BCPanther wrote:Meh. I'm no sure it's a bad thing. They were 5-27, they don't need to run it back. It can't get worse.
Nope. There was an interview with Ragland in this morning's paper. The fact these guys came out today is not a coincidence. From the Evansville Courier and Press:
Ragland and his staff waited to meet with players until this past week, which explains why there's been little UE movement within the transfer portal. The Aces were on spring break the week after the conference tournament and Ragland wanted them to focus on academics when they returned.
The topic of those conversations? Reflection. It's a chance for everyone to look in the mirror, assess players’ experience in three ways — academic, social and athletic — and how they have “maximized that experience.” The coaches want every player to take their next steps, whether that's at UE or elsewhere.
"It’s just figuring out where we’re at, what’s best for each student-athlete," Ragland said. "Just evaluation from the year and then how do we move forward from reflecting on this year and those three aspects and what helps moving forward to each individual and the team.
Some conversations will end with the recommendation of a player to enter the NCAA transfer portal and find new opportunities elsewhere.
He goes on discussing how the staff is assisting each transferring player in securing a new program if they wish. He also discusses how they are working the portal, actively keeping as much under wraps as possible, the scheduling for next year and that the AD has implemented a strategic plan which is increasing the basketball budget as well as the athletic department as a whole.
Despite the record, these are some great kids, and I really hope each of them find the best fit for them.
