Exciting Transfer Portal Moves Shaping the 2023-24 College Basketball Season Podcast Por arte de portada

Exciting Transfer Portal Moves Shaping the 2023-24 College Basketball Season

Exciting Transfer Portal Moves Shaping the 2023-24 College Basketball Season

Escúchala gratis

Ver detalles del espectáculo

Acerca de esta escucha

 Hey basketball fans! It's a beautiful Saturday morning in late May, and college hoops might seem far away, but there's plenty happening behind the scenes that's shaping next season's landscape.

The NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee just proposed some changes that could really impact how the game flows next year. They're looking to address those frustrating delay-of-game tactics and limit the time refs spend at the monitor. We've all been there, right? Fourth quarter, tight game, and suddenly we're watching officials stare at screens for what feels like forever.

Meanwhile, the transfer portal drama continues to unfold. Though the portal officially closed on April 22, many top programs are still looking to make significant additions before next season. It's fascinating how the transfer landscape has changed. The seven best available players in the portal have all declared for the NBA Draft too, keeping their options open.

Take Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB, ranked as the top overall player in the transfer portal. He's committed to Michigan if he returns to college ball, but he's testing the NBA waters first. That's becoming the standard move for elite talent.

What's really changed the game is NIL money. Remember when players had to go pro just to make some cash? Those days are gone. A two-way NBA contract paid about $578,000 last season, but some players can actually make more staying in college now. That's reshaping how players make these decisions.

Some big names have already made their choices. Boogie Fland withdrew from the NBA Draft just a few days ago and committed to Florida after transferring from Kentucky. That's a huge get for the Gators.

The Big East Player of the Year, RJ Luis from St. John's, is keeping his options open by both entering the portal and declaring for the draft. Luis was incredible last season, averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds for a Red Storm team that dominated with a 31-5 record, winning both the Big East regular season and tournament titles before their surprising second-round NCAA Tournament exit to Arkansas.

And if you're a UCLA fan, you've got to be excited about landing Donovan Dent from New Mexico. The Mountain West Conference Player of the Year averaged over 20 points and 6.4 assists per game last season and will bring that firepower to Westwood for his final year of eligibility.

As rosters continue to take shape for the 2025-26 season, it's clear we're in for another exciting year of college hoops. Stay tuned as more draft decisions and transfer commitments roll in over the coming weeks!
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
Todavía no hay opiniones