I recently read an article that no team this season that brought in more than 7 transfers made the tournament.Utah State had 13 out of 16 players this year and none of their returnees scored a point for them the year before and they are dancing (not sure how many came through the portal)
Last year Kansas State made the final four with 8 or 9 new players coming from out of the portal.
That article listed those particular teams and they all had more than 7 transfers but I don’t think it meant that every team that had that many transfers wasn’t successful. Article was before field was even picked.I recently read an article that no team this season that brought in more than 7 transfers made the tournament.
That article listed those particular teams and they all had more than 7 transfers but I don’t think it meant that every team that had that many transfers wasn’t successful. Article was before field was even picked.
I completely agree that a 4 who can play on the perimeter would be a fit for Pitino. I just don't think that Holmes - who I LOVE as a player - is that guy. Put him at the 5, fine. Just don't have confidence that he would thrive as a 4 who is expected to knock down 3s. But he may want to do that to develop his profile for the NBA, sure.A Stretch four is exactly someone who can play away from and face the basket playing on the perimeter. I have no idea if Holmes can be that guy but I do know he has some perimeter skills but it would be nice if he did.
I read the same article and also know that the fact checking of some of these articles/post is suspect.I recently read an article that no team this season that brought in more than 7 transfers made the tournament.
Of course. Can’t just go to 2 schools in your college career.Did he transfer from VCU to UNCG?
watched him today for the 2nd time this season lol... while obviously very skilled... he's a bit "lumbering" no? thought he would look a bit more nimble and quick... for what he will cost- 7 figures... ehhh... think we can get a solid rotational big for 1/5 of his price...I completely agree that a 4 who can play on the perimeter would be a fit for Pitino. I just don't think that Holmes - who I LOVE as a player - is that guy. Put him at the 5, fine. Just don't have confidence that he would thrive as a 4 who is expected to knock down 3s. But he may want to do that to develop his profile for the NBA, sure.
I assume this list changes significantly as teams are eliminated from NIT and NCAA Tournament play. So these will be ratings in flux. Hopefully, Rick is waiting for the full “menu” as it were.For the rankings fanatics here's ESPN's list of top players in the portal. Bensley Joseph checks in at #29 and Cliff at #2.
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2024-25 transfer rankings: Where have the best players in the portal committed?
Where (nearly) every transfer in the top 100 -- and next-in-line -- has committed for the 2024-25 season.www.espn.com
On3 rankings has Joseph #61 and Cliff also at #2.
From a certain other big east school?He’ll be a Johnny and then build around him. Some chatter about another experienced, talented forward
As expected
They did not spend much time on this sensing he would stay at MSUThat’s fine. Lock up Cliff and then figure out our starting PF.
Where the heck did I mix that up from?? Lol.Bamafan posted about attending the game, not me.
Should I change my handle to “Auburn fan” to help distinguish myself?![]()
I didn’t correct you because like Kranmars I’m a big Honeymooners fan.Where the heck did I mix that up from?? Lol.
Praying it's Holmes, screw the money just get him.He’ll be a Johnny and then build around him. Some chatter about another experienced, talented forward
Hopkins would be sweetPraying it's Holmes, screw the money just get him.
Cliff, Holmes, Clayton, now thats a great start. You want to beat UConn? Wanna be big boy status? Then you do what the big boys do and roll out the funds, and conquer everyone next year.
Remember Rick told Shanley: "I'm not coming here to be mediocre."
Whoever is on the team when all is said and done, I just want big time ballers. Want to watch SJU be crazy good next year.Hopkins would be sweet