WBB 2026 Transfer Portal

[Spider17]

Bigs are what we need - and while Asare is a pretty good player, don't think we need to be looking at a 5'8" guard coming off a season-ending knee injury.

There's a player that sticks in my mind that was discussed on the old board. Her decision was down to Florida (I think) with Richmond as the runner up. I have checked my memory banks (and the Florida roster) and can't recall who that was. My recollection is that she was a big or big wing. Anyone remember who that was?

I think you’re thinking of 6’3” Natalie Wetzel. Came down to us or Miami and she chose Miami and just finished her freshman year there. ESPN top 100 in her class too. No sign that she’s in the portal.

PUP recruiting notebook: Peters Township basketball standout Natalie Wetzel picks Miami - Pittsburgh Union Progress

More than 20 colleges told Natalie Wetzel “We want you” as they recruited her to play basketball at their respective schools. But in the end, it was Wetzel who said, “I want The U.” Wetzel, a senior at Peters Township and one of the top girls basketball players in the WPIAL, made a verbal...

www.unionprogress.com

“Wetzel had quite a few programs pursuing her, among them Power Conference schools Pitt, West Virginia, Minnesota, Arizona State, Boston College, Georgetown and St. John’s. Wetzel said her recruitment ultimately came down between Miami and Richmond, which went 29-6 and reached the NCAA tournament last season.”

 

[Sections 204and5]

Thanks 17 - that's the one that I was struggling to remember.

 

[SFspidur]

One interesting name on the list - Jada Green. It looks like she's planning on playing next year but presumably not at Richmond.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036950844277461431

 

[Spider17]

Players I think we should go after

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036990137742008562

https://twitter.com/x/status/2037309416190423107

 

[URFan1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036950844277461431

Does not surprise me, but how does she have 2 years left?

 

[SFspidur]

Does not surprise me, but how does she have 2 years left?

She missed her entire first two years with injury. Made spot appearances the past two seasons, so she has two remaining.

 

[URFan1]

She missed her entire first two years with injury. Made spot appearances the past two seasons, so she has two remaining.

No offense intended, but don't see it as big loss.

 

[Sections 204and5]

17 - there are going to be a ton of players entering the portal if the past is any indication. So I'm not going to start making a wish list when players (other than grad transfers) cannot officially enter the portal until April 6. There are some undergrads who have stated their intent to enter the portal but there are a whole bunch more on the way. I'm sure there are agents working the phones already and some deals may have already been made. But we really don't have anywhere near a full sense yet of who will be available.

 

[Spider17]

Of course, there will be more players to recruit from but I think those two players I highlighted should still be two that go after. Highly recruited out of high school, but didn’t find much success the first year at a P4 school. If they’re looking to transfer to get more playing time or slightly lower level, then what better option than us as one of the best mid majors in the county with one of the best coaches in the country who can bring out their skill set.

 

[Sections 204and5]

I completely understand the theory of the case, but that’s the same theory that brought GW3 to Richmond. I’m going to trust that Roussell and his staff look at the entire landscape of who’s available and best fit our needs.

 

[Spider17]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2037517670908604426

 

[SFspidur]

Volker now heading into the portal for Mason...they're just getting decimated. I believe that's 7 of their top 8 scorers who are either portaling or out of eligibility. Amoateng is the exception.

 

[RichmondNative]

Bad news for the A10 between Reiss leaving Rhode Island and Mason losing all its players. Spiders may get quite a bit of preseason hype even without the star power it has had over the last few years.

 

[Spider17]

Surprised so many George Mason players are leaving as it doesn’t seem like VBL took another coaching position elsewhere. Also interesting to see how many players are announcing their intention to transfer even if portal isn’t open yet and there’s no coaching change to be in the portal sooner.

 

[SFspidur]

Also interesting to see how many players are announcing their intention to transfer even if portal isn’t open yet and there’s no coaching change to be in the portal sooner.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036478288370028886