SJU has access to Hospital for Special Surgery consultation as well as other medical professionals to offer opinions on his injury if need be. I am sure they have already done their homework.
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With the contracts not being transparent, its hard to gauge. But I just think a monster talent like Hopkins is hard to pass up on, especially if our budget is as big as it seems like it'll be. I also don't see anyone on the roster who's playing time would be adversely effected and would want to go.
Georgetown has to be really desperate to get him though so not going to bank on it
Hopkins worth the risk if next season there is a mentality of "money is no issue." If there is space in the NIL, then it is worth investing in Hopkins to take the chance he returns to pre-injury form. If not, well then, it is best to save the money to invest in guys you know are going to be on the court.
The other thing to consider is how real Rick's 6 or 7 guy comment is. If you assume RJ is the gap between 6 and 7 and expect to return Zuby and five others (we can debate for days about who those five are) then you have anywhere from 5 to 7 spots to fill (assuming a roster of 12 or 13). With that many openings you can afford to take a shot at Hopkins and if he spends most of the time in a boot then you maybe you don't miss him too much if the other transfers are excelling.
I think this just comes down to budget constraints and if there is enough money to take a risk on Hopkins and his health while still bringing in the necessary pieces to replace Smith, Kadary, Aaron and possibly RJ. Oh, and I'm sure if RJ returns, he and Zuby will be getting healthy raises next year.
The other thing to consider is how real Rick's 6 or 7 guy comment is. If you assume RJ is the gap between 6 and 7 and expect to return Zuby and five others (we can debate for days about who those five are) then you have anywhere from 5 to 7 spots to fill (assuming a roster of 12 or 13). With that many openings you can afford to take a shot at Hopkins and if he spends most of the time in a boot then you maybe you don't miss him too much if the other transfers are excelling.
I think this just comes down to budget constraints and if there is enough money to take a risk on Hopkins and his health while still bringing in the necessary pieces to replace Smith, Kadary, Aaron and possibly RJ. Oh, and I'm sure if RJ returns, he and Zuby will be getting healthy raises next year.
I doubt GT can sell him on as good a prognosis as SJ can for more success next year, not to mention the awesome year and national attention received this year. Rick also offers more in the realm of player development, readiness for next level than Cooley imo.
Agreed. $ is always a factor, but if it’s close I like RP’s chances.
Hey, I'd say its a no brainer to choose us. But I do think Georgetown's advantages are: Cooley recruited him to Prov after Kentucky, and a guaranteed big role on the team. They also should be willing to outbid us NIL-wise since they really need to start winning games.
I did imagine with impunity, the image you imparted, and the impact was an impressive roster with immense talent.Now imagine Luis back and Watkins here too
Nothing is a “no brainer”, but I think GT won’t be as strong this year losing some key guys. Sorber is a wild card of course. Didn’t Matt have a relationship w Hopkins when he was an agent? Look, we’ll see, but like our chances.
Another NIL opportunity. The bigger the program becomes, the more the players become popular, the more a place like HHS will be amenable to an affiliation with SJU athletics.
With the current state of “college” sports, any opportunity to increase the NIL pool is in the table.
RJ practically made a commercial for them at the BET.
I am not bringing any flags up after seeing the way Kadary’s character was unfairly portrayed as selfish while at Seton Hall. And as we all can attest, he has been the most selfless player on the team.
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SJU2000alum15
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Agreed 1,000 percent never judge a book by its cover. Every impression from when he was at Seton Hall made Kadary seem selfish and all about the money. Nothing could be further from the truth one of the most humble kids you are ever gonna meet never looks to take credit for anything it’s all about the team.
That was a fake account that posted that about Sorber on twitter
Have you heard this from a source or is this in relation to the fake account info from yesterday?
Didn’t realize it was a fake account. I usually don’t suckered on these.
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But many confirm he is visiting.
I know that again nothing would shock me.