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https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/garrett-covington
I'm disappointed but wish him well.
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Guess that answers the question about Covington's eligibility. Disappointed as well but can't say it's shocking. Have to wonder if he'll try and go to a bigger school.
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Guess that answers the question about Covington's eligibility. Disappointed as well but can't say it's shocking. Have to wonder if he'll try and go to a bigger school.
I was hoping that he would return. Hopefully, he could get into a program that would get into the NCAA tournament.
As for us, we might be able to get lucky getting couple players like Cohill through the transfer portal.
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Guess that answers the question about Covington's eligibility. Disappointed as well but can't say it's shocking. Have to wonder if he'll try and go to a bigger school.
I was hoping that he would return. Hopefully, he could get into a program that would get into the NCAA tournament.
As for us, we might be able to get lucky getting couple players like Cohill through the transfer portal.
Hopefully he'll get to a program better than last years transfers which in my opinion didn't do much for them although Naz can say he competed in the ACC.
So far the portal has given YSU Mattia Acunzo & Brandon Rush. I have a gut feeling there might be a few on the roster who may transfer so I'm sure the coaching staff is looking. There are two hs seniors that are commits and signing day is April 13th.
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I was just looking at the transfer portal and saw that Wright State's Grant Basile is leaving. Thats 18 pts and 9 rebounds a game and probably the best big in the Horizon. Major blow to them.
Also saw that IUPUI lost Bakari LaStrap. Really liked his game.
This is the reality of College basketball where coaches have their head on a swivel now they have to rerecruit their own players,recruit the highschools,and work the portal.
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I was just looking at the transfer portal and saw that Wright State's Grant Basile is leaving. Thats 18 pts and 9 rebounds a game and probably the best big in the Horizon. Major blow to them.
Also saw that IUPUI lost Bakari LaStrap. Really liked his game.
This is the reality of College basketball where coaches have their head on a swivel now they have to rerecruit their own players,recruit the highschools,and work the portal.
I am surprised that the Wright state guy is leaving. He has made it to the big dance this year already. By staying put, he might be able to do it again next year.
He might be looking for more visibility to transfer to a power 5 program. However, He risks losing some playing time.
I was wondering if this NIL thing has anything to do with players seeking more visibility in the high profile programs to get $$$ contract.
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With the rules such with transferring. It makes programs like YSU
Struggle to rebuild or have any continuity. We still have a chance to make the dance look at St Peters. But I feel you need to recruit year to year now and hope lightning strikes to get us there.
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Too bad about Garret. This entire tranfer portal along with NIL rules have really made it difficult for teams and coaches to hold on to players, especially at our level. I know that Garret was really close with Naz, visiting him often at Clemson, so that probably had something to do with it. Garret gave us so much so it is hard to be upset with him, but for college sports in general this entire situation is a game changer. Teams will need to learn to accept this system and see how to operate in it to be successful. Much like our baseball team loosing 5 players from last year, it really is hard to bring in players, coach up their skills, and then loose them to power 5 teams. I guess the recruiting of high school players will sure be different these days. The power 5 teams will get players from our level and some high school players will be left over that historically we did not get.
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Tanner Holden is in the transfer portal. That's 2 big blows to Wright State losing Basile & Holden.
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Tanner Holden is in the transfer portal. That's 2 big blows to Wright State losing Basile & Holden.
I actually think Tanner is the most talented returning player in the league. Both can play in the Big 10. I read that Wisconsin might be a player for Basile.
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Two changes in collegiate sports:
1. Drop the portal. Or at least put much more thought into it. It is clear they are just trying to appease the "Bigs".
2. Drop the outside paychecks, or at least allow it to go to a "team" fund. This idea of paying an individual player is a joke. No one does it alone. Let's see that QB complete a pass with no receivers or protection.
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Two changes in collegiate sports:
1. Drop the portal. Or at least put much more thought into it. It is clear they are just trying to appease the "Bigs".
2. Drop the outside paychecks, or at least allow it to go to a "team" fund. This idea of paying an individual player is a joke. No one does it alone. Let's see that QB complete a pa$$ with no receivers or protection.
I agree,
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Someone just told me that Luke Chicone has entered the transfer portal. He looked overmatched late in the year after a promising start. Why do I have this feeling that things are starting to unravel for Calhoun.
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Someone just told me that Luke Chicone has entered the transfer portal. He looked overmatched late in the year after a promising start. Why do I have this feeling that things are starting to unravel for Calhoun.
Yes it's true https://twitter.com/lukechicone/status/1509555351942844424?s=20&t=9OaKM3x-UpNKu2MjcrR8fw (https://twitter.com/lukechicone/status/1509555351942844424?s=20&t=9OaKM3x-UpNKu2MjcrR8fw)
I didn't expect this one because I thought him and Coach Calhoun were close.
He was never the same after getting injured. Scored a total of 8 points in the last 12 games and 0 in the last 5 including not even playing against Fresno St. Struggled shooting the ball. Was just 2-11 from 3 and 11-22 from the FT line.
He was a good passer, but his size and shooting hurt him. Have to wonder if he drops down to D2 or D3.
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He was too small anyway
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This one breaks my heart. I actually think he should of red-shirted since he needs to add some muscle. I could of sworn he had 14 points in one half. Can't remember the opponent and I might be wrong about the point total but it was a glimpse of what he could do. Prototypical point guard that can handle the ball and pass. Great shooter in highschool that we did not see at YSU but it takes time as one jumps levels.
I'd be surprised if he went to another D1 program. Thinking D2. Mud is correct that Luke lost his momentum after the wrist injury. Looking forward to keeping an eye on his career.
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This one breaks my heart. I actually think he should of red-shirted since he needs to add some muscle. I could of sworn he had 14 points in one half. Can't remember the opponent and I might be wrong about the point total but it was a glimpse of what he could do. Prototypical point guard that can handle the ball and pa$$. Great shooter in highschool that we did not see at YSU but it takes time as one jumps levels.
I'd be surprised if he went to another D1 program. Thinking D2. Mud is correct that Luke lost his momentum after the wrist injury. Looking forward to keeping an eye on his career.
I agree with you.
He had 13 against PFW, which was the game he got hurt. Almost singlehandedly brought them back in that one until the magic ran out. That began the tough stretch when YSU lost 3 straight at home and 5 of the next 6 overall.
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Michael Lucarotti is 6-4 210 and he played pg Last year at Osbourne Academy and I'm wondering if he was out playing Luke at practice which most of are not privy to. Not sure if that was the case since one red shirted and one didn't. Just thinking out loud.
I'm coming to the conclusion that the transfer portal is a killer to mid-majors especially with two of the best leaving Wright State and us losing Quisenberry & Naz last season and countless others. Looks like the Big time conferences have a new feeder system.
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Owen Long also transferring out.
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Owen Long also transferring out.
Surprised Owen is leaving since he did get playing time especially as the season progressed. Not sure he was going to be more than a 8 to 12 minute type off the bench. He had a couple of games where he really heiped and he had some where he never produced. Kind of seeing him at a D2.
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Owen Long also transferring out.
Surprised Owen is leaving since he did get playing time especially as the season progressed. Not sure he was going to be more than a 8 to 12 minute type off the bench. He had a couple of games where he really heiped and he had some where he never produced. Kind of seeing him at a D2.
Guessing he figures his role will be similar next year and being a senior wants more PT. He averaged 19.3 ppg in his sophomore year at Maryville College, which was D2.
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I can only imagine that coach Calhoun has an end of the year sit down with each player and discusses their role and future going into next season as would any other program. Maybe each player has his mind made up before this process ? Do players see the writing on the wall pertaining to next seasons playing time with the the red-shirts and transfers & frosh coming in ?
Or could it be simple as a player not happy in this enviroment and seeing greener pastures beyond?
In Luke and Owens situation I got to go with the idea that playing time next season won't be at a premium and jumping ship is the best alternative.
In Garrett case I think he wants a shot at major D1 like Naz experienced. After 5 years at Youngstown I'm sure it would be exciting for a young man to experience a new campus.
Have a gut feeling that a couple more might be leaving. Don't want to mention names since we're talking about college players but i'd be surprised if this was the end.
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I suspect that both are looking for more playing time else where.
As for Luke, many have pointed out that his plays had dropped off in the second half of the season. IMO, the league might have figured out how to play him in the second half of the season and he, being a freshman, simply did not have the ability and experience to overcome it. It is also possible being mental. How else could a player go from a 80+% FT shooter down to 50% FT shooter. That had nothing to do with other teams or his size.
I wish both Luke and Owen best wishes in pursuing their future dreams.
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Best wishes to these two young men - thanks for your contributions to the team and the community! While I always root for our guys - never really thought they were D1 material.
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Just saw that Cleveland state's D'moi Hodge and Tre Gomillion are in the portal. That was their two best returning players. With their coach leaving that would be no shock. I think Hodge can play at a higher level.
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New transfer.
https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/bryce-mcbride
https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce--mcbride/13704
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Another transfer coming in. Adrian Nelson, 6-8
Forward from Northern Kentucky.
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YSU recruited him four years ago out of HS. Should give us some stability in the paint. Adrian won't be flashy but will be solid and adds the toughness that is needed. Nice pickup but being from the same conference is a little strange.
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Luke Chicone is transfering to John Carroll University.
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6-8 Adrina Nelson is transferring in form NKU according to verbal commits!
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Luke Chicone is transfering to John Carroll University.
I wish him well!
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Good Luck, Luke!
Also - really liking some of these moves:
Brandon Rush
Bryce McBride
Malek Green
Adrian Nelson
+ keeping Cohill
Could be something special next season. Can't wait!
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I didn’t hear or se anything on Maleek Green.
Don’t forget Acunzo! Originally a 3 star that played at Kennedy Catholic and then went on to Toledo and then I believe Duquesne.
Good Luck, Luke!
Also - really liking some of these moves:
Brandon Rush
Bryce McBride
Malek Green
Adrian Nelson
+ keeping Cohill
Could be something special next season. Can't wait!
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Good reminder on Acunzo!!
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Good Luck, Luke!
Also - really liking some of these moves:
Brandon Rush
Bryce McBride
Malek Green
Adrian Nelson
+ keeping Cohill
Could be something special next season. Can't wait!
Malek Green ? Do you think he's coming ?
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Ironguin14, yes Malek is in.
https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/malek-green
Maybe i'm a little hyped but I think Cohill and the last four could make a nice starting line up . Coach C is not messing around. Roster looks like a solid D1 program. Might be his best top to bottom yet depending on how the chemistry comes together.
Cohill,Rush,and Mcbride are experienced upper classmen with double digit scoring at D1 and in the 6-2 to 6-3 range that can play on the court together.
Green and Nelson also each with four years experience give paint protection and scoring in the post. Been screaming for a long time for some pounders.
No disrespect to the returning lettermen or the red-shirts. Iron sharpens iron . I want to see a better version of Will Dunn or Daniel Ogoro just to use an example or a Rathan-Mayes & Myles Hunter step up and show the new guys that you're going to have to fight for our playing time.
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I guess Omarian Bodrick is not coming now! Verbals indicates he is undecided now!
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I guess Omarian Bodrick is not coming now! Verbals indicates he is undecided now!
I noticed that too along with Kaleb Walters who was also an earlier commit. Looks like Johnny Lovelace is the only true frosh Commit .
Wondering if there will be some other attrition.
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On paper, with the previous experience of the players coming in, you would think this could be a special year. We will see how it all meshes tho...
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Lucrotti now transferring per Verbal Commits!
Sheesh.
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From YSU MBB website today
https://www.ysusports.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/signess-2022-23-041922#
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Lucrotti now transferring per Verbal Commits!
Sheesh.
Hardly knew him. Nice size for a point guard although he might play off the ball at his next stop. Wonder what motivates these type of decisions ?
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Coach is finally starting to figure out that the type of guys he recruited at Fairmont, the D2 type does not translate here. You need D1 caliber players at this level and most of the guys transferring out are not at this level. Good to see some experienced D1 talent coming in.
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Daniel Ogoro is transferring.
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From today’s Tribune and Vindy:
Penguins find success with transfer portal
LOCAL SPORTS
APR 20, 2022
JOEL WHETZEL
Staff writer
jwhetzel@tribtoday.com
A year ago, the Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up some of their biggest contributors from the transfer portal. They appear well on their way to doing it again this recruiting cycle.
On the men’s side, the Penguins added Dwayne Cohill (Dayton), Tevin Olison (Cumberlands — NAIA) and Chris Shelton (Hampton) last year via the portal, and Cohill and Olison cracked the starting five while Shelton regularly worked into the rotation.
On the women’s end, YSU picked up Lilly Ritz from Division II Wheeling and also nabbed Megan Callahan (Robert Morris), Paige Shy (Marshall), Lindsey Mack (Fairleigh Dickinson) and Lindsey Linard (Robert Morris). Callahan and Shy frequently started, while Mack and Linard came in off the bench in spurts.
Both programs have once again been active in the portal in 2022.
The men’s team picked up four transfers — Malek Green (Canisius), Bryce McBride (Eastern Michigan), Adrian Nelson (Northern Kentucky) and Brandon Rush (Fairleigh Dickinson).
Green and Nelson will feature in the YSU frontcourt this season, Green standing at 6-foot-7, 220 pounds and Nelson at 6-8, 225. Nelson averaged 6.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Green notched 10.9 points and 4.4 boards.
In the backcourt, McBride scored 11.6 points per game at Eastern Michigan, while Rush averaged 14.2 points and 3.0 assists per game at FDU.
Those transfers are in addition to incoming freshman John Lovelace (6-foot-7 G/F).
In a press release about the signings, Jerrod Calhoun said Tuesday, “I’m extremely excited about this year’s recruiting class. This class is a deep, talented, and versatile group that has a great mix of experience and youth. Our staff is ecstatic about the combination of our incoming class meshing with our returning players to continue building the positive momentum for our program.”
The women have added two players thus far, both with West Virginia roots.
Dena Jarrells, a 5-foot-7 guard, is coming in from Chattanooga, where she averaged 10.4 points per game and shot 35.2 percent from 3-point range last season. Additionally, Shay Kirby is joining the Penguins after scoring 7.2 points per game at Austin Peay. She stands at 5-foot-10 and shot 39.8 percent from downtown last year.
Of Jarrells, YSU women’s coach John Barnes said in a press release, “Dena is an outstanding ball-handler with a high understanding of the game. … She has deep range and can also create shots off the bounce. Her ability to score at all three levels while also making her teammates better will add a great dimension to our program.”
Barnes said of Kirby, “”Shay brings a new dimension to our team that is much needed. She has great size and athleticism for a perimeter player. Her ability to play pressure defense as well as shoot a high percentage from 3-point range will be invaluable to us next season.”
Of course, as the portal gives, it takes away. The men so far have seen Garrett Covington, Owen Long, Luke Chicone, Daniel Ogoro and Michael Lucarotti head for the exits, while the women have seen Kayiona Willis, Emma Randall and Lexi Wagner depart.
Of those, Chicone, Long and Ogoro saw time for the men (Covington would have been a season-long starter if not for an Achilles injury just three games into the year), while Wagner worked into the women’s rotation.
As we saw last season, though, both Barnes and Calhoun are able to find immediate replacements for those departing, and in fact, upgrades in spots. Mary Dunn was a standout for the YSU women, but Ritz was able to surpass her production off the bat and earn All-Horizon League First Team honors. On the men’s end, Cohill became a go-to player for the Penguins and picked up All-League Third Team honors.
Given Barnes’ and Calhoun’s track records of finding starting-caliber talent in the portal — and the track records of those they’re bringing in next season — both teams could be immediately upgrading once again.
jwhetzel@tribtoday.com
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Daniel Ogoro is transferring.
I figured he would be gone. Seemed like he had a lot of promise in his freshman year. Not sure what happened this past year but he couldn't hit shots and was terrible from the FT line.
You have to wonder about Chris Shelton. I hope Myles Hunter stays.
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Daniel Ogoro is transferring.
I figured he would be gone. Seemed like he had a lot of promise in his freshman year. Not sure what happened this past year but he couldn't hit shots and was terrible from the FT line.
You have to wonder about Chris Shelton. I hope Myles Hunter stays.
Ogoro’s problems in making FT, out of control drives and inconsistent shooting pretty much doomed his play time.
Miles Hunter still needs to improve on the consistency in his mid range jumper and 3 point shots.
I hope the new guys can mix in with the returning four ( Mayes, Cohill, Shelton and Hunter. We still need improved playing from Dunn.
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Daniel Ogoro is transferring.
I figured he would be gone. Seemed like he had a lot of promise in his freshman year. Not sure what happened this past year but he couldn't hit shots and was terrible from the FT line.
You have to wonder about Chris Shelton. I hope Myles Hunter stays.
Ogoro’s problems in making FT, out of control drives and inconsistent shooting pretty much doomed his play time.
Miles Hunter still needs to improve on the consistency in his mid range jumper and 3 point shots.
I hope the new guys can mix in with the returning four ( Mayes, Cohill, Shelton and Hunter. We still need improved playing from Dunn.
Yes. Ogoro had some success the year before driving into the lane, but really struggled with that and had too many turnovers and too many missed open shots.
YSU struggled against the zone, but Hunter was effective beating it when he hit a lot of those mid range shots. I'd like to see him get his 3-PT % up. He was better the year before. He seemed to fit good in the 6th man role.
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Daniel Ogoro is transferring.
I figured he would be gone. Seemed like he had a lot of promise in his freshman year. Not sure what happened this past year but he couldn't hit shots and was terrible from the FT line.
You have to wonder about Chris Shelton. I hope Myles Hunter stays.
Ogoro’s problems in making FT, out of control drives and inconsistent shooting pretty much doomed his play time.
Miles Hunter still needs to improve on the consistency in his mid range jumper and 3 point shots.
I hope the new guys can mix in with the returning four ( Mayes, Cohill, Shelton and Hunter. We still need improved playing from Dunn.
Yes. Ogoro had some success the year before driving into the lane, but really struggled with that and had too many turnovers and too many missed open shots.
YSU struggled against the zone, but Hunter was effective beating it when he hit a lot of those mid range shots. I'd like to see him get his 3-PT % up. He was better the year before. He seemed to fit good in the 6th man role.
100% agreement on Ogoro. My blood presure went up when he had the ball on offense. Great at driving the ball but his shot wasn't there. He did hit a 3 to beat Wright State so I wish him well which might be the d2 level.
Myles can be instant offense off the bench. Love his high release at mid-range. I also thought Shelton might bolt. He has a beautiful looking stroke so it might be mental pressing thing that he can move on from and contribute in the up coming season.
Really blown away how coach C attacked the portal. I'm now wondering if portal recruiting is > than hs recruiting at a place like YSU or is it a short term fix ?
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Going to be a completely brand new team besides DC.
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Today’s MBB press conference on YouTube announcing the 5 signees.
https://youtu.be/CnpO4YDuqnA
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Today’s MBB press conference on YouTube announcing the 5 signees.
https://youtu.be/CnpO4YDuqnA
He said there might be one more.
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Today’s MBB press conference on YouTube announcing the 5 signees.
https://youtu.be/CnpO4YDuqnA
He said there might be one more.
Yes. He has said that he still has a scholarship left and he is not sure what direction he plans to take.
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Thought that was an excellent press conference with a lot of insight from Coach Calhoun.
Does sound like pretty much everyone else is coming back (at least for now); Shemar, Hunter, Dunn, Owens along with Gurley & Irwin, who didn't play last year. Don't think Chris Shelton was mentioned; could see him transferring.
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Thought that was an excellent press conference with a lot of insight from Coach Calhoun.
Does sound like pretty much everyone else is coming back (at least for now); Shemar, Hunter, Dunn, Owens along with Gurley & Irwin, who didn't play last year. Don't think Chris Shelton was mentioned; could see him transferring.
I missed that he didn't mention Shelton which makes sense since if he gets another recruit they would be at 14 and you can only have 13. Can't get over how rosters change so much in the portal era. I got a feeling even coach Calhoun like others are learning on the fly on how to navigate on how to build a roster.
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Let's remember that you can only transfer one time without sitting out for a year. After that 1-time "free transfer," if you decide that you want to transfer again you then must sit out for one year.
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Michael Lucarotti is transferring to Gannon.
Collen Gurley who walked on from Mt union last year is transferring per verbal commits site.
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I have a feeling coach is going to get a few more!
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Dana Balash is reporting that Covington is returning to YSU for his sixth season. Apparently, not much interest in the transfer portal for a guard coming back from a serious injury.