CBB Discussion Thread - Preseason

[tcf15]

Why was the other one locked?

Anyways...Brendan Bailey is making his debut this year for Marquette. Throwback to 2016 recruiting. Trying to post a video interview with him but not working. Here's the link.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Heron eligible this year.

Transfer Heron gets waiver to play for St. John's

 

[TyroneShoo]

St Johns is good

 

[HawkHusky]

St Johns is good

Not with Mullin running the show.

 

[RichZ]

St Johns is good

Are you talking for next year?
Or historically?

Since the beginning of the Satan era (from Jarvis arrival to present) they are 262 & 280 (.483)
In the same time span, UConn is 484 & 205 (.702) and has 4 National Championships.
They're going to have to be great for quite a few years to get into the conversation about being good in this space.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Ponds, Heron, Dixon and Simon make up a very good backcourt, but where is their frontcourt?

Clark is a good PF, but you can't count on Keita to be a surefire starter at the 5 and Justin Roberts is only a freshman. Aside from the guys I listed, no one on their roster is taller than 6'7.

 

[navery12]

St Johns is good

This is the last test for Mullin, this team should be the 2nd best team in the Big East

 

[HawkHusky]

This is the last test for Mullin, this team should be the 2nd best team in the Big East

I doubt they finish in the top half. Mullin is that bad.

 

[temery]

No running mega threads. They quickly become a conversation between a 1/2 dozen people that make no sense.

If you want to do a weekly thread, fine. But mega threads are just plain dumb.

 

[AntG168]

No running mega threads. They quickly become a conversation between a 1/2 dozen people that make no sense.

If you want to do a weekly thread, fine. But mega threads are just plain dumb.

unless of course its the legendary Hurley thread. Then its awesome

 

[temery]

unless of course its the legendary Hurley thread. Then its awesome

That was locked after a couple weeks.

 

[navery12]

Not really sure where this fits, but I'll put it here

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

Not really sure where this fits, but I'll put it here

Great get for Wichita state and big for the conference. 2020 seeming more and more like the year AAC becomes one of the top basketball conferences. Just think, UConn, Wichita state, Memphis all going to be top teams again. Haven’t been paying attention to cincy, but obviously they’re be good as always. Houston is set up well, and could see a dark horse in east Carolina. Haven’t really paid too much attention to the other teams and their classes.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Wichita State locking down 2 really good guards in the Northeast is pretty impressive

 

[HawkHusky]

2nd highest ranked recruit in Wichita's program history. Conference affiliation already paying dividends.

 

[A10 fan]

This is the last test for Mullin, this team should be the 2nd best team in the Big East

Villanova and Marquette are the consensus as the top 2. After them, it's PC and St. John's. Both Mullin and Wojo have warm seats. If either fails to dance, their seat becomes an inferno. Especially St. John's, as most expect them to take a step back next year. They need to make noise this year in order have something to sell to recruits, otherwise, competing coaches will be selling the "Mullin's going to be fired" storyline to recruits.

 

[navery12]

Villanova and Marquette are the consensus as the top 2. After them, it's PC and St. John's. Both Mullin and Wojo have warm seats. If either fails to dance, their seat becomes an inferno. Especially St. John's, as most expect them to take a step back next year. They need to make noise this year in order have something to sell to recruits, otherwise, competing coaches will be selling the "Mullin's going to be fired" storyline to recruits.

There's definitely a case for Marquette as the 2nd best team but I still think St. Johns should be better than them. Really a moot point because as you said both teams need to make the tournament

 

[UConnSwag11]

Three preseason burning questions about the AAC

 

[UConnSwag11]

Penny Hardaway is latest legend to return to lead former team

 

[Edward Sargent]

Heron eligible this year.

Transfer Heron gets waiver to play for St. John's

UConn kid's mother could be dead from whatever and UNCAA wouldn't budge

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[tcf15]

Evan Daniels' scouting report on Enoch after watching a recent UofL practice:

Steven Enoch was an absolute monster. I was very intrigued when I watched him practice last year and had him rated as a top 50 recruit when he initially signed with UConn. What I saw Friday was impressive. He's ridiculous physically ... strong, long, mobile and athlete. He was active and all over the glass. If he plays like he did Friday he will average 8-10 rebounds a game. He also showed flashes on offense ... was patient in the post, showed he could go over either shoulder, made a catch & shoot 3. He was flat out dominant. Now lets see if he can carry that to games. He's always been a prospect, but never been productive. Sure looked like he's about to turn the corner.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Evan Daniels' scouting report on Enoch after watching a recent UofL practice:

Steven Enoch was an absolute monster. I was very intrigued when I watched him practice last year and had him rated as a top 50 recruit when he initially signed with UConn. What I saw Friday was impressive. He's ridiculous physically ... strong, long, mobile and athlete. He was active and all over the glass. If he plays like he did Friday he will average 8-10 rebounds a game. He also showed flashes on offense ... was patient in the post, showed he could go over either shoulder, made a catch & shoot 3. He was flat out dominant. Now lets see if he can carry that to games. He's always been a prospect, but never been productive. Sure looked like he's about to turn the corner.

Looking forward to following Steve E. He has a great work ethic.

 

[auror]

Evan Daniels' scouting report on Enoch after watching a recent UofL practice:

Steven Enoch was an absolute monster. I was very intrigued when I watched him practice last year and had him rated as a top 50 recruit when he initially signed with UConn. What I saw Friday was impressive. He's ridiculous physically ... strong, long, mobile and athlete. He was active and all over the glass. If he plays like he did Friday he will average 8-10 rebounds a game. He also showed flashes on offense ... was patient in the post, showed he could go over either shoulder, made a catch & shoot 3. He was flat out dominant. Now lets see if he can carry that to games. He's always been a prospect, but never been productive. Sure looked like he's about to turn the corner.

I didn't see defense mentioned anywhere in this paragraph.

 

[awfuldan]

Evan Daniels' scouting report on Enoch after watching a recent UofL practice:

Steven Enoch was an absolute monster. I was very intrigued when I watched him practice last year and had him rated as a top 50 recruit when he initially signed with UConn. What I saw Friday was impressive. He's ridiculous physically ... strong, long, mobile and athlete. He was active and all over the glass. If he plays like he did Friday he will average 8-10 rebounds a game. He also showed flashes on offense ... was patient in the post, showed he could go over either shoulder, made a catch & shoot 3. He was flat out dominant. Now lets see if he can carry that to games. He's always been a prospect, but never been productive. Sure looked like he's about to turn the corner.

Steve is a guy I can root for. It really sucks he didn't work out here - CT-born, seems like a nice kid, is best friends with Vital. I do wish he didn't go to Louisville though..