Returning players for 2021-22

[MGTfan]

Bubba coming back for sure is nice. It means we will have at least 2 PGs on roster next year regardless, unless Kyle hits the portal which I see no reason why he would. And if the others don't return it might force him into a position where he has to score more which might be more comfortable to him and could lead to him being closer to the scorer he was prior to his time here. I'm a bit surprised he isn't at least getting feedback as well.

The rest getting NBA feedback makes sense. Just free feedback from experts who know what the NBA, and pro ball in general is looking for. IMO the biggest question at the moment is if Moses gets feedback that is good and stays in the draft, would Ush and Jose return, or take their feedback and go overseas?

This is simply my opinion, but I think Usher comes back because he has the most to gain by doing so. He has the size and athleticism the NBA looks for. If he can develop his shot and handles a little more I think he has a shot to play in the league.

The growth he showed from last year to this year was phenomenal. If he can take another couple steps forward then he will be really really good.

 

[RamblinRed]

Thar initial news is better than i expected.
Parham -back and the other 3 Sr and Devoe getting feedback but not committing themselves to leaving. That feels good to me.

Frankly the only one likely to get feedback that they might be drafted is Moses.

 

[brandon_cox]

Bubba coming back for sure is nice. It means we will have at least 2 PGs on roster next year regardless, unless Kyle hits the portal which I see no reason why he would.

How does this work? I thought you could only use the portal once. Didn't he use it to get to GT from USC?

 

[lv20gt]

How does this work? I thought you could only use the portal once. Didn't he use it to get to GT from USC?

You can transfer multiple times. I don't know about the specifics of being in the portal or not.

 

[brandon_cox]

My understanding - and I could be totally wrong here - is that you can only use the portal once. If you use it you don't have to sit out a year. So, if Kyle wanted to transfer from Tech, he would have to sit out a year. Seems like that would give him more incentive to stay

USC freshman Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal

Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal after having to mourn the death of his father in the middle of his freshman season at USC.

www.latimes.com

 

[YlJacket]

The portal is simply the new mechanism for transfering. There are no limitations on the number of times you can transfer. There are generally limitations on ability to play after a transfer unless you get a waiver. Right now there is an expectation of a universal waiver for playing time so everyone has a free transfer opportunity. If Jose in particular decides to come back I would be curious to see if Kyle is happier being close to home or happier not playing behind Jose again.

On the other side there are projected to be up to 2K players in the portal this year so being able to find a new home for a middle level player is not guaranteed by any stretch.

 

[dtm1997]

Some luncthime viewing thanks to Kelly Quinlan

 

[YlJacket]

Pastner looks like he has been on a bender after getting bounced from the tourney.

I know he doesn't drink but .....

 

[bobongo]

Parham announced he is coming back. Rest of the seniors are waiting on nba feedback.

A no-brainer for Parham. Basketball-wise and education-wise, he has everything to gain and nothing to lose.

 

[bobongo]

Pastner looks like he has been on a bender after getting bounced from the tourney.

I know he doesn't drink but .....

Maybe this has been answered before, but whatever happened to the braids he promised if we won the ACC?

 

[JDjacket]

Pastner looks like he has been on a bender after getting bounced from the tourney.

I know he doesn't drink but .....

He’s been planning his 21/22 revenge tour of the NCAAT

 

[lauraee]

My understanding - and I could be totally wrong here - is that you can only use the portal once. If you use it you don't have to sit out a year. So, if Kyle wanted to transfer from Tech, he would have to sit out a year. Seems like that would give him more incentive to stay

USC freshman Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal

Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal after having to mourn the death of his father in the middle of his freshman season at USC.

www.latimes.com

Plus, I think Kyle wants to be closer to home & he should get more playing time next year.

 

[RamblinRed]

You can transfer multiple times but the new rules are going to be you can transfer for 'free' (no sit out period) one time and then after that if you transfer you have to sit for a year before becoming eligible.

 

[boger2337]

Devoe isn't even a top 75 prospect this year. Would be a terrible decision. Alvy, Devoe need to return. Alvy might as well enjoy basketball while he can because the NBA is probably a pipe dream, same for Devoe unless Devoe can consistently score 24 a night.

 

[Tech93]

I think these guys still have something to proof after losing the first game in the tournament without Moses. Maybe Moses gets favorable news to declare but all would greatly benefit in many ways with a national championship run next year.

 

[GT1988]

Would love to have all seniors return but even if just Bubba stays that's huge. Will be nice to have his experience in the lineup.

 

[Techster]

Bubba, IMO, changed his game when he transferred in. He was more of a scorer at his previous stop, and became a "fill in" type player for the areas our team needed when he was on the court. He definitely deferred to Jose and Devoe. I think if Bubba is the only returning SR, Pastner most likely will give him more freedom to be the player he was at VMI. GT will need Bubba to be that person if he's the only one returning. He's shown glimpses that he can create points at certain times.

ALL players should explore their NBA options and get feedback. That's free advice one what you need to work on from the NBA. I'm glad Devoe has silenced some of us about his plans for GT. He's all GT...unless that 1st round comes calling. Wouldn't blame him then.

Now we wait for the other 3...

 

[Gt2019]

Devoe had legitimate nba interest after the 2019 season. He would be drafted this year if he didn’t start off inconsistent and struggling. He finally picked it up in the last 1-2 months. Once he hears what he needs to improve on then he will come back and be even better. Smart move by devoe to get feedback.

 

[GTJason]

Need to really focus on shooting in the offseason if these guys want to play in the NBA. Moses, Devoe, and Usher are NBA guys if they have a consistent jump shot and decent 3 point percentage. Should help others on the team too. I trust Pastner to address this in the offseason. 'Finishing School' did wonders to the missed layup game of the past. Maybe we could pull in a former GT player who has been a shooting coach in the NBA as a consultant...

 

[Techster]

The portal is simply the new mechanism for transfering. There are no limitations on the number of times you can transfer. There are generally limitations on ability to play after a transfer unless you get a waiver. Right now there is an expectation of a universal waiver for playing time so everyone has a free transfer opportunity. If Jose in particular decides to come back I would be curious to see if Kyle is happier being close to home or happier not playing behind Jose again.

On the other side there are projected to be up to 2K players in the portal this year so being able to find a new home for a middle level player is not guaranteed by any stretch.

One thing to keep in mind about Kyle is he's an aerospace engineer which most likely means he's at GT for the academics as much as he is for basketball. Given GT's top 5 AE program, I think Kyle would have to change majors or find another school with an equivalent AE program. Stanford, Michigan, Purdue, TX A&M, Illinois are the other P5 schools with a top 10 AE program. Kyle moved home to be close to an ailing relative as well. If anything, Kyle would probably stick around until he graduates and become a grad transfer if he has any eligibility left.