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Message: [QUOTE="DogMania, post: 5260225, member: 21"] I guess this is as good as any spot in the thread to jump in. I don't recall any role player getting so much attention on the BY as Mahaney. Most of us were excited when we landed him, but he turned out to not be a good fit for what we needed. He was clearly a misevaluated player, that (as in the coaching staff's decision) likely cost us the chance to 3-peat. I realize we were late to the portal party due to playing and winning the last game, but the staff clearly knew it needed to add at least another lead guard who could start the offense and defend. It was not like it was a mystery that Newton and Castle were moving on. I'm surprised there wasn't any video that would have given them the inkling that Aidan didn't have the physicality to defend his position and handle on the ball pressure. He showed flashes of creating for himself and being crafty with the ball taking it to the basket. Showed a nice touch off the window. He simply was not strong, big or physical enough to handle Big East and High Major competition. He was a team player who always worked hard. I feel bad about how much negativity he received here, and wish him well and hope he thrives wherever he has landed. [/QUOTE]