Players 2023-24 Roster Thread

VCU Finance 2008 · Mar 18, 2023

I know things are still fresh and raw, but these things can happen quickly so let's keep track of any roster moves in or out in this thread. Technically I gave it a day since it is after midnight. I will also try to keep track of any current players that confirm they are staying. These days you pretty much have to re-recruit every player on your roster every single off season, so let's see how we do. I am hoping that we don't see a lot of movement, but I know that is not necessarily realistic. I will try my best to edit this post as things develop and keep it updated. I will reserve this first post for official moves and announcements. I am sure the rest of the thread will be full of opinions and speculation so have at it!

2022-23 Roster

Fr. Fats Billups #5
Fr. Tobi Lawal #10
Fr. Christian Fermin #11
Fr. Obinnaya Okafor #34
So. Jalen DeLoach #4
So. Jayden Nunn #23
So. Nick Kern Jr. #24
So. Jamir Watkins #0
Jr. Ace Baldwin Jr. #1
Jr. Zeb Jackson #2
Jr. Josh Banks #33
Jr. Jarren McAllister #21
Sr Arnold Henderson VI #15
Sr David Shriver #35
Sr Brandon Johns Jr. #30

Graduating

Sr Arnold Henderson VI #15
Sr David Shriver #35
Sr Brandon Johns Jr. #30

Recruits Signed

HS Tarique Foster

Portal Out

So. Jamir Watkins #0
So. Jalen DeLoach #4
So. Jayden Nunn #23
So. Nick Kern Jr. #24
Jr. Ace Baldwin Jr. #1
Jr. Jarren McAllister #21
Jr. Josh Banks #33

Portal In

2023-24 Roster

Jr. Zeb Jackson #2 - Indicated he is returning to VCU on 3/31

SWV · Mar 18, 2023

Good idea! Thanks.

Mistachill · Mar 18, 2023

VCU Finance 2008 said:
I know things are still fresh and raw, but these things can happen quickly so let's keep track of any roster moves in or out in this thread. Technically I gave it a day since it is after midnight. I will also try to keep track of any current players that confirm they are staying. These days you pretty much have to rerecruit every player on your roster every single off season, so let's see how we do. I am hoping that we don't see a lot of movement, but I know that is not necessarily realistic. I will try my best to edit this post as things develop and keep it updated. I will reserve this first post for official moves and announcements. I am sure the rest of the thread will be full of opinions and speculation so have at it!

2022-23 Roster

Fr. Fats Billups #5
Fr. Tobi Lawal #10
Fr. Christian Fermin #11
Fr. Obinnaya Okafor #34
So. Jalen DeLoach #4
So. Jayden Nunn #23
So. Nick Kern Jr. #24
So. Jamir Watkins #0
Jr. Ace Baldwin Jr. #1
Jr. Zeb Jackson #2
Jr. Josh Banks #33
Jr. Jarren McAllister #21
Sr Arnold Henderson VI #15
Sr David Shriver #35
Sr Brandon Johns Jr. #30

Graduating

Jr. Jarren McAllister #21? (Honored On Senior Night)
Sr Arnold Henderson VI #15
Sr David Shriver #35
Sr Brandon Johns Jr. #30

Recruits Signed

HS Tarique Foster

Portal Out

Portal In

2023-24 Roster

Was Henderson still a walk-on or was he given a scholarship at the end? Basically wanting to know how many scholarships will we have available?

VCU Finance 2008 · Mar 18, 2023

Mistachill said:
Was Henderson still a walk-on or was he given a scholarship at the end? Basically wanting to know how many scholarships will we have available?

To the best of my knowledge he was still a walk on. If Jarren is done that would leave us with two open at the moment.

Mr X · Mar 18, 2023

Mistachill said:
Was Henderson still a walk-on or was he given a scholarship at the end? Basically wanting to know how many scholarships will be have available?

At the moment, just 1 right? I think he was a walk-on, and we have Foster coming in. Not sure what will happen with McAlister, but that would open up another.
We need a big, not Wheeler I hope, A shooter, and would love to see another combo guard, that mainly plays point, depending on other developments.

Mistachill · Mar 18, 2023

Mr X said:
At the moment, just 1 right? I think he was a walk-on, and we have Foster coming in. Not sure what will happen with McAlister, but that would open up another.
We need a big, not Wheeler I hope, A shooter, and would love to see another combo guard, that mainly plays point, depending on other developments.

I may be presumptuous, but I can't see Banks returning.

VCUBusiness · Mar 18, 2023

I see Banks and McAlister as natural openings to make space for new talent. If we lose anyone else it’s to the darn NIL poaching.

duncanlamb · Mar 18, 2023

I'm gonna take the worst case scenario and assume Heel's intel...Deloach, Watkins and Ace..Gone...so 7 openings.

northernvatiger · Mar 18, 2023

duncanlamb said:
I'm gonna take the worst case scenario and assume Heel's intel...Deloach, Watkins and Ace..Gone...so 7 openings.

I really hope this isn't the case. Who does Heel know?

VCU Finance 2008 · Mar 18, 2023

northernvatiger said:
I really hope this isn't the case. Who does Heel know?

They will definitely be some of our more sought after players. This way if they do leave he gets to say "I told you so". It is the same as telling us all that the season was over in mid December.

Mr X · Mar 18, 2023

Mistachill said:
I may be presumptuous, but I can't see Banks returning.

Unless there are other defections I do not see his playing time increasing that much. What do I know?

He may transfer and light it up, or come back for his last year and light it up. On come back and play the same role.

Out of curiosity. How much did it take to get Ward over to ISU to ride the pine for most of the year?

All of our starters coming back are all getting major minutes next year. Is it better to play on a team and take money for fewer minutes, or come back, make a little dough, and make another run?

If all come back next year, we are for sure a formidable foe

Mr X · Mar 18, 2023

northernvatiger said:
I really hope this isn't the case. Who does Heel know?

He knows the people that know.

Mistachill · Mar 18, 2023

Mr X said:
Out of curiosity. How much did it take to get Ward over to ISU to ride the pine for most of the year?

What ever it was, I hope it was worth it to him. Definitely worth it to us if his defection resulted in opening the door for Johns to join us. Clear upgrade.

northernvatiger · Mar 18, 2023

Mr X said:
He knows the people that know.

I hope they're all wrong!

BGDragoon80 · Mar 18, 2023

One of the biggest issues with NIL offers is the basketball coaches at the schools have to be involved, behind the scenes, on the player's they want. Based on Ace being linked to Maryland and Deloach at FSU, the coach has to know and want them on their roster. Am I missing something?