OTF Premium Texas basketball 2026-27 season thread

[Gerry Hamilton]

I’m watching St John’s with today’s ruling. Their injury loss of Donnie Freeman was brutal at the time.

Now they have chance to get a solid replacement. 
 

If they get the right guy, would likely move ahead of Texas for me

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 hour ago, LonghornFan4Ever said:

Good list, but I would swap UofL for UF and maybe swap Texas for UConn.  I want a Tennessee-Texas Regional Final matchup in San Antonio so badly.  Something would have to give for both HCs and both programs in that scenario.

Florida gets the extra year from Denzel Aberdeen if today’s ruling actually ends up sticking … def No. 1 

I think all these lists are now meaningless in large part until we see how all of this plays out 

[Jordan91]

13 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Definitely possible. Wonder what the NCAA’s next move will be on this one

Appeal and lose.

[Jordan91]

11 hours ago, MarkInAustin said:

Despite the fact that he is a long time hoops fan who should know better he won't respect others at this website and he will not back away from his apparent obsession. However, there is a remedy that will not interfere with Harvey's self indulgence and yet will make your reading of hoops threads more enjoyable. 

There is an "ignore" function available to you.  

This. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 minute ago, Jordan91 said:

Appeal and lose.

They could take a diff approach 

Could say teams that sign these players will not be eligible for postseason play 

Force the hand of the schools. Sign them and then take the NCAA to court… would take a while for that to play out 

[Jordan91]

Just now, Gerry Hamilton said:

They could take a diff approach 

Could say teams that sign these players will not be eligible for postseason play 

Force the hand of the schools. Sign them and then take the NCAA to court… would take a while for that to play out 

That’s something I thought about early on, but nobody ever really talked about it. It actually makes a lot of sense. I would wait until every player finds a team and then drop the hammer. 

[Nathan B]

Looks like even though Braden Smith was drafted he has not signed a contract with the Pacers. Pacers are trying to see if he will accept a two way. Who knows if he would leave Purdue, but I'm sure he's getting tons of calls right now.

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 hour ago, Nathan B said:

Looks like even though Braden Smith was drafted he has not signed a contract with the Pacers. Pacers are trying to see if he will accept a two way. Who knows if he would leave Purdue, but I'm sure he's getting tons of calls right now.

Gonzaga is trying 

[Gerry Hamilton]

13 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Early on SMU and LSU after Jordan Pope

He should absolutely go to SMU. Offensively … really good fit

Add Oklahoma to that mix

[Tres Comas]

Would we rather play against Jordan Pope or Chendall Weaver? 🤔

Really hope the NCAA denies these guys though

[Gerry Hamilton]

27 minutes ago, Tres Comas said:

Would we rather play against Jordan Pope or Chendall Weaver? 🤔

Really hope the NCAA denies these guys though

Doesn’t matter to me. Texas played against better last season… and that’s coming from someone who respects both players 

Pope is the much better player, however.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Watching Texas A&M and Weaver 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Jordan91]

57 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Watching Texas A&M and Weaver 

Frank Haith still there?

[harveycmd]

On 7/31/2026 at 9:45 PM, MarkInAustin said:

Despite the fact that he is a long time hoops fan who should know better he won't respect others at this website and he will not back away from his apparent obsession. However, there is a remedy that will not interfere with Harvey's self indulgence and yet will make your reading of hoops threads more enjoyable. 

There is an "ignore" function available to you.  

Not sure what's "better" in this context. I'm thinking historical importance. 

I saw the post with the city limit sign for Detroit, TX. I remember playing Detroit in a tournament in Sulphur Springs in December 1988. Their fans had a chant that went something like, "De-Troit, De-Troit. We're coming at you now and we're gonna rule the court, De-Troit, De-Troit." We won the game something like 77-61.

[Gerry Hamilton]

14 hours ago, Jordan91 said:

Frank Haith still there?

Yep. Part of his Texas recruitment

[Tres Comas]

On 7/31/2026 at 8:57 PM, Gerry Hamilton said:

Florida gets the extra year from Denzel Aberdeen if today’s ruling actually ends up sticking … def No. 1 

I think all these lists are now meaningless in large part until we see how all of this plays out 

The judges clarification today should eliminate Aberdeen from transferring back to Florida.

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 minutes ago, Tres Comas said:

The judges clarification today should eliminate Aberdeen from transferring back to Florida.

But he was already in the portal after season. Does that change it?

I assume the same for football and basketball

 

[Tres Comas]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

But he was already in the portal after season. Does that change it?

I assume the same for football and basketball

I didn’t realize he was in the portal.