Class of 2019 PG Dakota Leffew (GA) Portal to Georgia

[IthacaMatt]

Yes, we all know that.

But expecting him to come right in and be a high level shooter is a different animal. Maybe he the guy to come off the bench and snipe teams, but I'd rather also get someone with some proven results, preferrably at . We're putting a lot on Bell, Donnie's readiness to dominate and Davis. Any falters or injuries and we're going to have some issues, but another add might be wishful thinking.

If we have 4 or 5 guys who can make threes, then he's going to do better, because opponents are not going to game plan to stop our 3rd or 4th guard.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I assume Leffew and Carlos battle it out for starter PG minutes. Loser backs up both guard spots along with Cuffe

I think we see rotation - JJ will get some minutes as the primary ball handler. So will Cuffe or Carlos, but maybe not both. Leffew will also play some PG. If Westry's healthy, he's a good passer, too.

I see us mostly having at least 2, and sometimes maybe 3 ball handlers on the floor together, like we did last year when Copeland was in the game as a 3 with 2 other guards.

 

[JrodCuse]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Not official until Thamel makes a post.

 

[MSOrange]

I don't think we're using all 13 'ships this year. I think we want to hold the extra one open.
Another PF would be a "nice to have", but it's going to squeeze the 6 guards. Two of them might not play if we add yet another . I think if Leffew joins, he and Westry have to be the SF depth, or else we are going to have a couple unhappy guys.

I'm not sure it makes much sense to hold any scholarships open in the new environment. There will be turnover every season.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I'm not sure it makes much sense to hold any scholarships open in the new environment. There will be turnover every season.

You still have to have a happy roster. Six guards is too many out of 13 guys. One or more of them have to play some time as SF, or it's going to be a bad locker room by January.

 

[BigNastyJon]

You still have to have a happy roster. Six guards is too many out of 13 guys. One or more of them have to play some time as SF, or it's going to be a bad locker room by January.

I bet multiple will play the 3. Im hopeful Chance is a good fit there

 

[qdawgg]

where is that 181 goof

On ignore….. oh wait, that’s just me. The rest of you seem to still be suffering through reading his posts.

 

[CardiacCuse]

I'm not sure it makes much sense to hold any scholarships open in the new environment. There will be turnover every season.

it doesnt

theres like 2000 players in the portal

many of whom will not find homes...or places that they want to play

i feel like the starters in the frontcourt are good but the depth is highly questionable

I would target a big body with 1 year of eligibilty that doesnt have many options ...a hima or jon bol type that is a senior that hastn played high major before...and wants to...and wouldnt block future classes etc

basically a very tall capable defender semi-walkon lol

much rather do that than only have 12 schollie players

i mean we saw what happened with injuries this year...and players like chance and naheem have to be question marks as well...

I dont see what there is to lose if you can find a player willing to accept the role...which I am sure is possible

 

[qdawgg]

Was this supposed to be on the football recruiting side?

That was bad….. and funny.

 

[CardiacCuse]

I bet multiple will play the 3. Im hopeful Chance is a good fit there

not worried about the 3...more with the 4/5

 

[qdawgg]

Plus I think it's on the pay side too .

It was like 3 months ago.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Hoping he makes it official tonight

 

[grepal]

not worried about the 3...more with the 4/5

We could use another rebounding big who can muscle down low. Inevitably we will have games where we have foul issues, injuries, etc. Plus physical guys play darn hard and need a bit of rest to maintain their level of play.

 

[nycfan]

Okay, I made my $100 contribution.

Dakota, you also get 2 tailgates on me. Or you can bring a friend and go to 1.

Thanks for coming here and if I were you, I would avoid the jelly shots. You might end up in trouble and need some bail money.

Tom, why do I have a sneaking suspicion that you are not a big connoisseur of the "jello" shots?

 

[SUskibum]

put my $100 in

 

[dasher]

Not official until Thamel makes a post.

I just did my work out and while I was doing it, I thought the same thing

 

[sutomcat]

Tom, why do I have a sneaking suspicion that you are not a big connoisseur of the "jello" shots?

Because you are wise sir…..

 

[Orangezoo]

Wonder if someone tried making a very late play to flip him back hence the delay?

 

[Cuse181]

where is that 181 goof

Right here, and very happy that we got a real PG in Carlos

 

[Cuse181]

On ignore….. oh wait, that’s just me. The rest of you seem to still be suffering through reading his posts.

I mean, the pot calling the kettle black

 

[IthacaMatt]

We could use another rebounding big who can muscle down low. Inevitably we will have games where we have foul issues, injuries, etc. Plus physical guys play darn hard and need a bit of rest to maintain their level of play.

We can't take 6 guards and then add a 4th forward. If we really want a PF (which we could use ...), then I don't see how we still take Leffew, after getting a real PG, and having a 6-5 guy like Westry in the same position.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

My dad sent me a pic of red and griff at Hancock from this morning. Not sure where they were heading but I think I have an idea.

Were they carrying large duffle bags?

 

[Lukeyloo]

$100 on its way to Leffew from me.

Consigliere , sent you a PM with my OU email address

 

[ssbriefcase]

Hmm...Red added versatility, toughness, experience, age, leadership, shooting, natural PG, interior scoring threats, and a McD's AA to the roster. Not bad for no plan B or NIL.

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