Orangezoo
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Who do you like?
The two ones I'd hope we are really talking to is the kid from AZ State and then the kid from Utah Valley.
Who do you like?
Based on recent entries I'd say there are about 5 of 6 great options in the portal right now...
Recruiting is a two-way street. People merely being in the portal is irrelevant.
There have been numerous prospects in the portal this cycle that would have fit the bill, but for various reasons we didn't land any of them. It's no sure thing that will land any of the players you're mentioning either.
Time's growing short, and with the portal closing options are going to be more limited going forward.
Maybe we’re just going to put Brown at center? Given that there’s talks of 3 guardRecruiting is a two-way street. People merely being in the portal is irrelevant.
There have been numerous prospects in the portal this cycle that would have fit the bill, but for various reasons we didn't land any of them. It's no sure thing that will land any of the players you're mentioning either.
Time's growing short, and with the portal closing options are going to be more limited going forward.
Probably would work against most teams. I still think we get a big though. I think guys are being greedy and the NIL they thought they would get isn’t out there for them.Maybe we’re just going to put Brown at center? Given that there’s talks of 3 guard
Lineups and yet Brown, Williams, Bell, and Taylor are all coming back and thus must not be overly concerned that their won’t be enough forward minutes to go around…perhaps the reason for that is that a forward will be moving to center?
Miami’s tallest guy that played was 6’7 last year.
That 6'7" guy is an absolute beast. I don't think Maliq is there yet. He has great instincts and plays within himself, but if you're going to be 6'7", you better have huge shoulders and be strong and athletic and have a bad attitude.Maybe we’re just going to put Brown at center? Given that there’s talks of 3 guard
Lineups and yet Brown, Williams, Bell, and Taylor are all coming back and thus must not be overly concerned that their won’t be enough forward minutes to go around…perhaps the reason for that is that a forward will be moving to center?
Miami’s tallest guy that played was 6’7 last year.
Right, but Maliq is a solid 6’8-6’9 isn’t he?That 6'7" guy is an absolute beast. I don't think Maliq is there yet. He has great instincts and plays within himself, but if you're going to be 6'7", you better have huge shoulders and be strong and athletic and have a bad attitude.
I agree with you, we don't have to have the traditional center. I hope Red and company can bring the dawg out in our players. I think we will have a full roster of athletes by the start of next season and we should play aggressively and with attitude on both ends.Right, but Maliq is a solid 6’8-6’9 isn’t he?
He certainly would benefit from gaining strength and muscle and I think he will, but I guess my main point is we don’t necessarily need a traditional center if we’re going away from the zone.
Depending on how we’re running our offense and what our defensive philosophy is, there might even be a lot of benefits to a guy like Brown playing at the 5. Could make us more versatile on both ends of the court.
I’m thinking of years back when Villanova played Dante Cunningham at center. He was 6’8/6’9 and not especially bulky.
I will tell you this. I am really worried.
Sounds like we have to really hope Carey comes along this summerI will tell you this. I am really worried.
I have already mentally resigned myself to:I will tell you this. I am really worried.
He is talking about Judah unfortunatelySounds like we have to really hope Carey comes along this summer
I will tell you this. I am really worried.
Yea I have been resigned to Judah leaving for a few weeks now. These things typically dont go in this programs favorI'm more guardedly pessimistic, because you never know how things will work out and sometimes unexpected things come together quickly, but I feel a lot less confident about any final additions than I did a few weeks ago.
So right there with you.
Holy lack of sizeI have already mentally resigned myself to:
Westry
Starling
Bell
Benny
Brown
Copeland
Taylor
Hima
Anything more is a bonus to me, at this point.
We will need Westry to be a stud, and Copeland to become a solid college b-ball player. The talent is there, so could happen.Yea I have been resigned to Judah leaving for a few weeks now. These things typically dont go in this programs favor
How many wins does that team get? 10?I have already mentally resigned myself to:
Westry
Starling
Bell
Benny
Brown
Copeland
Taylor
Hima
Anything more is a bonus to me, at this point.
……at least we’re big at guard? Lol.Holy lack of size
I just picture Judah at workouts killing it. Much like Dion. I can see him shooting much better than teams anticipate and the rest of his skills were pretty evident this year, aside from man defense and he can also show that in workouts. I wouldn't be shocked if he gets a first round promise.Yea I have been resigned to Judah leaving for a few weeks now. These things typically dont go in this programs favor
Probably. Unless Westry is senior year Gbinije/Sophomore MCW and Starling is Waiters.How many wins does that team get? 10?
I will tell you this. I am really worried.
That lineup does not make me rush to renew my season tickets by tomorrow. That lineup is near the bottom of the ACC. I’m not sure if they could ever get a rebound.I have already mentally resigned myself to:
Westry
Starling
Bell
Benny
Brown
Copeland
Taylor
Hima
Anything more is a bonus to me, at this point.
That lineup does not make me rush to renew my season tickets by tomorrow. That lineup is near the bottom of the ACC. I’m not sure if they could ever get a rebound.