UMass transfer portal news - 2024

[UMassFan99]

I’m not sure on who goes to SLU but they’ll be nasty if they all do so…

[natwam2547]

All 5 Indiana State starters have entered the portal. I'm guessing some or all end up at SLU and SLU will be much improved. Frankly, we could use a couple of them.

I know there is recent track record of a lot of guys following their coach where he goes now that they don't have to sit out a year, but I don't consider SLU enough of a jump for these kids. Most of them should aim higher. They were a really good basketball team this year. I know there is a loyalty (and $) but do they really want to waste whatever time they have left in school to be part of a reclamation project? Go to a power school.

[Upstate10]

Rashool back!!

COME ON DOWN MATTTYYYY

[69MG]

^ The official announcement from The Collective. One more (and a big one) to go.

We are excited to announce that Rahsool Diggins has signed an NIL agreement with The Massachusetts Collective.

[Upstate10]

^ The official announcement from The Collective. One more (and a big one) to go.

We are excited to announce that Rahsool Diggins has signed an NIL agreement with The Massachusetts Collective.

Get good Cross news and our ceiling is an at-large bid. We have been awfully quiet in the portal/visits and I think that's a good thing, so far.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Get good Cross news and our ceiling is an at-large bid. We have been awfully quiet in the portal/visits and I think that's a good thing, so far.

It is? We didn't even make the NIT with the team we had, we lost an A10 First Team player from said team, and we don't know yet who might be coming in. I mean, I would LOVE to have our ceiling be an at-large bid, but maybe we should wait a bit longer before making such a declaration?

[Upstate10]

Get good Cross news and our ceiling is an at-large bid. We have been awfully quiet in the portal/visits and I think that's a good thing, so far.

It is? We didn't even make the NIT with the team we had, we lost an A10 First Team player from said team, and we don't know yet who might be coming in. I mean, I would LOVE to have our ceiling be an at-large bid, but maybe we should wait a bit longer before making such a declaration?

We were one of the unluckiest teams in the sport, per Kenpom, the young guys are a year older, said departing 1st teamer was a big liability on one end of the court and Matt Cross is an absolute dog. If he comes back our ceiling is at-large quality dependent on portal/how good and ready the freshman are. I didn't say we would be an at-large quality team but I am confident the ceiling is there.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Get good Cross news and our ceiling is an at-large bid. We have been awfully quiet in the portal/visits and I think that's a good thing, so far.

It is? We didn't even make the NIT with the team we had, we lost an A10 First Team player from said team, and we don't know yet who might be coming in. I mean, I would LOVE to have our ceiling be an at-large bid, but maybe we should wait a bit longer before making such a declaration?

We were one of the unluckiest teams in the sport, per Kenpom, the young guys are a year older, said departing 1st teamer was a big liability on one end of the court and Matt Cross is an absolute dog. If he comes back our ceiling is at-large quality dependent on portal/how good and ready the freshman are. I didn't say we would be an at-large quality team but I am confident the ceiling is there.

I know you said ceiling, I referenced that part specifically. I still think it is premature.

[Mike0473]

It is? We didn't even make the NIT with the team we had, we lost an A10 First Team player from said team, and we don't know yet who might be coming in. I mean, I would LOVE to have our ceiling be an at-large bid, but maybe we should wait a bit longer before making such a declaration?

We were one of the unluckiest teams in the sport, per Kenpom, the young guys are a year older, said departing 1st teamer was a big liability on one end of the court and Matt Cross is an absolute dog. If he comes back our ceiling is at-large quality dependent on portal/how good and ready the freshman are. I didn't say we would be an at-large quality team but I am confident the ceiling is there.

I know you said ceiling, I referenced that part specifically. I still think it is premature.

It would be amazing. Give us hoops first fans one last season to remember before the great unknown begins.

[Upstate10]

It is? We didn't even make the NIT with the team we had, we lost an A10 First Team player from said team, and we don't know yet who might be coming in. I mean, I would LOVE to have our ceiling be an at-large bid, but maybe we should wait a bit longer before making such a declaration?

We were one of the unluckiest teams in the sport, per Kenpom, the young guys are a year older, said departing 1st teamer was a big liability on one end of the court and Matt Cross is an absolute dog. If he comes back our ceiling is at-large quality dependent on portal/how good and ready the freshman are. I didn't say we would be an at-large quality team but I am confident the ceiling is there.

I know you said ceiling, I referenced that part specifically. I still think it is premature.

I was known for me prematurity during my time at UMass

[InnervisionsUMASS]

We were one of the unluckiest teams in the sport, per Kenpom, the young guys are a year older, said departing 1st teamer was a big liability on one end of the court and Matt Cross is an absolute dog. If he comes back our ceiling is at-large quality dependent on portal/how good and ready the freshman are. I didn't say we would be an at-large quality team but I am confident the ceiling is there.

I know you said ceiling, I referenced that part specifically. I still think it is premature.

I was known for me prematurity during my time at UMass

Hey, these things happen.

[Floyd]

If we make a big splash with an impact big guy, we could be better than last year. I have a feeling Frank pulls out a couple big surprises

[DoctorJ]

If we get Matt back, will we have any NIL money left over? Hoping there is some Cohen cash for another big. I see Beagle went to

I'm expecting big gets to be guys who didn't play much in power conference like Rahsool two years ago.

So much can change, and so fast. I see we have contacted some really interesting transfers.

[NilesGold]

If we get Matt back, will we have any NIL money left over?

I would hope so. Blowing all of the NIL money on Cross, Diggins, Ndjigue, DHS, and Curry would be a huge error in my opinion.

Those 5 would need to show meaningful improvement in 2024-24 vs 2023-24, otherwise I fear the team would take a step back.

[umasscollective]

If we get Matt back, will we have any NIL money left over?

I would hope so. Blowing all of the NIL money on Cross, Diggins, Ndjigue, DHS, and Curry would be a huge error in my opinion.

Those 5 would need to show meaningful improvement in 2024-24 vs 2023-24, otherwise I fear the team would take a step back.

Last year NIL money was allocated to 2 1st Team A10 Players and an All Rookie Team Player.

This year, so far, we have allocated NIL money to the A10 Most Improved Player, an All Rookie Team Member, a Freshman who started ALL games for UMass last year and a player who showed flashes of brillance while not having a full offseason last year due to injuries.

I think we have a pretty good handle on it.


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