(04-02-2021 06:01 PM)pono Wrote:  Good news for OU. I think they could still use another knockdown shooter to help spread the floor. Roderick is solid and Mcday is a pretty good mid range guy but their wing rotation needs a third guy who keeps defenses honest. Otherwise, pretty complete roster, another shooter and i'd call 'em a top 25 team if Preston returns and stays healthy.

Overall, when you consider about 1/4 of D1 players will be in the portal, the MAC is doing OK. marreon jackson leaving Toledo doesn't really count because he was planning to leave after his senior year and go pro. The extra year of eligibility gave him a chance to get a degree and then play an extra season at a high profile school to enhance his NBA chances. Ball St looks like they're losing 2 of their best guys but we may see some good players transfer in there. Always good Indiana players recruited out of state who choose to come back closer to home. NIU got a really good transfer to upgrade their pg situation. WMU lost a bunch of guys but most were bench players and they got some talent coming in and will probably add a couple more guys from the portal. I'd keep an eye on Miami. They were on the cusp of a breakthrough year and have a solid backcourt. If they add a good post guy through the portal they could challenge next season.

There's starters from NCAA teams and P5 programs leaving in droves. So, lots of give and go accross D1-not just mid major stars moving up. Before it's all done I think the MAC will even out or maybe upgrade talent overall in regards to transfers. Plenty of guys who were pretty good at competitive programs but not primary options looking for a mid sized settings to be more of a featured player and most of MAC head coaches have been around, coached at P5 programs and are well connected.

Bobcats have that wing shooter already ... can't remember his name but he's a 6-6 kid from Texas. Played a bit at the end of the season, but not in MAC Tournament/NCAA.

Players often make biggest jump from freshman to sophomore season. Carter addition is strong, but the reason he left was not to be a post player. It will be interesting to see where his minutes come ... at the post or power forward.

If Preston was leaving he'd say so by now. My guess is he tests the NBA, but not with an agent. Bobcats will be MAC favorites next season, no question. Should have a strong starting 5 and solid (8-9) bench.