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Iâm so washed, what is this? Some sort of independent AAU-ish team? Saw that a bunch of 2025s are playing in the same thing (Marcus Jackson, Kareem Stagg).
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Use of this phrase is evidence that you are, in fact, not washed. Yet.
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Anyone listened to this yet?
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Yes Jeff White asked ALL the right questions, more than weâve heard in ages esp on Gertrude, Chance, Barksdale, Lang, transitions, etc⌠i tweeted out some of what he said specifically.
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What he/ they say on X?
Odom was direct the Guy & Wilkins discussions, and implied there was a possibility Chase Coleman could still be retained. A bit vague but sounded like it.
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Pretty lame interview from Jeff White honestly. Odom was solid but he was asked zero questions about the current roster or anything portal related as it pertains to rounding out the offseason
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This is off-limits until they announce/sign/enroll, right? Talking about the specific players, not just general portal stuff.
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I donât care about playing Louisville twice anyways.
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Ah you may be right
Q&A about X (and Lang) at ~16:20. Doesnât say much of substance, but itâs generally positive.
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Accurate - canât talk
Specifics on transfers yet.
NCAA rules prohibit college basketball coaches from publicly commenting on individual transfers until the student-athlete has officially enrolled at their institution or signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or financial aid agreement. This restriction is in place to protect the privacy of student-athletes and prevent premature or speculative public discussions about transfers.
Key Points on When Coaches Can Talk About Transfers:
- Before Enrollment or Signing:
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Coaches cannot discuss specific transfer prospects publicly, including those in the NCAA Transfer Portal, until they are officially enrolled or have signed an NLI or financial aid agreement.
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This applies to both incoming transfers (from another school) and outgoing transfers (leaving their current program).
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Coaches may speak generally about the transfer process or their recruiting philosophy but must avoid naming or discussing specific individuals.
- After Enrollment or Signing:
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Once a transfer has enrolled at the school or signed an NLI or financial aid agreement, coaches are free to discuss them publicly, such as in press conferences, interviews, or media releases.
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Enrollment typically occurs when the student-athlete begins classes or officially joins the team (e.g., for summer workouts or the academic term).
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Signing an NLI (for transfers eligible to sign one) or a financial aid agreement formalizes the commitment, allowing coaches to comment.
- NCAA Transfer Portal Context:
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When a student-athlete enters the NCAA Transfer Portal, coaches from other programs can contact them (with permission), but they still cannot discuss these athletes publicly until the transfer is finalized via enrollment or signing.
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The portal facilitates communication between athletes and coaches, but public comments are restricted to avoid tampering accusations or undue pressure on the athlete.
- Exceptions and Gray Areas:
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If a transfer has publicly announced their commitment to a new school (e.g., via social media), coaches may still refrain from commenting until paperwork is official, as verbal commitments are non-binding.
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Coaches may discuss their teamâs roster needs or the impact of transfers in general terms (e.g., âWeâre looking to add experienced playersâ) without naming individuals.
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In cases of outgoing transfers, coaches often issue generic statements (e.g., âWe wish [player] the best in their future endeavorsâ) to avoid violating NCAA rules or creating negative publicity.
- Tampering Concerns:
- Coaches must be cautious about discussing transfers to avoid accusations of tampering, which is contacting or influencing a student-athlete before they enter the portal or receive permission to contact other schools. Public comments could be scrutinized as evidence of improper communication.
Practical Implications:
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Media and Fans: Fans and media often speculate about transfers based on portal entries or social media activity, but coaches are bound by NCAA rules to remain silent until the process is complete.
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Timing: The transfer window for menâs and womenâs basketball (March 24âApril 22, 2025, for the 2024-25 cycle) is a key period when portal activity peaks, but coachesâ public silence on specific players persists until enrollment or signing.
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Graduate Transfers: Graduate transfers, who can transfer multiple times with immediate eligibility, follow the same rules regarding public commentsâcoaches can only discuss them after enrollment or signing.
Why These Rules Exist:
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Student-Athlete Privacy: The NCAA aims to protect athletes from public pressure or speculation during the transfer process, which can be emotionally and academically challenging.
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Fair Recruiting: Restricting public comments helps maintain a level playing field and prevents coaches from using media to sway undecided transfers.
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Program Stability: Limiting premature discussions reduces disruption to team dynamics and prevents misinformation about roster changes.
Example Scenario:
- A player enters the NCAA Transfer Portal in April 2025, and a coach from another school is interested. The coach can privately contact the player (following portal protocols) but cannot mention the playerâs name in a press conference or interview. Once the player signs a financial aid agreement or enrolls at the new school (e.g., for the fall 2025 semester), the coach can publicly discuss their addition to the team, such as their skills or expected role.
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With the context regarding the inability to talk about transfers, the interview was pretty solid. Got some good insights from everyone not transfer related.
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Thought his comments on Silas and Martin were very encouraging. high on both. Esp on Barksdale w his body transformation and the talk of his improvement over the past 5 months.
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bullshit. thereâs only so much time and he dared to ask some very tough questions, like about the asst coach situation and the legacy playersâ status. was chock full of things weâd heard nothing about so far. plenty of time for more diving, but i found a dozen notable items (and shared).
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He commented on Chance, Barksdale, and Carrere. Iâm just guessing but I will bet that some of the other transfers have signed agreements and some havenât, so they just stuck with those 3.
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