Big East Comings and Goings

[rollskies]

I believe he was a redshirt last year but I could be very wrong i’m not entirely sure

 

[nelsonmuntz]

This guy can shoot, but he was horrendous on defense last year.

That is a strange D-rating. Did the whole team suck defensively?

 

[auror]

That is a strange D-rating. Did the whole team suck defensively?

No they were pretty average. I think part of what is going on is he had a terribly low defensive rebound rate, especially for his height. Partially because his teammate was an excellent rebounder. Didn't get really any steals or blocks either. He's probably a better defender than the number, but still not impactful at all.

 

[Storrs South]

Recruited Ward to Xavier and wasn't retained on Miller's staff. Looks likely he stays within the conference

 

[MDHuskFan]

Recruited Ward to Xavier and wasn't retained on Miller's staff. Looks likely he stays within the conference

GTown will be talented, it’s just a matter of can Pat coach them

 

[tcf15]

 

[olehead]

Jones to the Johnnie's seems pretty certain but I wouldn't mind having him here. I like how he seems to be in constant attack mode.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Jones to the Johnnie's seems pretty certain but I wouldn't mind having him here. I like how he seems to be in constant attack mode.

Jones from DePaul?

In other news, last night, Georgetown's Tyler Beard committed to Pacific.

After Damon Stoudamire coached at Pacific for six seasons, new coach Leonard Perry had to rebuild on the fly, including adding Greg Outlaw from CCSU, who had an efficient season last year in just 13 games (5.8 ppg, 45.6 fg%, 8-16 from three).

My guess is Beard will have an opportunity to immediately be their starting PG.

 

[olehead]

Jones from DePaul?

In other news, last night, Georgetown's Tyler Beard committed to Pacific.

After Damon Stoudamire coached at Pacific for six seasons, new coach Leonard Perry had to rebuild on the fly, including adding Greg Outlaw from CCSU, who had an efficient season last year in just 13 games (5.8 ppg, 45.6 fg%, 8-16 from three).

My guess is Beard will have an opportunity to immediately be their starting PG.

Yep, Jones from DePaul.

 

[Storrs South]

 

[Ports21]

You're saying we could get a Legend in the trade with the Friars for Floyd? Sign me up!

 

[ThabeetDown]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

 

[Hungryhusky99]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

They have way more holes to fill. How is that getting lapped??

 

[MrSec224]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

Explain because I think Newton and Alleyne were the highest ranked Transfers of the 6 who chose Providence or CT? Sometimes being high ranked in 2021 doesn’t mean much in 2022 and beyond

 

[navery12]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

What?

 

[MrSec224]

What?

DH also still has 4 scholarships while hitting the road and with about 1100 still in the portal. Lets judge the two rosters in June and see where were at.

 

[bendm]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

dude. assuming moore is their starting C and croswell is the backup, i don't think PC has another F on the roster....at least not one i recognize by name. they had a starting spot wide open for hopkins.

 

[The Shot]

Hopkins, a 6-foot-6 forward, was ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 for the 2021 class.

Hurley getting LAPPED out in the portal by Cooley. Not good.

I assume this is sarcasm because the guy you’re referencing averaged 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds a game. Maybe he’ll turn out to be a stud but judging someone by their recruiting ranking after they’ve had a season of college ball is ridiculous.

 

[CheshireCat]

Explain because I think Newton and Alleyne were the highest ranked Transfers of the 6 who chose Providence or CT? Sometimes being high ranked in 2021 doesn’t mean much in 2022 and beyond

You can’t be serious trying to come off that UCONN has done better than Providence overall in the portal thus far - especially with the Hopkins news. There is still time for the dust to settle and I’m sure another move or two is coming for us. It’s pretty clear which coach owns the other presently (insert Pedro Martinez “daddy” line). Hurley 1-7 vs Cooley head to head.

 

[olehead]

I guess its challenging going after guys like Tyrell Ward and Bryce Hopkins when you have a 3/4 on the roster, but given our DeMatha connection, I'm shocked we didn't kick the tires on Ward.

 

[bendm]

ou can’t be serious trying to come off that UCONN has done better than Providence overall in the portal thus far - especially with the Hopkins news. There is still time for the dust to settle and I’m sure another move or two is coming for us. It’s pretty clear which coach owns the other presently (insert Pedro Martinez “daddy” line). Hurley 1-7 vs Cooley head to head.

so #1 v #9 is being "owned"? a top 10 transfer class with room for 4 more guys is unacceptable? LOL

 

[BIIIG]

Lol at least i got my post holstered now when he does eventually commit there

I don't know if enough is being made of the Bryce Hopkins transfer they landed from Kentucky too. Guy was a top 40 recruit last year. He was on Cal all season about how he should be getting more time. Got 62 total minutes in SEC play this year, 16 of those came on 2/23 against LSU. Kentucky was down 8 at halftime and Cal put Hopkins in for the 2nd half and he went off for 13 points, 11 of them in the first 6 min of that half leading Kentucky on a 20-7 run to get kentucky a 5 point lead. Guy got 7 minutes total playing time the rest of the season. The talent is definitely there, so if its a morale/team/personality issue I don't think its anything a fresh start and an Ed Cooley led locker room can't fix. He could be a breakout star for them.

 

[ThabeetDown]

I don't know if enough is being made of the Bryce Hopkins transfer they landed from Kentucky too. Guy was a top 40 recruit last year. He was on Cal all season about how he should be getting more time. Got 62 total minutes in SEC play this year, 16 of those came on 2/23 against LSU. Kentucky was down 8 at halftime and Cal put Hopkins in for the 2nd half and he went off for 13 points, 11 of them in the first 6 min of that half leading Kentucky on a 20-7 run to get kentucky a 5 point lead. Guy got 7 minutes total playing time the rest of the season. The talent is definitely there, so if its a morale/team/personality issue I don't think its anything a fresh start and an Ed Cooley led locker room can't fix. He could be a breakout star for them.

Exactly this. You don't get to be a top 35 recruit by accident. Of course there are no givens, but he could as easily be a stud as he could be a bust. Regardless, you have to be happy if you're a PC fan and Cooley has done will with transfers in the past so I trust his track record.

Besides Hopkins, they've landed Devin Carter (South Carolina) and Noah Locke (Florida/Louisville/former UConn target) both of whom everyone on this board would have taken on our squad for this upcoming year. Oh, and Corey Floyd. They also added a 6-10 dude from LaSalle/Indiana who scored in double figures last year. Plus, you saw Cooley's success with transfers this year -- he pretty much built a Big East Champion/Sweet 16 team out of the portal. If that's not owning the Portal, I don't know what is.

I am very pleased with what DH has done so far, but he's losing the arms race in the Portal. Granted, yes, he is losing a lot less than PC did and has better players returning than they do from last year, but that doesn't mean Cooley isn't doing better than him in the Portal. I never said PC is the better team right now, but they're doing better in the Portal. Granted, DH still can make moves (and he will) so I'm not calling it game over by any means.

 

[CheshireCat]

so #1 v #9 is being "owned"? a top 10 transfer class with room for 4 more guys is unacceptable? LOL

Another one that failed reading comprehension. LOL. Presently owns, and yes he’s 1-7 vs Cooley, including the 1 loss at home this past season (insert Sanogo excuse). I said moves were forthcoming and was refuting what the prior poster said. I guess when you’re wearing rose colored glasses, things read a little different. Make sure you’re facing Storrs when you pray for DH tonight.

 

[bendm]

You don't get to be a top 35 recruit by accident.

diggins came pretty close...