Biggest Need...

[newmexicuse]

we obviously can take one more since we recruited IJ.

To heck with skills, what we need most is a big strong JUCO enforcer.

 

[RF2044]

I was going to say, a new coach. : (

 

[samspann1]

Talent & athleticism

 

[cusefan88]

Some guy that's gonna kick the crap out of the other team. They need some dogs man. Rick Jackson type

 

[reedny]

Hate to say it, but the answer is elite talent. We don't have it. WIth the possible exception of Hughes, all our players are complimentary. We have no top-tier defense, athleticism or scoring. Our interior players get dominated in the paint and on the glass. It's a disturbingly soft team, with no answers on the horizon until our young guys develop and recruiting improves.

 

[Cuse12]

Need a bully down low with competent skill

 

[Macho Uno]

I think they are in dire need of a low post scorer and a guard who can get a bucket on their own.

 

[bozophobe]

I propose a harsh new policy - all power forwards and centers should be recruited from junior college/grad transfer sources only (when possible). Only exceptions being proper physical specimens or absolute athletic freaks, when possible out of high school, or from a country with an established basketball culture and system. Maximize all resumes regarding age, accumulated skill, and full adult maturation. No more 'project' players, ever. No more promoting as a badge of honor "he didn't even touch a basketball until 16."

The one year sit-out rule would be an impediment, but an initial investment/sacrifice might lead to a more consistent pipeline, no?

I'm not envisioning this under the current head coach.

 

[rackman18]

A big body that nobody can move.

 

[OrangeDW]

I would take the best juco/transfer/grad transfer player regardless of positions. We could use anyone that can play.

 

[SUfanNC]

Need an alpha. Don't see one. Gotta make plays

 

[hoopsupstate]

We don’t have room for the two recruits already signed. How do we take anyone else.

 

[supp]

No worries. I'm sure we'll find a rail-thin European at the last minute who likes banging down low but only off the court and with cheerleaders.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

We don’t have room for the two recruits already signed. How do we take anyone else.

At the very least...two transfers will happen, probably a third

 

[im4cuse]

Nate Sestina type. Big with skill. Averaging 7&7 in 27 mins for UK. 6’9 235 5th yr senior from Bucknell.

 

[doc05]

Maybe at least one or two top 60 rated recruits?

 

[moqui]

jba taking the shirt this season effectively makes him the big in next year's class

16 months ago, i wanted a class of symir, andre and big cliff
kadary, woody and jba is close enough

 

[orangejunkie]

At the very least...two transfers will happen, probably a third

Interesting prediction. Jalen Carey, Howard Washington. and ??

 

[Gabjon]

jba taking the shirt this season effectively makes him the big in next year's class

16 months ago, i wanted a class of symir, andre and big cliff
kadary, woody and jba is close enough

But the fact that JBA redshirted over Edwards states how raw he is. Also if you look at recruiting for 2021 we are offering 3 bigs and on the verge of offering a 4th indicates the staffs view that there is still a need there.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

But the fact that JBA redshirted over Edwards states how raw he is. Also if you look at recruiting for 2021 we are offering 3 bigs and on the verge of offering a 4th indicates the staffs view that there is still a need there.

Sidibe graduates in 2021.

 

[Gabjon]

Sidibe graduates in 2021.

so does Marek, all things being equal forward would be the biggest need in the class with only Braswell, Guerrrier, Newton projected to be on the roster.

But the focus is clearly on the 5 spot maybe JB is going back to playing two bigs i.e. AO and Ricky or Fab and Rock, I for one sure hope so.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Interesting prediction. Jalen Carey, Howard Washington. and ??

Bas

 

[orangejunkie]

Bas

That makes sense, if my memory is correct he was a last minute flyer that SU took. Maybe just a 3 star so he has a long way to go...

 

[cuseguy]

I think they are in dire need of a low post scorer and a guard who can get a bucket on their own.

Richmond fits the bill of the latter.

 

[moqui]

But the fact that JBA redshirted over Edwards states how raw he is. Also if you look at recruiting for 2021 we are offering 3 bigs and on the verge of offering a 4th indicates the staffs view that there is still a need there.

i remain high on jba in the long term at least

and i'm not the only one