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Matt Cross Leaves Miami

Slick said:
I think he has been described as a poor mans Tyler Polley
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maybe in terms of being a one dimensional catch and shoot 3 point specialist, but Cross started nine games this year, ranked fifth on the team in points and fourth in rebounds and shot 20 for 50 from 3-point range(40%). much more productive as a freshman than polley was. polley was a nonfactor until his junior year.
 
olehead said:
Did we recruit him? Did he show any interest?
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we offered him in 9/18. this article is from 1/19:
247sports.com

Three high majors prioritizing 2020 wing Matt Cross

2020 wing Matt Cross told 247Sports there are three high major programs ramping up their attention with him. Which three are they?
247sports.com 247sports.com
Said that Marquette, Penn State and UConn are the three schools that have prioritized him, specifically, “they’re just reaching out more than everyone else and trying to get me up to their schools." On UConn, he said "I just like that [Dan] Hurley plays all of his guys and their style of play I think fits mine."

besides miami, 247 lists him as having also visited a&m, florida, south carolina, and butler
 
While we wait for some info about why they parted ways, we ought to look at how the team's other highly rated players are faring, and the coach, before judging Cross. Maybe Larranaga is the bigger problem when you consider how some of his recruits are doing.

24/7 had:Harlond Beverly(Sophomore), 4 star, as the National #54 and #9 CG;
Earl Timberlake (Freshman), 4 star, as the National #35 and #7 SG;
Matt Cross (Freshman), 4 star, as the National #93 and #20 SF

They're all playing close to the same minutes and averaging around 7 points, but Beverly as a sophomore has awful shooting percentages compared toTimberlake and Cross.

24/7 on Cross: strong build and is effective in traffic. Much more of a productive player than an explosive athlete. Combo forward type who rebounds well, shoots well and can play on the wing or in high post. Adequate ball handler and passer. Smart defender who has versatility, although he is not the quickest defender.
 
No real answers on Miami's Board but the general thought is he must have said he wanted to transfer. Also speculation that he came onto the floor for FSU game with mismatched shoes and when told to change he said IDGAF. Doesn't sound like a good coach/player relationship.

 
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All speculative but maybe it was as simple as Cross telling his Coach "where to go" and his Coach didn't want to "lose the team" .Had to save face. In the heat of the battle disagreement.
 
Magic32 said:
No real answers on Miami's Board but the general thought is he must have said he wanted to transfer. Also speculation that he came onto the floor for FSU game with mismatched shoes and when told to change he said IDGAF. Doesn't sound like a good coach/player relationship.

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If the breakup started over shoes, he should be welcome here.
 
Magic32 said:
No real answers on Miami's Board but the general thought is he must have said he wanted to transfer. Also speculation that he came onto the floor for FSU game with mismatched shoes and when told to change he said IDGAF. Doesn't sound like a good coach/player relationship.

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I've worn the same sweatpants and mismatched slippers for most of the past year and I definitely DGAF. I say we cut the kid some slack and embrace him.
 
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Shhhh !

Grayson Allen may be listening and you are due for a trip or elbow.

There should be an annual Bill Laimbeer award...he brought hockey play to basketball.
 
Magic32 said:
No real answers on Miami's Board but the general thought is he must have said he wanted to transfer. Also speculation that he came onto the floor for FSU game with mismatched shoes and when told to change he said IDGAF. Doesn't sound like a good coach/player relationship.

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Yup, I’d be all for him.
 
I’d be more careful than the consensus seems to be. It really doesn’t matter what the fight started over. At some point, no matter how trivial it started, a player has to understand that the coach is the boss and take an order or you can’t have him on your team. Larranága may be nearing the end of his run, but he’s gone 70 years with a good deal of success and no reputation for being overly harsh in getting rid of players.

Is it possible Cross can go anywhere and be a good enough citizen to take advantage of his talent? Sure it’s possible. But with no more facts than we have, I’m not sure that’s where the smart money is.
 
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strong build and is effective in traffic. Much more of a productive player than an explosive athlete. Combo forward type who rebounds well, shoots well and can play on the wing or in high post. Adequate ball handler and passer. Smart defender who has versatility, although he is not the quickest defender.

He better be a very good shooter.
 
Palatine said:
strong build and is effective in traffic. Much more of a productive player than an explosive athlete. Combo forward type who rebounds well, shoots well and can play on the wing or in high post. Adequate ball handler and passer. Smart defender who has versatility, although he is not the quickest defender.

He better be a very good shooter.
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Wouldn't you say that the description above also pretty closely fits Giffey? That's the type of player he is A couple inches shorter but effective in all the same ways.
 
If there's mutual interest. Will trust the Carpenter on this one.

Eye ball test.MC does have a nice stroke on his jumpers.
 
Miami Herald:


We’re told Larranaga had trouble getting through to Cross, who had confidence issues and became detached when he wasn’t playing well, according to a source.

Cross did not violate any UM rules or have any disciplinary issues, according to the source.

Cross told colleague Michelle Kaufman on Friday that “unfortunately it did not work out,” among other things you can read here.

Cross averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 14 games, including nine starts. He shot 45.5 percent and 40 percent on threes (20 for 50).
 
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Austin316 said:
Miami Harold:


We’re told Larranaga had trouble getting through to Cross, who had confidence issues and became detached when he wasn’t playing well, according to a source.

Cross did not violate any UM rules or have any disciplinary issues, according to the source.

Cross told colleague Michelle Kaufman on Friday that “unfortunately it did not work out,” among other things you can read here.

Cross averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 14 games, including nine starts. He shot 45.5 percent and 40 percent on threes (20 for 50).
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Seems strange to hang a kid out to dry if they are having confidence issues. Especially a freshman. Just seems odd to me. College coaches need to be mentors as much as they are basketball coaches. I don’t know the full story and i don’t know much about the reputation of Jim Larranaga but after having heard it was Miami’s decision i just think it’s strange. Sometimes it just isn’t a good fit for either party
 
Austin316 said:
had confidence issues and became detached when he wasn’t playing well

Cross averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 14 games, including nine starts. He shot 45.5 percent and 40 percent on threes
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he must have very high expectations for himself as he was playing well for a freshman by most any standards. hurley could really motivate this kid. larranaga prob just wanted to take naps.
 
rollskies said:
Seems strange to hang a kid out to dry if they are having confidence issues. Especially a freshman. Just seems odd to me. College coaches need to be mentors as much as they are basketball coaches. I don’t know the full story and i don’t know much about the reputation of Jim Larranaga but after having heard it was Miami’s decision i just think it’s strange. Sometimes it just isn’t a good fit for either party
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There was another article mentioning his player-coach relationships being better with the older staff versus younger staff. But to be honest I am not sure who’s character this reflects more given the fact that Miami doesn’t have the basketball mentality, as say, UConn. Not taking anything away from their program but our perigee and culture is different... also we are closer to home which is a plus.
 
Thanking @Austin316 for the link to the Miami Herald article. A number of points of interest. He's going to finish the semester at Miami, and might even consider football. I didn't realize that he played other sports. Also played for Leo Papile Boston AAU who was an influence going to Miami. What is our relationship there? List of schools included Iowa which I could see as being just their type of kid. We obviously know the Brewster staff well, whatever their influence might be. I hope we pursue him.

Today at 6pm I hope the stream from New Hampton works to watch Brewster vs New Hampton. I have never seen Yann Farrell or Desonte Bowen play. Brewster's roster didn't show on line so I guess I'll just have to figure out other players. New Hampton is Alex Karaban and a cast of blue collar excellent players. Everybody's first game so there may be rust. The 2 teams play each other again tomorrow.
 
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