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What I hear you saying is that even Scotty doesn't know?

The 5 for 5, which could grandfather in current seniors [not suggesting it will, just that it is a possibility].

Agreed. The Kyle downplaying is over the top, IMO. People act like if you aren't impregnible on defense and Shaq on offense, that you are somehow deficient. Kyle was terrific, far down the list of issues / problems that the team had defensively.

Agreed. The portal [which is out and out free agency at this point] is a two-way street. Teams have to be willing to pay, and you have to find a place that offers the role you are seeking. Sometimes you can find that role, but at a lower level than you'd prefer, or not for the money you'd...

Lots of insightful info about Wilson and his capabilities in that interview!

My opinion only, based upon past results / minor future projection. 3M is reportedly a knock down shooter. I expect that there will be some growing pains, but let's pencil him in around ~37% from three. Tobiason only shot 34% from three last year, but shot 41% his freshman year. Can he get...

I couldn't agree more about the shooting. However, some of the raw materials might be in place. Tobiason and Doty need to shoot a little bit better than they have, but they are capable. And 3M is reportedly a shooter. White fared better than I expected last year from outside, but can he take...

Outstanding break down.

I didn't say "cheap." I also have a pretty good idea of what Estrella's price tag was -- and can say with 100% certainty that Wilson's cost was substantially below that, by several orders of magnitude.

...which has zero to do with my post. Estrella cost more than Wilson. Estrella also had a higher recruiting profile dating back to high school, compared to Wilson. Estrella was a higher rated transfer prospect than Wilson. Hence, the price tag was higher. But that doesn't change that Wilson...

I'll weigh in. I like the defensive potential of the three perimeter players that I envision will start. I like that Tobiason and Doty are prove, versatile scorers that we can build an offense around. I like that we have three centers that all seem capable. I like that Wilson and Goodrick...

Kid's going to be a monster when he gets to 230+.

Dual, I think / believe. I think there has been some discussion that Tobiason and Doty might be able to pitch in to help with ball handling, but neither of those guys are true point guards. Moesch is a PG, but I don't expect much from him in year 1. Meaning that we enter the season rolling...

It isn't a take -- at all. We got a productive player for a fraction of the cost as Estrella. He's probably better than Estrella defensively. Good evaluation from our staff. We only have so much to spend.

Probably "high major."

Point Guard -- Dual Shooting Guard / Small Forward -- Tobiason / Doty / 3M / Kiyan Power Forward -- White Center -- Wilson / Goodrick / Siby 9...

Folefac, PG, and maybe roll the dice on that D2 wing?

A, Cotton... A... I know that people were initially focused on names they recognized, like Estrella. I have a feeling that this guy is going to be every bit as good / impactful. Sneaky good signing. Now, let's add Folefac and a PG to challenge for the starting role, and we've got a...

Agreed. IF [haven't seen anything official yet] Wilson is coming here, then I feel good about the center position. Wilson's game translates to the ACC. I believe that Goodrick is going to be better than most expect. And Siby has intriguing potential. For us missing out on a few top guys...

Which wrongdoing specifically are you referring to? Because with Pearl, there are too many to keep track of. Pearl was a wannabe snitch who tried to turn in another coach who was innocent, and then proceeded to cheat indiscriminately at multiple stops after he rebuilt his career. He SHOULD...

I don't disagree with any of your observatios about how Freeman played on offense. But there was DEFINITELY a component of effort / intensity / defensive tenacity that was lacking, and that is 100% something that coaching can address. Pitino is going to demand that effort from Freeman, or...

Other than injuries, everything else DOES have to do with coaching and him not being pushed in a way that would help him actualize his immense potential.

THEY did.

Smart move for his pro prospects.

Agreed. Think Goodrick will surprise, too. Not sure that Siby is ready, but really like his potential. And wouldn't be surprised if he's more ready than I expect.

Seems like a big deal that we got this kid on campus. I hope AO helps seal the deal -- don't want this kid leaving without signing on the dotted line. THEN we can shift our attention to PG, and call it an offseason.

I have to shake my head about us osetensibly not being able to afford middle of the road costing prospects, after the reports about the NIL money that was supposed to come along with GMac being hired.

Could be. This [I believe -- my opinion only] was our "pivot" after Freeman didn't materialze. Hope we didn't get in on him too late, because I think this kid has a lot of upside, and there are aspects of his game that will translate to the ACC level.

I think it needs to be both. "Hungry scrappers" isn't good enough. It's a rationalization to think otherwise. Our best teams have had a handful of talented difference makers, surrounded by scrappers. Not sure who the talented difference makers are on next year's roster yet. Maybe it is...

I mean... Maybe? But players also want to go somewhere where they can have success, and get PT. Right now, GMac is new. If we are successful this year, then we will be an easier sell. Money is an miportant factor, but it isn't the ONLY factor. Success betgats success, because it makes it...

I like Williams, but he's not what we need at the 5. Would love to land Williams and Wilson, if Folefac goes in a different direction.

Fair -- I'm just saying I myself don't know, given that the highlight reel that was posted was all offense mostly.

Makes sense for him to enter the portal. All these seniors have an outside shot of being grandfathered into the 5 for 5 rule. Not saying they will, just that it is possible.

He's a bit more athletic / explosive than I expected from a kid his size, playing at a mid-major. He'd be a pretty good add. Not sure how he is defensively.

Screw this guy.

Pivot from Freeman?

OmahaCuse, I've appreciated all of the info from the local perspective you've brought to this thread. But I find it very difficult to believe that this guy could average double figures 2 years in a row in the Big 10, but not be good enough to be the 10th or 12th man at Creighton. Come on.

I see your point. I would certainly rather have him than not get somebody.

Agreed -- no doubt, he is a plus defender and versatile [although not a "great" shooter]. He can do a lot of things well. I am just not sure whether he can be a STARTING point guard, versus maybe being better suited for a Guard/Forward type of role in reserve. And like I mentioned in the...

I agree with your definition with one minor distinction -- sometimes, a "lead guard" isn't a big scorer, just an off-ball guard / wing with versatility and the requisite ball handling to chip in and spell or play the point. That's what I think Dual might be, although I think he has upside...

I don't think that Dual is a pure point, but I think he has a lot of lead guard skills. Need to see more of his handle / facilitation in half-court offensive sets [vs. handling the ball in the open floor] to make that determination. But playing alongside versatile guys who can create...

I didn't say "elite scoring pivot." I'm just not convinced that Goodrick is starting caliber [time will tell]. I like Siby's long term potential, but not sure we can expect much from him on the offensive side of the ball yet. This prospect seems very similar to Siby in that respect. I would...

Sure... but we already have a guy who sounds a lot like this. Not sure we need two, when we still might need a starting-caliber pivot. There's only so much room at the inn, and so much NIL $$$ available. Plus, we don't need four centers.

I'd feel better about landing a guy like this -- a rim protector / pogo stick who doesn't offer much offense -- if we had a clear-cut starting caliber center. I actually think that Goodrick might surprise, but I need to see that first to be comfortable with that. And I think that Siby might...

Agree 100%. If they have the money. They might want to sign up to 3 more players [of which Folefac could be one]. Not sure how much $$$ they have left, or how much they'd want to overpay with potentially two open starting spots still to fill.

None of which changes my point.

Agreed. Pepperdine campus is pretty amazing. Tough to criticize him on that basis alone.

The latter [big wing, a la CJ]. Would be great to add. Don't know how feasible.

Goodrick? I wonder if this addition means we're out of the running for Folefac. In which case, any additional bigs we add could be 4/5 combos [like Freeman].

Not sure why you are saying any of that in response to my post. I didn't knock Sidibe. I also acknowledged that he got injured. In fact, if you were to go back in time, you would see me consistently being a strong Sidibe supporter during his time here. I was excited about Bourama's...