(03-21-2023 08:56 AM)Atlanta Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 07:47 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Coach P, would you please consider changing the thread title to encompass all roster changes? I do not want to create a new thread and create confusion with the portal thread. Thanks.




Eligible to Return
Keontè Kennedy (one year)
Chandler Lawson (one year)
Jahmar Young Jr. (one year)
Johnathan Lawson (three years)
Ian Granja (three years)
Malcolm Dandridge (one year)
Jayden Hardaway (one year)
Source: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...956357007/

Recruits
Mikey Williams (5 star) (6-2 Combo Guard) (signed)
Ty-Laur Johnson (4 star) (6-0 PG) (hard commit)
JJ Taylor (4 star) (4 star) (6-7 SF) (signed)
Ashton Hardaway (4 star) (6-7 PF) (signed)
Carl Cherenfant (4 star) (6-5 SF) (signed)
Ryan Forrest (3 star) (6-3 SG) (signed)
David Tubek (3 star) (6-6 PF) (hard commit)

The above represents the 5th best rated class in D-1 and by far the best in the new AAC.

I do not know the hang up with the two players yet to sign.
Source: https://247sports.com/college/memphis/Se...l/Commits/

My guess is not everyone returns and not everyone signs. Penny also has the option to designate his sons walk ons. Penny will be hitting the transfer market and I suspect he will do well.

Update
Transfer Out:
Kao

News (as of 3/21/23)
Kennedy to test the NBA waters. He may return depending on the feedback. He was the top 3 point shooter in AAC games at 43.1%.

Chandler and Johnathan Lawson will return per their father's statement.

Jahmar Young Jr.'s return is a "coin flip"

Ian Granja is likely gone.

Malcolm Dandridge has not indicated he will come back. He could depart - especially if the Tigers pick up a big or two in the portal.

Jayden Hardaway will return

Source: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...974157007/

My guess on the roster:
Keontè Kennedy
Chandler Lawson
Jahmar Young Jr.
Johnathan Lawson
Malcolm Dandridge
Jayden Hardaway (walk-on)
Mikey Williams
Ty-Laur Johnson
JJ Taylor
Ashton Hardaway (walk-on)
Carl Cherenfant
Ryan Forrest
One or two transfer bigs
One transfer PG

Hope those bigs are rebound dominators & defenders because there aren't any on the roster. Hope the PG is a take charge floor general too because there isn't one on the roster. Lots of unknowns for Memphis for next season, it could be a disaster of inconsistency, jealousy & losses if things don't go right.

Roster turnover is the new normal. Most schools will have holes to fill and Memphis is not an exception.

Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

(03-21-2023 01:31 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

lampkins already committed to gtown

Then Memphis better find another big to recruit- badly needed.

(03-21-2023 01:35 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:31 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

lampkins already committed to gtown

(03-21-2023 01:35 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:31 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

lampkins already committed to gtown

Not according to Lampkin.

EDIT: I hadn't seen 83's last post yet.

(03-21-2023 03:21 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:35 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:31 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

lampkins already committed to gtown

Not according to Lampkin.

EDIT: I hadn't seen 83's last post yet.

Georgetown and St. Johns are both rumored to be looking at Ed Cooley as a possible coaching hire, so Lampkins might just be waiting to see if Ed Cooley moves and then follow the coach.

(03-21-2023 05:24 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 03:21 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:35 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-21-2023 01:31 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Per the Daily Memphian, here are the portal players the Tigers are evaluating:

SG Khalif Battle, Temple
C Eddie Lampkin, TCU
PG Nicolas Timberlake, Towson
PG Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
SG Denver Jones, Florida International (FIU)
PG Amaree Abram, Ole Miss
PF Robert Jennings, Texas Tech
G/F Teafale Lenard, Middle Tennessee
PF Langston Wilson, Washington

Of course, it is early.

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports...fer-portal

lampkins already committed to gtown

Not according to Lampkin.

EDIT: I hadn't seen 83's last post yet.

Georgetown and St. Johns are both rumored to be looking at Ed Cooley as a possible coaching hire, so Lampkins might just be waiting to see if Ed Cooley moves and then follow the coach.

Rick Pitino is the new coach at St. Johns.

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/...42913?s=20
Welp, bye to Hendricks.

Hysier Miller has transferred to SMU. Sort of a surprise.

According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

For those interested, EvanMiya.com ranks and tracks transfers.

https://evanmiya.com

(03-23-2023 02:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

(03-23-2023 02:57 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

I cite only published sources.

rice star player is in the portal

(03-23-2023 03:04 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:57 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

I cite only published sources.

It was in a tweet long ago by Munz, back around signing day in November. That's published. I also think it was in a previous article. You just didn't see it.

(03-23-2023 04:48 PM)pesik Wrote:  rice star player is in the portal

Look at post 58 in this thread. Houston would be a good fit if he wants to improve his defense.

Rice has its other two senior stars returning. Maybe 4 starters total (unless one of the underclass guys is a surprise entrant). These days, most schools will take that.

(03-23-2023 05:07 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 03:04 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:57 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

I cite only published sources.

It was in a tweet long ago by Munz, back around signing day in November. That's published. I also think it was in a previous article. You just didn't see it.

"I've been saying that for weeks" implies you are the source. Regardless, I am happy to set the record straight.

(03-23-2023 06:28 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:07 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 03:04 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:57 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  According to the CA, Ryan Forrest has committed, but not signed.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...987249007/

I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

I cite only published sources.

It was in a tweet long ago by Munz, back around signing day in November. That's published. I also think it was in a previous article. You just didn't see it.

"I've been saying that for weeks" implies you are the source. Regardless, I am happy to set the record straight.

You never asked. I would have told you. I didn't realize I had to source things I said I know to be true. I'm never the source for anything, lol. You should know that. I just pass along things I read or am told by actual sources in the media. Things I hear elsewhere, I never post here.

Every time I saw you post that Forrest was signed, I said that the 247 info (where I assume you got it) was incorrect. You never responded, so I didn't press it.

Frankly, I would be surprised if any of the unsigned 3 make it. Probably will depend on the portal, but Penny is certainly trying to recruit over them. He has contacted 5 of the top 7 in the portal as of today, per Munz or Parth, I forget which. And one of the other 2 is already signed elsewhere.

(03-23-2023 08:59 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 06:28 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:07 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 03:04 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 02:57 PM)TripleA Wrote:  I've been saying that for weeks. He is not signed. 247 lists incorrect info. And he almost certainly is not coming.

I cite only published sources.

It was in a tweet long ago by Munz, back around signing day in November. That's published. I also think it was in a previous article. You just didn't see it.

"I've been saying that for weeks" implies you are the source. Regardless, I am happy to set the record straight.

You never asked. I would have told you. I didn't realize I had to source things I said I know to be true. I'm never the source for anything, lol. You should know that. I just pass along things I read or am told by actual sources in the media. Things I hear elsewhere, I never post here.

Every time I saw you post that Forrest was signed, I said that the 247 info (where I assume you got it) was incorrect. You never responded, so I didn't press it.

Frankly, I would be surprised if any of the unsigned 3 make it. Probably will depend on the portal, but Penny is certainly trying to recruit over them. He has contacted 5 of the top 7 in the portal as of today, per Munz or Parth, I forget which. And one of the other 2 is already signed elsewhere.

I appreciate your input, but unless I see a source and have an opportunity to evaluate its veracity I am not apt to change information based on reputable site (eg, 24/7). Also, I do not read every post so a well vouched correction may escape my attention.