Now that GMac is HC, what does next year's squad look like?

[OrlandoCuse]

Here’s the formula for success, if you look at teams that were able to rebuild and make the tournament this year:

5 guys from other P5 programs that contributed at least significant minutes. All positions needed. You’re spending $6-$9 million here

2-3 guys from last year’s squad (Kiyan, Sadiq, maybe 1 more) $2m +/-

2-3 other guys including 1 or 2 from Siena and a late cycle true frosh pickup $1m

It will be very interesting to see how GMac develops the roster over the next month. Lots of work to do, but I think the media focus he’s received from the Duke game will allow him to attract some top tier guys (combined with a competitive NIL budget)

 

[Eric15]

I think the issue is money. I'd certainly welcome Donnie back if he wants to stay and Gerry wants to retain him. But I'd be hesitant to pony up big bucks for him. I've never seen a star SU player check out like Donnie did in the last month of the season. It was embarrassing.

Do we know what he made last year?

ChatGPT said his NIL valuation is about $1 million, but I have no idea what he actually made.

 

[llandz]

To borrow from Michael Gary Scott:
You think Shaqs grow on trees? Well, they don't, there is no Shaq Tree. You think the world is crawling with David Robinsons? Show me that farm... with Olajuwons and Embiids... sprouting up all over the place, ripe for the plucking... show me that farm.

Not Shaq big but Arinze strong

 

[Niastri]

I completely understand that Donnie was immature and checked out the final 10 games or so of the season, and I recognize that sometimes addition by subtraction has worked out well for us (e.g. Michael Lloyd, Deshaun Williams, Paul Harris, etc.). But we aren't Duke, and we can't just tap into our limitless options of incoming 5-star recruits.

Donnie is 6'11", has the wingspan of a pterodactyl, can lay the ball in from like 6 feet away, can rebound and block shots when he wants to, and can shoot the ball. IMO he's probably our most talented player this decade just ahead of Buddy, Judah and Jesse.

I really want him back. I get the sense that Donnie would benefit from a more intense personality like GMac than that librarian personality of Red's. If we utilize him correctly and design thoughtful offensive sets where he can be isolated on the low block instead of always floating around the perimeter, I really think he can shine next year if he comes back.

This is absolutely my take as well.

Sometimes kids are too nice to be great players and need somebody to push them. Red didn't seem to be that guy for Freeman.

 

[Niastri]

"librarian personality" may be my favorite take on Autry.

And not the mean kind constantly shushing you... The kind that sits you in their lap and reads to you.

 

[LpoolNative]

ChatGPT said his NIL valuation is about $1 million, but I have no idea what he actually made.

You lost me

 

[OrlandoCuse]

You lost me

AI is here to stay so you might as well get used to it

 

[LpoolNative]

AI is here to stay so you might as well get used to it

The AI bubble will pop soon. Companies are already shutting down certain AI programs, biggest one being Sora, so no, I won’t be getting used to it.

 

[Eric15]

You lost me

You can literally ask it any question you want. We are taking a family trip to Italy in two days and my wife used it to plan the entire itinerary.

Clearly it makes mistakes sometimes…

 

[Eric15]

I’ll take 7-8/10. That’s fair.

 

[Eric15]

According to ChatGPT Bees is basically Floyd Mayweather.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

The AI bubble will pop soon. Companies are already shutting down certain AI programs, biggest one being Sora, so no, I won’t be getting used to it.

LOL. That’s like someone in 1995 saying the internet won’t stick.

 

[Eric15]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

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Lol. That's awesome.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

LOL. That’s like someone in 1995 saying the internet won’t stick.

This Amazon company will go bankrupt. No one will buy books online.

Why would people order from Netflix and have them deliver a movie and then you have to send them back after you watch. What a hassle when you can just drive to the corner and get one at Blockbuster.

 

[bnoro]

Poisoning the water supply and destroying the earth for some dumb screenshots. We're truly cooked as a society

 

[OrangeXtreme]

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[bnoro]

This Amazon company will go bankrupt. No one will buy books online.

Why would people order from Netflix and have them deliver a movie and then you have to send them back after you watch. What a hassle when you can just drive to the corner and get one at Blockbuster.

Those things made money.

AI isn't remotely close to profitable, especially to justify the infrastructure costs. They don't have the physical chips nor the power to keep expanding. Enjoy it while you can, the house of cards will collapse (and with it our economy) soon.

 

[grepal]

Center is Diawra. Give him Arinze and watch out. Also, I know I am a cult of one, but I am fine with Freeman leaving. If he wants to stay...his salary drops dramatically. ( If Gerry asks me, which I am totally anticipating)

I do not see a world where both Freeman and White stay.

 

[Eric15]

Poisoning the water supply and destroying the earth for some dumb screenshots. We're truly cooked as a society

Last one I promise.

 

[grepal]

Honestly the only su/siena guys I'm interested in are white,kingz, doty, and folelac sp. I know kiyan will be here. I want the rest of the roster from the portal.

You have no idea of the development arc of the three redshirt. I guess you think George won't bounce back. A lot of people will agree with that. I think he has and will play better

 

[LpoolNative]

LOL. That’s like someone in 1995 saying the internet won’t stick.

Not the same thing, plus it’s being overhyped into oblivion. Companies are dumping billions of dollars into something that won’t profit.

It’s a fad.

Certain AI will still be used but we’re currently in an AI craze that will pass over eventually and relatively soon.

 

[jdubs30]

Here’s the formula for success, if you look at teams that were able to rebuild and make the tournament this year:

5 guys from other P5 programs that contributed at least significant minutes. All positions needed. You’re spending $6-$9 million here

2-3 guys from last year’s squad (Kiyan, Sadiq, maybe 1 more) $2m +/-

2-3 other guys including 1 or 2 from Siena and a late cycle true frosh pickup $1m

It will be very interesting to see how GMac develops the roster over the next month. Lots of work to do, but I think the media focus he’s received from the Duke game will allow him to attract some top tier guys (combined with a competitive NIL budget)

I think expecting 5 new P5 guys who all played significant minutes is a reach….

Maybe 3 P4 guys and 2 mid-major kids that weren’t stars or 20+mpg but GMac sees potential. Plus the 2 Siena. Kiyan and Sadiq makes 9. Moesech is 10.

 

[djorange1989]

Poisoning the water supply and destroying the earth for some dumb screenshots. We're truly cooked as a society

You forgot spreading more lies via deepfake videos

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Not the same thing, plus it’s being overhyped into oblivion. Companies are dumping billions of dollars into something that won’t profit.

It’s a fad.

Certain AI will still be used but we’re currently in an AI craze that will pass over eventually and relatively soon.

Let’s revisit this post in 5 years.

Remember the .com crash in the late 90’s? Doesn’t mean the internet didn’t survive.

For better or worse, AI is here to stay and will transform the way humans live.