Jesse Edwards in portal and transfers to WVU

[phil77]

 

[Orangezoo]

Nice no time to read any comments on us having portal targets or hush hush?

 

[MikeSU02]

For all that is holy, put this man in spread pick and roll with Judah and put guys that can shoot and dribble all around them and let's go.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Yea baby! Let's go

 

[M2MPrinciples]

That's huge, if true. Really excited to see the offense come back.

A little worried about Jesse's ability to defend in space, though. He and Maliq will really need to work on that this offseason, and they'll need to learn when and how to switch.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Massive, now hopefully he can put on 10-20 more lbs

 

[Sbucketball]

“Everyone is back that is not in the portal" - Red.

 

[Cuse181]

What sorcery is this??? A real update on Jesse Edwards in the Jesse Edwards thread?

 

[sutomcat]

“Everyone is back that is not in the portal" - Red.

That implies Judah is also returning. As expected.

 

[rrlbees]

That implies Judah is also returning. As expected.

I was gonna say the same thing.

 

[Sherman20]

Lol. “Obviously, things can change at anytime but as of right now, we have everyone back that is supposed to be here.”
I do expect Jesse to return but I want to hear it from Jesse himself.

 

[Orangezoo]

That's huge, if true. Really excited to see the offense come back.

A little worried about Jesse's ability to defend in space, though. He and Maliq will really need to work on that this offseason, and they'll need to learn when and how to switch.

I hope they watched UConn closely. Hedge hard and drop Benny or Maliq etc to the rim to slow down penetration off the pass. Jesse has quick hands so I would think he would be ok on the hard hedge. A fast athletic team around him can fill the passing lanes and recover quickly as well.

 

[MSOrange]

Lol. “Obviously, things can change at anytime but as of right now, we have everyone back that is supposed to be here.”
I do expect Jesse to return but I want to hear it from Jesse himself.

Agree. I took it to mean that there wouldn't be any more guys in the transfer portal. I'm not 100 percent confident on Jesse and Judah until it's from them.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I watched a lot of bigs less athletic than Jesse who can guard in space. He just has to be taught proper footwork and guard the strong hand. Man defense is still a team approach and each player needs to learn to help the helper.

 

[dasher]

Lol. “Obviously, things can change at anytime but as of right now, we have everyone back that is supposed to be here.”
I do expect Jesse to return but I want to hear it from Jesse himself.

I believe I hinted at that last week. More than hinted at it with a few posters as well. I would still like a portal guy or two to go with Jesse and Judah. I think we could be really good.

 

[Orangezoo]

I watched a lot of bigs less athletic than Jesse who can guard in space. He just has to be taught proper footwork and guard the strong hand. Man defense is still a team approach and each player needs to learn to help the helper.

Right which means scouting on going under or over screens, help rotations and cutting off driving lanes. Mtm should feature Benny's skill as a weakside shot blocker much more too hopefully.

 

[Orangezoo]

I believe I hinted at that last week. More than hinted at it with a few posters as well. I would still like a portal guy or two to go with Jesse and Judah. I think we could be really good.

Yes sir you did. A strong portal add or two and gotta think we have a shot to be ranked pre-season. Could care less if we are honestly but should be some positive attention.

 

[littlereg]

meehhh. Bradley I get. Westry I don’t really at all. This is building a basketball team. Not collecting the highest ranked guys from two years ago. Anyway I’m not sure why I keep getting sucked into this argument. I don’t think Westry is coming here anyway. He can get more minutes elsewhere.

If his knee is healthy and good to go I would take Westry over both Bell and and Taylor every day of the week.

 

[Sherman20]

I believe I hinted at that last week. More than hinted at it with a few posters as well. I would still like a portal guy or two to go with Jesse and Judah. I think we could be really good.

I caught that hint. And Devo suggested that Jesse would be back on his podcast, too. So I feel good about it and am hoping that an announcement from Jesse is forthcoming.

 

[Cusefan0307]

If his knee is healthy and good to go I would take Westry over both Bell and and Taylor every day of the week.

The only justification for this was Westry was rated higher than both in high school.

 

[orangefog]

The only justification for this was Westry was rated higher than both in high school.

Also, personal player evaluation, right or wrong.

 

[two3zone]

I’m curious as to who is paying the NIL bill for him.

 

[HOFCeluck]

"as of right now."

I mean...meh. I do remain cautiously optimistic that Mintz and Jesse will be back.

 

[orangefog]

I’m curious as to who is paying the NIL bill for him.

I think it's Sherwin-Williams down on Erie Blvd East.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

So, if Jesse and Judah come back, does that leave SU with 1 or 2 scholarships to offer?