What’s next immediate need? PF or Center

[bendm]

Back on topic, we have a backup Center. Has anyone seen or heard anything about portal options at PF? I have to believe the staff is out there looking for someone.

After securing our backup CG I expect we’ll hear about a backup big once a visit has been scheduled or they’re on campus

 

[3rdbass]

I wonder if we got the foreign ranks to find our back-up PF.

 

[navery12]

they better be. IMO it's by far the biggest gap on the roster. I would have preferred a slightly different player for our BU C, but it is what it is. Khamenia MIGHT be a 40 minute guy like karaban, but we still need a larger 4 when we need size and khamenia can play at the 3

We'll bring one in, but I'd be surprised if many of the minutes at the 4 are going to anyone other than Khamenia, Landrew, and Ross. I assume they're taking pretty much all the minutes at the 3 and 4 spots

 

[3rdbass]

We'll bring one in, but I'd be surprised if many of the minutes at the 4 are going to anyone other than Khamenia, Landrew, and Ross. I assume they're taking pretty much all the minutes at the 3 and 4 spots

I rather Ross and Landrew don't play at the 4 as they are small for it. Ross is an inch smaller than Karaban and weighs a lot less while Landrew is 2 inches smaller and has good weight but really prefer he plays the 3 or 2 if needed. Let's have some good backup size at the 4 for a change.

 

[navery12]

I rather Ross and Landrew don't play at the 4 as they are small for it. Ross is an inch smaller than Karaban and weighs a lot less while Landrew is 2 inches and has good weight but really prefer he plays the 3 or 2 if needed. Let's have some good backup size at the 4 for a change.

They are a little small for it, but it's also the only path to them getting enough minutes so I don't see a way to avoid it. Ross I definitely agree on but Landrew has plenty of size

 

[3rdbass]

They are a little small for it, but it's also the only path to them getting enough minutes so I don't see a way to avoid it. Ross I definitely agree on but Landrew has plenty of size

If they spilt the 3 and maybe pick up some minutes at the 2 they will get close to 25 minutes. I guess we will find out what direction Hurley goes by the quality of the 4 we pick up.

 

[navery12]

If they spilt the 3 and maybe pick up some minutes at the 2 they will get close to 25 minutes. I guess we will find out what direction Hurley goes by the quality of the 4 we pick up.

Putting aside their skillsets and the fit at the 2, you already have Mullins gettng 30 minutes at the 2 and then County and Michowski as well. I don't see them getting any minutes there

 

[3rdbass]

Putting aside their skillsets and the fit at the 2, you already have Mullins gettng 30 minutes at the 2 and then County and Michowski as well. I don't see them getting any minutes there

I'm not sold out on County getting any minutes yet. Either way I could see it 20/20 at first and then going 25/15 in Landrew's favor as the season progresses.

 

[navery12]

I'm not sold out on County getting any minutes yet.

That's where the disconnect is then. You may end up being right but Dan Hurley has said he's planning on him getting minutes, so to start the year that's the plan

 

[3rdbass]

That's where the disconnect is then. You may end up being right but Dan Hurley has said he's planning on him getting minutes, so to start the year that's the plan

Even if we don't play either Landrew or Ross at the 2 I could see both of them just splitting the 3. As I said above I think landrew will end of up getting more as the year goes on. I'm sure Ross knows that coming into the season.

 

[bendm]

Even if we don't play either Landrew or Ross at the 2 I could see both of them just splitting the 3. As I said above I think landrew will end of up getting more as the year goes on. I'm sure Ross knows that coming into the season.

I agree Ross and Landrew will get plenty of PT just by splitting time at SF and I would like another big body at backup PF but think Landrew will get some PT as a stretch 4 too because There are no more minutes to go around at either G spot. Idk why you continue to refuse to believe Hurley when he says County is going to play.

 

[3rdbass]

I agree Ross and Landrew will get plenty of PT just by splitting time at SF and I would like another big body as backup PF but think Landrew will get some PT as a stretch 4 too. But Idk why you continue to refuse to believe Hurley when he says County is going to play.

This is the first time I have doubted Country plays much after we heard about Nils vist but even if he does play I think 40 minute between Landrew and Ross is plenty at the 3.

 

[uh-no]

I rather Ross and Landrew don't play at the 4 as they are small for it. Ross is an inch smaller than Karaban and weighs a lot less while Landrew is 2 inches smaller and has good weight but really prefer he plays the 3 or 2 if needed. Let's have some good backup size at the 4 for a change.

If they can, great.

The problem is NK is a 3/4 kind of guy...and ross/landrew are even more on the 3 side....we have nobody on the 4->5 side who we can put in when we need physicality. AK could make up with that with grit, and even then, we were outgunned in size at the 4/5 last year....and we've not gone in the right direction.

I don't mean that in our starting lineup is worse or poorly constructed, but we need that option. If NK gets in foul trouble or isn't AK 2.0, we're kind of hosed.

 

[bendm]

This is the first time I have doubte dCountry plays much after here about Nils but even if he does play I think 40 minute between Landrew and Ross is plenty at the 3.

But you said:

I'm not sold out on County getting any minutes yet.

Doesn’t the “yet” imply you felt this way in the past /present?

 

[RuffRuff]

I rather Ross and Landrew don't play at the 4 as they are small for it. Ross is an inch smaller than Karaban and weighs a lot less while Landrew is 2 inches smaller and has good weight but really prefer he plays the 3 or 2 if needed. Let's have some good backup size at the 4 for a change.

Better off waiting and seeing what the coaches do as unlikely they are listening to the yards preference.

My guess is Landrew plays some backup 4 - he's a bull. Again, site that Hurley had eyes on two shorter 4's last year in the portal when Karaban was contemplating. We don't ask 4's to play classic PF in this system.

 

[3rdbass]

But you said:

Doesn’t the “yet” imply you felt this way in the past /present?

Nope if you look at my previous posts I had County as our backup PG. I changed my mind once we brought Nills in for a visit.

 

[bendm]

Better off waiting and seeing what the coaches do as unlikely they are listening to the yards preference.

My guess is Landrew plays some backup 4 - he's a bull. Again, site that Hurley had eyes on two shorter 4's last year in the portal when Karaban was contemplating. We don't ask 4's to play classic PF in this system.

Watts and Keyshawn Hall? Yeah it’s true it’d be nice to get a third big but we only had 2 legit bigs this year

 

[3rdbass]

Better off waiting and seeing what the coaches do as unlikely they are listening to the yards preference.

My guess is Landrew plays some backup 4 - he's a bull. Again, site that Hurley had eyes on two shorter 4's last year in the portal when Karaban was contemplating. We don't ask 4's to play classic PF in this system.

I would be surprised if we pick up smaller 4 with what we already have on the team. Also, after seeing how bigger teams could hurt us with big lineups I'm sure we would want some versatility for a backup 4. I guess we will find out after Nils commits who we try to get at the 4.

 

[RuffRuff]

I would be surprised if we pick up smaller 4 with what we already have on the team. Also, after seeing how bigger teams could hurt us with big lineups I'm sure we would want some versatility for a backup 4. I guess we will find out after Nils commits who we try to get at the 4.

A smaller, more nimble but super strong 4 could be a unique tool - could be strong enough to defend fours, but also run them ragged on O. He's got a serious wingspan too, 2 inches longer than Khamenia. He can probably play 2-4.

 

[3rdbass]

A smaller, more nimble but super strong 4 could be a unique tool - could be strong enough to defend fours, but also run them ragged on O. He's got a serious wingspan too, 2 inches longer than Khamenia. He can probably play 2-4.

Yep but prefer him at the 3 and a bigger 4. I guess we will find out which direction Hurley is going with the 4 he will bring in. I'm thinking it could be a Euro.

 

[RuffRuff]

Yep but prefer him at the 3 and a bigger 4. I guess we will find out which direction Hurley is going with the 4 he will bring in. I'm thinking it could be a Euro.

Hasn't even been a whisper on it - doesn't seem like they're that urgent on it, and there is nothing left in the portal. Of the top 50 PF's via 247, there are a total of 4 left outside of the Graves & Momlosovic. 3 of those are on the very back end of 50. The kid out of SF looks like a beast.

I wouldn't get your hopes up here. Whatever we get, it's going to be low end and likely insurance. If they haven't targeted anyone yet, it can only mean it's not high priority. Maybe they look in europe.

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[superjohn]

Hasn't even been a whisper on it - doesn't seem like they're that urgent on it, and there is nothing left in the portal. Of the top 50 PF's via 247, there are a total of 4 left outside of the Graves & Momlosovic. 3 of those are on the very back end of 50. The kid out of SF looks like a beast.

I wouldn't get your hopes up here. Whatever we get, it's going to be low end and likely insurance. If they haven't targeted anyone yet, it can only mean it's not high priority. Maybe they look in europe.

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Momlosovic?

 

[RuffRuff]

Momlosovic?

Lol - momcilovic? I haven't nailed my serbian last names as of yet.

 

[3rdbass]

Hasn't even been a whisper on it - doesn't seem like they're that urgent on it, and there is nothing left in the portal. Of the top 50 PF's via 247, there are a total of 4 left outside of the Graves & Momlosovic. 3 of those are on the very back end of 50. The kid out of SF looks like a beast.

I wouldn't get your hopes up here. Whatever we get, it's going to be low end and likely insurance. If they haven't targeted anyone yet, it can only mean it's not high priority. Maybe they look in europe.

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That is why I'm thinking someone who has been playing in Europe who isn't even in the Portal. Also, Huley and staff are pretty stealth about recruiting. We didn't even know about Gitnay or Nils until they were visiting.

 

[ec33]

I am expecting the PF to be an underwhelming signing and Hurley to stay on the 1-4 switching and Landrew as the primary backup 4 (he is going to be better than people are appreciating).

However, if Hurley does go for a legit 4 that would open up a world of possibilities for potential lineups.

I doubt we have to wait all that long.

 

[Umami Zen]

Believe there is a media availability session today with returning players and Dan. Might drop a hint on player profile/type at the backup 4 in that session and/or be asked that question by the media.

 

[Umami Zen]

That is why I'm thinking someone who has been playing in Europe who isn't even in the Portal. Also, Huley and staff are pretty stealth about recruiting. We didn't even know about Gitnay or Nils until they were visiting.

What if Dan could divide the back up 4 spot between Landrew (for offense-mismatch flexibility) and Giltay (for defense/boards/size matchups) -With Nik still getting the majority of the PT? And identified a European big(or 4-5 combo) that could backup Hines/Giltay at the 5 -who has developmental potential for future seasons?

 

[Bigbrad1029]

Yea

Hasn't even been a whisper on it - doesn't seem like they're that urgent on it, and there is nothing left in the portal. Of the top 50 PF's via 247, there are a total of 4 left outside of the Graves & Momlosovic. 3 of those are on the very back end of 50. The kid out of SF looks like a beast.

I wouldn't get your hopes up here. Whatever we get, it's going to be low end and likely insurance. If they haven't targeted anyone yet, it can only mean it's not high priority. Maybe they look in europe.

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Top Prospects

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Yeah, agree on Fuchs out of USF, started career at Rhodey so played in 2 different decent conferences wonder if Hurley has additional intel on him from his time at URI….Cant believe how far Bradshaw has fallen, guy must be a real head case wonder if Hurley could fix him , was an NBA talent coming out of HS in Camden NJ…

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I rather Ross and Landrew don't play at the 4 as they are small for it. Ross is an inch smaller than Karaban and weighs a lot less while Landrew is 2 inches smaller and has good weight but really prefer he plays the 3 or 2 if needed. Let's have some good backup size at the 4 for a change.

Remember, a lot of the “4’s” we’re going to see are also big wings and perimeter player. Most of our games, getting them 10-12 minutes there won’t be a mismatch.

 

[RuffRuff]

Yea

Yeah, agree on Fuchs out of USF, started career at Rhodey so played in 2 different decent conferences wonder if Hurley has additional intel on him from his time at URI….Cant believe how far Bradshaw has fallen, guy must be a real head case wonder if Hurley could fix him , was an NBA talent coming out of HS in Camden NJ…

Hurley not like Beli -doesnt seem to take on talented head cases. He was a top 5 rated 5*, hasn't been under one good coach.