Seth Allen transfers: Reactions from teammates, former players and experts

Today's events provoked some differing reactions around the college basketball world. We've tried to compile a list of that reaction. If there are any other important ones we missed, feel free to tweet them to us @testudotimes and we'll update.

Media/Former Players

Maybe I am crazy, but I still feel that Maryland can make NCAAs next season: Dez Wells, Layman, Smotrycz, Mitchell, Trimble, Wiley, Reed.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) May 2, 2014

@GoodmanESPN You are crazy, but you are definitely also correct

— Brian Snow (@BSnowScout) May 2, 2014

I don't see Turgeon bring distraught about these 4 leaving except Seth Allen, who was always very tight with Faust. That is clearly a loss.

— Jeff Barker (@sunjeffbarker) May 2, 2014

If you'd have asked me six weeks ago who was most likely to leave, Seth Allen may have been last on the list. Some turmoil with him since.

— Jeff Ermann (@insidemdsports) May 2, 2014

None of Peters, Faust, Cleare and possibly Mitchell was a surprise. Even Wells toyed with NBA. Allen was primed to star and seemingly fine.

— Jeff Ermann (@insidemdsports) May 2, 2014

With Seth Allen gone, melo Trimble now the clear-cut starter at the point, with Wells at SG, Layman at SF, Smotrycz at PF, C TBD.

— Jeff Ermann (@insidemdsports) May 2, 2014

The expectations for Melo Trimble were steep - now the pressure is even greater. Can't think of a HS kid more capable than him to handle it.

— Josh Stirn (@Josh_Stirn) May 2, 2014

That said, it's important to temper expectations. He won't be perfect at PG and will face a learning curve. Will boost culture immediately.

— Josh Stirn (@Josh_Stirn) May 2, 2014

Good thing they’ve got Trimble coming in to run the show. But who gives him a rest?

— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) May 2, 2014

It's time for me to say it... What is going on with the #Terps program!?!? When was the last time ANY school had 4 kids leave the program!?

— Drew Nicholas (@DrewNicholas12) May 2, 2014

I understand Faust, Peters, and Shaq's decision to leave the program. But Seth makes no sense to me. Can only come up w/ 2 explanations.....

— Drew Nicholas (@DrewNicholas12) May 2, 2014

1. Seth didn't want to play the 2 if Trimble is going to start from Day 1. 2. Really bad chemistry btw Turgeon and players. Hope it's first

— Drew Nicholas (@DrewNicholas12) May 2, 2014

What a complete mess. #MarylandBasketball

— Will Bowers (@BOWERSMAX) May 2, 2014

Players/Coaches

Melo Trimble

I just retweet anything that has to do with me

— Melo Trimble (@_STAYMELO) May 2, 2014

And that he did. Just a small sampling...

Evan Smotrycz

We couldn't be more excited about the direction our program is going. We have a great group of guys who want to work and do...

— Evan Smotrycz (@_es1) May 2, 2014

...something special here at Maryland. We are all behind Coach Turgeon. We are working hard to make sure Maryland is at the top of the...

— Evan Smotrycz (@_es1) May 2, 2014

...Big Ten next year. Thanks to all the fans for sticking with us - we are most definitely on the right track!

— Evan Smotrycz (@_es1) May 2, 2014

Jake Layman

Excited for whats to come next. Surrounded by a bunch of guys and a great staff that want to work hard to reach 1 common goal.

— Jake Layman (@JLayman10) May 2, 2014

-This program cares so much about all of the players and i know were going to have a great season coming up.

— Jake Layman (@JLayman10) May 2, 2014

Dez Wells

@B1gDMV last of a dying breed

— Dez Wells (@Dez32Wells) May 1, 2014

You not happy? Okay, well go get happy & tell me how that goes.

— Dez Wells (@Dez32Wells) May 2, 2014

"Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." Stay strong & committed Terp Fans, Maryland Basketball will rise!

— Dez Wells (@Dez32Wells) May 2, 2014

Charles Mitchell

I'm only human. So please stop judging Me. Thank you so much.

— Charles Mitchell (@StuckLikeChuck1) May 2, 2014

Varun Ram

I love my team!!

— Varun Ram (@VRam_11) May 2, 2014

Mark Turgeon

"Adversity only visits the strong but takes up residency with the weak."

— Mark Turgeon (@CoachTurgeon) May 2, 2014

I'll miss the guys leaving, but I love the commitment of our returning players and the class we have coming in #TerpNation

— Mark Turgeon (@CoachTurgeon) May 2, 2014