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Anyone heard anything about Terry? There's a rumor going around.

BeardownZonaZona wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:55 am

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:42 am

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:39 am

Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:37 am With Akinjo going to Baylor, looks like TyTy won't be going there.

He was never going there anyways.

It’s Arizona, Kansas, or Kentucky.

Haven't looked at KU and UK's rosters, but I would still think Tyty has a better chance for big minutes right away with us.

I believe Kentucky already has Hickman, another 5 star pg, and Kansas brought in a really transfer pg or two, plus another guy or two on their roster can play the point. Would think he'd have the most minutes and best opportunity to play big minutes here

There's obviously still a bit to go, but KY is pretty thin in the backcourt right now. If Davion Mintz doesn't return, they basically have two guys.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aseaof ... er-2021-22

Kansas is a little deeper, but not with the kind of talent that means Tyty would automatically sit. He would project to a decent role all 3 places, atleast right now, although Arizona has the largest chance for him to be the backcourt leader instead of just a rotation guy, for better or worse.

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:58 am Anyone heard anything about Terry? There's a rumor going around.

Apparently better chance he comes back now that Akinjo is gone, even if it's small.

And he knows Tyty since the 2nd grade, so it wouldn't hurt.

I think Self will be giving him more than just keys but I did chuckle at that Freudian slip.

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:58 am Anyone heard anything about Terry? There's a rumor going around.

Not a done deal, but it’s majorly progressing to him staying.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:04 pm

BeardownZonaZona wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:55 am

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:42 am

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:39 am

Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:37 am With Akinjo going to Baylor, looks like TyTy won't be going there.

He was never going there anyways.

It’s Arizona, Kansas, or Kentucky.

Haven't looked at KU and UK's rosters, but I would still think Tyty has a better chance for big minutes right away with us.

I believe Kentucky already has Hickman, another 5 star pg, and Kansas brought in a really transfer pg or two, plus another guy or two on their roster can play the point. Would think he'd have the most minutes and best opportunity to play big minutes here

There's obviously still a bit to go, but KY is pretty thin in the backcourt right now. If Davion Mintz doesn't return, they basically have two guys.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aseaof ... er-2021-22

Kansas is a little deeper, but not with the kind of talent that means Tyty would automatically sit. He would project to a decent role all 3 places, atleast right now, although Arizona has the largest chance for him to be the backcourt leader instead of just a rotation guy, for better or worse.

UK has numerous PG options and probably will have a couple more not named Tyty before the month is up.

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:30 pm

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:58 am Anyone heard anything about Terry? There's a rumor going around.

Not a done deal, but it’s majorly progressing to him staying.

Really happy to hear that, Choo -- thanks.

Any feeling on Mathurin one way or the other? I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that his decision will greatly impact next season's prospects.

Kansas could use TyTy and they have the room to add him - they've got two roster spots open, maybe more depending on Ochai Agbaji's draft feedback. No proven point guard on the roster but two 4-star recruits who would like to play point for them and an incoming transfer who was the back-up point guard at Drake. Maybe my bias showing, but I think their roster looks super sketchy - they're losing the majority of their talent to the draft and transfers, they return only 3 or 4 players, and they're having trouble filling out the roster (losing on the transfer and recruiting market). I would assume the forthcoming sanctions are scaring off recruits as well since KU has taken none of that risk off the table.

Kentucky just had major turnover in their assistant coaching ranks, losing two of their three and picking up some new ones from Illinois. Their roster is going to see some flux as a result, likely losing Brooks and maybe others. They already have incoming top-50 freshman PG Nolan Hickman coming in along with grad transfer scoring PG Kellan Grady, so there's some ball handling competition straight out of the gate there.

If it's between us three, I like Arizona as the landing spot. We have the clear opportunity for him to step into Akinjo's role, we're in his backyard, and he's got an existing relationship with our coaches and players. Minimal roster flux remaining (Lord willing) and he can look at Jalen Suggs as an example of what Lloyd will do with him as a young lead guard.

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:11 pm

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:30 pm

Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:58 am Anyone heard anything about Terry? There's a rumor going around.

Not a done deal, but it’s majorly progressing to him staying.

Really happy to hear that, Choo -- thanks.

Any feeling on Mathurin one way or the other? I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that his decision will greatly impact next season's prospects.

I worry more about the NBA than I do a transfer with Benn. No news is good news though.

Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Beachcat's anxiety may require medication

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

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Longhorned wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:46 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

This helpful background should be available everywhere. Why do have to lug my finger across the tracking pad every day to click on this site to find the truth?

These are the posts that are perfect for a Friday afternoon before I head off to the bar after a long week.

Alieberman wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:32 pm Beachcat's anxiety may require medication

Way ahead of you.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

These are all facts.

What?!!!!

Lol there was nothing personal with any guy and Akinjo. They all got along with the guy, but needless to say his style of play is a bit hard to get along with. Akinjo leaving is a plus in regards to keeping this roster together if we’re being honest.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

That’s a name and a verb.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:43 pm

Postmaster wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:21 pm Was there problems between Akinjo and Dalen?

Akinjo repeatedly accused him of having two first names. When Jemarl Baker was here, that deflected some of the pressure from Dalen, but with Baker gone, it all fell on Terry's shoulders.

Ultimately, Akinjo transferred because he couldn't stomach an adult named Tommy. Akinjo's a very good player, but oddly fixated on names. Baylor had to conceal the fact their coach is named Scott Drew in order to land him.

This is the type of content I'm here for.

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:29 pm Lol there was nothing personal with any guy and Akinjo. They all got along with the guy, but needless to say his style of play is a bit hard to get along with. Akinjo leaving is a plus in regards to keeping this roster together if we’re being honest.

Dang. Just when I thought my plan of throwing out high volume crazy theories was paying off.

Oh well, maybe it will come out next week that Kerr Kriisa was down to Arizona and Kansas State until he realized KSU's Student Union didn't have a Papa Johns, thus his decision to return. If that one pays off, I'll be fully redeemed.

It’s official, Mathurin is back.

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:31 am Wishlist for this year’s team:

Tier 1 (solidify 4 starting spots)
Get Kerr back
Keep Benn
Keep Tubelis
Add Tyty

Tier 2
Keep JET
Keep Nowell
Keep Dalen
Keep Koloko
Keep Brown

Tier 3
Add a sharp shooter (if everything above happens...we would need to lose one of: Aiken, Gorener, Dezonie)

I feel like it’s happening....but now I don’t want to wait until November to watch this team....

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:36 pm It’s official, Mathurin is back.

He's going to look so good in a Tommy Lloyd offense with his off ball movement and shooting ability. Finishing school before turning pro.

Also word is Dalen is for sure returning as well.

YoDeFoe wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:57 pm

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:36 pm It’s official, Mathurin is back.

He's going to look so good in a Tommy Lloyd offense with his off ball movement and shooting ability. Finishing school before turning pro.

Please choose your words more wisely. This confused my small brain for a minute and thought you meant he will finish school before he turns pro...I would bust a proverbial basketball nut.

Fuck yeah.

Lloyd is a witch (in memory of CSM)

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:00 pm Also word is Dalen is for sure returning as well.

Hope is a dangerous thing .....

dovecanyoncat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:14 pm Hope is a dangerous thing .....

I’m typing this from Zihautanejo...

wyo-cat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:21 pm

dovecanyoncat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:14 pm Hope is a dangerous thing .....

I’m typing this from Zihautanejo...

Get busy livin' .....

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:00 pm Also word is Dalen is for sure returning as well.

Have we heard anything from Tuberlis? Or is it assumed he is back?

I think he's for sure back

Add a point guard and I wouldn't trade this roster for an entire municipal water treatment facility.

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:23 pm

Ugh. How do I embed a gif?

Don’t ask me.

I thought I was quoting a post, but was sending DM’s.

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:27 pm

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:23 pm

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Host it on an image hosting site like imgur.com and get the direct link to the picture. Put that between the [/img][img] tags. Make sure it ends in .gif (as opposed to .gifv).

So Oregon got Harmon from the transfer portal... We're the only school Tyty is looking at that really needs a point guard. We gotta be liking our chances right?

billk78 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:40 pm

ChooChooCat wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:00 pm Also word is Dalen is for sure returning as well.

Have we heard anything from Tuberlis? Or is it assumed he is back?

Yes he’s back. I wouldn’t expect any more transfer outs. The only questions are what we do with the final two scholarships (One is 100% going to our next starting PG) and what we do with the two incoming freshmen.

Tyty is on campus according to Mike Luke

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:27 pm

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:23 pm

Ugh. How do I embed a gif?

BeardownZonaZona wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:25 pm Tyty is on campus according to Mike Luke

Confirmed?

Haven’t heard anything about him visiting his other finalists, so if this is legit, think we’re right where we wanna be with Tyty.

It makes slightly more sense in every way for him to choose Arizona, but most especially because I can never understand why anyone wouldn't choose Arizona.

Beachcat97 wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:23 am

BeardownZonaZona wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:25 pm Tyty is on campus according to Mike Luke

Confirmed?

Haven’t heard anything about him visiting his other finalists, so if this is legit, think we’re right where we wanna be with Tyty.

Mike Luke said it on Twitter then Scheer somewhat confirmed it on TOS. He did say a couple weeks ago I think that he wanted to go on a couple unofficial visits to some schools but we're the only one I've seen. He wants to announce by the end of the month. Very good sign if he did check the campus out, because he's already been on campus a couple times the past year or so. He's already seen everything so it's good he's going again

Beachcat97 wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:23 am

BeardownZonaZona wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:25 pm Tyty is on campus according to Mike Luke

...think we’re right where we wanna be with Tyty.

I miss '97's "where we wanna be" posts. Those were like money in the bank.