While I do like the signed players, I don't think any of them are immediate impact players, something we need if we want to replace Mast, Zek, & Ville's production at all. I was hoping for a strong veteran combo or shooting/point guard to come in right away to help.

While the thought of stability is nice, in the current environment I just don't know if that is the correct goal to focus on right now, vs potentially getting starting roster talent instead.

I think Thomas could really improve over the summer and start. Hannah may take the 4, with Malevy at the 3 (he guards everyone and can score at all levels). I would like to bring in a TR style proven scorer.

[Stryker]

Absolutely. Every year I ask for that shooter and it never seems to be what we get, so I’m not expecting it at this point, but still hopeful. I don’t want to count on it being Atlason his freshman year adjusting to a new speed in D1.

I said this last year, but maybe even more so now, our roster construction concerns me a little:

5 - Jonovic, Hannah, Thomas, Linke, Biliew
4- Leons, Atlason???
3 - ??????, Davis
2 - Hickman, Burch
1 - Pettigrew, Deen

7 post type players and 5 wings, 3 of which still have a lot of prove at the D1 level. Pretty much know what we are getting from Hick and Deen, and that’s about it. And Davis is not exactly a ball handler, so he almost plays more like a stretch four. Just like last year (which we mostly lucked out on), if a guard gets hurt long term we are in big trouble. Right now it that happens, Burch or Davis would be starting with the other the only reserve for three spots. We don’t have Henry to play an out of place 3 this year to cover for it at times either.

We need a shooter who can start immediately at the 3 spot with the last ride if Linke and Biliew are both sticking around (the no NIL deals thing is still interesting to me). We have lost three of our better, albeit inconsistent, shooters (Mast, Ville, Zek) and replaced them with only one freshman (Atlason) who seems to be a shooter. And we really needed a knock down shooter even with all those guys back.

I'm of the same thought here. While I do like the signed players, I don't think any of them are immediate impact players, something we need if we want to replace Mast, Zek, & Ville's production at all. I was hoping for a strong veteran combo or shooting/point guard to come in right away to help.

While the thought of stability is nice, in the current environment I just don't know if that is the correct goal to focus on right now, vs potentially getting starting roster talent instead.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

I think he’s implying they might graduate early and move on.

I would not count on this happening though. They're more likely to stick around for the season.

[BUfan14]

You mean next May. We now only have one scholarship left for this upcoming season.

I think he’s implying they might graduate early and move on.

[tomahawk chop]

I have heard that both of these players will graduate this May, so this may be the reason they were not mentioned by HOTB when NIL deals were announced. I think both players will move on and that we will have two more immediate scholarships to fill. I wouldn't be surprised if one of those gets banked for the fall.

You mean next May. We now only have one scholarship left for this upcoming season.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

I think we will also see 4th year seniors like Linke and Biliew graduate and move on

I have heard that both of these players will graduate this May, so this may be the reason they were not mentioned by HOTB when NIL deals were announced. I think both players will move on and that we will have two more immediate scholarships to fill. I wouldn't be surprised if one of those gets banked for the fall.

[BUfan14]

With Thomas and Pettigrew committing tonight to the Braves that leaves only 1 scholarship remaining. What should they recruit with the last ride?
I want a pure knockdown shooter, deadly from 3 and a high % FT shooter.... or maybe another power forward....
I think we're fine at center now....

Absolutely. Every year I ask for that shooter and it never seems to be what we get, so I’m not expecting it at this point, but still hopeful. I don’t want to count on it being Atlason his freshman year adjusting to a new speed in D1.

I said this last year, but maybe even more so now, our roster construction concerns me a little:

5 - Jonovic, Hannah, Thomas, Linke, Biliew
4- Leons, Atlason???
3 - ??????, Davis
2 - Hickman, Burch
1 - Pettigrew, Deen

7 post type players and 5 wings, 3 of which still have a lot of prove at the D1 level. Pretty much know what we are getting from Hick and Deen, and that’s about it. And Davis is not exactly a ball handler, so he almost plays more like a stretch four. Just like last year (which we mostly lucked out on), if a guard gets hurt long term we are in big trouble. Right now it that happens, Burch or Davis would be starting with the other the only reserve for three spots. We don’t have Henry to play an out of place 3 this year to cover for it at times either.

We need a shooter who can start immediately at the 3 spot with the last ride if Linke and Biliew are both sticking around (the no NIL deals thing is still interesting to me). We have lost three of our better, albeit inconsistent, shooters (Mast, Ville, Zek) and replaced them with only one freshman (Atlason) who seems to be a shooter. And we really needed a knock down shooter even with all those guys back.

[bradleyfan124]

These latest two commits both come with significant D1 experience, yet both have 3 years of eligibility left, unlike grad-transfers, or one-year stopgap additions. Along with Almar Atlason, who will have 4 years of eligibility left, that adds to the stability of the program.
Check out the updated Scholarship Grid- the only player on the 2023-24 squad who has no eligibility left after this coming year is Malevy Leon, though I think we will also see 4th year seniors like Linke and Biliew graduate and move on, and possibly other 4th year players like Deen and Hannah.
Scholarship Grid- https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sp...holarship-grid

I agree on the stability. Coach is just not building a team he is building a program ( or I should say elevating it to another level )

[Da Coach]

With Thomas and Pettigrew committing tonight to the Braves that leaves only 1 scholarship remaining. What should they recruit with the last ride?
I want a pure knockdown shooter, deadly from 3 and a high % FT shooter.... or maybe another power forward....
I think we're fine at center now....

These latest two commits both come with significant D1 experience, yet both have 3 years of eligibility left, unlike grad-transfers, or one-year stopgap additions. Along with Almar Atlason, who will have 4 years of eligibility left, that adds to the stability of the program.
Check out the updated Scholarship Grid- the only player on the 2023-24 squad who has no eligibility left after this coming year is Malevy Leon, though I think we will also see 4th year seniors like Linke and Biliew graduate and move on, and possibly other 4th year players like Deen and Hannah.
Scholarship Grid- https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sp...holarship-grid