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ctbro1999 said:
We saw what throwing around a bunch of money did for Pope.
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Pope isn’t in the same universe as Hurley as a coach. The guy I was sitting next to Saturday (Illinois fan) was gushing over Hurley’s offensive sets. Not that I didn’t already know it
 
Hurlees4hed said:
Apparently according to Trilly FWIW ... we're actively engaging Najai Hines. How would we feel about him and Reibe at the 5?

I'd like it but tough to imagine. And seems unlikely with them both being rising sophomores.
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If we can get both that’d be awesome. But would probably create issues later down the line regarding PT and starter status
 
Hurlees4hed said:
Apparently according to Trilly FWIW ... we're actively engaging Najai Hines. How would we feel about him and Reibe at the 5?

I'd like it but tough to imagine. And seems unlikely with them both being rising sophomores.
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I don’t hate it. He’s a strong defender and rebounder, which gives a pretty good floor to a Hines/Reibe platoon. Would be nice to have another Tarris sized dude to throw at guys as a different look.
 
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Hurlees4hed said:
Thanks for the response. This largely gets at why I asked.

You absolutely can get a discount on some guys when you've got the track record we do of developing guys and putting them into the NBA. But, there's probably some minimum threshold you have to hit financially to be competitive.

Really, it'll be an interesting case study in radically free market economics. Eventually there's got to be a natural ceiling on money available for college athletes, right? This seems unsustainable when guys who didn't even earn conference recognition are apparently demanding 3M+.

Big Ten schools like Indiana, Michigan, MSU, OSU, Illinois, Purdue are all likely to be 15M+ next year from what I gather. That said... there's a lot of reasons for these numbers to be inflated both by schools and players/agents. So everything has to be taken with a grain of salt. But... it is an arms race... I'm sure our AD is doing what needs to be done. Just wild to see what college sports is becoming.
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I mean you’d think there would have to be a natural cap that mega donors hit, right? In pro sports, the owners at least get a return on their money that they spend. In college, donors don’t get a monetary return. If you’re a multi-billionaire, are you cool with spending $15M a year on college athletics? Maybe. I know I would be if I had a net worth like Repole.

Granted, that could all change soon the way things are going. We may have mega donor backed Private Equity groups buying shares in athletic departments in a few years lmao. They’re already trying do that at the conference level with the Big 12.
 
FightOnCT said:
I read an On3 article that said he’s on our radar. I’d love to nab him too
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Just watched a little of him. Seems he did really well against WCC (which is a weaker conference). He had a horrible game against Tex A&M. I watched him a little. He looked like a more earthbound Alex Karaban. Hmmmm.... think I'd rather have Hines.
 
husky99 said:
No pizza talk and stay on point....lol

Need a starting 7'1 big body (German kid needs another year)
Need a karaban pf
Need a backup pg

Big question-- is mullins testing the nba
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Theres only one Karaban. We need more athleticism and defense at the 4 not just a shooter. There are some good options at the 5 and i wouldnt mind seeing the kid that just left Georgia or the kid that left Georgetown come here. Itd be a great mix of defense, rebounding and shotblocking and Reibes more offensive game. We need a PG that cant challenge Demary for the starting job not just a Malachi type back up.
 
Hurlees4hed said:
Apparently according to Trilly FWIW ... we're actively engaging Najai Hines. How would we feel about him and Reibe at the 5?

I'd like it but tough to imagine. And seems unlikely with them both being rising sophomores.
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I would assume it’s more about having leverage for NIL negotiations and a plan B should those break down as opposed to pairing them together. Sounds like a lot of agents, handlers and parents are asking for the moon this year
 
The offseason fun begins. I'm annoyed that we're having this conversation 1 day after the title game. But that's just where the game is right now

tbh there is only one no brainer starter, Silas Demary. I expect a big jump next year. Think a Tristen Newton 2nd year leap. AP All America contention. Junior County is our only other PG so I'd expect an upperclassman PG transfer

It gets situational after that.

First thing first we need a home run starting PF. He needs to be a really good scorer and a really good defender. Type of guy you build the entire gameplan around. Unfortunately I'd also look for a quality C. Early to mid season Reibe is a penciled in starter but he fell off as the year went on. I'd bet that Reibe develops well over the summer and becomes a starter. He had REALLY promising moments and very high potential. But this will be more a Samson/Tarris situation than a Sanogo/Clingan or Clingan/Samson.

This is where it gets really difficult. Maybe we lose Braylon to the NBA and you slot in Ross at starting SF or bring in a transfer that can create his own shot. But if not, you're bringing back the Solo Ball/Braylon Mullins backcourt that got abused defensively by bigger and stronger players. You can probably get away with this if you bring in big defenders at PF-C

If you can't bring in those PF/Cs, do you (gulp) bring one of Solo or Braylon off the bench so you can start Ross and get some size and defense in the starting 5? I feel gross just thinking about this. But I don't think it is a good idea to run back the Silas/Solo/Braylon rotation unless there's some real size and defensive dominance behind them. I know that lineup just made the title game, but most of that March run was on the backs of Reed and Karaban

PG: Silas, upperclassman transfer, County
SG-SF: Solo, Braylon, Ross, Landrew/transfer?
PF: superstar transfer, Stewart
C: Reibe and high quality transfer
Probably some mid major senior transfers like a Millender or Koroma situation at F/C
 
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I really hope we can add in a fast break element to our game and that requires athletes. Not only does it make the game more fun to watch, it increases the likelihood that we can put games away with larger momentum-driven runs. Our vaunted half-court offense stalled a lot this year; it would be great to get some easy buckets and involve the crowd.

I think it's probably 75% personnel and 25% drilling. I'm certain Silas would thrive in transition. Jayden Ross also showed out. That said, I can't remember a time in recent memory where we were this ineffective in transition. People wouldn't fill lanes and we'd rarely pass. I'd wager a bet that our transition points per possession was in the 50th percentile or below.
 
REB1094 said:
The offseason fun begins. I'm annoyed that we're having this conversation 1 day after the title game. But that's just where the game is right now

tbh there is only one no brainer starter, Silas Demary. I expect a big jump next year. Think a Tristen Newton 2nd year leap. AP All America contention. Junior County is our only other PG so I'd expect an upperclassman PG transfer

It gets situational after that.

First thing first we need a home run starting PF. He needs to be a really good scorer and a really good defender. Type of guy you build the entire gameplan around. Unfortunately I'd also look for a quality C. Early to mid season Reibe is a penciled in starter but he fell off as the year went on. I'd bet that Reibe develops well over the summer and becomes a starter. He had REALLY promising moments and very high potential. But this will be more a Samson/Tarris situation than a Sanogo/Clingan or Clingan/Samson.

This is where it gets really difficult. Maybe we lose Braylon to the NBA and you slot in Ross at starting SF or bring in a transfer that can create his own shot. But if not, you're bringing back the Solo Ball/Braylon Mullins backcourt that got abused defensively by bigger and stronger players. You can probably get away with this if you bring in big defenders at PF-C

If you can't bring in those PF/Cs, do you (gulp) bring one of Solo or Braylon off the bench so you can start Ross and get some size and defense in the starting 5? I feel gross just thinking about this. But I don't think it is a good idea to run back the Silas/Solo/Braylon rotation unless there's some real size and defensive dominance behind them. I know that lineup just made the title game, but most of that March run was on the backs of Reed and Karaban

PG: Silas, upperclassman transfer, County
SG-SF: Solo, Braylon, Ross, Landrew/transfer?
PF: superstar transfer, Stewart
C: Reibe and high quality transfer
Probably some mid major senior transfers like a Millender or Koroma situation at F/C
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I get the concern, but returning our 3 perimeter starters from a championship team then adding a big PF to go with Reibe/Ross/Stewart, that’s a dangerous team.

If Mullins and everyone returns, that’s a high level offense
 
Mr. French said:
I get the concern, but returning our 3 perimeter starters from a championship team then adding a big PF to go with Reibe/Ross/Stewart, that’s a dangerous team.

If Mullins and everyone returns, that’s a high level offense
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Yeah after making a run all the way to the finals, if any/all of Silas, Ball, and Mullins return then they’re starting and I’d expect enormous improvement from all of them. Silas playing like senior Ricky Moore. Ball getting his shot back and attacking the rim more, and Mullins the guaranteed lotto pick.
 
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bendm said:
Yeah after making a run all the way to the finals, if any/all of Silas, Ball, and Mullins return then they’re starting and I’d expect enormous improvement from all of them. Silas playing like senior Ricky Moore. Ball getting his shot back and attacking the rim more, and Mullins the guaranteed lotto pick.
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I want Silas playing like a Sr. Tristen Newton.
 
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jibsey said:
Is there a 5 star freshman that we could still get?
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Dylan Mingo -NC St. Does he follow his brother to Penn St? Like Wilkins better as a portal add from Furman but at what NIL investment?

Edit:Update- Just reported that Mingo's brother at Penn St now in portal
 
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I really wish we'd go after KJ Lewis. He would fit the Spencer mold perfectly. Stocky, big guard with great rebounding and defensive metrics. Gets to the foul line and would be a capable shooter in our system. If he ends up at St. John's, he will torture us
 
aburks41 said:
I really wish we'd go after KJ Lewis. He would fit the Spencer mold perfectly. Stocky, big guard with great rebounding and defensive metrics. Gets to the foul line and would be a capable shooter in our system. If he ends up at St. John's, he will torture us
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There’s an off chance he ends up back at GTown.

After his ankle injury they disagreed on his value since he’s suppose to be out for the summer. So he’s resting the market to see what that is. If his ankle is plummeting his value, he may end up back.
 
With each player that leaves, we should be either matching or exceeding their physical measurables without a big drop off in athleticism. I don't think we should be getting smaller. We are seeing a trend towards having a big lineup (Michigan, Illinois etc)
 
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I haven't read the thread. I can't remember if I even posted in.

Backup guard that can give us 20mpg+ at the 1/2
Starting PF
Starting big
 
uh-no said:
2013. because there is only one stadium which can support it, in atlanta.
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St. Pete but it's kind of small for what they want now. Although I think San Antonio is similar size and they just had it there again.
 
I think the next chance the final four comes east somewhere other than Atlanta 2031 is whenever the Washington Commanders ever get their new place built. The NCAA has the next five Final Fours scheduled already and then I would assume Minnesota and Nashville will each get one in the next round of selections.
 
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