I think players and coaches have learned to accept what the portal means in today's game. I think players understand that each team is going to have movement of key players, reserves, and role players. It is the new norm and there is not the same level of shame that came from the coaches that lost all their players to the portal.
Players understand because they are experiencing the same thing at their own program regarding post-season conferences(exit interviews or whatever they call it). Players are being advised to move on in some cases. Coaches want to be able to bring in their own players, in some cases. They have the hard conversation that states the best interest of both the player and the team.
All those roster spots including starting spots open on our roster can be a good thing for Coquese to work with as she and her staff comb the portal. Might be more attractive to elite talent looking to link up to play together somewhere.