Braswell

[JLine]

Really hope he sticks it out. Third shooter on the team once Hughes bolts.

 

[dollarbill44]

We've had LAX players enter the portal and return.

The portal just means you're exploring your options, and allows other coaches to contact you.

However, if coaches can't make contact until at least April 15 due to the new coronavirus rules, and players have concerns about visiting schools, a lot of players just may stay put this off season.

If the NCAA changes the rule and allows players to transfer without having to sit out, we'll have no problem getting players if we need them.

The problem, as I see it, is that guys really struggle playing in the zone in their first year in the program. Our best seasons (since we went exclusively zone) have been when we have a handful of guys with experience.

 

[br801]

Cmon dude. Is it a coincidence that every player that we lose to the portal has some type of nagging injury? Maybe, just maybe, it gives JB a cover for why we won’t play certain guys.

So you think Braswell wasn't really injured?

 

[FrancoPizza]

So you think Braswell wasn't really injured?

I don’t know what to believe anymore.

...still waiting for buddy’s presser...

 

[br801]

I don’t know what to believe anymore.

...still waiting for buddy’s presser...

Yeah, keep calling for Buddy's presser.

 

[Newhouser]

Braswell was gonna see some solid minutes but he was hurt from day 1 this yr

I think he was going to see desperation minutes. We've tried everyone else let's try Braswell.

 

[realorange]

I don’t think Braswell has the game or body to ever be able to play a bunch of minutes. He’s kind of an awkward athlete with an extremely thin body. Maybe the leg injuries hurt, but his lateral movements never have looked good to me. Good jumper and a decent shooter, but can he add much more? He’s like a really poor man’s Southerland at this point.

Hope he stays, but I’m not expecting him to ever be an impact player. Hope he proves that statement incorrect.

Braswell moves well and his shot looks good.

As for being thin, he, unlike Marek, was able to put on weight this year. I hope his leg/ankle problems heal because I think he has the ability to be a very good player for us.

 

[realorange]

I think he was going to see desperation minutes. We've tried everyone else let's try Braswell.

It seemed that JB was trying to work him into minutes, but it was obvious he was having problems moving after only a few minutes on the floor. JB was very clear about Braswell's problems and not in a condescending way.

 

[721Comstock]

Braswell moves well and his shot looks good.

As for being thin, he, unlike Marek, was able to put on weight this year. I hope his leg/ankle problems heal because I think he has the ability to be a very good player for us.

I agree.

How much did Southerland “bulk up” during his Cuse career?
Or Shump?
Or Hak?

Pre-injury, Bras moved just fine.
He had that one game where he got like 3-4 steals in a short period of time.
And he’s got a nice 3pt shot.

If “all” he does for us is have a career arc like DirtySouth2.0, we’d take that in a heartbeat.

 

[SWC75]

I have my doubts. There were very good opportunities for Bras to play more minutes and fill a couple of needs on the team but JB stuck to what was working 40% of the time.

Braswell was behind the team's and league's leading scorer.

 

[Orangefan1]

Braswell should be playing twenty minutes a game. He was another guy we never gave a legitimate shot to and if Marek was struggling Braswell could of filled in for him

 

[Todoubled23]

Braswell should be playing twenty minutes a game. He was another guy we never gave a legitimate shot to and if Marek was struggling Braswell could of filled in for him

Hey Alex I'll take "bad shins" for 200.

 

[DBCooper]

Braswell should be playing twenty minutes a game. He was another guy we never gave a legitimate shot to and if Marek was struggling Braswell could of filled in for him

Braswell was not physically able to play the minutes you suggest.

 

[OrangeDW]

Cmon dude. Is it a coincidence that every player that we lose to the portal has some type of nagging injury? Maybe, just maybe, it gives JB a cover for why we won’t play certain guys.

So Braswell’s leg thing was made up too?

 

[007]

So Braswell’s leg thing was made up too?

This has to stay here...I've heard that Braswell has a wooden leg and a real foot.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

This has to stay here...I've heard that Braswell has a wooden leg and a real foot.

His girlfriend said he had a foot and a half.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So is Braswell for sure in the portal?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

So is Braswell for sure in the portal?

He is NOT in the portal (as of Noon)

The portal is closed this afternoon for cleaning and restocking.

It will reopen at 6 AM tomorrow.

Thank you for your patronage.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

He is NOT in the portal (as of Noon)

The portal is closed this afternoon for cleaning and restocking.

It will reopen at 6 AM tomorrow.

Thank you for your patronage.

The portal have tp in stock, you think?

 

[Oakland]

I wanted to see how the team played with Eli at the 2 and Bras in. Bras would provide outside shooting and rebounding.

Braswell was behind the team's and league's leading scorer.

 

[DoctorBombay]

He gone.
And why shouldn’t he be? What gives anyone any confidence that staying would’ve changed things, healthy or not.
I’m really down on this thin bench/PT situation w/ JB. This is not trending well.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

So Braswell’s leg thing was made up too?

A hoax perpetrated by the Chinese and/Ukrainians.
Wait... wrong forum?

About the portal, and coming back after you’re in it... If you enter, doesn’t your (old) team sorta become active in trying to replace you? What happens if they expend energy/resources in recruiting that spot... and you later decide you want to come back? If the team has offered the replacement, who gets the spot? Seems hard to return.

 

[orange79]

So Braswell’s leg thing was made up too?

Yep. Just like the poster who said Jalen's thumb surgery was unnecessary and only done to enable a red shirt.

 

[sufandu]

I really hope we don’t lose him. We’re gonna have like 7 players next year... if the season is even played.

Just enough for a full rotation... if JB wants to go deep into the bench.

 

[sufandu]

I don’t think Braswell has the game or body to ever be able to play a bunch of minutes. He’s kind of an awkward athlete with an extremely thin body. Maybe the leg injuries hurt, but his lateral movements never have looked good to me. Good jumper and a decent shooter, but can he add much more? He’s like a really poor man’s Southerland at this point.

Hope he stays, but I’m not expecting him to ever be an impact player. Hope he proves that statement incorrect.

But sometimes you need those guys off the bench. To have them available from the bench they have to know they have a chance to get off of it regularly.