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YoDeFoe

Because he's coming back and just using the draft process for feedback, and to Jefe's point has more to lose than gain in 5x5s.

Not something I know for sure but sure is what I expect.

YoDeFoe

I struggle with why Ramey would come here unless Dalen leaves. As I've said before, and saying he's a Kier replacement implies, chances are low we have a starting perimeter role to offer. So Ramey is a guy who has started 106 of 128 games as a high profile program. I assume he is transferring becau...

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My continued argument: Volume matters Terry taking 6 FGAs a game is not nearly enough scoring volume for him to get drafted in the first round. I'd bet there hasn't been a first round (non-big) pick that took fewer FGAs/g than Terry in a decade. Number of games Terry took 10 or more FGAs: 2 Number o...

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Ramey would be an excellent replacement for Kier. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4334018/courtney-ramey https://www.si.com/college/texas/news/longhorns-courtney-ramey-announces-ncaa-transfer-portal-nba-draft#gid=ci029d8f4f30002674&pid=ramey-wvu https://twitter.com/ironmike...

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Katz thinks he's gone. Again, if DT is comfortable with being a mid-second rounder, then yeah, can't see him coming back. Think it's likely he'd be drafted mid-to-late 2nd round. Katz says he should go, which is different than Katz thinking he's gone. It's just a take though - there's no insight be...

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dmjcat wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 10:57 am

Would be a home run - this 2023 class would be like Miller's 2012

YoDeFoe

"Lacking a 3 point shot" is a lazy description of a guy who shot 36% from 3 and over 40% in the second half of the season. That's a 2021 take. Lacking shot creation (to Spiff's prior point). Hasn't shown he can be a go-to scorer (to TheCat's point). Needs to prove it at a higher volume (to my prior ...

YoDeFoe

Terry is an absurdly good playmaker for his position - he was 3rd in the Pac-12 in total assists. There's no reason to forget his passing ability when talking about what an NBA team sees from him at the next level. I agree with you on so many things, but this hits on one thing where I caveat hard. ...

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My deep hope is that of Benn's 13 attempts a game, Dalen bumps his from 6 to 11 and Pelle bumps his from 5 to 10. I deeply believe that those two guys can be incredibly dangerous scorers if they're asked to be given their size, length, and passing abilities ( Pelle stop turning it over and just shoo...

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Terry is an absurdly good playmaker for his position - he was 3rd in the Pac-12 in total assists. There's no reason to forget his passing ability when talking about what an NBA team sees from him at the next level. He needs to hit more shots. No question. Won't make a roster taking 6 attempts a game...

YoDeFoe

To Spiff's point, it really will come down to a team with a need for his role and the patience to develop. Whether he's the 25th or the 35th will depend more on draft order than Koloko's stock.

YoDeFoe

KJ Evans, KJ Lewis, and Kylan Boswell would be a dream class. That's the toughness and shot making and team-first play that we want.

YoDeFoe

Terry, if he puts in another 15 pounds of muscle, is in the mold of Draymond Green or Jae Crowder. Won't lead a team in any statistical category, but puts up numbers in all categories while playing great D. Glue guys like these aren't usually lottery picks, but could be a difference maker on a team...

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We need to introduce this boy to a burrito and a squat rack

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Spiff I already caveated the weakness of my argument - basically means you’re not allowed to bring it up. Seriously though - that’s right. Dalen hasn’t shown the shot creation. But two things: 1) he’s better than Duarte in a lot of regards - like length, size, and vision - things Duarte won’t improv...

YoDeFoe

A note from a quick look at some stats: Terry was our second most efficient rotation guard/wing scorer this past season (58% TS / 56% eFG), behind my man Pelle (62% / 57%). Mathurin was third with 58% / 54% (though on far more attempts of course). Terry holds near that efficiency and takes twice as ...

YoDeFoe

Spiff and I are often in agreement on NBA draft decisions and potential. I disagree here only in the absolute that Spiff offers: that Terry has no shot at getting to lottery status. Terry could certainly get there and it'll depend on one thing: Shooting. That's it. If Terry can continue to improve a...

YoDeFoe

Shit. Are we losing him? Are we losing him to…… what? A late second round draft slot or the possibility of going undrafted and having to fight his way into the NBA from the G League? I doubt it. Sam Vecenie (of the Athletic) has Terry as the 28th best available player. I think that's high but equal...

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https://twitter.com/ThePortalReport/status/1522622430124158979 Visiting along with his Bonnies teammate Osun Osunniyi - looks like they may be thinking package deal. Would be a major boost for Florida to pick up the two time A10 POY and his buddy, the two time A10 DPOY. https://www.si.com/college/f...

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Oregon just got a commitment from a wildly inefficient soon-to-be 24 year old and I'm loving it. Offered by BYU, he could go on his mission and come back as a 26 year old! Less than 40% FG shooting, about a 1 to 1 A/TO ratio last season. Sub-100 ORtg for three years straight lol - have at it, Oregon!

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Oregon just got a commitment from a wildly inefficient soon-to-be 24 year old and I'm loving it.

https://247sports.com/Article/College-b ... 187228779/

Dana Altman preparing for another NIT run.

YoDeFoe

Not fond of the small school transfers in general. I'd be down with Lofton. He would be a pure bench guard in Kier's mold. The 5.9 apg is strong, and his role would be to eat bench minutes, distribute and defend. A 5th year guy with tons of experience in that limited role is something I'd be down w...

YoDeFoe

He still has a commitment to his pro team to honor. A commitment that ends this month. Is there some rule that you can not play for a team an Europe while committed to a college? Maybe someone with more insight can fill in here, but my recollection is that Euro teams can be obstructive if they feel...

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The new Euro is going to get PT on the wing this year. I can't say that excites me. As I've posted before, he looks like a guy who needs a year and to become a stretch 4. DT Pelle Borovicanin Henri Ballo Only a coward wouldn't... Kerr Kriisa is also an AZ player who exists. Line-up is tongue-in-che...

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In general I agree that it is only done when it's done, but I will say this might be the strongest buzz I've ever seen on a recruit. Usually, you get the idea someone's a lock in the days before a commit, it's been months of that never wavering with this kid. I have been hearing the same thing, but...

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Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 4:53 pm
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 4:20 pm The new Euro is going to get PT on the wing this year.
I can't say that excites me. As I've posted before, he looks like a guy who needs a year and to become a stretch 4.

DT
Pelle
Borovicanin
Henri
Ballo

Only a coward wouldn't...

YoDeFoe

If you look at his freshman year, he might have potential to be a servicable backup PG with the emphasis on serviceable. His 15 assist % as a freshman isn't far off from Kier's history. He also sort of cratered across the board as a soph. I'd also say we might need some mpg on the wing, as recapitu...

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Did our assistant recruit him to UNC? Sorry, drawing a blank on coach’s name. Steve Robinson; no he wasn't the lead on this one, and the Arizona connection was to the old staff. But also... not sure what benefit Walton brings Arizona. Lacks defense, physicality, ball handling - to name a few. The a...

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Postmaster wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 5:06 pm Did our assistant recruit him to UNC?

Sorry, drawing a blank on coach’s name.

Steve Robinson; no he wasn't the lead on this one, and the Arizona connection was to the old staff. But also... not sure what benefit Walton brings Arizona. Lacks defense, physicality, ball handling - to name a few.

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dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 5:19 pm

Not really an Arizona target, given the disparity between what we need and what he wants.

YoDeFoe

Give me the Colorado decommit and give him to me now

https://t.co/6LRjiwYQa8

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Irish27 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 9:59 pm

lol no thank you

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Dave wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:53 pm Does Arkansas have a unlimited supply of scholarships?

Musselman’s guiding principal is to recruit over his current guys whenever possible.

YoDeFoe

So, I saw someone repost the latest ESPN mock (allegedly, I lack a subscription to check) that had Koloko at 36. As before, that's solidly in the range a team will almost surely give him 2-3 guaranteed years. And again, thinking of how far he's come since those first games where he was a raw freshm...

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ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:43 pm Just the #2 ranked guy in the class. Very late offer though, has to be for a reason.

Yeah, Tommy has shown he doesn't just throw out offers. There must be some amount of traction.

YoDeFoe

Are people who have this theory that we won’t be able to compete for recruits in the new landscape of the NIL basing it on UA not having local businesses who want to be aligned with our athletic programs (companies like Hughes Federal Credit Union, Nextiva, Carondelet Medical)? Or wealthy alums (li...

YoDeFoe

Any conjecture on what they might want him to work on past a more consistent J? He defends well, see’s the floor well. Boards well and he gets in the lane. Curious on what kind of feed back he might hear He boards ok, only put up 4.8rpg, by contrast Benn averaged a board more per. Provide a bigger ...

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UNC will return their entire team, minus Manek. Caleb Love wasn't projected as a lotto pick, but probably 1st round. Announced he's coming back today. I don't for a second believe that Caleb Love would have gotten drafted in the first round. Low efficiency, high volume, limited BBIQ. Good athlete, ...

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In what world does that company benefit from paying that guy that sort of money? It’s Miami basketball, nobody gives a fuck. Nobody even heard of him u til he entered the portal and they’ll forget about him tomorrow now. It's a billionaire from Miami throwing money at the basketball team because he...

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97cats wrote: ↑Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:03 pm APG Leaders - Pac12 (2021/22 Season)

5.5 - Dashawn Davis
4.7 - Kerr Kriisa
4.3 - Tyger Cambell
4.2 - Terrell Brown Jr
4.0 - Marreon Jackson
3.9 - Dalen Terry

Led the conference in total assists

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IndianaZonaFan wrote: ↑Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:31 pm Way too early prediction for rotation (assuming no ‘23 reclassifications):

Starters:
Kerr
Terry
Pelle
Secret Euro (assuming a commit soon)
Tubelis

Bench:
Ballo
Bal
Filip
<insert transfer guard>

Garbage time:
Anderson
Nowell
Tubelis

Switch the Euro and Zu and I think that's that.

YoDeFoe

Tyger's issue is his size. He actually was a much better player as a sophomore because he was a consistent shooter. Could lay off of him as a freshman. But not last year. But at a listed 5' 11", Tyger will always have an issue guarding larger guards. Zuzang is a fine college player. But his ceiling...

YoDeFoe

Prediction: We're not taking another big man / forward (beyond the Euro we've been targeting all year, who we're all hopeful / patiently waiting on). We'll take a combo guard for a bench role. That should be it for the roster. We'll leave a roster spot open to total two forgone scholarships since To...

YoDeFoe

Considering how big our team is besides Kerr, I'd take a guy who's 5'10 and can slash and score to backup Kerr. Boum? He's 6'3" Didn't you mean "He's 6'3, Boum!" I just wonder because we're almost assuredly selling a transfer on being a backup with Kerr, Terry and Larsson pretty entrenched. I don't...

YoDeFoe

I know the loss of CLo and Benn are tough, and Zu limped to the end of the season, but returning a first team all conference player and the two best 6th men in the conference along with our starting PG and SF is huge. This is great perspective, YDF. The departure of star players just opens the door...

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My fav game :lol: Jackson - non-draft pick (projected 75th, didn't make an ACC team) Jones - lotto Walker - non-draft pick (possibly a late second round, 3rd Team Big East) Singler - first round, non-lotto Hansbrough - first round, non-lotto Rush - non-draft pick (torn ACL) So, three of these guys ...

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RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:35 am Considering how big our team is besides Kerr, I'd take a guy who's 5'10 and can slash and score to backup Kerr.

Boum? He's 6'3"

YoDeFoe

Gonna throw a few more names out. Not sure these guys would've been lotto picks if they'd come out a year earlier, but they at least would've had a shot at it: Justin Jackson (UNC) Terrence Jones (UK) Kemba Walker (UConn) Kyle Singler (Duke) Tyler Hansbrough (UNC) Brandon Rush (Kansas) Feel free to...

YoDeFoe

I know we're far from done with next year's roster. But aside from Benn's slashing and overall offensive prowess, I just think we'll miss CK's go-go-gadget arms hovering above the paint. His presence in the paint (and Ballo's) was a major reason we beat Illinois and ucla this past season. Even thou...

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