Not looking all that good right now

[fluoxetine]

But I don’t think anyone expected them to be in the portal. To me, entering the portal means I still want to play college ball - but not for you. It may not mean that but it sure feels that way.

MJ was definitely expected. JY was a bit of a surprise but as far as I can tell entering the portal literally has no drawbacks if you aren't planning to return to your current team. I'll be surprised if he actually plays for another school.

 

[RUBlackout]

But I don’t think anyone expected them to be in the portal. To me, entering the portal means I still want to play college ball - but not for you. It may not mean that but it sure feels that way.

I feel the same way

 

[Rufaninga]

I have faith in our coach. He HAS already done in years 4&5, what many of us HOPED for when he was hired. Building our program but not a consistent winner won't be a linear process. We will have some seasons that may take a step back before we jump back up. Next year may be one of those years. We have 3 key players to our program in position to graduate/move on that most likely all have to be replaced. In addition, with 1 year of covid-19 quarantine, some players may feel RU is not a great fit for them personally and may want to go closer to home or somewhere else. Our team is made up of young men figuring things out, decisions a player makes at 17 may not be the same choice he makes 2-4 years later.

IF some kids want to see what is out there, best wishes, thanks for these seasons, and I hope for a great future for you.

For Pike I hope he finds transfers that think RU is where they want to be and fills in all roster spots with talent upgrades(can we find some sharp shooters & a Big man)

This off-season is an outlier for transfers, but I believe we are in good hands for future seasons with our coach.

 

[RUtix4me]

But I don’t think anyone expected them to be in the portal. To me, entering the portal means I still want to play college ball - but not for you. It may not mean that but it sure feels that way.

How was Myles going to transfer, I fully expected him in the portal. For JY its simply a fallback if pro opportunities fall through. So 1/2 I agree, but the second is a special circumstance

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Some of these posts display a lack of perspective.

 

[koko2315]

But I don’t think anyone expected them to be in the portal. To me, entering the portal means I still want to play college ball - but not for you. It may not mean that but it sure feels that way.

Maybe a couple years ago. The transfer scene has changed greatly the last 10 years or so and this year is a once in a generation seismic shift. We do have a few really special cases (super seniors like JY, regular seniors w the extra year available like Geo, early grads like JY) then add in your normal possible turnover and it’s gonna be chaos this off-season.

no one is immune to this...Carolina, duke, Wisconsin, etc etc...wait until there are8 more team out of the tourney this weekend!

 

[wheezer]

just what the hell are you talking about..we all knew JY was leaving, what difference does it make if its to the pros or another school. Myles was always at least 50/50 to leave

JY transferring to another college is different than going pro. One way indicates he is unhappy here, the other that he is getting on with life after college

It would be disappointing if he transferred
, and would support the idea that we have internal issues

 

[RUtix4me]

JY transferring to another college is different than going pro. One way indicates he is unhappy here, the other that he is getting on with life after college

It would be disappointing if he transferred
, and would support the idea that we have internal issues

He graduates in June. How many grad transfers we have had? It was perfectly fine for Yeoboah to come here in that manner. Maybe JY wants more spotlight. It’s his life his career he gets to make the choices. No need for drama, did he or didn’t he like us.

 

[RUInsanityToo]

Some posters here need to come to grips with the new world of the Portal effecting ALL programs.

 

[wheezer]

How was Myles going to transfer, I fully expected him in the portal. For JY its simply a fallback if pro opportunities fall through. So 1/2 I agree, but the second is a special circumstance

He graduates in June. How many grad transfers we have had? It was perfectly fine for Yeoboah to come here in that manner. Maybe JY wants more spotlight. It’s his life his career he gets to make the choices. No need for drama, did he or didn’t he like us.

I still think the perception is a bit different
With JY, no need to transfer

With MJ it understandable, furthering his credentials

 

[kcg88]

 

[Scarlet Blind_rivals]

Even if Geo leaves, (50-40 last 3 years)
RHJ 77 starts 89 games 43-34
Mathis 66 starts 90 games 35-31
Mulcahy 21 starts 59 games 14-7
Caleb 29 starts 82 games 18-11
Cliff 6 starts 23 games 6-0

That's why you have 8 starting caliber players on this team, we knew there was a chance that 3 of them were leaving this year. I'm not say this will be the starting 5 but we have plenty coming back for this team to be just fine.

 

[superfan01]

Pike needs to fix this mess now. Let's go

 

[csphi]

Pike needs to fix this mess now. Let's go

And what mess is that?

 

[RUBOB72]

Right now we don’t know if it is a mess. Most expected several players to leave including Myles Johnson. Many expected Jacob Young to move on as well though he had a freebie year remaining. Geo Baker still in limbo but ya never know it depends of how much he believes he can benefit here rather than there. Wherever there would be? I expect at least 1 more and possibly 2 and that’s ok. We have Steve Pikiell at the helm.

 

[RUtix4me]

I still think the perception is a bit different
With JY, no need to transfer

With MJ it understandable, furthering his credentials

Ok, 1) he wants to go pro, 2) this is a fallback....3) it was published that Pikiell asked them to state their intentions in the next two weeks. How does one explore pros and commit to come back at the same time. he needs all options open.

As for why he needs to transfer, #3 above and maybe he wants to be the go to person.

i hope these guys are not basing a life decision on, gee the fans expect me back, why should I leave.

 

[RUBOB72]

With JY I’m sure he has explored leaving with his father . My biggest thing is not replacing his 14 pts. per game but the energy and positivity he brings. I can live with his “ out of control” and so could we all. Expect the worst and hope for the best may be a way to look at this . Believe in the coach unless we are all missing something.

 

[Pancho1939_rivals]

Here is the crazy part is

1. Everyone in the program and majority of fans knew Myles was gone. They know all myles cares about it school. basketball is secondary and a tool to get a better education. He has a Rutgers degree it makes zero sense academically to stay and turn down a place like Stanford. zero. Rutgers great school but going to rutgers and Stanford is better than Rutgers alone.

2. Jacob is 24 years old and most people knew he was not coming back. On top of that i really like JY's game but viewing his turnovers and lack of control at time tells me he is not the easiest guy to coach.

3. Geo graduated and most assumed he was gone. The only reason i think geo stays is because he cannot play 31 minutes a game any place better than Rutgers. His legacy is important to him. Going to Illinois, UCLA, UNC, etc... anywhere you can imagine would have him play less minutes and hurt legacy. At Rutgers people think he should be in the hall of fame. At Illinois or any school better than Rutgers he plays 12 minutes a game in a back up role.

 

[RUfromSoCal?]

said it before.......
RHj, McConnell, Paul, Cliff. Mathis is a fantastic core

Reibler, Palmquist look ready to go.. and with a real "early season" schedule could make a huge jump this year - Nathan can give some actual meaningful minutes.

this makes us a good team.

At worst you need 1 - one single - just one... shooting transfer and you are in excellent shape...

the hand-wringing is silly...

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Over 1,000 kids in the portal by the middle of next week. Maybe as high as 1,200 . Just nuts—are they and their families of the 95 percent who aren’t going pro or who will be a pro for a minute considering academics?

 

[RU MAN]

Two starters into the portal already. Thinking this was not a happy team as many of us thought.

I think the majority saw a change in the team when Caleb came back. At least for me, I thought the chemistry changed and not for the better.

 

[ScarletDave]

You’re surprised a 25 year old is looking if he can do a year at a Kansas/Duke to up his draft stock, and that an epic genius who got into Stanford and lives near there are taking those options despite your sports rooting interests?