2nd and 3rd best C's in the portal are def going to start wherever they're going. It's why I've made mention of the only creative solution being finding a way to play Hines at the 4 5-10 minutes a game to practice a big lineup. Then you get a Diop at the 5 for 25 and Hines 25 between the 4/5.
Believe it or not Diop would be the better occasional 4 as he actually has a jump shot same with Thaim…Hines is a pure 5 bruiser, defender rebounder in Hurley mode of a center…but would love to see Diop and Hines playing next to each other 10 to 15 minutes per game, split the other 25 to 30 it would be unfair
That would be fun, but likely unaffordable. We can dream.
Yeah your probably right unless just maybe we dedicate all remaining resources to one of those two top centers , then give County and Jacob Ross opportunities and pick up an experienced cheap point guard and call it a day, I think this team has enough shooters between Demary, Mullins and wings….and 2 dominant bigs would be game changer and keep one of them away from St John’s or Michigan
I'm with you - I wouldn't mind seeing some shift to having an ability to be dominant on the interior. Would be fun and a lean to more bulletproof. All said, we've done alright.
Then how do other teams afford their rosters?
We need to stop perpetuating this misconception
#genius
No team can afford Diop and Thiaw at C
Then how does Duke, Kentucky and Kansas have 8-10 burger boys on their rosters every year? Not saying it’s a winning formula but how do they accumulate that kind of talent?
If you aren't aware of the reality that Kentucky, Duke and Kansas each have significantly more boosters willing to throw cash around than we have (not to mention the conference revenues each receives) I don't know what to tell you.
None of those teams are pulling the two best transfer Cs in the portal. Have you looked at the UK and KU rosters lately?
It isn't just about money. It's about minutes. We chose Hines. He's our guy. You aren't going to get another 5 that would start for a legit P5 team that has tournament hopes to come in and play 15 minutes. You can get a younger guy who wants to move up and improve or a senior who wants a shot a ring. Those are the realistic options. Our previous two-headed Center tandems were all recruited from HS except Tarris. Reibe bleeped up the plan.
And Kansas still never has more than two 5 stars in a given class. It's really only Duke that pulls that off. Kentucky did a few times with Cal.
On how long it lasts, your guess is as good as mine. Nobody really knows...
That doesn’t mean they don’t have money to pony up. Both of those programs are clown cars and it’s becoming clear no one wants to play there.
Supposedly Kentucky spent $22 mil last year.
First off Kentucky has lost its luster since the Squid left. Duke, Kansas and now you can add Arkansas to that list of programs that attract these Burger All Americans. It's a combination of their brand, coaches and the money they are able to throw at them. Add to that, these recruits are probably getting promises to start and that they will be one-and-dones when it's all said and done. We know that's not always the case, but the recruits keep on believing it.
Love the fact that Hurley was in part what did them in - after they whiffed on him and Bucky down in Waco, they felt pressured to find someone that was going to say yes. They went for the big Mormon alum and it's been all downhill. I actually thought he might turn out alright - boy I was wrong.
Pope trying anything.
Some of the reasons why Hurley is loved and respected so much by the fan base. It is not only about the championships. Most people identify with earning and working hard for the success than spending someone else’s money. It carries to the team’s culture and how we all feel about Danny.
I was thinking we could bring back Malachi. There's your backup PG.
I wish he had potential eligibility, he'd be perfect on next year's team again
Yikes