Mikey Dixon Transferring

[quote="Moose" post=311824][quote="Anthony Mattia" post=311822][quote="Moose" post=311821]:silly: :whistle:[/quote]

Do you know something you would like to share with the rest of the class?[/quote]

No I'm just saying it never fails with this place. There is ALWAYS something.

And I'm not saying Dixon is vital and important and this is a huge loss or anything like that. But its a continuous revolving door. Now looking back again I wish Greg Williams had more PT to start the year etc.[/quote]

Curious if it is "always something with this place" or "always something with 20-year-old elite athletes"?

I haven't pored over the rosters of other schools, but this may be the new reality of college hoops (after you get past the one-and-done schools). We have kids – Clark, Simon, Heron, Keita – who transferred in from good programs, so it's happening everywhere.

Under Matt's supervision, I'd say we've been winning the transfer game. I wish we could go back to the four-year model, but that may be dead and gone.
 
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I’m shocked it’s happening now. The kid has looked a bit lost in the first two BE games and he was limited to 4mpg, but I thought he could develop into good depth at this level.
Guess he wants more.
Best of luck to him.
 
[quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.
 
[quote="firestorm" post=311836][quote="Moose" post=311824][quote="Anthony Mattia" post=311822][quote="Moose" post=311821]:silly: :whistle:[/quote]

Do you know something you would like to share with the rest of the class?[/quote]

No I'm just saying it never fails with this place. There is ALWAYS something.

And I'm not saying Dixon is vital and important and this is a huge loss or anything like that. But its a continuous revolving door. Now looking back again I wish Greg Williams had more PT to start the year etc.[/quote]

Curious if it is "always something with this place" or "always something with 20-year-old elite athletes"?

I haven't pored over the rosters of other schools, but this may be the new reality of college hoops (after you get past the one-and-done schools). We have kids – Clark, Simon, Heron, Keita – who transferred in from good programs, so it's happening everywhere.

Under Matt's supervision, I'd say we've been winning the transfer game. I wish we could go back to the four-year model, but that may be dead and gone.[/quote]

You might be right. Transferring is an epidemic for sure. Maybe its just when we start seeing positive developments a 'negative' happens. We always seem to take 2 steps forward and 1 back a lot.

Again I quote negative because no matter how you slice it a player is leaving. A short bench got shorter. 6th in mpg gone.
 
[quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.
 
[quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

Yeah that wouldn't be a good look at all right now but with Wright and Mack coming in he might have to make his decision based on how the rest of the season works out, and Heron's ultimate decision.
 
Strange times, instant gratification era. Good luck Mikey!

Sitting out twice seems painful, but his choice. Having seen him at Quinnipiac, I never got too excited about him transferring here, but as Moose noted, not wise to just dismiss a loss on a thin roster. Of course Williams has much more upside, but during course of season unanticipated attrition occurs and you need bodies. Oh well, I did think staff offered him ample opportunity.
 
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Knight wrote: Can Trimble be far behind.

Absolutely no reason for Trimble to go anywhere. He is now assured of being 7th or 8th man on an excellent team with NCAA tourney hopes. He knows and seems to be fine with his role.
 
After Dixon committed we landed Heron out of thin air (and he figures to be back next season). Then we landed a former top 100 recruit in Eli Wright, a 4* in Williams, and Cameron Mack for next year. Mullin seems to have no tolerance for guys with low basketball IQ's. Yakwe can attest to that. Williams seems like a very sharp kid and was clearly favored by the staff. I don't fault Dixon for this at all.

I'm okay if we lose our 9th man each year, although I'd rather it not happen mid-year.
 
[quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Trimble lacks athleticism and quickness at this level but has seemingly accepted his role and still plays hard. Dixon looked lost, disinterested and finally annoyed.
Staff clearly sees what we see in that Williams needs to play. Writing was on the wall. If this means more PT for Williams this is a big positive not a negative.
In fact:
13-1 s/b 14-0
Beat the piss out of 16th ranked team
Just got top 75 local recruit.
More PT for Williams.
Keita returned.
Worst defender in BE leaving.
Take away Seton Hall screw job and this has been best stretch for program since Lavin first year.
 
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If he would have left at the end of the year he would have likely lost a full year of eligibility (his 6th). Upset he’s leaving. Wasn’t convinced like some he wasn’t going to able to contribute this year and beyond. Defense wasn’t good but I never questioned his effort. Good luck to him.
 
[quote="we are sju" post=311847][quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Trimble lacks athleticism and quickness at this level but has seemingly accepted his role and still plays hard. Dixon looked lost, disinterested and finally annoyed.
Staff clearly sees what we see in that Williams needs to play. Writing was on the wall. If this means more PT for Williams this is a big positive not a negative.
In fact:
13-1 s/b 14-0
Beat the piss out of 16th ranked team
Just got top 75 local recruit.
More PT for Williams.
Keita returned.
Worst defender in BE leaving.
Take away Seton Hall screw job and this has been best stretch for program since Lavin first year.[/quote]

No shock you chimed in here. Do you have a new favorite now?
 
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[quote="Moose" post=311840][quote="firestorm" post=311836][quote="Moose" post=311824][quote="Anthony Mattia" post=311822][quote="Moose" post=311821]:silly: :whistle:[/quote]

Do you know something you would like to share with the rest of the class?[/quote]

No I'm just saying it never fails with this place. There is ALWAYS something.

And I'm not saying Dixon is vital and important and this is a huge loss or anything like that. But its a continuous revolving door. Now looking back again I wish Greg Williams had more PT to start the year etc.[/quote]

Curious if it is "always something with this place" or "always something with 20-year-old elite athletes"?

I haven't pored over the rosters of other schools, but this may be the new reality of college hoops (after you get past the one-and-done schools). We have kids – Clark, Simon, Heron, Keita – who transferred in from good programs, so it's happening everywhere.

Under Matt's supervision, I'd say we've been winning the transfer game. I wish we could go back to the four-year model, but that may be dead and gone.[/quote]

You might be right. Transferring is an epidemic for sure. Maybe its just when we start seeing positive developments a 'negative' happens. We always seem to take 2 steps forward and 1 back a lot.

Again I quote negative because no matter how you slice it a player is leaving. A short bench got shorter. 6th in mpg gone.[/quote]

Dixon averaged ~20mpg in OOC games, but only 4mpg in the first two BE games, but I agree it’s a negative: a better shooter than Trimble.
Hopefully, GW steps in and steps up.
 
[quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Losing Trimble now AFTER losing Dixon would be devastating. We don't have the depth to lose two guys.

If given a choice, I would have picked to retain Trimble. He can guard 4 positions and he doesn't have mental lapses. Dixon can't guard any positions and he has demonstrated a low IQ all year.
 
More time for Williams, and I also expect Keita's time to increase, as we move along. He was still not 100% the other night (doing knee exercises while the team was warming up for the second half).
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=311845]Knight wrote: Can Trimble be far behind.

Absolutely no reason for Trimble to go anywhere. He is now assured of being 7th or 8th man on an excellent team with NCAA tourney hopes. He knows and seems to be fine with his role.[/quote]
Marvin is like a big brother to Trimble & I would be shocked to see him leave now.
 
[quote="Marillac" post=311851][quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Losing Trimble now AFTER losing Dixon would be devastating. We don't have the depth to lose two guys.

If given a choice, I would have picked to retain Trimble. He can guard 4 positions and he doesn't have mental lapses. Dixon can't guard any positions and he has demonstrated a low IQ all year.[/quote]

Trimble is tight with team leader Marvin Clark. Cant see him going anywhere. His minutes will now go up too.
 
[quote="Marillac" post=311851][quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Losing Trimble now AFTER losing Dixon would be devastating. We don't have the depth to lose two guys.

If given a choice, I would have picked to retain Trimble. He can guard 4 positions and he doesn't have mental lapses. Dixon can't guard any positions and he has demonstrated a low IQ all year.[/quote]

That makes sense.
I wouldn't say he had a low IQ. He didnt turn ball over. He struggled defensively for sure. Trimble isn't exactly a world beater on defense either though. And Dixon was the better player on offense.
 
I was hoping dixon would fill a nice role off the bench. Oh well. Good luck to him and to williams and trimble with their playing time and production.
 
[quote="Moose" post=311856][quote="Marillac" post=311851][quote="Moose" post=311841][quote="Marillac" post=311839][quote="Knight" post=311831]Can Trimble be far behind?[/quote]

I'd be shocked. He's in line for 15-20 minutes the rest of the season and could earn a bigger role next season with his play when Shamorie (likely) departs.

Losing Dixon doesn't hurt at all now with Williams on the rise. Losing Trimble would be a devastating blow.[/quote]

How are losing Dixon and Trimble different in your mind. Near identical numbers across the board. No matter how you slice it a bench player is leaving.[/quote]

Losing Trimble now AFTER losing Dixon would be devastating. We don't have the depth to lose two guys.

If given a choice, I would have picked to retain Trimble. He can guard 4 positions and he doesn't have mental lapses. Dixon can't guard any positions and he has demonstrated a low IQ all year.[/quote]

That makes sense.
I wouldn't say he had a low IQ. He didnt turn ball over. He struggled defensively for sure. Trimble isn't exactly a world beater on defense either though. And Dixon was the better player on offense.[/quote]

Plus 1. Waiting to hear the 4 postitions Trimble can “guard”
 
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