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Username Post: 2022 Transfer Portal        (Topic#26120)
Bucknellbisonfan21 
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03-07-22 12:44 PM - Post#338296    

Looks like Andrew Funk is going to use his covid year of eligibility and has entered the transfer portal.

https://twitter.com/travisbranham_/status /15008465...

 
Bison54 
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Reg: 11-18-09
03-07-22 01:01 PM - Post#338297    
    In response to Bucknellbisonfan21

Good for him, best wishes.

Too bad that Bucknell doesn't have a suitable graduate degree program in the business school, which would probably fit with his career plans.


 
Bison137 
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03-07-22 03:30 PM - Post#338320    
    In response to Bison54

  • Bison54 Said:
Good for him, best wishes.

Too bad that Bucknell doesn't have a suitable graduate degree program in the business school, which would probably fit with his career plans.




That would be nice in theory, and might help things down the road. But I think the chances of Funk returning to this program, regardless of what academic program was available, would be approximately 0.00%




 
The Psycho of Sojka 
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Reg: 11-15-15
03-07-22 04:35 PM - Post#338328    
    In response to Bison137

I fully agree 137.

 
Scotty-14 
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Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
03-07-22 11:32 PM - Post#338393    
    In response to The Psycho of Sojka

Some career highlights from Funk:
https://twitter.com/TransferTapes/status/ 150090069...

 
HoleinOne 
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Loc: Bluffton, SC
Reg: 02-15-09
03-13-22 09:04 AM - Post#338894    
    In response to Bison54

If not Funk, then who? Is the issue more an antiquated philosophical one where the University doesn't support transfers?

 
Bucknellbisonfan21 
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03-25-22 03:12 PM - Post#339899    
    In response to HoleinOne

Bucknell could have some interest in Malachi Poindexter, a 6’2” sophomore guard that is in the portal from Virginia.

https://twitter.com/damondillman/status/1 507415345...

https://virginiasports.com/player/malachi-poinde xt...



 
HuskyColonial 
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Reg: 02-17-12
2022 Transfer Portal
03-25-22 09:36 PM - Post#339904    
    In response to Bucknellbisonfan21

Why would he come here? Just for minutes? He can get those at a winning program.

Edited by HuskyColonial on 03-25-22 09:36 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
Paulie777 
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03-26-22 09:41 AM - Post#339912    
    In response to Bucknellbisonfan21

  • Bucknellbisonfan21 Said:
Bucknell could have some interest in Malachi Poindexter, a 6’2” sophomore guard that is in the portal from Virginia.




He would fit in well in this watered down team. We could win five, six games next year with him on the team.


 
bisonmania 
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Reg: 10-26-07
03-26-22 11:56 AM - Post#339913    
    In response to Paulie777

Holy Cross has several transferring again! They are calling out to get rid of Nelson.

 
HuskyColonial 
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Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
2022 Transfer Portal
03-26-22 09:21 PM - Post#339915    
    In response to bisonmania

The Big East Conference likes coaching stability and high attendance. I’m not sure this helps.

Edited by HuskyColonial on 03-26-22 09:22 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
Scotty-14 
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Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
04-05-22 04:32 PM - Post#340255    
    In response to HuskyColonial

Jack Forest from St Joe's just committed to Bucknell from the Transfer Portal. 2 Years to play, though maybe only one since he will graduate next year.

 
JDBison2010 
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Loc: Charleston, SC
Reg: 11-23-10
04-05-22 05:16 PM - Post#340259    
    In response to Scotty-14

  • Scotty-14 Said:
Jack Forest from St Joe's just committed to Bucknell from the Transfer Portal. 2 Years to play, though maybe only one since he will graduate next year.



Good news. Hopefully we can keep him for two but you never know with this administration. Love bringing in a veteran who has played in two stronger conferences. Should do well if he can stay healthy

If I recall correctly, when he was coming out of high school, we were on his short list. Believe he committed to Columbia before we had a chance to get him on campus for an official. Nice slow play by Davis

 
Bison137 
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2022 Transfer Portal
04-05-22 09:18 PM - Post#340271    
    In response to JDBison2010

  • JDBison2010 Said:
  • Scotty-14 Said:
Jack Forest from St Joe's just committed to Bucknell from the Transfer Portal. 2 Years to play, though maybe only one since he will graduate next year.



Good news. Hopefully we can keep him for two but you never know with this administration. Love bringing in a veteran who has played in two stronger conferences. Should do well if he can stay healthy

If I recall correctly, when he was coming out of high school, we were on his short list. Believe he committed to Columbia before we had a chance to get him on campus for an official. Nice slow play by Davis




That's correct. Bucknell was supposed to be his next visit but he never made it to Lewisburg. His final four were Boston U, Bucknell, Columbia, and Brown. Also had offers from Drexel, Penn, Lehigh, Cornell, and NJIT.

He had a solid first year at Columbia, playing about 25 mpg and averaging about 9 ppg and 3.3 rpg. Only hit 30% of his twos and 35% on threes. When the season ended, he said:

""As the season progressed, I realized that I really wanted to play professional basketball," he explained. "After the season, I evaluated how it went and realized that Columbia probably wasn't the best place for me. So, looking at St. Joe's when I reopened my recruiting, Coach Lange came on really strong and talked about player development. Didn't just talk about it, but had evidence of it. He showed me how they are going to develop me over the next few years to help me reach my dreams."

Billy Lange is not a particularly good coach, but he is often a good salesman.

Forrest ended up not having to sit out a transfer season due to covid changes, and he had a pretty good sophomore year at Hawk Hill despite missing time due to injury. He started seven of 14 games when he was healthy, averaging 10.4 ppg and 3.3 rpg over 25 mpg. Hit 55% on twos and 34% on threes.

I'm not sure what happened his third year, but there was massive regression and reduced playing time. Played only 14 mpg, averaging 3.6 ppg and 1.7 rpg. Hit only 25% of his threes. Over three years, he only hit 32.4% from beyond the arc, which is poor for someone who had the reputation of being a good long-rang shooter. Although he is the same size as Andrew Funk, plays the same position, and is from the Philly suburbs, I think it is safe to say that he will not replace Funk.

One other issue is that because this is his second transfer, he may be required to sit out the season. To be able to play, he will need an NCAA waiver. I don't know if that's something the staff could have checked before the transfer became official, although I tend to doubt it.

I think he should be a useful addition, although hardly a difference-maker. In any event, it's a much better use of a late spring scholarship than what was done the previous two years - where the scholarship basically was just thrown away.





 
Scotty-14 
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Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
Re: 2022 Transfer Portal
04-06-22 11:10 AM - Post#340289    
    In response to Bison137

Waivers are given out like Candy these days. NCAA wants to cycle out the 5th, 6th, 7th year guys as fast as possible

 
Maryland Bison 
Freshman
Posts: 57

Reg: 04-20-18
2022 Transfer Portal
04-14-22 02:08 PM - Post#340626    
    In response to Scotty-14

Looks like Funk is going to Penn State.

Edited by Maryland Bison on 04-14-22 02:08 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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Re: 2022 Transfer Portal
04-14-22 06:35 PM - Post#340635    
    In response to Maryland Bison

  • Maryland Bison Said:
Looks like Funk is going to Penn State.


https://twitter.com/andrewfunk11/status/1 514657506...

 
Bison89 
Professor
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Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
04-14-22 07:33 PM - Post#340636    
    In response to BisonRoadWarrior

Yup

https://www.blackshoediaries.com/2022/4/14/2302542...
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
Bison89 
Professor
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04-20-22 06:52 AM - Post#340717    
    In response to Bison89

Dicky-V called the NCAA Transfer Portal "pathetic" and went on to blast the entire process and what it is teaching (or not teaching) student athletes. I could not agree more.

https://www.nj.com/sports/2022/04/nj-nat ive-dick-v...
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
MrPhillie 
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Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
04-20-22 09:29 PM - Post#340739    
    In response to Bison89

I can see why some feel it is necessary and fair for the student athletes. But realistically, it is less for the “student athletes” and more for the “athletes.” Perhaps it needs to be tweaked…maybe only one transfer allowed per player (so use it wisely.)

 
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