Class of 2020 C Quincy Ballard (NY) Transferring from FSU to Wichita St
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I do think between Taylor, Bunch and Brown, one of these kids could seriously surprise. I don’t think it’ll be Moten-level but I think one or even two could have an impact as a key forward sub.
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You could see Sherm’s potential as a freshman. He had swag and guts in the limited minutes he played. I liked him a lot. But I don’t think anyone thought he’d take the giant leap that he did as a sophomore.
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Is Quincy in the portal? Isn't there a one year requirement to sit out following a second transfer? Or is Quincy a graduate transfer, thus bypassing the requirement to sit out a year?
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Quincy Ballard.
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That's how i felt about him. My freshman year, watching Pearl. And whenever Douglas was subbed in, it was such a drastic change. My friends and i used to joke about it. And then the next year, it was like a superstar just blossomed out of nowhere. I expected he was a 'career backup' with no upside.
I'm not going to regurgitate the doubts i had about Lebron James...
With another forward in the portal?
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I don't think weight/bulk is the only qualification we're after. It's just an easy point to illustrate. I'd take a splinter with Chet Holmgren's talent over a bruiser with hands and feet of stone.
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Have to have a viable back up center.
We need both.
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These are forwards on the roster: JBA, Benny, Bunch, Taylor, Brown and Carey could play a Lydon hybrid spot.
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None of them are ready to make an impact next year. We need another forward.
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Let’s hope the coaches have a better eye for talent then.
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I was just there. Uh what?
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Of course one of the great things about college basketball is that none of us actually know this.
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Yeah I had a college roommate from Wichita...I have stayed there with him in the past and I for sure heard the "Ghetto Bird" getting lots of flights in
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I mean what are we comparing it to? Different perspectives may have an impact here. If you are looking for Miami or NYC, umm then yeah that ain't your city. If you are looking for a city with culture, some things to do and not get yourself in too much trouble then it's just fine. I've been there more than a few times as recent as 2019. Always enjoyed my visit. KS as a state isn't gonna wow you with how flat it is. Not sure what would make Wichita a poor destination in my visits unless you are looking to go on a week long bender. Not all college kids are looking for that.
In all the times I've been there there was plenty to go check out and we didn't get bored. Bar scene was average to be fair. So Syracuse would have it beat there. As for things to see and do beyond that - it's a push. Weather is boring minus the storms and definitely a lot less snow.
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Sure but banking on it isn't the smart route. If one of them out plays the transfer forward than so be it.
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Truthfully, we need to help JBA find a home elsewhere so can take both.
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I have a hard time thinking that they recruit all these young forwards and not 1 of them can play college ball next year. they don't have any real back up center, that is a glaring weak point.
You really have a hard time believing that? Have you not watched college basketball for the last years. it's a tough jump. We are asking someone to be a starter at the ACC level. And that someone wasn't even a top 80 player in high school.
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Then why recruit these high school players when there is an abundance of ready talent in the portal? Isn't the situation going to be nearly the same next year if they bring in a portal guy and he gets most of the minutes? Next year none of the young players will be really established and there will be many guys who could slide in. Personally, I would be fine if the staff rolled with the young talent at forward. JBA knows the zone very well and has played with the returning guys and if he played some, the defense should be outstanding when he's in. Can he score? Maybe. Maybe he could be a bridge to get one of the frosh ready.
Rankings can be very misleading don’t ya think?
Had some guy ranked 101st signed with Duke or Kentucky he may see his ranking skyrocket.
Not saying I disagree with your point, but rankings shmankings!
They were recruited to be developed for the future. Not one of them outside of Judah was expected to make an impact as a freshman.
