2025-26 Preseason Practice

[orangefog]

Huh? The boards have topics, if you decide to have an off topic subject not listed on this message board you have the free speech option of posting in the appropriate forum in the off topic forum.

I was being a wiseass.

 

[Cuse On 3]

I was being a wiseass.

 

[orangefog]

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The sexual tension between Archie and Reggie is palpable.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

The sexual tension between Archie and Reggie is palpable.

Palpable buzz?

Maybe I should say palpable buzzcut.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The sexual tension between Archie and Reggie is palpable.

Did you watch Riverdale?

 

[orangefog]

Did you watch Riverdale?

No sir, I did not.

 

[orangefog]

Did you watch Riverdale?

I may have to start watching it.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I may have to start watching it.

It's absolutely bonkers right from the first episode and it just gets more and more out there. I loved it.

 

[pearl31]

I was being a wiseass.

being wise ought to be of no concern to an amphibian

 

[OmahaCuse]

I’m sure it’s on the pay side but only nugget from practices so far is that the new 7’ center is big and quick for his size.

 

[cusefan88]

Tyler Betsey getting the work in.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Last warning.

Political commentary is permitted on the Off Topic board only.

Fascist!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I was being a wiseass.

Not very well, evidently.

 

[letsgorange]

Tyler Betsey getting the work in.

Interesting prospect. Not really needed this year I don't think but good size and can shoot. Might force his way onto the court this year but if not, should have a nice role next year!

 

[Orangezoo]

Interesting prospect. Not really needed this year I don't think but good size and can shoot. Might force his way onto the court this year but if not, should have a nice role next year!

Strong 3 and D type of player on a team needing guys who can defend and mix it up. Exactly the kind of player who probably adds value any time he is on the court even if it’s matchup specific. Nothing flashy but effective. A stronger Robert Braswell type.

 

[pearl31]

really pulling for him if only so I can do alot of HEAVENS TO BETSEY shouting during games

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Sherman20]

Interesting prospect. Not really needed this year I don't think but good size and can shoot. Might force his way onto the court this year but if not, should have a nice role next year!

Tyler Betsey is absolutely needed this year. He will be a key bench piece. Him, Souare, Kiyan and Sadiq will be major bench guys, imo. Sadiq has a very high ceiling but we’ll see if he’s ready. I hope so.

 

[letsgorange]

Tyler Betsey is absolutely needed this year. He will be a key bench piece. Him, Souare, Kiyan and Sadiq will be major bench guys, imo. Sadiq has a very high ceiling but we’ll see if he’s ready.

He's the 8th or 9th guy on the roster. Don't know if that falls into absolutely needed category. I did say he may force his way onto the court. If he get's hot from 3 I can see some run but I don't see him as a key player.

 

[Cuse On 3]

He's the 8th or 9th guy on the roster. Don't know if that falls into absolutely needed category. I did say he may force his way onto the court. If he get's hot from 3 I can see some run but I don't see him as a key player.

absolutely needed depth piece.

 

[tptcuse]

Tyler Betsey is absolutely needed this year. He will be a key bench piece. Him, Souare, Kiyan and Sadiq will be major bench guys, imo. Sadiq has a very high ceiling but we’ll see if he’s ready.

For sure. I think some on this board are downplaying Sadiq though, especially given our recent defensive woes. Hopefully, he is as effective on defense as he was said to be.

 

[Cusefan0307]

For sure. I think some on this board are downplaying Sadiq though, especially given our recent defensive woes. Hopefully, he is as effective on defense as he was said to be.

The problem for him is being stuck behind Donnie. Hate to be that guy, but maybe he forces Autry to go small to get them both on the court. I’ve heard Kingz is the real deal too. He’s going to command a lot of minutes.

 

[Niastri]

Betsey is interesting as a prospect and as a player.

He came out of high school in the 2024 class ranked 45th overall. Sometimes rankings are wrong (nobody remembers Benny Williams, do they?), but sometimes players just take a while to live up to their rankings.

His high school rankings were for a 6'8" 185 lb wing player with guard skills and a very nice looking 3 point form. As recently as September 2023, ESPN had Betsey listed as a 6'6" 185 small forward. Several others had him at 6'8, but agreed he was 185.

I have mentioned this before, but Betsey was listed at 225 as a true freshman at Cincinnati before last season. The accuracy of heights and weights taken anywhere but the NBA combine are extremely suspect, but let's just say Betsey gained 40 lbs in a little more than a year. Looking at his highlights from high school and Cincinnati, he definitely gained a ton of weight. Maybe 40 lbs, it's hard to guess on a 6'8" guy.

That kind of weight gain will definitely affect your game. He looked slower and less explosive.

Fast forward a year, he's still listed at 225 lbs, and had a summer working with Rob Harris, who looks like he can scare a herd of cows into fine condition.

I think Betsey is going to look like the full grown version of that skinny kid from 2023 this year. Athletic, long limbed, agile and skilled, but now strong enough to defend power forwards in the post. He's going to sub in at both the 3 and 4, giving us a shooting and dribble penetration threat from the bench.

I think Betsey will be at least a regular on the floor, having averaged 12 minutes with Cincinnati, he's primed for a sophomore leap.

 

[OmahaCuse]

The problem for him is being stuck behind Donnie. Hate to be that guy, but maybe he forces Autry to go small to get them both on the court. I’ve heard Kingz is the real deal too. He’s going to command a lot of minutes.

Go small? He is 6’8” Donnie is 6’10”

 

[hoopsupstate]

You might see Freeman, White and Betsy playing together.