(Mods- feel free to delete this, but didn't see a thread dedicated to our new season- if i missed it- trash this, no hurt feelings)
Ok- now that we have affirmation CMA is dedicated and working to restore SJU to Glory- let's start piecing together our outlook. I know things can and will probably change - hopefully not too much roster departures (i personally think all our guys have the capability of contributing at a BE level) - and we get some valuable additions on the transfer market.
Easiest way to do this, even though not everyone aligns correctly, is by position:
PG: Posh / Pinzon / King - I think this is a strength and like the outlook here
SG: Wusu / Mathis - Like these two players (as i do all our guys) - and even though Wusu shot 38% from 3.... think we all agree that we need to add some perimeter threats
SF: Storr - highest rated HS recruit CMA has landed- feel like all his HS recruits have panned out so far... positive outlook here
PF: Wheeler / Stanley / Drissa - man i hope Wheeler returns... was really hitting his stride in the second half of the season and was playing with real confidence. Aside from his 3pt shooting (38.5%) - every time he drove he was finishing at the rim.
C: Soriano / Nyiwe - these two- really like what we were getting from them at the end of the season- honestly feel if Soriano didn't get hurt- we win those two games vs Creighton/DePaul
We are at 11 guys - and with off-season improvement - no departures... continuity in CMA's system... we'll be ahead of the curve come November....
I'd love to win the lottery also, but realize that's probably not gonna happen, so I will brace myself for inevitable departures... hopefully are staff is ready and already has cast out some lines and we come out net + when things are said and done.
Ok- now that we have affirmation CMA is dedicated and working to restore SJU to Glory- let's start piecing together our outlook. I know things can and will probably change - hopefully not too much roster departures (i personally think all our guys have the capability of contributing at a BE level) - and we get some valuable additions on the transfer market.
Easiest way to do this, even though not everyone aligns correctly, is by position:
PG: Posh / Pinzon / King - I think this is a strength and like the outlook here
SG: Wusu / Mathis - Like these two players (as i do all our guys) - and even though Wusu shot 38% from 3.... think we all agree that we need to add some perimeter threats
SF: Storr - highest rated HS recruit CMA has landed- feel like all his HS recruits have panned out so far... positive outlook here
PF: Wheeler / Stanley / Drissa - man i hope Wheeler returns... was really hitting his stride in the second half of the season and was playing with real confidence. Aside from his 3pt shooting (38.5%) - every time he drove he was finishing at the rim.
C: Soriano / Nyiwe - these two- really like what we were getting from them at the end of the season- honestly feel if Soriano didn't get hurt- we win those two games vs Creighton/DePaul
We are at 11 guys - and with off-season improvement - no departures... continuity in CMA's system... we'll be ahead of the curve come November....
I'd love to win the lottery also, but realize that's probably not gonna happen, so I will brace myself for inevitable departures... hopefully are staff is ready and already has cast out some lines and we come out net + when things are said and done.