This team has nothing close to a shot blocker

[Zelda Zonk]

I was disappointed to not see a single 2025 center on the recruiting thread and a short thread about a 2026 center. We really need two new centers for next year. Will the coaches going to the portal for both?

The plan is for one portal center and three 6’7” small forwards to back him up.

 

[Conrad13]

The plan is for one portal center and three 6’7” small forwards to back him up.

Not sure if this warranted a laughing or a crying emoji, because I know it's true.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I don't disagree. He's been awful this season. It's odd that he went from serviceable to unplayable... Not sure if it's an injury or lack of development or a combination.

He had foot surgery in the off season.

 

[hoopsupstate]

He had foot surgery in the off season.

He has very little mobility since the surgery. He also appears heavy and more lumbering getting up and down the court.

 

[007]

He has very little mobility since the surgery. He also appears heavy and more lumbering getting up and down the court.

Lingering issues from his surgery are a reasonable assumption. However, it's hard to tell how much his physical issues, if any, are compounded by poor game awareness and slow reaction time in general.

 

[IthacaMatt]

He has very little mobility since the surgery. He also appears heavy and more lumbering getting up and down the court.

We haven't seen enough to know for sure, but Red certainly feels that way.