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Posted: 4/7/2026 9:26 AM
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UConn is the favorite for Royal. Looks like we might just miss out lol
https://247sports.com/player/devin-royal-46118229 /
This always felt like a pipe dream. Colin White seems like the more realistic OSU player we can land.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 10:44 AM
We contacted EKU’s Juan Cranford. From Dayton, averaged 12ppg and is 6’4.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/...

https://x.com/theportalreport/status/2041523870822191409?...
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Posted: 4/7/2026 10:55 AM
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38% from three. Two years left.

The exact type of lateral move guy we need.

56 steals in two years, because, defense, ya know. It's kinda sorta important.

84% FT shooter because making free throws, ya know...
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Posted: 4/7/2026 11:35 AM
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We contacted EKU’s Juan Cranford. From Dayton, averaged 12ppg and is 6’4.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/...

https://x.com/theportalreport/status/2041523870822191409?...
38% from three. Two years left.

The exact type of lateral move guy we need.

56 steals in two years, because, defense, ya know. It's kinda sorta important.

84% FT shooter because making free throws, ya know...
Saw him play in high school. Elmore James build, but I think the 6'4" might be generous. Key player as a true freshman at St. Francis PA in getting them to the play-in round. I'd have left St. Francis too.

Sure, why not?
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Posted: 4/7/2026 2:33 PM
If this has already been mentioned/asked, I apologize.

When can we start to expect free agen...portal signings? Now that the tourney is passed, does "season" open on player signings?
Last Edited: 4/7/2026 2:33:39 PM by 100%Cat
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Posted: 4/7/2026 2:45 PM
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If this has already been mentioned/asked, I apologize.

When can we start to expect free agen...portal signings? Now that the tourney is passed, does "season" open on player signings?
As soon as today. A few players have already committed to other schools. Simmons and Breath for example, committed on this day last year. Unsure if we'll see that again or not.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 4:04 PM
Gabe Cupps Top 5 Potential Landing Spots:

Kentucky Wildcats
Ohio Bobcats
Miami Hurricanes
Gonzaga Bulldogs
North Miami Redchickens

Top 5 https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketbal... /
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Posted: 4/7/2026 4:24 PM
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Gabe Cupps Top 5 Potential Landing Spots:

Kentucky Wildcats
Ohio Bobcats
Miami Hurricanes
Gonzaga Bulldogs
North Miami Redchickens

Top 5 https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketbal... /
That guy called us "University of Ohio" - ??

And he thinks UK or Gonzaga is going after a guy who averaged 2ppg.

Click bait alert.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 5:32 PM
Been in contact with Tyler Kropp according to Logan Adams. Might be the first time we’ve had someone report a portal interest like this. Kropp was at Northwestern and is a Powell, OH native. Kropp does follow the Ohio Men’s Basketball page, but I’m guessing that has more to do with being local?

https://x.com/loganpadams/status/2041600991909249490?s=46...
Last Edited: 4/7/2026 5:36:31 PM by FJC31
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Posted: 4/7/2026 5:35 PM
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Posted: 4/7/2026 5:39 PM
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Posted on his instagram. Huge start to portal season.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2GG_hjx5Y/?igsh=MTBnZ2RjeG4... ==
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Posted: 4/7/2026 6:05 PM
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=>Really nice get.

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Posted: 4/7/2026 6:33 PM
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Great pickup. I don’t think we’ll see any drop off from Pav to Kyler
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Posted: 4/7/2026 6:52 PM
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Been in contact with Tyler Kropp according to Logan Adams. Might be the first time we’ve had someone report a portal interest like this. Kropp was at Northwestern and is a Powell, OH native. Kropp does follow the Ohio Men’s Basketball page, but I’m guessing that has more to do with being local?

https://x.com/loganpadams/status/2041600991909249490?s=46...
My contact who said Kyler was priority and mentioned Royal said there’s “a lot of buzz around Kropp”. Hasn’t heard anything about Makitan, but also was unaware of the Boals run in tidbits with Miami fan.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 7:43 PM
JT Rock (New Mexico)
Position: Center
7-1, 255lb

40% from three

This guy would be VERY interesting. Blocks lots of shots.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 8:09 PM
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Just add to this for example, Kyler D'Augustino has taken an official visit according to a contact close with program. Sounds like priority #1.

Adding to what he said -- "weird chatter" about Devin Royal. Unsure he's realistic or what that means.

There are 2 D2 guys -- a big and a wing that have also visited/in works.
Certified bucket-getter from Athens County? Sign me up. Feels like ours to lose.

Certified Bucket meet Walking Bucket.
Athens is gonna be WET.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 8:24 PM
Royal entered with a "non contact" tag so I assume we didn't get him lol
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Posted: 4/7/2026 9:47 PM
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Royal entered with a "non contact" tag so I assume we didn't get him lol
I saw on the internets he was told he would be the 6th man at UConn.

That’s quite a leap, but like I said the choice between bench player at UCONN/FLORIDA/P5 or potential star player in the MAC is a tough one. A real hurdle we have to figure out a way to clear eventually. Maybe it’ll work itself out, but lack of PT doesn’t feel as necessary to kids these days. Money. Bright Lights. Cant say I blame them.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 10:07 PM
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D'Augustino a Bobcat!

https://x.com/kiefermedia/status/2041628593223004269?s=46...
Posted on his instagram. Huge start to portal season.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2GG_hjx5Y/?igsh=MTBnZ2RjeG4... ==
A lot to like about him.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 10:23 PM
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D'Augustino a Bobcat!

https://x.com/kiefermedia/status/2041628593223004269?s=46...
Posted on his instagram. Huge start to portal season.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2GG_hjx5Y/?igsh=MTBnZ2RjeG4... ==
A lot to like about him.
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Posted: 4/7/2026 10:35 PM
Davidson transfer RJ Greer is apparently visiting. Originally from Centerville.
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Posted: 4/8/2026 7:11 AM
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Davidson transfer RJ Greer is apparently visiting. Originally from Centerville.
I think he’d be a solid pick up for the price. Former 4 star HS recruit
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Posted: 4/8/2026 8:05 AM
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Davidson transfer RJ Greer is apparently visiting. Originally from Centerville.
I think he’d be a solid pick up for the price. Former 4 star HS recruit
Shot 43% from three and 93% at the line.

If he plays defense at all, would be a good get apparently.

Had offers from Michigan and Florida per 247?
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Posted: 4/8/2026 8:23 AM
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Davidson transfer RJ Greer is apparently visiting. Originally from Centerville.
I think he’d be a solid pick up for the price. Former 4 star HS recruit
For sure. We have 6 spots to fill after Kyler’s commitment. If Makitan is real, we bring in Kropp/Greer; things are interesting again.

I’d also like to see Sean Jones, who played with Javan.
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Posted: 4/8/2026 9:34 AM
Kyler D seems appropriate and a good add, but saying we won't experience any drop off from Pavs is an extremely ambitious outlook.

RJ Greer excites me as much as anyone else mentioned. Would only be a Sophomore and seems like a good JJ Kelly replacement but with a better shot. Neither White nor Cupps excite me much.
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