I think we should be prepared for just about anyone to transfer out, especially in the current era of NIL and possibly no transfer limitations in the near future. As of now, we have no reason to think an underclassmen could leave, but 5 months ago we would've thought the same thing about Tyrese.
Lipsey
Eli King
Watson
- a lot rides on how this first year goes. Will one of them blow up and get whisked away with NIL money? Or will one of them feel spurned when their playing time dries up at the end of December and look for more playing time elsewhere?
Jones
Grill
- True seniors with an extra year available if they want it. Grill seems like he'll either use it in Ames, or just be done with basketball. Jones was rumored to have one foot out the door this offseason. Would be nice to retain Jones one more year, as 23-24 is, as of now, looking a bit thin in the frontcourt. My guess is TJ recruits over him for the 2nd consecutive year, and he transfers down a level for his last year of eligibility.
Ward
Williams
Tre King
- Ward and King with an extra year, if they want it. None of us really know what we're getting with them yet, but ideally, they enjoy Ames and are both contributors and come back for their final season. Williams is similar, but with 2 remaining if he wants them.
It is just hard to say, and speculating that any of them could leave sucks, but it is the wild west out there. Unless the limitless transfer thing gets passed before the season ends, I would at least assume the guys that have transferred once already (Williams, Ward, T. King if he wants to use his extra year) stick around. Jones and Grill could, in theory, grad transfer and be eligible immediately, regardless of the fact they transferred once already.
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