Transfer portal

[LittleBrave]

I always worry about UNI. Ben Jacobson is a great coach.

I would be glad if UNI is improved. We need the league to be stronger!

[KillerB]

As it stands, and additions could change everything, but I think UNI is the preseason favorite right now.

[Classof77]

I'm worried about UNI next year.

I always worry about UNI. Ben Jacobson is a great coach.

[Da Coach]

What is the difference between players entertaining portal possibilities and Wardle entertaining coaching offers from a “loyalty” standpoint?

This is not about what is "fair", if that's your point.
The head coach makes the rules, and the players follow them or are free to leave. I think most other D1 teams are the same. And, I think most ADs and most fans appreciate a coach like that.

[basketball nut]

Don’t think I said he did or has- my question is that with such a staunch position of “if you entertain offers” you cannot come back - does that mean he would not entertain such offers to position himself into a P6 job or any job that would offer more money- just legitimately asking the difference

More then likely we would never know what jobs he might be in consideration for until he actually got hired.
I think we have a pretty good chance of keeping him at least until his girls both graduate HS. Just my opinion

[CalCriddle10]

Did Wardle tell Bradley he is going to leave Bradley and has decided to entertain other coaching offers?

Don’t think I said he did or has- my question is that with such a staunch position of “if you entertain offers” you cannot come back - does that mean he would not entertain such offers to position himself into a P6 job or any job that would offer more money- just legitimately asking the difference

[Jim]

What is the difference between players entertaining portal possibilities and Wardle entertaining coaching offers from a “loyalty” standpoint?

Did Wardle tell Bradley he is going to leave Bradley and has decided to entertain other coaching offers?

[ManMythLegend]

That's how I see it too. I think with the Mast news it's being overlooked or underestimated.

I agree. He's a tall AND big AND mobile center. Those three things don't often come to a mid-major with 3 more years of eligibility. We've had tall and mobile. We've had tall and big. When's the last time we had all 3?

Also I'm really excited to see continued growth from Montgomery, Hannah and Hickman. Deen has proved he is an asset as well. As much as I hate to lose Reink I truly believe we have a solid core to continue with. And I fully believe BW will make great additions with the open slots we have.

[Canton BU fan]

I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised how good Jonovic is going to be

That's how I see it too. I think with the Mast news it's being overlooked or underestimated.

[bradleyfan124]

I understand the sentiment Brian feels there, but every circumstance is so different. Are you telling me if Rienk has second thoughts and comes back he would say no? Rienk is not a guy who came for a year and left. He stayed four years, graduated, and is exploring his options.

Also, I'm glad Malevy is coming back. I don't fault any of these players for using the current system to their advantage, but I would have faulted him for making a big announcement he is coming back and then changing his mind. Especially given the publicity and positive attention he got for making such an announcement, which he didn't have to make. As long as Hick, Zek, Leons, and Jonovic/Hannah come back I really think our floor is pretty good. Still have some big needs including point guard, shooters, and an athletic big that can bang down low. But we should be at least competitive with that core coming back.

We have two open scholarships now with Rienk and Ville leaving, and I have to imagine we will have at least one or two more. That would be enough to get those three needs I mentioned (probably need 3-4 players to fill those needs).

I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised how good Jonovic is going to be

[Da Coach]

One more MVC player...
Liam McChesney of Illinois State is transferring.
He turned into a decent player for ISU this season. He played 20 mpg, and averaged 6.5 ppg and 3.2 rpg, and shot 34.4% from three.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...liam-mcchesney
https://goredbirds.com/sports/mens-b...cchesney/10342

MVC players in the transfer portal so far-
Jace Carter- UIC
Jalen Jackson- UIC
Blaise Beauchamp- Evansville
Jonathan Dunn- Missouri State
Evan Brauns- Belmont
Dawson Carper- Missouri State
Kenny White, Jr.- Murray State
Cam Palesse - Valparaiso
Frank Jacubicek- Belmont
Michael Shanks- Belmont
Antoine Smith- Evansville
Jonathan Mogbo- Missouri State
Joe Petrakis- Illinois State
E.J. Bellinger- Drake
Okay Djamgouz- Drake
Rienk Mast- Bradley
Alston Andrews- Illinois State
Bryceson Burns- Drake
Trey Hall- Evansville
Liam McChesney- Illinois State

[CalCriddle10]

What is the difference between players entertaining portal possibilities and Wardle entertaining coaching offers from a “loyalty” standpoint?

[BUfan14]

I can definitely see that being a stance Wardle would have. I can't see him taking someone back in that decided to test the waters. He values loyalty and commitment to the program, himself, and what he is trying to accomplish.

I understand the sentiment Brian feels there, but every circumstance is so different. Are you telling me if Rienk has second thoughts and comes back he would say no? Rienk is not a guy who came for a year and left. He stayed four years, graduated, and is exploring his options.

Also, I'm glad Malevy is coming back. I don't fault any of these players for using the current system to their advantage, but I would have faulted him for making a big announcement he is coming back and then changing his mind. Especially given the publicity and positive attention he got for making such an announcement, which he didn't have to make. As long as Hick, Zek, Leons, and Jonovic/Hannah come back I really think our floor is pretty good. Still have some big needs including point guard, shooters, and an athletic big that can bang down low. But we should be at least competitive with that core coming back.

We have two open scholarships now with Rienk and Ville leaving, and I have to imagine we will have at least one or two more. That would be enough to get those three needs I mentioned (probably need 3-4 players to fill those needs).

[Bball31]

Great news!

[Dubl R 1]

Awesome!!!