2025-2026 roster

[SeattleJay]

It no longer is ridiculously early to start talking about next year’s roster. The portal is or will be open very soon. So coaches will be scrambling.

Before I go on, I’ll repeat the gratitude for this year’s senior group especially the unicorn that is Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Let’s get to it. Assuming we don’t lose any of these guys to the transfer portal, here are the main guys for next year:
1. Pop Isaacs - can he stay healthy? How much time will he play at PG versus SG?
2. Jackson McAndrew - improved dramatically as a true freshman and his ceiling is the NBA. With that said, adding some beef and strength over the spring/summer will really add to his game.
3. Fedor Zugic - after sitting for half a season, he really started to come on.
4. Jasen Green - after a slow start, he really came on. He frequently guarded the best player on the other team and opportunistically sought post ups. His three point shooting improved dramatically but needs to take it to the next level.
5. Hudson Greer - highest rated recruit in the modern era. 6’6” bouncy, great shooter. You never know with a freshman but looks as ready as Jackson was a year ago.
6. Isaac Traudt - great catch and shoot guy. One of the most pure three point shooters on the team. His defense improved significantly this year. I hope he stays but it might be harder to find minutes next year if Jackson continues his ascendancy
7. Fred King - very tough role playing around 5 minutes a game this year. He had some games this year where he looked solid and at least as many games where he struggled. We will almost certainly bring in another center. With that said, Fred’s minutes will probably go up as even really good centers don’t usually play the minutes that Kalkbrenner did. Maybe we move to the U Conn model with 2 guys splitting time.
8. Mason Miller - he had a very difficult year offensively the year after leading the BE in 3 point shooting. Good athlete. Very good hops. Hustles. Needs to get his confidence back and keep working on his handle. Will he follow his uncle or give it another year at CU?

Others:
1. Ty Davis - good basketball IQ and great teammate. He played a huge role in the first BET win against DePaul. Does the staff think he’s ready to take on a much bigger role? My guess is that we will want another veteran PG from the portal for 2 reasons: Pop’s health and perhaps his desire to play the SG position at times
2. Shane Thomas- really good defender. Is he happy coming off the bench? Will he be on scholarship next year?
3. Townley Thomas - great local kid. With the rule changes, will there be room for walk ons?

[jaysfan3]

I’ll be surprised if Fred is back next year.

[SeattleJay]

Point of clarification: the portal opens tomorrow and is open for 30 days

It will be interesting to see if we lose any of our current players this week or next?

[SeattleJay]

I’ll be surprised if Fred is back next year.

You may well be correct. I wouldn’t bet against you.

Two things going in favor of Fred staying:
1. Mac is very loyal (although Fred entered the portal last year)
2. Clearly, there is the opportunity (key word) to earn more minutes next year no matter who they bring in

[bluejayfan2054]

The portal likely will move fast. Some Coaches have been vocal on the fact that they already know certain players are leaving and even know their schools

[TrueBlueJay]

I have no problem if Fred stays. I’m doubtful he will get a lot of playing time, but with a roster of 15 players you are going the have at least 5 or 6 (or more) that don’t play a lot of minutes. But you do need to fill those spots with players who are projects and/or can contribute in practice.

[LJay]

Greer is obviously here next year. The only really sure bet at this point understanding that kids can ask out of their LOI just about any time.
McAndrew in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Fedor in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Miller is all but gone to Murray State IMHO.
Fred likely goes to Murray and will eat at the MVC level IMHO. They don’t see guys his size in the Valley much.
Pop, Jasen, Isaac and Ty I have no inkling but if I were to guess the latter three stay and I just have no clue about Pop.

Jays to be uber active in the portal and if the budget is truly $7 million as some have intimated they should be able to grab 4 or 5 difference makers.

I don’t see Mac trying to even remotely get near 15 guys unless he takes fliers that don’t cost much.

[NYC-bluejay]

Greer is obviously here next year. The only really sure bet at this point understanding that kids can ask out of their LOI just about any time.
McAndrew in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Fedor in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Miller is all but gone to Murray State IMHO.
Fred likely goes to Murray and will eat at the MVC level IMHO. They don’t see guys his size in the Valley much.
Pop, Jasen, Isaac and Ty I have no inkling but if I were to guess the latter three stay and I just have no clue about Pop.

Jays to be uber active in the portal and if the budget is truly $7 million as some have intimated they should be able to grab 4 or 5 difference makers.

I don’t see Mac trying to even remotely get near 15 guys unless he takes fliers that don’t cost much.

$7 million? Where are we getting $7 million in NIL from? Did somebody get Joe Ricketts on board?

[LJay]

“… some have intimated …” Who knows the real deal.

Looking at that list again the only seniors are Miller and King. An influx of a couple contribution ready one year guys likely in play.

[jpinkham3]

Greer is obviously here next year. The only really sure bet at this point understanding that kids can ask out of their LOI just about any time.
McAndrew in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Fedor in a Hurrdat interview made it sound like his initial thought is to run it back.
Miller is all but gone to Murray State IMHO.
Fred likely goes to Murray and will eat at the MVC level IMHO. They don’t see guys his size in the Valley much.
Pop, Jasen, Isaac and Ty I have no inkling but if I were to guess the latter three stay and I just have no clue about Pop.

Jays to be uber active in the portal and if the budget is truly $7 million as some have intimated they should be able to grab 4 or 5 difference makers.

I don’t see Mac trying to even remotely get near 15 guys unless he takes fliers that don’t cost much.

$7 million? Where are we getting $7 million in NIL from? Did somebody get Joe Ricketts on board?

My understanding is that the $7 million is with the revenue-sharing (hence the required donation increase for season ticket holders). I could be wrong though.