Can Hubert Rebuild in the Portal for 2025-26?

[What Would Jesus Do?]

These guys are out of eligibility:

RJ​

JWit​

Claude​

We could lose 2 or 3 of these guys to the pros:

Ian​

Drake​

Seth​

And I don't think it would surprise anyone if these guys transferred:

Elliot​

Cade​

JWash​

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Meanwhile we have two 4-star back court commits and are still theoretically in the running for a scrawny 5-star PF (Caleb Wilson).

So here's a very optimistic lineup for next season:

Elliot​

Seth​

Denis​

Dixon​

Powell​

Tyson​

Wilson​

Lubin​

JWash​

Brown​

And here's a pessimistic lineup

Dixon​

Denis​

Lubin​

Brown​

So we need anywhere from 2 to 8 guys from the portal. Probably 5 or 6.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

hopefully Hubert gets fired and the new coach will bring some horses with him

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Here is Hubert's portal haul. Let me know if I've left anyone out.

The top couple of guys turned into stars. Two or three more were very-to-somewhat successful. Is that enough? With that record, can Hubert attract more stars and successes? And if so, will he have enough NIL to work with?

Brady Manek
Harrison Ingram
Cormac Ryan
Dawson Garcia
Pete Nance
Ven-Allen Lubin
Jae'Lyn Withers
Paxson Wojcik
Cade Tyson
Justin McCoy
Ty Claude
James Okonkwo

 

[DaveChapelle]

If the boosters continue to starve the basketball NIL, we'll continue to get players like Lubin and Claude.

 

[imajericho]

Here is Hubert's portal haul. Let me know if I've left anyone out.

The top couple of guys turned into stars. Two or three more were very-to-somewhat successful. Is that enough? With that record, can Hubert attract more stars and successes? And if so, will he have enough NIL to work with?

Brady Manek
Harrison Ingram
Cormac Ryan
Dawson Garcia
Pete Nance
Ven-Allen Lubin
Jae'Lyn Withers
Paxson Wojcik
Cade Tyson
Justin McCoy
Ty Claude
James Okonkwo

Who was the 2 or 3 more very to somewhat successful? Seriously asking.

 

[ACokeForRoy]

This likely what we will have next year with current players and commits.

Elliot/Dixon or Dixon/Elliot
Seth/Denis
Powell/Denis
JWash/Portal or Portal/JWash or Wilson/JWash
Portal/Brown

Portal Need: 2 bigs, 1 wings, 1 PF. If we get Wilson, he can play 3-4 spot

 

[Kool1234567]

This likely what we will have next year with current players and commits.

Elliot/Dixon or Dixon/Elliot
Seth/Denis
Powell/Denis
JWash/Portal or Portal/JWash or Wilson/JWash
Portal/Brown

Portal Need: 2 bigs, 1 wings, 1 PF. If we get Wilson, he can play 3-4 spot

Hubert said if you think this year is bad wait to they get a load of me next year…LOL!!!!

 

[Bubspub88]

No. Honestly, why would a top transfer look at UNC right now? He is not going to get major $$, he won't be playing with NBA talent and the staff has not shown they develop a player.

Unless something drastic changes, Carolina is about 2 years away from being Indiana.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Who was the 2 or 3 more very to somewhat successful? Seriously asking.

Cormac, Dawson and Pete.

Cormac was very solid, if not a star. Dawson disappointed, but mainly because he left. He was pretty good. Pete disappointed, too, but mainly because of fit and coaching, imo.

All 3 were starter quality.

It may also be worth pointing out that Dawson's worst year - out of 3 schools in 5 years - was his UNC year.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

has anybody in America done less with this much talent than Hubert? NO

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Who was the 2 or 3 more very to somewhat successful? Seriously asking.

Cormac, Dawson and Pete.

Cormac was very solid, if not a star. Dawson disappointed, but mainly because he left. He was pretty good. Pete disappointed, too, but mainly because of fit and coaching, imo.

All 3 were starter quality.

It may also be worth pointing out that Dawson's worst year - out of 3 schools in 5 years - was his UNC year.

 

[Oak ridger]

And who wants to play for a coach that has no clue on HOW to coach. A once proud program that not worth 2 cents.

 

[Heelicious]

No.

(Hope this helps)

 

[Heelicious]

No. Honestly, why would a top transfer look at UNC right now? He is not going to get major $$, he won't be playing with NBA talent and the staff has not shown they develop a player.

Unless something drastic changes, Carolina is about 2 years away from being Indiana.

Two away from being past wake or Vandy teams. Indiana is legit now

 

[Ozheelfan]

If you’re looking for Hubert to rebuild for ‘25-26, you’ve already begun with the biggest problem.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

It was late in January before Hubert righted the ship in 2022. His seat was looking toasty in his first year. But winning made things a whole lot better.

After we beat Boston College on January 25 this year, we could be on a 7-game winning streak. Or, more realistically a 6-1 run and a 14-7 record.

We might want to hold off until then before breaking out the pitchforks.

But even if this team and Hubert take care of business, I'm still worried that we may be in the position of depending on the portal way too much for next year. Will we have the appeal and the money to fill out a good team if we lose a bunch of players?

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

This likely what we will have next year with current players and commits.

Elliot/Dixon or Dixon/Elliot
Seth/Denis
Powell/Denis
JWash/Portal or Portal/JWash or Wilson/JWash
Portal/Brown

Portal Need: 2 bigs, 1 wings, 1 PF. If we get Wilson, he can play 3-4 spot

I think we'll need more than that but otherwise agree with your assessment. Unless I counted wrong you're only showing 9-10 guys. That leaves little room for mistakes or injuries.

 

[imajericho]

Cormac, Dawson and Pete.

Cormac was very solid, if not a star. Dawson disappointed, but mainly because he left. He was pretty good. Pete disappointed, too, but mainly because of fit and coaching, imo.

All 3 were starter quality.

It may also be worth pointing out that Dawson's worst year - out of 3 schools in 5 years - was his UNC year.

You got different ideas of what very to somewhat successful are than i do. Lol

 

[al would]

After this year we'll be lucky to get walk-ons and with hubcaps player use and complete lack of player development I expect to see a lot of currents bolt. UNC MBB is in a very bad place atm and the sad part is it will take years to recover if things stay as is. jmo

 

[Ozheelfan]

After this year we'll be lucky to get walk-ons and with hubcaps player use and complete lack of player development I expect to see a lot of currents bolt. UNC MBB is in a very bad place atm and the sad part is it will take years to recover if things stay as is. jmo

Agree, however I believe a good hire could speed up the recovery process.

 

[tarheels0015]

Nope

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Agree, however I believe a good hire could speed up the recovery process.

IIRC, Louisville's new coach had to replace everybody on that squad.

Hubert did something similar - albeit not on that drastic scale - a couple of years ago, when he invited several players to leave. So he's familiar with rebuilding.

The big question is whether Hubert will still be able to pull in the portal this year if we don't get a lot better.

Give us another run deep into the NCAA tourney and he should do fine. Assuming, of course, we have the money.

But if we see no post-season or an early departure, I fear the best prospects won't want to take a chance on dubious coaching just for money and a Carolina blue uniform.

Let's put it this way, if Hubert and another coach are going after the same player, you can be pretty sure the other coach will point out the erratic development here - unless Hubert takes away that argument by turning this team into a contender.

 

[uncfanatic]

IIRC, Louisville's new coach had to replace everybody on that squad.

Hubert did something similar - albeit not on that drastic scale - a couple of years ago, when he invited several players to leave. So he's familiar with rebuilding.

The big question is whether Hubert will still be able to pull in the portal this year if we don't get a lot better.

Give us another run deep into the NCAA tourney and he should do fine. Assuming, of course, we have the money.

But if we see no post-season or an early departure, I fear the best prospects won't want to take a chance on dubious coaching just for money and a Carolina blue uniform.

Let's put it this way, if Hubert and another coach are going after the same player, you can be pretty sure the other coach will point out the erratic development here - unless Hubert takes away that argument by turning this team into a contender.

Are you thinking this team is going to make a deep run this year ?

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Are you thinking this team is going to make a deep run this year ?

Thinking, no. Hoping, yes. Possible, yes. Likely, no.

 

[DSouthr]

Is it 100% that Hubert will be our coach when the portal allows UNC to add players? He would not be able to add any help to the team if he is no longer the coach. I think the will he be our coach for next season may be nearing 50% odds if things don't turn around strong, hard, and right now! That seat is hotter than most realize

 

[GoNtheDistance]

the seat is on fire

 

[Oak ridger]

I don't see Coach being about to get UNC off the bubble.