HoosierPal Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 By David Jablonski, Staff Writer Here’s a breakdown of how the portal has affected each of the A-10 programs. Who have they lost? Who have they gained? It’s still early in the process. This story will be updated throughout the spring. Davidson Lost: Desmond Watson, 6-5, So., G, 9.4 points per game, 29.1 minutes per game, 32 games (New school: TBD); and Michael Katsock, 6-8, So., F, 0, 1.3, 3 (New school: TBD). Gained: Angelo Brizzi, 6-3, Fr., G, 2.0, 10.8, 9 (Former school: Villanova). Dayton Lost: Mustapha Amzil, 6-10, R-So., F, 9.3 points per game; 29.6 minutes per game, 34 games (New school: TBD); R.J. Blakney, 6-6, G/F, 6.1, 23.7, 30 (New school: TBD); Kaleb Washington, 6-7, So., F, 1.5, 8.5, 2 (New school: TBD); Richard Amaefule, 6-9, R-So., F, 0.9, 3.3, 7 (New school: TBD); and Tyrone Baker, 6-11, R-Fr., F, no appearances in 2022-23 (New school: Florida SouthWestern State College). Gained: None. Duquesne Lost: Kevin Easley Jr., 6-7, R-Jr., F, 5.7 points per game, 12 minutes per game, 3 games (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Fordham Lost: Luke Hardenburg, 6-5, Fr., G, 0 points, 0.7 minutes per game, 3 games (New school: TBD). Gained: None. George Mason Lost: Josh Oduro, 6-9, Jr., F, 15.6 points per game, 29.1 minutes per game, 33 games (New school: TBD); Ronald Polite III, 6-2, Jr., G, 11.5, 30.8, 30 (New school: TBD); Ginika Ojiako, 6-10, Gr., F, 4.2, 10.6, 33 (New school: TBD); Justyn Fernandez, 6-5, Fr., G, 4.1, 13.9, 33 (New school: Providence); Elvis Nnaji, 6-9, Fr., F; 0.5, 4.0, 13 (New school: TBD); and Blake Jones, 6-10, So., F, 0.4, 6.0, 23 (New school: TBD); Gained: None. George Washington Lost: Noel Brown 6-11, Jr., C, 3.2, 11.2, 32 (New school: TBD); Daniel Nixon, 6-7, So., F, 2.0 points per game, 3.0 minutes per game, 1 game (New school: TBD); Qwanzi Samuels, 6-9, Sr., F, 1.6, 7.9, 29 (New school: TBD); and Jabari West Jr., 6-8, Fr., F, no stats (New school: South Plains College); Gained: None. La Salle Lost: Josh Nickleberry, 6-4, Sr., G, 10.9 points per game, 24.5 minutes per game, 34 games (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Loyola Chicago Lost: Marquise Kennedy, 6-1, Jr., G, 7.5 points per game, 24.0 minutes per game, 29 games (New school: TBD); Jacob Hutson, 6-11, So., C, 1.8, 5.9, 25 (New school: Northern Iowa); and Saint Thomas, 6-7, So., F, 3.2, 18.3, 14 (New school: TBD); Nolan Marold, 6-8, Fr., F, 0.0, 1.4, 6 (New school: TBD). Gained: Dame Adelekun, 6-8, Jr., F, 13.8, 23.3, 27 (Previous school: Dartmouth). Massachusetts Lost: Noah Fernandes, 5-11, Sr., G, 13.4 points per game, 29.5 minutes per game, 11 games (New school: TBD); and Dyondre Dominguez, 6-9, Jr., F, 8.7, 19.6, 30 (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Rhode Island Lost: Ishmael Leggett, 6-2, R-So., G, 16.4 points per game, 34.5 minutes per game, 31 games (New school: TBD); Brayon Freeman, 6-2, So., G, 14.3, 29.1, 23 (New school: TBD); Sebastian Thomas, 6-1, So., G, 5.9, 22.8, 31 (New school: TBD); and Abdou Samb, 6-8, R-Fr., F, 3.6, 17.6, 30 (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Richmond Lost: Malcolm Dread, 6-4, R-Fr., G, 0.0 points per game, 2.0 minutes per game, 3 games (New school: TBD). Gained: None. St. Bonaventure Lost: Anouar Mellouk, 6-8, R-Fr., F, 2.5 points per game, 8.8 minutes per game, 31 games (New school: TBD); Max Amadasun, 6-10, So., C, 1.7, 6.7, 15 (New school: TBD); and Justin Ndjock-Tadjore, 6-7, R-So., F, 0.0, 9.0, 1 (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Saint Joseph’s Lost: Louis Bleechmore, 6-5, So., F, 1.8 points per game, 8.7 minutes per game, 30 games (New school: TBD); and Anton Jansson, 6-11, Jr., C, 0.1, 3.7, 16 (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Saint Louis Lost: Nick Kramer, 6-3, Fr., G, no stats (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Virginia Commonwealth Lost: Josh Banks, 6-5, So., G, 2.8 points per game, 8.5 minutes per game, 28 games (New school: TBD); and Jarren McAllister, 6-4, So., G, no stats because of injury (New school: TBD). Gained: None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Given the number of A10 players who have entered the portal and/or done with college ball, it’s hard to see how the A10 is anything but a 1 bid league next season. I guess we will see what it looks like in the fall, but right now I’d say if you are in the A10 and want to make the NCAA tournament, figure out how to win the A10 conference tournament. SLUMedBilliken15 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, Lord Elrond said: Given the number of A10 players who have entered the portal and/or done with college ball, it’s hard to see how the A10 is anything but a 1 bid league next season. I guess we will see what it looks like in the fall, but right now I’d say if you are in the A10 and want to make the NCAA tournament, figure out how to win the A10 conference tournament. There is absolutely no way in knowing this year. 2010andBeyond and Billiken Rich like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr Bird Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: Given the number of A10 players who have entered the portal and/or done with college ball, it’s hard to see how the A10 is anything but a 1 bid league next season. I guess we will see what it looks like in the fall, but right now I’d say if you are in the A10 and want to make the NCAA tournament, figure out how to win the A10 conference tournament. It's early in the portal season. We know a lot more about who's entered the portal, but not much about where they are going. As always, we need to focus on what is under our control. If next season is anything like this past season, we will likely need a great OOC record AND 16-2 in the conference for an at-large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Ummmmm........ Yeah, sure. Good luck with that NBA thing Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 I would welcome him back. Tough defender. Would like to see better rebounding numbers from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Thinking about Nick Kern in Billiken Blue. gabriel likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoosierPal Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, brianstl said: Just my speculation, but I’m guessing he and Ace end up as Nittany Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Just my speculation, but I’m guessing he and Ace end up as Nittany Lions. I think you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Just my speculation, but I’m guessing he and Ace end up as Nittany Lions. Id bet on it. He's the only one from VCU who I could see do really well in the B10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BILL FAN Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 From the VCU Board: Ululating Daddy said: In the last two weeks, I've gone from "cautiously optimistic," through "optimistically cautious," landing at just plain "cautious." At this point I'm holding off on setting my expectations for the '23-24 season. But I plan to have them back to normal for '24-25. Hopefully we'll have a winning season. it's amazing what losing a coach can do to a program....by keeping ours, we may possibly be in the best position next season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, billikenfan05 said: Thinking about Nick Kern in Billiken Blue. Just curious - why so giddy about Kern? Seems like a nice defender, a decent role player, but I don't see much beyond that. Not a good shooter. More turnovers than assists also. I don't think it's going to happen anyway. He was quoted in the Richmond paper saying that he loves St. Louis, but is from a tough area, so he wanted to get away. BilliesBy40 and billiken_roy like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 -i'll post it here but I am not a fan of all this Nation stuff, Cardinal Nation, Billiken Nation, RamNation JMM28 and AGB91 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, Cowboy II said: -i'll post it here but I am not a fan of all this Nation stuff, Cardinal Nation, Billiken Nation, RamNation Is Billiken Nation a thing? I've never heard it before..... Ramnation is a little too close to Damnation......Good thing we are #TeamBlue! RamJAMTIME likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Billiken Rich said: Is Billiken Nation a thing? I've never heard it before..... Ramnation is a little too close to Damnation......Good thing we are #TeamBlue! -fairly certain I have seen the ADept use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ACE said: He was quoted in the Richmond paper saying that he loves St. Louis, but is from a tough area, so he wanted to get away. I concur he made that statement two years ago. Has he recently repeated it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: I concur he made that statement two years ago. Has he recently repeated it? It was in the Richmond paper this year prior to the game against SLU. I posted it at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just now, ACE said: It was in the Richmond paper this year prior to the game against SLU. I posted it at the time. I recall that but I thought he was referring to his initial recruitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenHudDude Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Cowboy II said: -i'll post it here but I am not a fan of all this Nation stuff, Cardinal Nation, Billiken Nation, RamNation I guess we can say that you are not a nationalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Ace Baldwin also into the transfer portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 7 hours ago, ACE said: Just curious - why so giddy about Kern? Seems like a nice defender, a decent role player, but I don't see much beyond that. Not a good shooter. More turnovers than assists also. I don't think it's going to happen anyway. He was quoted in the Richmond paper saying that he loves St. Louis, but is from a tough area, so he wanted to get away. What we need is more elite defenders and Kern is an elite defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Maryland and not Penn State? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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