2022 Portal

[Cusefan0307]

Nolley is going to A&M

 

[MSOrange]

Nolley is going to A&M

 

[pearl31]

ha nice!

 

[dasher]

I don't think we will go after a forward unless one falls in to our laps. JB wants to go with what we have.

 

[pearl31]

I don't think we will go after a forward unless one falls in to our laps. JB wants to go with what we have.

Kind of figured as much.

 

[kingtidge]

I don't think we will go after a forward unless one falls in to our laps. JB wants to go with what we have.

I would guess you're right.

Here's hoping on the slim chance one falls in our lap tho...

 

[CU44SE]

I don't think we will go after a forward unless one falls in to our laps. JB wants to go with what we have.

Not shooting the messenger. But how do you go from hoping Cole returns and talking about it towards the end of the year. To being okay with what we have when he does decide to turn pro? I mean that is roughly a 17 point scorer next year with the way he was playing towards the end of the year. In Jim’s mind, who picks up the slack and adds shooting and scoring that Cole leaves? This doesn’t make sense to me. Jim’s decisions are baffling to me.

 

[dasher]

Not shooting the messenger. But how do you go from hoping Cole returns and talking about it towards the end of the year. To being okay with what we have when he does decide to turn pro? I mean that is roughly a 17 point scorer next year with the way he was playing towards the end of the year. In Jim’s mind, who picks up the slack and adds shooting and scoring that Cole leaves? This doesn’t make sense to me. Jim’s decisions are baffling to me.

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

 

[Briancuse]

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I don’t believe we’ve reached out to him but know he was a popular mention in this thread as a potential Swider replacement

We need to have him in for a visit.

 

[Briancuse]

I believe that outside of a back-up center, we are done.

We are in deep trouble if that's the case.

 

[pearl31]

the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years.

A developmental "off" year would be fine if this past year hadn't been so bad, and if the past 7 years weren't so... bleh

 

[kingtidge]

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

Agreed - but with the rapid rise in the # of players jumping to the portal, assuming we hold on to the incoming recruiting class in its entirety in 2 years is a BIG assumption.

Players come and go now at their own whims with the portal. I don't necessarily like it, but it is what it is. It's fool's gold to plan a roster more than a year out at this point IMO. You have to focus on the next year.

 

[CU44SE]

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

That leads me to believe that Jim is here for 2 more years. Otherwise he would be going all in I would think. And also, this leads me to believe they are terrified of the transfer portal. If someone comes in and plays well one of the young guys may transfer. Just doesn’t seem like Jim understands the new way of life in college basketball.

 

[Orangefan1]

I can’t believe we are going to roll with four freshman at forward Benny is basically a freshman in my mind I think that’s just so crazy

 

[orange79]

I can’t believe we are going to roll with four freshman at forward Benny is basically a freshman in my mind I think that’s just so crazy

Then I'm not sure what is going on in your mind. Benny played in 29 games, averaging almost 11 minutes per game. 13 of those games he played over the average.

That isn't a freshman next year.

 

[jdubs30]

I can’t believe we are going to roll with four freshman at forward Benny is basically a freshman in my mind I think that’s just so crazy

“Hey our backcourt of Tyus and Frank can’t shoot! Get us shooters!!”

“Buddy and Girard can only shoot and stink at everything else!!”

“JB only goes with 6.5 guys and only if they’re all upperclassmen! We need to play the younger guys!”

“JB only wants to play freshman?? We need more veterans!!”

 

[Cusefan0307]

Nolley isn’t that good anyway. He’s not our answer.

 

[Newhouser]

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

Good in two years as a in JB is still here?

 

[Cusefan0307]

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

I'm not in favor of a lot of these transfers because I mostly think they are mediocre, but we have been saying we were going to be really good in two years for about 6-7 years. It's old.

 

[DilemaCuse]

I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

Thanks Dash, yeah they could be good in 2 years but what do they expect next year? this 2 year planning worked pre-portal era. Now nothing is guranteed, you have to manage the roster season to season. After a losing season they are talking about a 2 year plan? They must feel very comfortable with the current state of affairs to be talking about a 2 year plan after a losing season. Thank god for Mintz to hopefully provide them a shot in the arm of immediate talent for next year.

Dash-any idea if they miss on Ballard, do they go in another direction and continue to pursue transfers?

 

[hoopsupstate]

Good in two years as a in JB is still here?

For that to happen Jessie would have to stay.

 

[dasher]

Thanks Dash, yeah they could be good in 2 years but what do they expect next year? this 2 year planning worked pre-portal era. Now nothing is guranteed, you have to manage the roster season to season. After a losing season they are talking about a 2 year plan? They must feel very comfortable with the current state of affairs to be talking about a 2 year plan after a losing season. Thank god for Mintz to hopefully provide them a shot in the arm of immediate talent for next year.

Dash-any idea if they miss on Ballard, do they go in another direction and continue to pursue transfers?

I think they must plan on getting Ballard.

 

[PhatOrange]

I agree 100% with you. I am also worried, and these are 100% my words and thoughts, no one else's, that we didn't make enough of an effort to keep Cole. I don't know how to say anything more than that. It felt to be like we were okay from the jump going young next year. I do know, and these are not my words, that the coaches think we are going to be really good in two years. To me, that is a meaningless thought. We could be good next year. No one is guaranteed anything down the road.

See Dash. The coaches agree with me to.

 

[kcsu]

I don't think we will go after a forward unless one falls in to our laps. JB wants to go with what we have.

JB said this is his best class ever. Guess we are going to find out

 

[Jake]

Disappointing. The game has changed. Portal recruiting is equal if not more important than HS kids.

This years tournament saw older teams generally succeed more than previous years. And you could see it in the style of play. Stronger defenders, more physical - almost a throwback to the 80s/90s.

The portal has changed the dynamic instantaneously.