Big Man On Campus Targets

sju79# said:
So I'll say what I can here. Like I mentioned I know this kid well and my guess is he will neither be at Wash or here next season. When more becomes public I'll elaborate where I can. I might have wrong info but I dont think so
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Oh well
 
Larry Wright said:
If he is that good would be first big off bench and probably 7th man, no?
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In theory right now I think we can safely say the starts are

Jackson, Sellers, Sanon, Hopkins, Ejiofor. With Mitchell first off the bench with Darling. This kid hypothetically even in that role would have to take a backseat. I just think there's a level of ego and self belief that comes with being a top 25 kid in the country that was chased by blue bloods to accept that
 
SJUDave said:
In theory right now I think we can safely say the starts are

Jackson, Sellers, Sanon, Hopkins, Ejiofor. With Mitchell first off the bench with Darling. This kid hypothetically even in that role would have to take a backseat. I just think there's a level of ego and self belief that comes with being a top 25 kid in the country that was chased by blue bloods to accept that
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Agree with you Dave. UNLESS parents/handlers value Rick's player development enough to forego heavy first year PT. Prob not happening but jeez really amazing it is even a possibility. Also greases the skids for potential portal next year as others have mentioned.
 
SJUDave said:
In theory right now I think we can safely say the starts are

Jackson, Sellers, Sanon, Hopkins, Ejiofor. With Mitchell first off the bench with Darling. This kid hypothetically even in that role would have to take a backseat. I just think there's a level of ego and self belief that comes with being a top 25 kid in the country that was chased by blue bloods to accept that
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Of course, thx
 
SJUDave said:
Embarrassment of riches regarding this name that's being rumored...doesn't make basketball sense to me. Doesn't make sense from a roster construction perspective, nor does it if I'm that kid, right now.

4 star, high end, uber talented kid who obviously wants to play. He'd come here and play behind Hopkins, Mitchell and be battle Prey for minutes? Seems like a hard sell. He's very very very good...but in this era, where a player like this also costs a lot, is that the wise use of (significant) funds?

Plus don't forget the level of poaching that's done in the sport, first time he only gets 8 mins in a game, he'll get phone calls offering him bigger roles and telling him he's being misused and underused all that kind of stuff.

The positive is come in an be apart of a national championship contending roster under Rick Pitino in New York...of course very appealing, but he's a top end blue chip type talent, not sure that's a role or sacrifice he's willing it make.

As of this moment, I find it a little hard to envision coming to fruition.
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Your second paragraph says exactly what I thought since I heard his name and looked him up.
 
Howie71 said:
Agree with you Dave. UNLESS parents/handlers value Rick's player development enough to forego heavy first year PT. Prob not happening but jeez really amazing it is even a possibility. Also greases the skids for potential portal next year as others have mentioned.
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Seeing this kid... i honestly thought it was that... His parents and team seeing him as a 2/3yr project to get to the League. Who best to get him there- what roster will challenge him in Practice etc... take a paycut now for the NBA contract later.

Then i woke up...
 
It's usually 7 players that get meaningful minutes, sometimes 8. We could use another big, but it's hard to see any 4 star freshman committing here right now. I'd like to thing the staff is doing legwork for the following season.
 
SJUDave said:
Have been told over the last few hours, from multiple sources the four star player in question, isn't happening, for multiple reasons.

There will be good news regarding the roster filling up in the coming days, with at least one of the open spots being a big.
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I really like the high school senior from NJ. And the IceMan. I know I’m repeating myself. Sorry.
That Jersey kid is the goods. Be patient. Work with CRP and Zuby. Wow!!!! We shall see.
For the old timers think Wes Unseld with hops.
 
SJUDave said:
He's an NBA prospect. I spoke to the trainer who trains him since 8th grade (Hopkins and Sanon took that pic together) and raved about how hard of a worker he is, how dedicated to getting better and stronger he is. Couldn't gush about him more.
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Thanks Dave. Same guy who trained Kolek if I’m not mistaken?
 
SJUDave said:
Have been told over the last few hours, from multiple sources the four star player in question, isn't happening, for multiple reasons.

There will be good news regarding the roster filling up in the coming days, with at least one of the open spots being a big.
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damn i thought y2 was pretty reliable. Will never get the hour of Bundalo highlights I just watched back. Sad!
 
I am close with Prolific. Kid is a dude. He comes with some stuff but he’s legit. He’s got the entire skill set plus he’s not afraid to let you know it. For you older fans think Brad Sellers at Ohio State.
I hope my info is wrong bc it would be a mutual love affair here but as of this morning heard he’s likely B12 …hopefully things change and they might( no internet not hedging just stating this is an 18yr old with a posse of ppl trying to get best deal/sitiatikn)and I don’t know what Y2 is but I’m both hopeful he’s right and know why he would have posted that
 
stjohnschris said:
It's usually 7 players that get meaningful minutes, sometimes 8. We could use another big, but it's hard to see any 4 star freshman committing here right now. I'd like to thing the staff is doing legwork for the following season.
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We are going to toy with a lot of teams and let games get to 2 overtime’s then put them away just so our guys can get enough minutes
 
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