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Am I wrong to think that if Ian was coming, something would have been said or leaked already confirming he was committed? This is lingering a little too long for my liking and makes me think he is waiting to go to the highest bidder. Hope I am wrong. And am I also crazy to think that him not coming is not the worst thing for roster construction knowing we already picked up 2 SGs at the same height? Might we be better served getting a stud SF in the 6’7 range for the starting lineup to go with Hopkins and Zuby (wouldn’t RJ look good in that front court)??
 
Chriscin33 said:
Am I wrong to think that if Ian was coming, something would have been said or leaked already confirming he was committed? This is lingering a little too long for my liking and makes me think he is waiting to go to the highest bidder. Hope I am wrong. And am I also crazy to think that him not coming is not the worst thing for roster construction knowing we already picked up 2 SGs at the same height? Might we be better served getting a stud SF in the 6’7 range for the starting lineup to go with Hopkins and Zuby (wouldn’t RJ look good in that front court)??
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We need Ian.
 
Chriscin33 said:
Am I wrong to think that if Ian was coming, something would have been said or leaked already confirming he was committed? This is lingering a little too long for my liking and makes me think he is waiting to go to the highest bidder. Hope I am wrong. And am I also crazy to think that him not coming is not the worst thing for roster construction knowing we already picked up 2 SGs at the same height? Might we be better served getting a stud SF in the 6’7 range for the starting lineup to go with Hopkins and Zuby (wouldn’t RJ look good in that front court)??
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It's been leaked about five different ways.

Him not coming would be a disaster. There aren't much high end talent guys left, and Ian gives us an extremely high offensive ceiling. He also maybe gives us 5-10 minutes at PG if necessary.
 
Chriscin33 said:
And a PG ASAP! Can’t wait to see how that plays out and who they eventually get to lead this team. There has to be a stud PG somewhere who has the desire to play 35 minutes a night and star on Broadway.
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Market sparse for stud PGs, portal wrapping up soon, so give me “highly competent”. I think staff knows the stakes. Re Ian, I would not read too much into absence of commitment yesterday. If it drags on next week, I would be concerned. Still strongly believe Ian will be a Johnnie.
 
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paultzman said:
Market sparse for stud PGs, portal wrapping up soon, so give me “highly competent”. I think staff knows the stakes. Re Ian, I would not read too much into absence of commitment yesterday. If it drags on next week, I would be concerned.
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Agreed and then I think the pivot to a SF has to be an option (Watkins, Stojakovic or can I wonder about an RJ reunion no matter how delusional that feels!)
 
It’s going to be difficult imo to convince a stud 3 or 4 to come. With Ian (hopefully), Sanon, Bryce, and Zuby - we only really have a starting spot for a PG. Don’t think a big name is going to be eager to come when there’s not a clear path to a big role with big minutes. And I don’t think Sanon will be coming off the bench. I think best bet is hopefully finding an under recruited mid major that really pans out (ex: Aaron Scott)
 
paultzman said:
Both guys you noted don’t seem in play.
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I know, just throwing out names in case the pivot from Ian needs to occur but still hoping for Ian. And I really do wonder if there is any world in which RJ and Pitino could come back to each other knowing RJ is not a first round pick (last I read was projected in the 70s) and his story and fit with this team has been a good one, at least I think so. I am sure $$$ and egos would get in the way of a return but you never know.
 
Chriscin33 said:
I know, just throwing out names in case the pivot from Ian needs to occur but still hoping for Ian. And I really do wonder if there is any world in which RJ and Pitino could come back to each other knowing RJ is not a first round pick (last I read was projected in the 70s) and his story and fit with this team has been a good one, at least I think so. I am sure $$$ and egos would get in the way of a return but you never know.
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Waiting for pigs to fly stands better chance than RJ reunion imo.
 
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