USU Transfer Portal Tracker

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » April 3rd, 2024, 4:36 pm

Sorry if this thread least exists. I looked and if there is it doesn't have a clear title.

This is for tracking USU players in the portal.

Post them here as they are announced.

In the Portal:

Landon Brenchley
Great Osobor
Ian Martinez
Javon Jackson
Kalifa Sakho

Staying:

Isaac Johnson
Karson Templin
Mason Falslev
Josh Uduje

Leaving:

Dallin Grant - Utah Tech

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:15 pm

stwinward · Post by **stwinward** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:19 pm

The floodgates have opened.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:23 pm

Great. I'd rather clear out the rest of the roster as soon as possible (save Fish) and get to work building a team of players who want to be here and can help us win a championship.

GordoAggie · Post by **GordoAggie** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:27 pm

New year. Same task.
Hope we mine the portal as good as we did last year.
Fish has never been one of my favorite players but I’m liking him more and more for some reason.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:34 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:23 pm
Great. I'd rather clear out the rest of the roster as soon as possible (save Fish) and get to work building a team of players who want to be here and can help us win a championship.

I really hope Josh decides to stay.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm

It’s a little knife to the heart with each one, but I get it.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm

Everyone went to the portal.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:41 pm

I’m taking the approach of appreciating the ones that go, but loving the ones that stay.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:45 pm

Calhoun said he spent 1.5 hours on the phone with sprinkle. He probably got an idea from sprinkle who was good enough to play for him

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:45 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:41 pm
I’m taking the approach of appreciating the ones that go, but loving the ones that stay.

Some are smart moves, but some are dumb moves.

Post by **aggies22** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:48 pm

I put this together.

https://bigblueusuaggienews.com/2024/04 ... y-tracker/

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 3rd, 2024, 5:55 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:48 pm
I put this together.

https://bigblueusuaggienews.com/2024/04 ... y-tracker/

22 just go ahead and put everybody else you know is entering on the list

Post by **Aglicious** » April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » April 3rd, 2024, 7:06 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?

This one is weird just because his family has so many ties to the Aggie program. Seems like he was injured most of the season with his wrist. Has to be a little nerve racking for him knowing it has been 3 years since he has played, i can't imagine teams will be lining up for Dallin but hopefully he finds a good spot. If i were in his shoes i would play this year and try and compete and least get some tape on film at the college level before jumping in.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:06 pm

Aggie84025 wrote:
Aglicious wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?
This one is weird just because his family has so many ties to the Aggie program. Seems like he was injured most of the season with his wrist. Has to be a little nerve racking for him knowing it has been 3 years since he has played, i can't imagine teams will be lining up for Dallin but hopefully he finds a good spot. If i were in his shoes i would play this year and try and compete and least get some tape on film at the college level before jumping in.

He had offers from Stanford and BYU out of high school but I doubt they are lining up for him now. I wish we would have got to see him play. Maybe he’s bound for hometown SUU or down the road to Utah Tech. Idk?

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:08 pm

About the only thing that makes sense on Dallin is that he was counseled out or just wanted to pursue a more clear path to playing time elsewhere. Wish him well either way.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:12 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:06 pm

Aggie84025 wrote:
Aglicious wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?
This one is weird just because his family has so many ties to the Aggie program. Seems like he was injured most of the season with his wrist. Has to be a little nerve racking for him knowing it has been 3 years since he has played, i can't imagine teams will be lining up for Dallin but hopefully he finds a good spot. If i were in his shoes i would play this year and try and compete and least get some tape on film at the college level before jumping in.
He had offers from Stanford and BYU out of high school but I doubt they are lining up for him now. I wish we would have got to see him play. Maybe he’s bound for hometown SUU or down the road to Utah Tech. Idk?

I am also puzzled by the move.

middleageag · Post by **middleageag** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:13 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?

what are these Aggie family ties?

Aggie37 · Post by **Aggie37** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:20 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:08 pm
About the only thing that makes sense on Dallin is that he was counseled out or just wanted to pursue a more clear path to playing time elsewhere. Wish him well either way.

Dallin was a preferred walk-on. He was not on scholarship and Ian was the last scholarship player we brought in. New coach comes in and can’t promise him anything and so he is now looking to an SUU, UT Tech, etc. to play ball and get his schooling paid for. Can’t blame him for leaving and hope he gets his opportunity.

brian5562 · Post by **brian5562** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:26 pm

What are we hearing about Phelps and Templin?

jprism · Post by **jprism** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:36 pm

Any word on Agbonkpolo and what he’s thinking?

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hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:37 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:26 pm
What are we hearing about Phelps and Templin?

I heard Sprinkle wasn’t going to bring back Phelps if he’d stayed. Apparently can’t shoot.

brian5562 · Post by **brian5562** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:39 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:37 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:26 pm
What are we hearing about Phelps and Templin?
I heard Sprinkle wasn’t going to bring back Phelps if he’d stayed. Apparently can’t shoot.

It's funny we all have our favorites in life. Based on what we saw from Max shooting wise Phelps must be Ben Simmons like from deep.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:44 pm

middleageag wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:13 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 6:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 5:36 pm

A guy that USU sent tons of love to as a HS player, stuck with him through a mission, and has Aggie family ties. Hasn't played a minute but enters the portal?

I have to believe some of these were either Sprinkle advising Calhoun to move on from them or else these players are not buying what this coach is selling during initial interviews. I really hope it's not the former.

Maybe in Dallin's case he realized last year that the MWC is beyond the level he can compete at?
what are these Aggie family ties?

His uncle Greg Grant is an Aggie legend.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:44 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:39 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:37 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:26 pm
What are we hearing about Phelps and Templin?
I heard Sprinkle wasn’t going to bring back Phelps if he’d stayed. Apparently can’t shoot.
It's funny we all have our favorites in life. Based on what we saw from Max shooting wise Phelps must be Ben Simmons like from deep.

Sounds like you heard the same Intel

cval · Post by **cval** » April 3rd, 2024, 8:49 pm

Aggie37 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:20 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:08 pm
About the only thing that makes sense on Dallin is that he was counseled out or just wanted to pursue a more clear path to playing time elsewhere. Wish him well either way.
Dallin was a preferred walk-on. He was not on scholarship and Ian was the last scholarship player we brought in. New coach comes in and can’t promise him anything and so he is now looking to an SUU, UT Tech, etc. to play ball and get his schooling paid for. Can’t blame him for leaving and hope he gets his opportunity.

If this is true, then we only had 12 scholarship players this year, since we have heard that Javon was a walk-on.

Where is this information coming from?

Aggie37 · Post by **Aggie37** » April 3rd, 2024, 9:00 pm

cval wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:49 pm

Aggie37 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:20 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:08 pm
About the only thing that makes sense on Dallin is that he was counseled out or just wanted to pursue a more clear path to playing time elsewhere. Wish him well either way.
Dallin was a preferred walk-on. He was not on scholarship and Ian was the last scholarship player we brought in. New coach comes in and can’t promise him anything and so he is now looking to an SUU, UT Tech, etc. to play ball and get his schooling paid for. Can’t blame him for leaving and hope he gets his opportunity.
If this is true, then we only had 12 scholarship players this year, since we have heard that Javon was a walk-on.

Where is this information coming from?

Javon has always been on scholarship and was never a walk-on.

cval · Post by **cval** » April 3rd, 2024, 9:02 pm

Aggie37 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 9:00 pm

cval wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:49 pm

Aggie37 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:20 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:08 pm
About the only thing that makes sense on Dallin is that he was counseled out or just wanted to pursue a more clear path to playing time elsewhere. Wish him well either way.
Dallin was a preferred walk-on. He was not on scholarship and Ian was the last scholarship player we brought in. New coach comes in and can’t promise him anything and so he is now looking to an SUU, UT Tech, etc. to play ball and get his schooling paid for. Can’t blame him for leaving and hope he gets his opportunity.
If this is true, then we only had 12 scholarship players this year, since we have heard that Javon was a walk-on.

Where is this information coming from?
Javon has always been on scholarship and was never a walk-on.

I would love to know more…

Post by **aggies22** » April 3rd, 2024, 11:00 pm

jprism wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:36 pm
Any word on Agbonkpolo and what he’s thinking?

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He believes he will be granted a 7th year of eligibility.

jprism · Post by **jprism** » April 3rd, 2024, 11:09 pm

aggies22 wrote:
jprism wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:36 pm
Any word on Agbonkpolo and what he’s thinking?

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He believes he will be granted a 7th year of eligibility.

I hope he is granted that! Now the question is where he will play that 7th year out haha

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ToastedFlakes52 · Post by **ToastedFlakes52** » April 3rd, 2024, 11:51 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:44 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:39 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:37 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 3rd, 2024, 8:26 pm
What are we hearing about Phelps and Templin?
I heard Sprinkle wasn’t going to bring back Phelps if he’d stayed. Apparently can’t shoot.
It's funny we all have our favorites in life. Based on what we saw from Max shooting wise Phelps must be Ben Simmons like from deep.
Sounds like you heard the same Intel

I mean if you watched Phelps in pre-game warmups all season it was painfully obvious that he has absolutely no outside shot at this point. Form wasn't great, ball never looked like it was going in, just ugly. It was also obvious he is super athletic though, if he sticks around hopefully we can help him develop.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » April 4th, 2024, 8:20 am

Jackson Grant

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » April 4th, 2024, 8:23 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 8:20 am
Jackson Grant

Who?

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