Don’t like anything that says Red Storm. Still living in the past.
2024-25 Season
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Don’t like anything that says Red Storm. Still living in the past.
Departures are going to occur... i'm not gonna be naïve...
If we are able to retain: Zuby/Sim/Jaiden/Prey/Lefty/Maker.... solid start....
If we are able to retain: Zuby/Sim/Jaiden/Prey/Lefty/Maker.... solid start....
Don't forget RJ.
Honestly think Zuby/RJ/Sim will probably take the majority of our budget, but it'll be well worth it.
I don't think RJ is long for the College game.
I know he's not on any mocks right now... but he will command a HEFTY check to stay...
Can only imagine the numbers being floated to his family
The only knock I have on him so far is that he is a ball hog at times, always shooting the ball when he is on the floor never looking to play the team game and look to pass the ball to a teammate.
Between the draft being a generational one + NIL money surpassing nba draft money, I think we will see guys like Luis stay longer than we would expect.
Honestly, more worried about Zuby. Think of all the big men around the country who were flat out overpaid.
Hopefully our success this year motivates others to further invest in the program + shows the potential we have with consistent funding. NIL event in Vegas will also be really helpful
WalterMatthau
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I highly doubt we will lose a current player by transfer if it’s because of NIL.
tom in salem
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Ayo? Please say no.
Doubt he'd be a NIL/$ priority, but if he wants to come back and happy with 10mpg, I'd be happy for him to come back. He's a great teammate which is important for chemistry -- especially in the NIL era
tom in salem
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I was referring to Dunlap's minutes this year. I assume they'll go to Glover & Prey.
Oh got it. Sorry. I actually think Ayo will get more minutes than anyone on this board bargained for. lol.
tom in salem
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That would suck. We need to shoot higher.
RedStormRising
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I'm of another mind on this. I think he is more likely to stay because of NIL. I don't think RJ has much chance of getting drafted and even if he does it will be at the tail end of the second round. Say best case he gets a 2-way contract. That will pay him $580k. Seems like a top NIL deal could at least get him close to that. Plus it's got to be a lot less wear and tear and he can just got get that same two-way after his senior year.
Anthony Mattia
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I think that has a lot to do with him basically only getting garbage time minutes and will change if he is in the regular rotation.
He’s an upper body based defender for better or worse. He’ll go chest to chest and he’s got very good hands. He’s not going to overwhelm anyone with his feet.
If we keep the group together(including Smith) and add a defensive minded wing and/or combo, the team has Final Four potential.
Zuby/Prey/Maker/RJ will be one of the top front courts in the country.
Lefty and Glover could really take off.
RJ could be an all-American and conference POY candidate.
All good points… I just think if RJ doesn’t leave college- he will be in demand in transfer market. Here’s to hoping he stays
I’m going to start pulling everyone’s posts after the 3rd Bahamas game starting with mine. Anyone care to admit we were wrong ? 
We need some signature sibs but I haven’t been more excited after last nights defensive onslaught since Lavins first year
We need some signature sibs but I haven’t been more excited after last nights defensive onslaught since Lavins first year