Rick’s Targets

[MainMan]

Dingle, Luis and Ware would be terrific. I’m really high on Luis. What a nice little team we’d have on paper with those guys. Not necessarily filled with super stars, but depth, talent and balance. Dingle and Soriano should provide consistent scoring punch and perhaps Luis or Taylor would serve as a reliable third scorer.

I haven't seen an attitude change like this from Boo since his jump from junior to senior year.

 

[dk423]

It seems obvious that Pitino wants to build, but moreso looking to be competitive right away. Definitely wants to start to make a mark this coming season with lots of upperclassmen transfers as well as a sprinkle of underclassmen.

Luis has 3 years left of eligibility -- would be fun to see him develop.

 

[gregbodkin]

As long as the mexican restaurant in huntington has Mahergarita specials tomorrow to me it's a mexican and american holiday

That's the spirit(s), Mike!

 

[SJUhoopNUT]

So basically we are still alive with Luis, Mack, Dingle and getting involved with Ware. Seems positive.

 

[MainMan]

So this is pretty impressive:

Cal made Ware a co-captain this season. When asked why he gave it to a kid who doesn't play much, he responded:

“It’s really simple why I did it. Because he is one that everyone listens to. And my thing to him is when they know a guy is leading and may or may not play, yet he’s been the same, they will follow. They will follow.

Lance Ware, Jacob Toppin named team captains ahead of the NCAA Tournment

John Calipari named team captains before the NCAA Tournament for the first time in his career.

www.on3.com

 

[monte]

Yet another reason why there was no need for anyone to get their panties in a bunch over Rick's early recruiting; the transfer portal is constantly being restocked with high level talent. And Rick has, and will continue to be, in the mix with plenty of that talent. We're in the best hands we've been since Louie.

 

[MugCostanza]

NM

 

[Boo Harvey]

I haven't seen an attitude change like this from Boo since his jump from junior to senior year.

Had to get my academics in order

 

[paultzman]

17-43 over last two years

If we get dingle, luis, and anyone else, Larry Wright may have to leave this site. There would not be any questioning the roster compared to last year.

Had to get my academics in order

In your case, I know you are a passionate SJU fan for sure. I hit the frustration mark a lot myself w this program. Just ask my wife.

 

[Boo Harvey]

In your case, I know you are a passionate SJU fan for sure. I hit the frustration mark a lot myself w this program. Just ask my wife.

Hah, my wife is at her wits end with me.

 

[paultzman]

Does Ware also have COVID year?

 

[mattc]

SJU79 make it happen!

 

[Money]

Hah, my wife is at her wits end with me.

We know how she feels... I'm kidding, I'm kidding

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Does Ware also have COVID year?

A post like this from you I would usually take as rhetorical. But just in case, yes he does.

 

[Stevep502]

The players I think would help most given current roster:

1a. Dingle
1b. Mgbako
1c. Bandaogo
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4. Luis
5. ??
6. ??
7. Ware

 

[rcatalano]

17-43 over last two years.

RP will have him putting up free throws until he can’t lift his arms!

 

[ejoyce]

SJU79 make it happen!

Valley Stream in the house!!!

 

[MJDinkins]

Dingle, Luis and Ware would be terrific. I’m really high on Luis. What a nice little team we’d have on paper with those guys. Not necessarily filled with super stars, but depth, talent and balance. Dingle and Soriano should provide consistent scoring punch and perhaps Luis or Taylor would serve as a reliable third scorer.

Depth, balance, and talent as the "superstar" roams the sidelines.

 

[MCNPA]

My question is, who starts at the 1 vs 2 if we land Dingle? I am assuming that Dingle and Alleyne both start. Assuming Dingle projects as an NBA Pg, but he doesn’t have the assist numbers. This is a good problem as we would have a stable of really good guards. I’ll leave it up to Pitino, but definitely interesting.

 

[dk423]

My question is, who starts at the 1 vs 2 if we land Dingle? I am assuming that Dingle and Alleyne both start. Assuming Dingle projects as an NBA Pg, but he doesn’t have the assist numbers. This is a good problem as we would have a stable of really good guards. I’ll leave it up to Pitino, but definitely interesting.

I think Dingle still starts at the 2, but takes on a Donovan Mitchell role. Jenkins is the point guard. Alleyne finds himself as coming off the bench again, but still plays 20 minutes per game.