Player Transactions

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » March 29th, 2021, 12:50 pm

There have been rumors about players entering the transfer portal. Is any of this confirmed? To date, the only official statements about personnel changes on the team are:

1 - Alfonso Anderson has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer looking for a place to play his final year.
2 - Neemias Queta has hired an agent and declared eligibility for the NBA draft.

Any others that anyone knows of and/or can confirm?

Karwowski was a senior last year, but could stay for another year, per NCAA rules. All others are able to return to the team, as well, if they want.

GUS · Post by **GUS** » March 29th, 2021, 1:23 pm

Karwowski could probably get some playing time in the Big West or Big Sky conference.

nvspuds · Post by **nvspuds** » March 29th, 2021, 3:06 pm

Alfonso Plummer from Utah just entered the portal. He is an interesting transfer..

Post by **aggies22** » March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am

Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » March 30th, 2021, 9:57 am

I'm glad to hear about Max. I'd welcome Sean back as well.

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » March 30th, 2021, 10:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.

Fantastic! Do you have any insight you can provide as to why Shulga is now staying, when he'd previously been leaning towards transferring?

I believe it was mentioned that Sam had reached out to the team as a steadying influence... has that helped with any of the guys who are considering a move?

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » March 30th, 2021, 10:17 am

News on Liam yet?

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » March 30th, 2021, 10:19 am

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.
Fantastic! Do you have any insight you can provide as to why Shulga is now staying, when he'd previously been leaning towards transferring?

I believe it was mentioned that Sam had reached out to the team as a steadying influence... has that helped with any of the guys who are considering a move?

Per hartwell bean and Miller have also been steadying influences. John hartwell is a key piece as well. Never realized how important it is for an AD to help hold a team together during this window.

I’d guess for someone with shulga is he is hopeful for a fresh start with a new staff.

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » March 30th, 2021, 10:27 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:19 am

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.
Fantastic! Do you have any insight you can provide as to why Shulga is now staying, when he'd previously been leaning towards transferring?

I believe it was mentioned that Sam had reached out to the team as a steadying influence... has that helped with any of the guys who are considering a move?
Per hartwell bean and Miller have also been steadying influences. John hartwell is a key piece as well. Never realized how important it is for an AD to help hold a team together during this window.

I’d guess for someone with shulga is he is hopeful for a fresh start with a new staff.

Reasonable. His limited minutes at the end of last season were great looking; he has a really good chance with a new HC to break into more rotation minutes (not unlike Bairstow, and potentially Liam).

Dkdavis · Post by **Dkdavis** » March 30th, 2021, 10:29 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.

This actually makes me pretty happy! I enjoyed watching Shulga play.

Turtle · Post by **Turtle** » March 30th, 2021, 10:32 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.

Woohoo!!

AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » March 30th, 2021, 10:52 am

Turtle wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:32 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 9:56 am
Max Shulga is staying.

I'm also hearing that Sean Bairstow is now reconsidering.
Woohoo!!

Looks like Hartwell's work is paying off as well as some good influences around him.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am

I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 30th, 2021, 11:00 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am
I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.

I imagine a senior like Karwowski might get invited to transfer elsewhere for his 2nd senior year by a new staff.

I really hope the new coach has at least 3 scholarships to work with.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » March 30th, 2021, 11:02 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:00 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am
I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.
I imagine a senior like Karwowski might get invited to transfer elsewhere for his 2nd senior year by a new staff.

I really hope the new coach has at least 3 scholarships to work with.

As I highlighted here https://www.usufans.com/Forums/viewtopi ... =6&t=57285, two scholarships being available is counting Karwowski moving on. If he stays, there's only one available.

Which is an interesting point you bring up. I was confident the past staff was going to have him move on and make it available. I have to now assume the new staff would not do that and the only chance he moves on now is if he decides to. We may actually only have one spot available.

AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » March 30th, 2021, 11:03 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am
I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.

We only need two very high caliber players to be back on track. Also, we don't know, yet, if we're only looking at two spots left. The new staff will need to meet the team and then have individual player meetings before it's set in stone.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 30th, 2021, 11:05 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:02 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:00 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am
I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.
I imagine a senior like Karwowski might get invited to transfer elsewhere for his 2nd senior year by a new staff.

I really hope the new coach has at least 3 scholarships to work with.
As I highlighted here https://www.usufans.com/Forums/viewtopi ... =6&t=57285, two scholarships being available is counting Karwowski moving on. If he stays, there's only one available.

Which is an interesting point you bring up. I was confident the past staff was going to have him move on and make it available. I have to now assume the new staff would not do that and the only chance he moves on now is if he decides to. We may actually only have one spot available.

Yikes.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » March 30th, 2021, 11:07 am

Kuba needs to go. We don't need 3 players Trevin, Kuba and Zapala taking up 3 scholarships when i am not certain there is player in that group ready to give 25-30 minutes per game and average 10points and 6 rebounds per game.

Bank Shot · Post by **Bank Shot** » March 30th, 2021, 11:10 am

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:07 am
Kuba needs to go. We don't need 3 players Trevin, Kuba and Zapala taking up 3 scholarships when i am not certain there is player in that group ready to give 25-30 minutes per game and average 10points and 6 rebounds per game.

Sure doesn't seem to be a need for Nigel. Another developmental big is over kill and I don't see why we could expect him to put up 10/6.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am

Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am

David Jenkins from UNLV entered the transfer portal yesterday. That is one guy that could make an impact at USU. UNLV has lost 7 guys to the transfer portal this year. They are perpetually building a team from scratch down there, it seems.

Jenkins shot 45% from three his last season at South Dakota St. (and 41% last season at UNLV).

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am
Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.

Word.

Post by **Aglicious** » March 30th, 2021, 11:16 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 10:56 am
I don't know, I've got to be honest here. Given the plethora of talent that it's in the portal and seeing the roster we have coming back, I had hoped we've have more than just the two spots available that we have.

Have to agree here. I am torn between wanting to support "our guys" and wanting "our team" to stay relative. I really thought we would be looking at 4 open spots minimum (at least 2 moving on between Shulga, Zapala, Bairstow, and McChesney). Throw in Miller and his back issues combined with where he is at in school and I thought we might even have 5.

I fear 2 is just not going to cut it for next year....Kuba staying and having 1 would be even more disastrous.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » March 30th, 2021, 11:16 am

Bank Shot wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:10 am

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:07 am
Kuba needs to go. We don't need 3 players Trevin, Kuba and Zapala taking up 3 scholarships when i am not certain there is player in that group ready to give 25-30 minutes per game and average 10points and 6 rebounds per game.
Sure doesn't seem to be a need for Nigel. Another developmental big is over kill and I don't see why we could expect him to put up 10/6.

I am happy with Shulga coming back. He showed enough last year that with an offseason of improvement he could be an important rotation piece.

Otherwise, and without singling anyone out, I agree with Roy and think we have way too many scholarships devoted to bigs and wings that don’t have the potential to become MW level starters or even solid rotation players.

I was hoping to hold on to the core guys, but also hoping for a bit of roster turnover.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am
Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.

Wait, that really happened? WTF!!!

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » March 30th, 2021, 1:04 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am
Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.
Wait, that really happened? WTF!!!

In all fairness, it sounds like even earlier in that same day CS didn't know he was going anywhere. I would assume he did it because he believed it to be in the best interest of the team. Nothing he did as HC would indicate anything other than our team's best interest at heart.

Bank Shot · Post by **Bank Shot** » March 30th, 2021, 1:08 pm

If anyone knows what Craig Smith knew and when he knew it, they aren't talking and probably won't.

mcaggie1 · Post by **mcaggie1** » March 30th, 2021, 1:21 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am
Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.
Wait, that really happened? WTF!!!

That's called burning bridges. Like he gave up a scholly just to spite us as he leaves.

NewUSUfan · Post by **NewUSUfan** » March 30th, 2021, 1:26 pm

Can confirm Bairstow and Shugla are considering leaving. I think this is in part because it looks like Marco and Rollie are going to enter the portal. Might follow Smith or look at least look at their options elsewhere.

Ok Aggie Fan · Post by **Ok Aggie Fan** » March 30th, 2021, 1:37 pm

Unfortunately I believe the transfer rumors are true.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » March 30th, 2021, 1:43 pm

NewUSUfan wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:26 pm
Can confirm Bairstow and Shugla are considering leaving. I think this is in part because it looks like Marco and Rollie are going to enter the portal. Might follow Smith or look at least look at their options elsewhere.

Follow the man who only sent them a text? Ok.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » March 30th, 2021, 1:44 pm

NewUSUfan wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:26 pm
Can confirm Bairstow and Shugla are considering leaving. I think this is in part because it looks like Marco and Rollie are going to enter the portal. Might follow Smith or look at least look at their options elsewhere.

Well thanks Coach Smith for pretty much burning it down on the way out. This might turn into a 100% rebuild job.

Bank Shot · Post by **Bank Shot** » March 30th, 2021, 1:45 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:43 pm

NewUSUfan wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:26 pm
Can confirm Bairstow and Shugla are considering leaving. I think this is in part because it looks like Marco and Rollie are going to enter the portal. Might follow Smith or look at least look at their options elsewhere.
Follow the man who only sent them a text? Ok.

Along with the coach who was blind-sided by the move.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » March 30th, 2021, 1:46 pm

Bank Shot wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:45 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:43 pm

NewUSUfan wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:26 pm
Can confirm Bairstow and Shugla are considering leaving. I think this is in part because it looks like Marco and Rollie are going to enter the portal. Might follow Smith or look at least look at their options elsewhere.
Follow the man who only sent them a text? Ok.
Along with the coach who was blind-sided by the move.

So either it wasnt as bad as we all made it out to be or these guys are just suckers. I’m leaning towards it wasn’t as bad as we have made it out to be.

Hope these guys stay.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » March 30th, 2021, 1:53 pm

mcaggie1 wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 1:21 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2021, 11:11 am
Not that Trevin doesn't deserve a scholarship, though I thought he didn't need one because his parents are "loaded."

But it was kind of messed up for Smith to give scholarship to a Walk on and then leave the next day.
Wait, that really happened? WTF!!!
That's called burning bridges. Like he gave up a scholly just to spite us as he leaves.

If you believe the Hartwell interview, Craig Smith didn't know he was leaving until late. It happened very fast. Not saying he handled well, but I don't think he gave a guy a scholarship just to spite USU. At that moment, he still thought he was the Aggie coach for the future.

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