It is a lot of fun being on the side of the fence with an “embarrassment of riches” as opposed to our more common place of embarrassment of embarrassments.
Concur
What’s his first name and what position does he play?
There will certainly be bumps along the way. One or more players adjusting the PG spot, I’m sure there will be 20 different starting lineups again, gelling especially on the defensive end will all take a little time to get used to.
agree with your post , save and except that every transfer other than Hopkins is stepping up in class.
I would say except for Darling everyone else is basically playing at the same level of competition that they have already played at.
I have a huge big east bias. But even with that, I can agree with UC and ASU playing at comparable levels conference wise. I thought ASU and UC were bottom dwellers in the Big 12 and I worry about stats translating. As for Stanford and UNC, you just get so many nights off in the ACC between BC, UM, NCState (although maybe not any more), Cal, Cuse, and Pitt. Lotta teams you can beat with your B- game. UConn shows up with their B- game to Newark and loses 5 in a row. I just don't think you can sleep walk against anyone in the Big East. There's just something about playing everyone twice that just makes it much harder.
. Seriously though, a big man in the big east, when are they ever great in year 1? I would love him to have a similar career to Austin Croshere or Sandro Mamukelashvili. I don't think that is likely because both Austin and Mamu had stellar careers, but it is not out realm of possibility. I certainly am not ready to give up on him even if he had a rough shooting seasons.Don't sleep on Odih. If Pitino loves him, I love him.
Last year, Big East had plenty of nights off with Seton Hall, DePaul, and Butler, and then others where a B- game can win you the game like Villanova, Georgetown and Providence.I have a huge big east bias. But even with that, I can agree with UC and ASU playing at comparable levels conference wise. I thought ASU and UC were bottom dwellers in the Big 12 and I worry about stats translating. As for Stanford and UNC, you just get so many nights off in the ACC between BC, UM, NCState (although maybe not any more), Cal, Cuse, and Pitt. Lotta teams you can beat with your B- game. UConn shows up with their B- game to Newark and loses 5 in a row. I just don't think you can sleep walk against anyone in the Big East. There's just something about playing everyone twice that just makes it much harder.
I probably expressed my thoughts wrong. The new guys certainly look like that have loads of talent and I am sure they could succeed anywhere. I just think that the Big East Conference has a style of play, scheduling (home and home), and a depth of quality teams that make it unlike any other conference. I believe anyone who hasn't gone through it or hasn't played an above average SEC or Big 10 schedule is to have to adjust at least a little bit.
As for Reuben, I'm willing to bet he makes the one of the starting line ups this year
Bobby Hurley really has had a chaotic program at ASU with meh results, despite bringing in highly ranked kids. It is all about chemistry and leadership. Bobby really has not fared well in that regard.
I’m very bullish on him and think his physicality gives him a leg up on Pitino's past freshman here, but there are a lot of older players blocking his path. I'm sure Pitino will use his rugged style of play and practice to prove some points to others that might result in a few starts for Odih. There also might be some games we need more strength on the perimeter.
Ayo replacement with a ton more upside
I'd take Zuby over Reed, but Reed absolutely dominated him @UConn. Reed has one inch and 20lbs over him. I wouldn't underestimate him having a breakout year and think all three (or four?) games between those two will be wars.
