Transfers --

[TheKamdyMan]

A list of available transfers 6'8" or higher with immediate eligibility

 

Emmanuel Addo, 6-8, F, Jr., Northern Colorado (can play immediately)

Tarik Black, 6-9, PF, Jr., Memphis (likely will graduate)

Josh Davis, 6-8, PF, Jr., Tulane (can play immediately)

Osas Ebmomwani, 6-11, C, Jr., Lamar (will graduate)

Moussa Gueye, 7-0, C, Jr., Alabama (will graduate)

Mike Moser, 6-8, F, Jr., UNLV (will graduate)

David Pellom, 6-8, F, Sr., George Washington (can play immediately)

 

Id love to get Mike Moser personally.  He kind of fell off this season compared to his sophomore year when people thought he may leave for the NBA.  Watched him a lot in high school and would love to get him.  He'd be similar to a Sai Tummala size wise but has proven himself at a high level.

[GATA]

Brandon Paul's brother is 6-9, 225 pounds and is transferring from Western Michigan after being named the MAC freshman of the year. Sounds like a coach or two got in his ear and talked him into leaving. He's drawn interest from "four schools in Illinois."

 

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/25/mac-freshman-of-the-year-darius-paul-transferring-from-western-michigan/

[GATA]

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

[MandRHusker]

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

[GATA]

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

[Norm Peterson]

So, is Groce going the Iowa State route and trying to pilfer other teams' rosters so they can feast on transfers for a couple of years?  Seems like their name comes up with a lot of these transfers.

[Creighton Fan]

 

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

 

Is he related to Brandon Paul?

[MandRHusker]

 

 

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

 

Is he related to Brandon Paul?

 

Yes, Brandon's brother.

[Creighton Fan]

 

 

 

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

 

Is he related to Brandon Paul?

 

Yes, Brandon's brother.

 

Thanks.

 

I would guess than, that Darius' destination was probably pretty much decided before he even announced he was transferring.

[GATA]

 

 

 

 

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

 

Is he related to Brandon Paul?

 

Yes, Brandon's brother.

 

Thanks.

 

I would guess than, that Darius' destination was probably pretty much decided before he even announced he was transferring.

 

 

From what I understand, Groce likes to skirt around the gray area of recruiting, so this isn't a surprise at all.

[Silverbacked1]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hadn't seen others post this, but according to ESPN, "Darius Paul also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan."

He is visiting Illinois this weekend, or at least within the past few days. It will be interesting to see if it goes beyond that visit.

 

 

He committed to Illinois.

 

Is he related to Brandon Paul?

 

Yes, Brandon's brother.

 

Thanks.

 

I would guess than, that Darius' destination was probably pretty much decided before he even announced he was transferring.

 

 

From what I understand, Groce likes to skirt around the gray area of recruiting, so this isn't a surprise at all.

 

Maybe another reason we are happy with Tim.

[GATA]

DeVon Walker, a 6-6 freshman small forward for Florida, is transferring. He was Rivals' 142nd ranked player in 2012. He played about 4 minutes a game for the Gators.

 

Maybe we can add another ex-Gator to the program.

[Norm Peterson]

DeVon Walker, a 6-6 freshman small forward for Florida, is transferring. He was Rivals' 142nd ranked player in 2012. He played about 4 minutes a game for the Gators.

 

Maybe we can add another ex-Gator to the program.

Is he needing to get closer to home?

[Cybrrmonky]

doubtful a kid that grew up in florida is going to transfer out of the southeast.  All the schools he considered out of HS were southeastern schools (except for Kstate).  He'll stay down south. 

[trickey]

doubtful a kid that grew up in florida is going to transfer out of the southeast.  All the schools he considered out of HS were southeastern schools (except for Kstate).  He'll stay down south. 

Since we have this type of player/position well covered...although he may be a great athlete, this is still not what we are looking for.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdCJRybAtso

[Nebrasketballer]

https://twitter.com/JasonKingESPN/status/334427973748928512

[Nebrasketballer]

LJ. Rose Rivals high school profile:

6'4", 185 lbs

Rivals150 (#74 overall prospect)

Houston, TX

Westburry Christian High School

AAU: Houston Hoops

 

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-L.J.-Rose-96182

 

Out of high school he had offers from:

Baylor, Arizona, Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Memphis, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, Texas, Texas A&M, and Virginia.

[TheKamdyMan]

LJ. Rose Rivals high school profile:

6'4", 185 lbs

Rivals150 (#74 overall prospect)

Houston, TX

Westburry Christian High School

AAU: Houston Hoops

 

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-L.J.-Rose-96182

 

Out of high school he had offers from:

Baylor, Arizona, Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Memphis, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, Texas, Texas A&M, and Virginia.

 

saw him play at the Nike Global Challange. He was a stud shooting the rock in transition and was great getting to the rack.  

[hskr4life]

Is this the type of guy who could get us to that next level??

[Norm Peterson]

Is anyone saying that he's even looking at us?

[MichHusker]

Not sure if he can play right away or if we would even want him, but 6'9" forward Donnavan Krk is transferring out of DePaul. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds last year.

 

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9309577/depaul-blue-demons-grant-donnavan-kirk-permission-seek-transfer

[FredsSlacks]

Not sure if he can play right away or if we would even want him, but 6'9" forward Donnavan Krk is transferring out of DePaul. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds last year.

 

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9309577/depaul-blue-demons-grant-donnavan-kirk-permission-seek-transfer

I believe he can play right away for 1 year. This would be a nice add for the upcoming season.

[MichHusker]

If he can play, then i would be happy if we went out and got him. He might not necessarily put up amazing numbers for us, but he has playing experience in a good conference and he will at least hold his own out there and provide size

[MichHusker]

Other schools in the mix seem to be Miami and Colorado State

[MichHusker]

ESPN had him at a 91 ranking and he was the #28 PF in his class