It’s Portal time!

[Cusesky8214]

I hope our staff saved Tre Mitchell’s number.

Is he transferring? I see there's some talk of it being a possibility. Kid has 3 games of 30+ this year...he would definitely be my number 1 call the second he hits the portal.

 

[orangefog]

Is he transferring? I see there's some talk of it being a possibility. Kid has 3 games of 30+ this year...he would definitely be my number 1 call the second he hits the portal.

I just watched some highlights. He would be a nice piece. Could probably play the 4 or 5. He would be in the AO or Rick Jackson mold.

 

[Cusesky8214]

In case anyone wanted to see what kind of player he is. I'd imagine IF he does enter the portal that he will be heavily pursued.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

I hope our staff saved Tre Mitchell’s number.

Kid would be a lifesaver for the program

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

In case anyone wanted to see what kind of player he is. I'd imagine IF he does enter the portal that he will be heavily pursued.

Why not declare?

 

[syrBossHogg]

I just watched some highlights. He would be a nice piece. Could probably play the 4 or 5. He would be in the AO or Rick Jackson mold.

His skillset looks a lot different than AO/RJ from watching that video

 

[Cusesky8214]

Why not declare?

Could be a possibility. He could also stay where he's at...All speculation right now

 

[orangefog]

His skillset looks a lot different than AO/RJ from watching that video

More jumpers, but good with both hands around the rim. Big bodied. Not the skinny 7 footers to which we’ve grown accustomed.

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

His skillset looks a lot different than AO/RJ from watching that video

Kenyon Martin

 

[orangefog]

Kenyon Martin

Athletic freak Kenyon Martin?

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

Athletic freak Kenyon Martin?

That lazy leaning lefty in the first 15 seconds was the spitting image, and the driving dunk from the arc about a minute in too. Not close to a plodding AO or RJ

 

[Cusesky8214]

More jumpers, but good with both hands around the rim. Big bodied. Not the skinny 7 footers to which we’ve grown accustomed.

Very good hands. We seem to get a lot of butterfingers. Kid is strong and also has a nice handle for his size. Can do a little bit of everything.

 

[orangefog]

That lazy leaning lefty in the first 15 seconds was the spitting image, and the driving dunk from the arc about a minute in too. Not close to a plodding AO or RJ

AO tore down a rim.

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

AO tore down a rim.

And also never took a 3 nor broke a man down from the arc

 

[orangefog]

And also never took a 3 nor broke a man down from the arc

I mentioned he shoots more jumpers, from both mid range and three point line. 37% this year from three, which is fantastic for a big man. But, he is a big bodied, low post scorer that can establish and maintain position and then use either hand around the basket. He is not a high flyer. He is more likely to finish with a layup than a dunk.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

Would hate to see Woody transfer out -- would be a disastrous long-term outcome.
My best guess at a lineup:

C -- Edwards builds upon the late season momentum, and starts. Backed up by Anselem, who still won't be "ready" next year.
PF -- Woody
SF -- Benny
SG -- Buddy
PG -- Kadary

Bench: Joe, Frank, Jimmy Jr.

I think this lineup with Joe as a sixth man could really do some damage next season and I hope we see it.

 

[rocklloyd]

I want 3 or 4 more guys that are 6’ 6” and 175 lbs. this way we have a team loaded with the same size guys and we eliminate the who should be playing the 1,2,3,4 or 5 arguments. We’d be just like Colgate with the exception of the 6’ 6” at point guard that we don’t start.

Pound it baby!

 

[Alsacs]

Using the NFL Terminology Probable 75%, Questionable. 50%, Doubtful 25%.
I would guess
100%
Buddy Boeheim
Benny Williams
Kadary Richmond
Frank Ansalem

Probable 75%
Joe Girard
Jon Bol Ajak

Questionable 50-50
Marek Dolezaj
Bourama Sidibe
Jesse Edwards
Chaz Owens
Alan Griffin
Robert Braswell

Doubtful 25%
Woody Newton
Quincy Guerrier


We don’t have a lot of 100% to come back I would set the over 5.5 are gone because of the two seniors counting.

 

[Gotothehole]

Using the NFL Terminology Probable 75%, Questionable. 50%, Doubtful 25%.
I would guess
100%
Buddy Boeheim
Benny Williams
Kadary Richmond
Frank Ansalem

Probable 75%
Joe Girard
Jon Bol Ajak

Questionable 50-50
Marek Dolezaj
Bourama Sidibe
Jesse Edwards
Chaz Owens
Alan Griffin
Robert Braswell

Doubtful 25%
Woody Newton
Quincy Guerrier


We don’t have a lot of 100% to come back I would set the over 5.5 are gone because of the two seniors counting.

Switch Buddy and Woody

 

[Cusefan0307]

Switch Buddy and Woody

yeah because that makes sense.

 

[orangemass]

It's possible that the player movement will stun us all. I'm not saying we won't end up better. Or worse. Just stunning.

Amazing

 

[orangemass]

In case anyone wanted to see what kind of player he is. I'd imagine IF he does enter the portal that he will be heavily pursued.

One could say pounded

 

[UpstateSM]

Is he transferring? I see there's some talk of it being a possibility. Kid has 3 games of 30+ this year...he would definitely be my number 1 call the second he hits the portal.

Nothing close to definitive as of right now but the rumors around UMass are not great. Would be devastating for that program but he could make a huge difference here if he hits the portal.

He might be the best offensive big in the country next year.

 

[Sherman20]

Would u stay? Cuz I wouldn’t. Why deal with JB’s uncertainty and his mouth. I hope Jesse stays but two years in the system and still getting this treatment...I was told it was very likely that both bigs are going to dip

The plan was to redshirt Jesse this year and he agreed to it. Come on. You know what they say about rumors. Kid would be a fool to leave.

 

[Cusefan69]

Nothing close to definitive as of right now but the rumors around UMass are not great. Would be devastating for that program but he could make a huge difference here if he hits the portal.

He might be the best offensive big in the country next year.

Which would likely make him a target for most programs in the country. Certainly you throw your hat in the ring though, no downside. Just don't make him your only target. Go after the top 5 bigs, whomever says yes first is in.