Roster & Needs As Of April 14...

[Jake]

Had a serious injury in the summer of 2025. Tore something, not specifically known. He wasn’t officially cleared until very close to the start of the past season. He also sustained an injury that sidelined him his sophomore year as well.

Have to trust the staff to do their due diligence on the injuries. But if he’s healthy, he can be a monster in the paint for us.

Appreciate the intell. Welcome!

 

[SUtoga]

Final nugget of info I know.

We had a zoom call with Najai Hines last week just to gauge interest. He is asking for the moon and the stars.

Been reported that he is visiting UCONN today as well, so this is a longshot for SU as well.

 

[djorange1989]

Outside of being injured what is the concern? His numbers are elite when healthy.

Exactly

 

[rrlbees]

freeman is now following doty, melo, and lee.

 

[djorange1989]

Are you happy about it? Should I be as well?

If he is healthy we should all be happy if we get him

 

[dasher]

First time chatter (so I know many won’t believe me), but I have a few nuggets to share that I believe a couple of other chatters likely could also confirm as well.

(1). Owen Freeman - Has actually been on campus very recently for a visit. Serious health questions stemming from an injury playing pickup basketball last year. Staff wants more clear answers to abt his last year and thus brought him in for a visit. But, I believe there is huge interest from us. If medicals check out could be an absolutely massive get.

(2). Alex Wilkins - Very unlikely. Kentucky trying hard to convince him of a 6th man/bench scoring role. But we are clearly not in the lead here, and that is likely due to blue blood interest, but also our choice as well.

(3). There will be two centers brought in. One more offensive minded big and another more developmental, athletic, defensive minded one. I know for a fact we are targeting Freeman but another SEC school is trying hard there as well.

(4). NIL - We are in a decent spot. I was told to expect around $10.5 mil with the potential to exceed to $11.5 mil for the right player.

This is what I know at the moment. Obvious things can change quick but this is current info at this moment.

I think you are spot on. I knew about freeman and sort of hinted at it. Unlike a fellow poster up above, if he is healthy sign me up

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

First time chatter (so I know many won’t believe me), but I have a few nuggets to share that I believe a couple of other chatters likely could also confirm as well.

(1). Owen Freeman - Has actually been on campus very recently for a visit. Serious health questions stemming from an injury playing pickup basketball last year. Staff wants more clear answers to abt his last year and thus brought him in for a visit. But, I believe there is huge interest from us. If medicals check out could be an absolutely massive get.

(2). Alex Wilkins - Very unlikely. Kentucky trying hard to convince him of a 6th man/bench scoring role. But we are clearly not in the lead here, and that is likely due to blue blood interest, but also our choice as well.

(3). There will be two centers brought in. One more offensive minded big and another more developmental, athletic, defensive minded one. I know for a fact we are targeting Freeman but another SEC school is trying hard there as well.

(4). NIL - We are in a decent spot. I was told to expect around $10.5 mil with the potential to exceed to $11.5 mil for the right player.

This is what I know at the moment. Obvious things can change quick but this is current info at this moment.

Thanks for the info! I know Auburn is in on Freeman too. Sucks about Wilkins, he’s someone I think you spend up on.

 

[Cusefan69]

First time chatter (so I know many won’t believe me), but I have a few nuggets to share that I believe a couple of other chatters likely could also confirm as well.

(1). Owen Freeman - Has actually been on campus very recently for a visit. Serious health questions stemming from an injury playing pickup basketball last year. Staff wants more clear answers to abt his last year and thus brought him in for a visit. But, I believe there is huge interest from us. If medicals check out could be an absolutely massive get.

(2). Alex Wilkins - Very unlikely. Kentucky trying hard to convince him of a 6th man/bench scoring role. But we are clearly not in the lead here, and that is likely due to blue blood interest, but also our choice as well.

(3). There will be two centers brought in. One more offensive minded big and another more developmental, athletic, defensive minded one. I know for a fact we are targeting Freeman but another SEC school is trying hard there as well.

(4). NIL - We are in a decent spot. I was told to expect around $10.5 mil with the potential to exceed to $11.5 mil for the right player.

This is what I know at the moment. Obvious things can change quick but this is current info at this moment.

 

[djorange1989]

I think you are spot on. I knew about freeman and sort of hinted at it. Unlike a fellow poster up above, if he is healthy sign me up

Hell yes

 

[dasher]

Hell yes

And I think he is a quality get that would not break the bank because he is coming off an injury

 

[Cusefan69]

freeman is now following doty, melo, and lee.

 

[djorange1989]

And I think he is a quality get that would not break the bank because he is coming off an injury

As long as sleazy Pearl at Auburn doesn’t drive the price up, that makes total sense

 

[SUtoga]

And I think he is a quality get that would not break the bank because he is coming off an injury

Correct. Don't get me wrong I still believe it will be expensive just because of previous production in a major conference, and he's a big, but won't be an outragous ask (Hines).

 

[35kcuse]

what about a guy that is 6-9 that averaged 16 to 17 pts a game for a p-4 school? Would that suffice? My mistake 6-10 240?

I’ve been holding off on this one. But the has spoken.

 

[dasher]

I’ve been holding off on this one. But the has spoken.

too kind

 

[OmahaCuse]

Outside of being injured what is the concern? His numbers are elite when healthy.

If healthy this kid is a beast. It’s almost always 10-12 months before you truly recover from the knee and start getting back into

I think you are spot on. I knew about freeman and sort of hinted at it. Unlike a fellow poster up above, if he is healthy sign me up

If he is healthy we should all be happy if we get him

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

 

[TheHaze315]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

He averaged almost 18 a game at Iowa, which is a P4 school. Just curious as to what makes you say that.,

 

[Bayside44]

And I think he is a quality get that would not break the bank because he is coming off an injury

And we already have a jersey for him.

 

[SUtoga]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

I also really like his fit next to Sadiq fwiw. Sadiq is an elite defender and can protect the rim. If he develops his shot, and becomes an adequate shooter I really like that front court.

 

[MGP]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

He was B1G ROY 2 years ago…

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

Who is not a P4 D1 player?

 

[djorange1989]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

Isn’t Iowa a P4 program where he was rookie of the year?

 

[RedtheGOB]

Final nugget of info I know.

We had a zoom call with Najai Hines last week just to gauge interest. He is asking for the moon and the stars.

Been reported that he is visiting UCONN today as well, so this is a longshot for SU as well.

Doesn’t he know the moon is old news again. Anyone can go now days.

 

[boog7]

He was 100% healthy last 1/2 of the year for whats it worth. He is not a P4 D1 player but is a great kid and would be perfect fit for mid-major program.

Not a P4 D1 player? Were these impressive highlights not against P4 D1 schools? Looks solid to me. Good low post moves and footwork, old school bully ball scorer, strong finisher at the cup. OF looked much better as a freshman than Kyle or Lampkin ever did so seems like a good get if it happens.

 

[OmahaCuse]

I think you are spot on. I knew about freeman and sort of hinted at it. Unlike a fellow poster up above, if he is healthy sign

He averaged almost 18 a game at Iowa, which is a P4 school. Just curious as to what makes you say that.,

I can’t say too much online, look at my handle for a clue and then go to a Creighton message board and see what they say. Again health is not an issue, he put up great stats at IOWA as they played zero defense and ran up and down the floor, getting easy/ garbage baskets. He is a good kid, tries hard and is a team player but go watch his CU tape.