UMass transfer portal news - 2024

[natwam2547]

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.

Did I miss a DHS announcement?

[Juice Stand]

You did, he was either just before Curry or just after Curry's announcement.

[Juice Stand]

^ 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.

This is awesome. Co-Most improved player in the A10 and I think that all I'd like to see from him next season is more consistency. He had lights out (and unfortunately a few lights off) games for us. When he's on, he's unreal. He was clutch at the line and the #1 guy I trusted closing out games for us. I'm excited to see him back for a third year.

[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.

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.


We do review and discuss openly our strategy and position in our member meetings. Feel free to join them, if you are a member.

And we could ALWAYS use more $ www.TheMassCollective.com/join

No disrespect was intended towards what the collective is doing. I attended a recent member meeting, but wasn't able to stay for the entire thing... the impression I got (and understandably so) is that much of the strategy is guided by the coaches. This makes sense to me, as they know better than anyone what players they want, and how important each one is.

I think the efforts of the collective were vital to the success of MBB in the 2023-24 season. That being said, if all of the resources available to us for 2024-25 are used to retain the 5 players I mentioned, that would be of concern to me. I love Cross and Ndjigue, and Diggins, Curry, and DHS have shown themselves to be solid players. But there's no clear replacement for Cohen, and perhaps our biggest weakness last year (guard play) needs to be improved. NIL money could be used to address those two areas of concern, but not if it's all used to retain those 5... which leaves me with my original statement that the group of 5 would need to make significant improvements vs last year if all of the NIL money is allocated to them, and the other areas of concern can't be aided by NIL resources.

I think Frank & the collective knows what they're doing, certainly better than I. My assumption is that all of the resources are NOT being used on those 5... but if they are, I suspect they must feel very strongly about the ability of those 5 to improve vs their play last season.

[inthescoop]

I see your point Niles - I would also like to use more NIL money to pull in high rated incoming transfers.

[umasscollective]

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.


We do review and discuss openly our strategy and position in our member meetings. Feel free to join them, if you are a member.

And we could ALWAYS use more $ www.TheMassCollective.com/join

No disrespect was intended towards what the collective is doing. I attended a recent member meeting, but wasn't able to stay for the entire thing... the impression I got (and understandably so) is that much of the strategy is guided by the coaches. This makes sense to me, as they know better than anyone what players they want, and how important each one is.

I think the efforts of the collective were vital to the success of MBB in the 2023-24 season. That being said, if all of the resources available to us for 2024-25 are used to retain the 5 players I mentioned, that would be of concern to me. I love Cross and Ndjigue, and Diggins, Curry, and DHS have shown themselves to be solid players. But there's no clear replacement for Cohen, and perhaps our biggest weakness last year (guard play) needs to be improved. NIL money could be used to address those two areas of concern, but not if it's all used to retain those 5... which leaves me with my original statement that the group of 5 would need to make significant improvements vs last year if all of the NIL money is allocated to them, and the other areas of concern can't be aided by NIL resources.

I think Frank & the collective knows what they're doing, certainly better than I. My assumption is that all of the resources are NOT being used on those 5... but if they are, I suspect they must feel very strongly about the ability of those 5 to improve vs their play last season.

Speculating about our strategy doesn't contribute positively. Instead, we encourage active support through participation in one of our frequent and transparent meetings (open to all members), need to stay the entire time to get the full story. Your presence would greatly benefit yourself and those who may not be fully informed and connect you closer to what were tryin to accomplish.

Appreciate your support and always feel free to reach out via email with questions as well, or we can get on a call.

www.TheMassCollective.com/join

[DoctorJ]

Jackson Cronin in the portal...

[Upstate10]

Jackson Cronin in the portal...

Mass exodus!!!!

[Quann]

Can’t wait until the stupid transfer portal is closed… forever

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Can’t wait until the stupid transfer portal is closed… forever

This came out on Monday....

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/sto ... eport-says

[Floyd]

The additional paperwork re transcripts for all these transfers must be insane

[Quann]

Can’t wait until the stupid transfer portal is closed… forever

This came out on Monday....

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/sto ... eport-says

That's depressing. Thanks for nothing once again to that squish Charlie Baker.

[BR72]

Can’t wait until the stupid transfer portal is closed… forever

This came out on Monday....

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/sto ... eport-says

That's depressing. Thanks for nothing once again to that squish Charlie Baker.

I'm not sure what you expect Baker to do. The NCAA is enjoined from enforcing its transfer rules.

[69MG]

Here's one from out of left field, way way out. Lual Manyang, a 6-10 center from Valpo has entered the portal. He originally committed to Hofstra and red-shirted with an injury. He also re-shirted at Valpo due to an injury. So yes, lots of red flags. He has 4 years left.

Here's the good part. He's from South Sudan (hello, Mathok!!). The difference is in their BB pedigree. Read it below. If he works out, maybe it also helps Mathok and we get a 2 for 1. As I said, it's a huge risk-reward deal.

From Valpo news:

Manyang was listed by 247Sports as the 17th-best center and the 142nd best overall player in the class of 2022. He was a three-star recruit by ESPN100 in addition to being the eighth-best recruit in New Jersey and the 49th-best center in the nation.

Manyang, who started playing basketball at the age of 16, moved to the United States in 2018 and spent a year at a boarding school in Long Island, N.Y. before making his way to Blair Academy.

EDIT: I just noticed we offered him in 2012, along with half of the A10.

[minutefanjsf]

Here's one from out of left field, way way out. Lual Manyang, a 6-10 center from Valpo has entered the portal. He originally committed to Hofstra and red-shirted with an injury. He also re-shirted at Valpo due to an injury. So yes, lots of red flags. He has 4 years left.

Here's the good part. He's from South Sudan (hello, Mathok!!). The difference is in their BB pedigree. Read it below. If he works out, maybe it also helps Mathok and we get a 2 for 1. As I said, it's a huge risk-reward deal.

From Valpo news:

Manyang was listed by 247Sports as the 17th-best center and the 142nd best overall player in the class of 2022. He was a three-star recruit by ESPN100 in addition to being the eighth-best recruit in New Jersey and the 49th-best center in the nation.

Manyang, who started playing basketball at the age of 16, moved to the United States in 2018 and spent a year at a boarding school in Long Island, N.Y. before making his way to Blair Academy.

EDIT: I just noticed we offered him in 2012, along with half of the A10.

He must be old….lol. 2012?