Source: FAU transfer Johnell Davis was not admitted into Michigan. Staff currently trying to figure out ways around it.
Looking unlikely that the highly coveted transfer ends up a Wolverine.
I’m neutral but it’s funny how much Arkansas fans bashed Calipari when he was at Kentucky. Now they act like he’s the best coach in college basketball.
#BBN
The expectation is that Dayton transfer Koby Brea ends up a Kentucky Wildcat, a source tells me.
I’m told that Kansas and UConn are both completely out of the running.
Last night: 90 followers
Tonight: 2,100 followers
Crazy 24 hours. We ain’t done yet. Thanks BBN for letting me be an honorary member. Pope SZN is here.
SOURCE: Ohio State has only paid $200k of the $450k in NIL that they promised to one of their best players last season. They are refusing to pay the rest.
Trey Townsend’s camp found out about this, and it heavily influenced his decision to choose Arizona over Ohio State.
INTEL 🚨
From multiple sources.. here’s what I’ve gathered on Dayton transfer Koby Brea. The schools he will focus on are:
Kentucky
UConn
Villanova
Ohio State
Syracuse
Louisville
Duke
The school he attends next year will come from this list above.
Expecting Kentucky to have a lot more commitments like this that nobody is really expecting.
I’ll try to get more intel on who could become a Cat in the next few days but Pope is keeping things silent over there.
Sources confirm to
@247Sports
that five-star forward Jayden Quaintance won't follow John Calipari to Arkansas and has eliminated the Razorbacks. The latest on who he is visiting with here (VIP)
And there it is. Koby Brea is **officially** in contact with Mark Pope & Kentucky.
I told you guys not to panic after the original list came out. Kentucky will be in the mix with him until the end. Hopefully they can land the kid.
Dayton grad transfer Koby Brea tells
@On3sports
the latest schools he has heard from (added to previous lists) …
Kentucky
Baylor
Villanova
Creighton
Ohio State
USC
Wisconsin
Depaul
The 6-6 wing averaged 11.1 points and shot 49.8% 3P this season. Is from New York.
BREAKING: Drexel transfer Amari Williams has committed to Kentucky, his agent
@GeorgeLangberg
of GSL Sports Group told ESPN. First-team All-CAA selection and three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year.
Kentucky is in a great spot for Utah State transfer Great Osobor. No pun intended.
Only thing holding him back is a potential return to Utah State. He’s already transferred once and he’s not from the states.
Louisville just dropped the BAG for Jayden Quaintance. While Memphis has the money to match, I don’t think Memphis is dumb enough to match.
Kentucky and Arkansas both dropped out because they refused to pay JQ that much.
He will go to the highest bidder.
Hearing bidding is around $1.5 - 2 million for Jayden Quaintance.
Getting Memphis involved gives JQ’s camp leverage to up the bidding for Arkansas to match. Smart move.
Convinced some of you have never watched basketball. Lamont Butler won Mountain West Defensive POTY. Why are we looking at shooting stats? That’s not what he brings to the table
I’ve missed on some things but absolutely nailed Brea (⏸️). Even when Kentucky wasn’t on his original interest list I said they would be there until the end.
I went to bed last night with like 100 followers just doing this as a side hobby because I got A1 connections to the portal.
Wake up and i got 600 followers and I’m a full time worker for
#BBN
.
Source: Tennessee is the clear favorite for North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier.
Lanier entered the portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag.
Expect this to get wrapped up quickly.
For me personally, I trust Jack, Jacob, Kyle, Justin, Dave, Jeff, Ben, Scoop and maybe a couple other local folks on UK BB recruiting news for now
Nationally Norlander and Goodman have the best connections to new group.
If it isn’t one of that crew, I tend to be skeptical.
This is what I’m hearing as well. Looking like Johnell Davis is going to end up an Arkansas Razorback. Not 100% done deal yet but they’re closing it up.
“Quickly trending in the direction of Arkansas pulling away as the ultimate victor. As of today, they are gaining all sorts of momentum heading into the weekend…ultimately, that’s where I’m predicting he will land.”
@TravisBranham_
on Johnell Davis via the 247 YT Live.
#wps
RE: Mark Pope’s UK staff …
Expect his longtime assistant, Cody Fueger, to be official tomorrow.
Look for formerNevada/UGA/Cal HC Mark Fox to fill Bruiser-type, non-recruiting role.
And former Cuse/NBA guard Jason Hart, USC assistant/G League Ignite HC, as regular assistant.
Osobor is still in play with Kentucky. Yes, I saw Jeff Goodman’s tweet and I don’t know where he got that information.
Osobor could very well end up at another school. He was always going to take his visits and wait. That’s why I said there won’t be a decision for a little bit.
I’m a huge fan of the Jason Hart hire. Was an elite recruiter during his time at USC. Every player on USC also loved the guy.
Fox I have to research more.
NEWS: Saint Mary’s guard Aidan Mahaney is entering the transfer portal, he tells
@On3sports
.
The 6-3 All-WCC 1st team sophomore averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season.
Although he has been in college for four years, he has not yet graduated from FAU. Very hard for non-grad transfers to get into Michigan unless they are from the Ivy League (EX: Wolf)
Source: Baylor is hiring Link Academy head coach Bill Armstrong as its next assistant coach.
Expect an official announcement after this weekend. Kentucky just hired away elite assistant AB3 from Baylor this week.
Top 5 player and Texas signee Tre Johnson is a name to monitor.
Dayton grad transfer Koby Brea tells
@On3sports
the following schools have been in contact since entering the Transfer Portal last night…
Kansas
UConn
Duke
Indiana
Arkansas
Louisville
Oregon
Penn State
Mississippi State
Miami
Illinois
Texas Tech
Arizona
Texas A&M
Xavier
St.
Also regarding VJ Edgecombe. Think it’ll be hard to pull him away from Baylor. I get that Alvin Brooks recruited him there but he’s already signed and it’s not like Scott Drew had no say in VJ’s decision.
Hearing bidding is around $1.5 - 2 million for Jayden Quaintance.
Getting Memphis involved gives JQ’s camp leverage to up the bidding for Arkansas to match. Smart move.
I will try to get some scoops on Jaxson Robinson for you all. Have been very behind on this lately as my regular life is busy at this time
Bear with me please
Pope is working hard to convince Jaxson Robinson’s family to let him enter the portal again. They are hesitant because he’s already been to three schools. I say 50-50 chance between the NBA and UK.
Can’t get a read on Aly Khalifa quite yet.
Travis Perry locked in — obvious.
Prior to his commitment to Kentucky, Jayden Quaintance was asking schools for around $500k of his NIL up front.
Missouri wasn’t willing to spend that, which is why he ended up at Kentucky.
Hearing bidding is around $1.5 - 2 million for Jayden Quaintance.
Getting Memphis involved gives JQ’s camp leverage to up the bidding for Arkansas to match. Smart move.
In a shocking turn of events, a notorious fraudster known as "Zyavier Ricks" managed to deceive an entire community of avid basketball fans by faking sources in the transfer portal, resulting in a massive following of over 5000. Operating under the guise of a seasoned (1/3)
Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr is getting heavy interest from a lot of top schools. Two schools that stick out to him, per source:
• Rutgers
• Villanova
I see folks are doubting the credibility of the Ohio State story put out earlier. I 100% stand by its credibility.
I don’t do this for clicks. When players are intentionally getting screwed by schools, I feel obligated to report on it.
I will not stop speaking the truth.
Source: Alabama will be a major player for Top-35 2024 recruit Labaron Philon.
Philon was committed to Kansas but just requested a release from his National Letter of Intent.
BREAKING: Great Osobor, the top-available player in the transfer portal, has committed to Washington, George Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN.
Osobor will be the highest-paid known player in college basketball, with 2 million dollars of NIL deals already in place.
I see a lot of people clowning KD Johnson for committing to George Mason. However it’s the perfect move. Go down a level, be the guy, and grow more as a player.
Props to him for making a smart decision.
Until he commits to another school it’s not a miss. Also you realize every single person that reports “scoops” hasn’t been perfect. I report what I hear from credible people. If you want you can unfollow.
Steve Pikiell is using the portal better than almost any other coach in college basketball. Getting guys that FIT around his team.
Love it. Not chasing the rankings.