Elijah Moore transferring to Utah

[orangefog]

To tell had far this program has fallen. The 2003 team, Forth, McNeil, at C, Melo, Hak at ,Pace. Duany, S, Gerry, Billy, G.
JJ wouldn't even play on that team.

No kidding, he wasn't even born.

 

[jdubs30]

Its do or die time for Kline and Autry. Rebuild it or pack it in

Feel bad for Kline, he's in a tough spot. Roster was basically set once he was hired last year.

This is the first offseason we can judge Kline. Nothing that happened last year was on him. We will have a better portal haul this year simply because we are more prepared and have more money.

Even then, if we are unable to land big time guys - it’s almost hard to blame Kline because I could understand guys not wanting to play here right now. We looked like a mess and return the same exact coaching staff

 

[Millhouse]

Here’s my take on Moore. I saw a player that struggled with confidence all year long. Not unusual for freshmen. It’s harder for fans to be patient with players when they’re getting paid.

But Moore had about the same playing time as Demetris Nichols as a frosh. And shot the ball at a higher Pct.

It’s an interesting perspective. I think he’s going to be a good player for someone eventually. But in this new world, you almost want other programs to develop players, and you snag them once they can be solid contributors to a rotation.

He “might” be ready next year, but as a school you have to decide if he’s worth the investment.

I'm gonna make some assumptions about that steal when the game was over

That wasn't the type of thing that someone who is just struggling with confidence does

 

[IthacaMatt]

Here’s my take on Moore. I saw a player that struggled with confidence all year long. Not unusual for freshmen. It’s harder for fans to be patient with players when they’re getting paid.

But Moore had about the same playing time as Demetris Nichols as a frosh. And shot the ball at a higher Pct.

It’s an interesting perspective. I think he’s going to be a good player for someone eventually. But in this new world, you almost want other programs to develop players, and you snag them once they can be solid contributors to a rotation.

He “might” be ready next year, but as a school you have to decide if he’s worth the investment.

You're right, especially with HS and portal kids all having NIL managers now. Their advice is go somewhere where you can get playing time, show what you can do, and then "portal up". Those kids get paid more than 95% of kids coming out of HS or Prep ball, because they are more proven. Lower leagues become the G League for P5 programs.

 

[baggerbob]

No kidding, he wasn't even born.

No kidding but the talent on that team was much better then JJ will ever be. Pinning your hopes on the type of players here recently is believing in fairytales.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I think all you the sky is falling guys are forgetting something. We still have Chance Westry.

Well, that didn’t age well.

 

[HyattsCuse]

This is the first offseason we can judge Kline. Nothing that happened last year was on him. We will have a better portal haul this year simply because we are more prepared and have more money.

Even then, if we are unable to land big time guys - it’s almost hard to blame Kline because I could understand guys not wanting to play here right now. We looked like a mess and return the same exact coaching staff

How would we even judge Kline though?
We’d need insider info on who Kline was advocating for.

It could easily be a case where Kline likes Players A, B, C. A wasn’t interested. B wanted too much money. Red preferred Player D over Player C. We have no way of knowing.

 

[MadNY3]

How would we even judge Kline though?
We’d need insider info on who Kline was advocating for.

It could easily be a case where Kline likes Players A, B, C. A wasn’t interested. B wanted too much money. Red preferred Player D over Player C. We have no way of knowing.

Autry made bad bets with money he wasn’t sure of (also on him) last offseason.

I think we will know how effective Kline is or isn’t. Several NBA teams have more respect for him than other leadership in our program and he isn’t on the hot seat.

 

[im4cuse]

Visiting Utah with Tyler Betsey

Utah Basketball Officially Hosting Two Transfer Portal Prospects

Alex Jensen, Raphael Chillious, Utah basketball are ramping up recruiting efforts and begin by welcoming Kelvin Odih to campus for official visit.

ksltv.com

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Visiting Utah with Tyler Betsey

Utah Basketball Officially Hosting Two Transfer Portal Prospects

Alex Jensen, Raphael Chillious, Utah basketball are ramping up recruiting efforts and begin by welcoming Kelvin Odih to campus for official visit.

ksltv.com

Well that’s not the first place I thought Choppa would visit.

 

[cusefan88]

Well that’s not the first place I thought Choppa would visit.

Raph Chillious. Haven't heard his name in a long time. Northeast Prep guy. Found his way to Utah

 

[cayugacuse]

Visiting Utah with Tyler Betsey

Utah Basketball Officially Hosting Two Transfer Portal Prospects

Alex Jensen, Raphael Chillious, Utah basketball are ramping up recruiting efforts and begin by welcoming Kelvin Odih to campus for official visit.

ksltv.com

I liked what I saw watching the game clips of Betsey when we were recruiting him. No room at the inn for him now.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[IthacaMatt]

He could have turned into a good player, but he was not that great his freshman year. He could have been handled better, and brought along. But he just didn't play defense any better than JJ or Carlos. If he did, he could have gotten more chances.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[23Zone]

 

[RyanCuse44]

He could have turned into a good player, but he was not that great his freshman year. He could have been handled better, and brought along. But he just didn't play defense any better than JJ or Carlos. If he did, he could have gotten more chances.

Probably didn't help that this staff was a downfall in regard to his progress too.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

I like these guys going out west. Gives me something to watch late night.

 

[dasher]

Probably didn't help that this staff was a downfall in regard to his progress too.

Probably didn't help the coaching staff him going scoreless for a number of games in a row.

 

[RF2044]

Probably didn't help that this staff was a downfall in regard to his progress too.

Agree 100%

 

[hoopsupstate]

Great kid, but couldn’t guard a chair.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Great kid, but couldn’t guard a chair.

The chair sucks at shooting anyway.

That said, Utah could be a really good landing spot for him. Plenty of minutes to be had on that roster.

 

[Dinkyspond]

"impressive pickup," lol. 24 vs. Tennessee (a lot of it in garbage time when the game was hopelessly over) then he went scoreless for like 2 months when he was given a starting assignment during the heat of the ACC season and was abused on defense.

 

[Dinkyspond]

He could have turned into a good player, but he was not that great his freshman year. He could have been handled better, and brought along. But he just didn't play defense any better than JJ or Carlos. If he did, he could have gotten more chances.

more chances? He was a starter for more than a month and did nothing