In case you are wondering what is out there for UConn, 247 is maintaining a list of transfer portal players and their star ratings.
NCAA Transfer Portal
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I think the new record for transfers off one roster has been set. The Syracuse women have had 12 transfers since the end of the season, including their leading scorer, their monster 6'7" freshman center Kamilla Cardoso, another starter and their 6th man. Their season ended with a blowout loss to UConn in the NCAA tournament:
Although Quentin Hillsman has had a long and successful career as Syracuse coach, this cannot inspire confidence in his leadership of this program. He literally has to rebuild the entire roster.
Although Quentin Hillsman has had a long and successful career as Syracuse coach, this cannot inspire confidence in his leadership of this program. He literally has to rebuild the entire roster.
Here is Quentin Hillsman's spin on the 12 transfers. He basically says it's the new normal and Syracuse is "in a good place"- because now they will have a roster of players who want to be at Syracuse: I like his spin, but it is spin:
I wonder how many players believe when they transfer the grass will be greener for them elsewhere?
I wonder how many players believe when they transfer the grass will be greener for them elsewhere?
Cardoso to SC is not good news. She is a beast and now SC can put a really beastly front line out on the Court. But UConn does have a better and deeper backcourt and perimeter and maybe presses and half court zone defenses can be used against SC effectively.
Geno: Transfer Portal is a Big Mess
Apparently the 11 transfers last year and 20 since 2018 got the attention of Syracuse authorities, and Quentin Hillsman, like Gregg Marshall before him, is now under investigation for abuse of his players:
Hillsman Forced To Resign:
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Syracuse Orange women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman resigns amid investigation
Syracuse women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman, who had been accused of threats, bullying and inappropriate behavior, resigned Monday.
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