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Can someone provide an update on where we are with a backup big in the portal? Reed and Riebe are great, but I think we’ve proven the value of great depth at the 5. What’s the latest?
 
husky429 said:
Fwiw he is really very unathletic. Less than AK. That's my only concern. The rest of his game is impressive
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I watched his College Basketball Scouting video last night and thought he looked great. I actually texted a buddy saying he doesn't look athletic in terms of jumping/explosiveness, but he has amazing hand-eye coordination and body control.
 
david said:
I watched his College Basketball Scouting video last night and thought he looked great. I actually texted a buddy saying he doesn't look athletic in terms of jumping/explosiveness, but he has amazing hand-eye coordination and body control.
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Hand-eye coordination doesn't help you move your feet on defense. The staff evaluates 100s of players. I'm sure they see potential for him to thrive in our defensive system if we're closing in on him. No concerns on my part.
 
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I find this fantasy guys are sitting around waiting on Alex’s decision to enter the portal really funny. It’s been 3 weeks, these guys are not waiting on a player at another program to decide if he’s leaving.

Unless we’ve been tampering with certain players or there’s a surprise last second entry, this is the portal crop for this session. So we better hope Alex is coming back, or we have the contingency in place that’s already in the portal.
 
david said:
I watched his College Basketball Scouting video last night and thought he looked great. I actually texted a buddy saying he doesn't look athletic in terms of jumping/explosiveness, but he has amazing hand-eye coordination and body control.
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He’s a big strong body - not a lean gazelle. I’ll take it.
 
GotNets? said:
Can someone provide an update on where we are with a backup big in the portal? Reed and Riebe are great, but I think we’ve proven the value of great depth at the 5. What’s the latest?
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I haven't seen anything but backup PG and some forwards we contacted. I'm sure we will look for a Center after that. Maybe they are thinking if Alex leaves they can by with person who can cover PF-C and then add another versatile forward like the guy from Washington State. I have no idea.
 
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Mullins and Stew both starting is looking more likely with every day that passes….We all think Stew is going to start. And Mullins is Hurleys highest rated recruit ever, higher than McNeeley and Castle, so him starting shouldn’t be a surprise either. Maybe that was the plan all along if AK goes pro.
 
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Silas 20 / Smith 20
Ball 30 / Adams 10
Mullins 20 / Silas 10 / Furphy 10
Stew 25 / Ross 15
Reed 25 / Reibe 15

30: Silas / Ball
25: Stew / Reed
20: Smith / Mullins
15: Ross / Reibe
10: Adams / Furphy
 
bendm said:
Silas 20 / Smith 20
Ball 30 / Adams 10
Mullins 20 / Silas 10 / Furphy 10
Stew 25 / Ross 15
Reed 25 / Reibe 15

30: Silas / Ball
25: Stew / Reed
20: Smith / Mullins
15: Ross / Reibe
10: Adams / Furphy
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Nice breakdown. One glaring gap is a power forward, 6’8 or 6’9, 230 to 250lbs. There is no one like that on this roster.
 
FearThePups said:
Nice breakdown. One glaring gap is a power forward, 6’8 or 6’9, 230 to 250lbs. There is no one like that on this roster.
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Yeah Alex or a replacement PF is still ideal, but it’s possible that a transfer PG (Smith) is the only missing piece of the puzzle. Just grab a couple developmental depth guys to get to 12.
 
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bendm said:
Silas 20 / Smith 20
Ball 30 / Adams 10
Mullins 20 / Silas 10 / Furphy 10
Stew 25 / Ross 15
Reed 25 / Reibe 15

30: Silas / Ball
25: Stew / Reed
20: Smith / Mullins
15: Ross / Reibe
10: Adams / Furphy
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Mullins is not playing 20 minutes on that roster
 
bendm said:
Yeah Alex or a PF replacement is still ideal, but it’s possible that a transfer PG/Smith is the last real piece we add. Then grab a couple developmental depth guys/walk ons to get to 12.
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I am concerned we don’t have a dominant rebounder and defender near the defensive glass. Running into physical teams like Houston would be a problem. I’d like a J’wan Roberts, Ja’Vier Francis or Tugler type all Houston guys. Interesting if you check out their whole roster even their guards are tall and muscular.
 
FearThePups said:
Nice breakdown. One glaring gap is a power forward, 6’8 or 6’9, 230 to 250lbs. There is no one like that on this roster.
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Still don't know Alex's decision and Alex and and Stew are very close in size. 1" and 10lbs difference. Still early enough to pick up another forward.
 
FearThePups said:
I am concerned we don’t have a dominant rebounder and defender near the defensive glass. Running into physical teams like Houston would be a problem. I’d like a J’wan Roberts, Ja’Vier Francis or Tugler type all Houston guys. Interesting if you check out their whole roster even their guards are tall and muscular.
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I’d argue Reed is a dominant rebounder and Reibe is a legit 7 footer. We have great size at C but I agree we’d be on the smaller size at PF between Stew and Ross.
 
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