2026 Recruiting: Dylan Mingo Official Visit this weekend!

[auror]

 

[Umami Zen]

Among other things-Like a two way player who prides himself on D and rebounding. Could be dynamic in transition fast break offense off of a defensive RB

 

[Son of Robert]

AS we know Malachi Smith is outta here next year, and maybe Solo too, maybe Mullins also, Demary will test the waters. There is a lot of movement there. Mingo could play with any of the aforementioned players and be a huge part of next year's backcourt.

 

[boog204]

Can they play together like Newton and Castle, leaning more towards two point guards?

Why couldn't they? Our offense doesn't rely on a traditional PG to run things. The more guys on the floor who are triple threats, the better...

 

[husky429]

Why couldn't they? Our offense doesn't rely on a traditional PG to run things. The more guys on the floor who are triple threats, the better...

Definitely can co-exist as initiators.

 

[ec33]

I would imagine Cloer and Toure are being recruited for the same spot.

That makes sense. Mingo, Cloer, and County are the preferred trio. And I don't think Toure cannot replace County (and certainly not Mingo).

 

[husky429]

That makes sense. Mingo, Cloer, and County are the preferred trio. And I don't think Toure cannot replace County (and certainly not Mingo).

I'm assuming it's going to be 1 guard and 1 wing, based on multiple coaches talking about smaller recruiting classes in the future.

Guard: Mingo, County
Wing: Samuels, Toure, Cloer, Landrew, Howard

Big and any other needs coming from the portal.

 

[HooperScooper]

And I don't think Toure cannot replace County (and certainly not Mingo).

I had to read that sentence 4 times to understand what it means with the double negative. So you're saying Toure can replace County, but not Mingo? I think that makes sense although some people think County has play making skills but I haven't seen that said about Toure.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Really hoping they can real him in. Seems like a very good program fit. I think he'll learn to shoot.

 

[husky429]

Really hoping they can real him in. Seems like a very good program fit. I think he'll learn to shoot.

When you look at his #s, he's a streaky shooter. His form isn't bad. I haven't watched enough to know, but that's often just a sign that there's some inconsistency in his footwork to tighten up.

Edit: Just watched a few highlights to remind me. His shot is slow and has a wonky upper body that needs to get worked out.

 

[Umami Zen]

FWIW..It appears we are on the short list for a potentially reclassified Sayon Keita for 2026. Not a news flash-Just relating to recruitment strategy.

 

[ec33]

I had to read that sentence 4 times to understand what it means with the double negative. So you're saying Toure can replace County, but not Mingo? I think that makes sense although some people think County has play making skills but I haven't seen that said about Toure.

Sorry, bad self-editing. But yes, I am agreeing with husky429 for the reason you state. I had thought of Toure as a SG-type, but it makes sense that the staff might prefer other qualities from that position. I wouldn't rule it out, though.

 

[CL82]

Paging @Dove

 

[Dove]

 

[mauconnfan]

Looking for Zionn or Matrim to enter our BY portal on this thread 🤔

 

[SoCalCanine]

This argument doesn't make a lot of sense either.

Not making sense is a time-honored Boneyard tradition.

 

[fatlucy]

Can they play together like Newton and Castle, leaning more towards two point guards?

This is probably a major selling point they’ll emphasize. We have a record breaking national championship to prove it.

 

[RuffRuff]

It would just be nice to keep the streak of annual burger boy going. 3 years running & counting.

 

[lateralous]

You must be one of those people who thinks a really good team is going to sign 4 starting caliber major conference players at each position out of the portal.

aka the Rick Pitino/St John's way of roster building.

 

[6&counting]

Mingo's photoshoot today

 

[RuffRuff]

There’s always a chance a new player is a bust but come on. Portal guys are more proven than HS recruits so there is less risk. Let’s talk Newton, Diarra, Calcaterra, Alleyne, Cam, and Reed, Jr. They certainly did the job. I think Demary and the rest this year are going to be fine and that’s what the coaches think. Time will tell how well they actually click. Mahaney was a sought after transfer. You can’t pick him out of all the portal guys to say the portal is of little value. There was more wrong with the team last year than Mahaney. He wasn’t a great fit but of course that is going to happen sometimes.

The portal players and HS recruits are both important in filling out a roster.

I'm pretty sure Mahaney is going to be a one time mistake - staff made that choice in a vacuum. I don't expect them to make that kind of mistake again.

I honestly don't know how truly heavily pursued the kid really was - suitors were Virginia, Creighton and I believe Kentucky (who needed a brand new roster). Staff was a little drunk off the B2B.

 

[6&counting]

Wonder if there is a way Temery could spin off the ADD arguments into a different thread when they stop being about the subject line of the thread. Right now the only recourse is to lock the thread unfortunately

 

[HW611]

Its crazy to get a recruit like this on campus and feel pretty confident we can get him.

If its not an NIL recruitment I feel really good about this staffs ability to close. He'd pretty much be Castle out there (even though I still need to watch film to see if he's as special as Castle was).

Not worried about the shooting if he can play defense, drive, and create at the level Castle did.

 

[HW611]

Film:


He definitely has the size and length to be an elite guard defender. He's on the more slight size but it won't matter at that position. Just wouldn't want him guarding strong upperclassmen 3s like a Terrance Shannon the way Castle would for example.

Offensively he seems smooth and the mid range work is butter. Don't know how it would fit in our offense but that's definitely looks to be a big strength of his. More crafty than athletic. Like he'd probably have to be on the SGA path to be an elite scorer.

When it comes to his shooting (some might hate this) its the dip in his jump shot that looks to cause the inconsistencies. If he practices a higher starting point instead of starting from his hip and below he can have a more consistent and efficient jump shot. His motion is way too long as is.

He looks like another one of those crafty score first guards in the SGA mold though leaning more on the scoring side than playmaker side.

 

[Son of Robert]

Film:


He definitely has the size and length to be an elite guard defender. He's on the more slight size but it won't matter at that position. Just wouldn't want him guarding strong upperclassmen 3s like a Terrance Shannon the way Castle would for example.

Offensively he seems smooth and the mid range work is butter. Don't know how it would fit in our offense but that's definitely looks to be a big strength of his. More crafty than athletic. Like he'd probably have to be on the SGA path to be an elite scorer.

When it comes to his shooting (some might hate this) its the dip in his jump shot that looks to cause the inconsistencies. If he practices a higher starting point instead of starting from his hip and below he can have a more consistent and efficient jump shot. His motion is way too long as is.

He looks like another one of those crafty score first guards in the SGA mold though leaning more on the scoring side than playmaker side.

Mingo plays both crafty and athletic, what could be better? Right off the rip reminds me of how Tristen Newton plays. On this level he finds the spaces, the room to drive or shoot, and he uses that wingspan length well.