You can tell he's a big time athlete. I felt bad for their freshman. Him and Quaintance were both basically blackballed from getting the rock. JQ couldn't handle any double teams, but he's also someone else I'd take in a heartbeat. Also impressed by Ali's hustle. In a different college era, they'd be better this year.
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MugCostanza
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It's a typical Bobby Hurley team of lots of talent but little to no offensive structure and extremely questionable shot selection. We dodged a bullet when he turned us down because he probably would have done only marginally better than CMA but just good enough to keep the job and not get Rick
Not sure if this link has already been posted, but in case it hasn't...
Expect this this to grow expodentially in the coming weeks, as coaches get terminated and kids get frustrated. and take their talents elsewhere I am confident that SJU's staff will attract top talent.
Expect this this to grow expodentially in the coming weeks, as coaches get terminated and kids get frustrated. and take their talents elsewhere I am confident that SJU's staff will attract top talent.
Coleman signs up for NIL representation agency that is led by Christian Dawkins, someone arrested for the FBI scandal.
After Jail, a Fail and NIL, Christian Dawkins Sets Sail With Seros
The man at the center of the FBI's college basketball corruption investigation has returned to the scene of the crime.
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billthetruth
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That is where the comparison ends
MugCostanza
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Apparently one of the Kentucky reporters said on his radio show that Kerr Kriisa is petitioning to get a medical redshirt the intention of coming here next year. He did visit last offseason and rumor was he was ready to sign but Rick decided not to pull the trigger on it. I don't buy it unless the plan is for next year's team is going to have a completely different feel to it.
don_pitino
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Trilly also said he hasn't heard about it yet and mentioned its not a good fit
Hard pass on Sanon...would welcome Quaintance with open arms.
I didn't want him last year and hope he doesn't come next year. Bad fit.
L J S A
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I'm laser focused on spending someone else's $875,000-$1 million to keep Smith here if it turns out he actually does have another year.
Many discuss getting studs as the end all, but neglect the team chemistry end of the equation. Of course you never know how things will turn out, but the vetting process is very important. Kansas has really struggled w portal additions in past two years and Self has recently stated the team chemistry is abysmal. To Matt and Pitino’s credit, this year’s group fared well in the chemistry aspect. Of course there are always issues between teammates, but the key is how well they avoid selfish play, share the ball, defend in tethered fashion and pull for each other. It would be great to replicate this year’s haul & team chemistry. I am confident staff will incorporate that into portal recruiting as much as you can in this warp speed process.
Rick alluded to targeting certain program's guys because you know there are standards (e.g. Zuby and Kansas, Scott and North Texas). I really like that idea moving forward. Micah Peavy came from TCU, a rugged defensive-first identity with Jamie Dixon. He's turned out great.
Obviously not going to work all the time, but looking at programs that preach defense-first and have smart head coaches could be a smart strategy. Houston, San Diego St, North Texas, UCLA, Tennessee are some that come to mind
kid was dynamite in the CHSAA last year, won POY
I have heard Michigan and Flordia have reached out.
D'lo is a candidate for both sides of that coin depending on which era of D'lo one is referring to
Yeah, some bumps early, but took grit to man up, take his medicine and get back on track.
It was good to see D’Lo grow from boy to man.
The days of seeing guys grow for 4 years are over. Portal changed all that, along with no sitting out upon transfer. We are in a brave new world where roster retention is near impossible and nobody wants to wait their turn.
Mark Jackson sat behind Mike Moses as a freshman. Today he portals to an SEC school for a cool million.
Mark Jackson sat behind Mike Moses as a freshman. Today he portals to an SEC school for a cool million.
Honestly… not sure price tag worth the risk… poor mans RJ..? lol