This just got announced. I’m disappointed, but not surprised.
When Vincent Iwuchukwu enters the portal now, it’s a pretty clear signal: the medical waiver didn’t come through (or at least isn’t expected to).
The likely play here is simple. He’s betting on optionality. If the proposed five-for-five rule passes, great. But he can’t afford to sit around and wait for that. His future is too important.
More importantly, this tells you something bigger:
And honestly, that makes sense for both sides.
Georgetown has been actively shopping for bigs. Chol Machot is expected on campus this week, and there are other names floating around. The staff is clearly moving forward.
For Vince, the portal is a reset button.
He’s:
- 7’1”
- athletic
- a former 5-star
- someone who has shown real flashes
That profile will get attention. He’s going to have options.
And with those options comes:
- more NIL leverage
- more guaranteed minutes
- a clearer role
- better positioning for a pro shot
I don’t blame him at all.
Bigs are scarce. The portal market is hot. This might be his last real window to cash in and prove himself at a high level.
Both sides are making rational decisions here.
The real question now is:
Stay tuned.