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[OttosDad]

I think Mr. Samurai Hoops is talking about Justin Moore and if that it the case I’d think Red plans on playing a good amount of three guard lineups like plenty of teams at the top of the sport do

Man Moore would delight the hell out of me. I will say I would think that comes at the expense of maybe losing Taylor or Cope to the portal. But if we brought in Moore that’s instant leadership, a go to guy, would elevate our team next year tremendously.

 

[HeaterCuse22]

Man Moore would delight the hell out of me. I will say I would think that comes at the expense of maybe losing Taylor or Cope to the portal. But if we brought in Moore that’s instant leadership, a go to guy, would elevate our team next year tremendously.

Taylor is a TTO Guy i thought

 

[phil77]

I think Mr. Samurai Hoops is talking about Justin Moore and if that it the case I’d think Red plans on playing a good amount of three guard lineups like plenty of teams at the top of the sport do

Downside of our current roster with a 3 guard lineup is I don't think anyone of our forwards can be the 4 in that situation. Maybe Brown but he isn't physical enough. If Jesse comes back we need a physical presense down low and someone to do the dirty work and that isn't Jesse.

 

[qdawgg]

The highest profile player at a position of need is Hunter Dickinson. Dickinson is 7-1 255 and averaged 18 and 9. He immediately changes the team.

None of the guards really make sense with Starling and Mintz. I can only see a guard if Mintz is out. But then it's got to be a point guard. Jahmir Young would fit.

Now you’ve taken this conversation way too far…..

 

[UnknownOrange]

I think Mr. Samurai Hoops is talking about Justin Moore and if that it the case I’d think Red plans on playing a good amount of three guard lineups like plenty of teams at the top of the sport do

but we need a big man coach!!!!

 

[M53k]

Best high major Team Takeover guy in the portal right now is Myles Stute from Vanderbilt

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Best high major Team Takeover guy in the portal right now is Myles Stute from Vanderbilt

Not sure I’d categorize Stute as “high profile”

 

[djorange1989]

Not sure I’d categorize Stute as “high profile”

High major, not high profile

 

[Orangefizz]

Most college teams, just like the NBA put on the floor 3 guards and 2 forwards, or 3 guards, a forward and a shooting center. The emphasis has been on guys who can shoot and/or create. We have been getting killed by sticking with the old fashioned format along with playing the zone against teams with 3 or more shooters on the floor. I'm excited for a new change. A traditional center is only needed in rare situations. If Jesse leaves, a solid good sized power forward from the portal who can also play center if needed will do.

Joel Soriano has an excellent shooting stroke for a traditionally sizedbig man. He would be my number one choice. But if Pitino gets the St. John’s job, I doubt he will let him leave.

As an alternative Quentin Post from BC or Ryan Young from Duke makes a lot of sense as a Jesse replacement.

 

[PhatOrange]

I think Mr. Samurai Hoops is talking about Justin Moore and if that it the case I’d think Red plans on playing a good amount of three guard lineups like plenty of teams at the top of the sport do

What would be the rebounding plan, just wing it ?

A small 3 guard lineup would be a 1 year plan anyways (as Moore and Mintz are gone after next season) so there's not much to lose. But the top teams with 3 guard lineups are running big guards. UCLA lists 3 guards yet they go 6-5, 6-5 and 6-6. Kansas' lists 3 guards and two go 6-8 and 6-6.

It'd fly for next year but we'd still take a lot of lumps getting hammered on the inside and on the boards.

 

[dasher]

I think Mr. Samurai Hoops is talking about Justin Moore and if that it the case I’d think Red plans on playing a good amount of three guard lineups like plenty of teams at the top of the sport do

Might be Bishop of GW

 

[OrlandoCuse]

High major, not high profile

Original tweet stated “high profile transfer”, which I would not put Stute into that category

 

[PhatOrange]

High major, not high profile

what's considered high major ? the player or the school? Is Nova high major? I always considered it to be Power 5.

High profile is a big name player. I'd say Dickinson or Moore. Dickinson I'd be more hopeful for.

 

[djorange1989]

what's considered high major ? the player or the school? Is Nova high major? I always considered it to be Power 5.

I think the school and I too have always considered it to be P5

 

[jdubs30]

Might be Bishop of GW

That would be a really small 3 guard line up

 

[cali315phan]

Quick, name the last quality big man recruit to come here who had an immediate impact.

Quick, name 10 quality big men who had immediate impacts this year in all of college hoops.

 

[UpstateSM]

Might be Bishop of GW

He is not a Team Takeover guy

 

[longtimefan]

Downside of our current roster with a 3 guard lineup is I don't think anyone of our forwards can be the 4 in that situation. Maybe Brown but he isn't physical enough. If Jesse comes back we need a physical presense down low and someone to do the dirty work and that isn't Jesse.

He averaged double-figure rebounds.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Might be Bishop of GW

Not sure how accurate samurai is...but its definitely Moore he's talking about.

 

[Orijinal]

What would be the rebounding plan, just wing it ?

A small 3 guard lineup would be a 1 year plan anyways (as Moore and Mintz are gone after next season) so there's not much to lose. But the top teams with 3 guard lineups are running big guards. UCLA lists 3 guards yet they go 6-5, 6-5 and 6-6. Kansas' lists 3 guards and two go 6-8 and 6-6.

It'd fly for next year but we'd still take a lot of lumps getting hammered on the inside and on the boards.

This program has never had a rebounding plan. In fact, Syracuse has made an effort to avoid defensive rebounds at all costs

 

[ssbriefcase]

Joel Soriano has an excellent shooting stroke for a traditionally sizedbig man. He would be my number one choice. But if Pitino gets the St. John’s job, I doubt he will let him leave.

As an alternative Quentin Post from BC or Ryan Young from Duke makes a lot of sense as a Jesse replacement.

Wasn’t Young already a grad transfer?

 

[NineOneSeven]

Official?

 

[PhatOrange]

This program has never had a rebounding plan. In fact, Syracuse has made an effort to avoid defensive rebounds at all costs

Not true. The team has usually had good rebounding forwards and centers.

 

[Orangefizz]

Wasn’t Young already a grad transfer?

Ryan Young has an option for a 5th year due to a COVID exemption. Both parents are Cuse grads/athletes and he’s from NJ

 

[Orijinal]

Not true. The team has usually had good rebounding forwards and centers.

Maybe on the offensive end