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Post by HoyaFanNY on Apr 5, 2024 14:00:18 GMT -5
Old friend Terrance Williams has hit the portal
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Apr 5, 2024 13:48:07 GMT -5
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 21, 2024 11:56:14 GMT -5
Cooley specifically said that Epps is much more efficient on the catch and shoot compared to off the dribble. I'm thinking he's looking for a bigger PG that defends much better than Rowan did with the ability to run the offense and get Epps more catch and shoot opportunities.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 20, 2024 9:39:24 GMT -5
This is going to be a rebuild through HS recruiting. Constant recycling of transfer portal players can't be the answer.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 18, 2024 8:12:24 GMT -5
Any change in his recruiting status? Are we still on the outside looking in?
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 18, 2024 5:50:43 GMT -5
Ole Miss. St John's. Pitt. All already declined NIT bids. Going to be a common theme for High majors. Bigger advantage to start recruiting the portal then preparing a team likely to lose half its roster for NIT games. This is all leading up to expanding to 76 teams $$$$$$ and the death of the NIT
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 17, 2024 17:51:59 GMT -5
St Johns got screwed. NCAA not doing Ricky any favors. Not even on the first four out line is asinine. They are better than Virginia on nearly every level. Better than TCU, Colorado St, Michigan St, Boise St and probably Colorado.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 14, 2024 11:44:51 GMT -5
I don't think you let anyone "test the market." If any want to enter the portal, best of luck, but we're not holding a spot for you. Nobody in the current group is irreplaceable. I think all 5 should be welcomed back, but nobody's position/role/minutes should be protected. If we can upgrade any position via the portal, we have to do so. That's just how it goes when you finish 2-18, some things need to change and that may mean some hurt feelings. My priority order for retention would be: 1. Fielder-maybe counter-intuitive since he received the least PT of the 5, but I think he has the highest ceiling and looked good down the stretch. 6'10 guys who shoot better than 40% from 3 have a lot of value. He's going to develop, and I'd like it to be here. 2. Styles-he showed a lot at times despite also having some forgettable games. But of the 5 hes the one I feel most certain could be a starter on a good team. Hopefully McKenna and Williams push him a little and he builds on the jump he made this year. 3. Brumbaugh- he was one of the most productive freshmen in the conference and he has 3 more years of eligibility. I don't see him being ready to be a starter on a good team next year, but would like to hang onto him to see if he'll develop as a backup next year and maybe be ready to lead the team as a RS junior. The outline of a very good upperclassman lead guard is there, he just needs to grow into it. 4. Cook- easy player to root for, but his defensive shortcomings are the root of our historically bad defense, IMHO. And he can't do much on offense unless he's right at the rim. Basically he's a rebound/hustle player and that's it. I can live with that as a 9th man, but is that a role he'll be content with? If he's a starter again next year I think it's trouble. I'd rather see Fielder and Sorber get the minutes along with whatever transfer big we're able to land. 5. Epps- again counter-intuitive because of his counting stats, but I just don't believe you win with tweener guards who dominate the ball, are inefficient shooters, and who don't excel in other areas (defense, point guard responsibilities, etc.). Like Cook I would welcome him back in a much smaller role, but something tells me he may not be happy going from this year where he had carte blanche to being a 6th man or something as a junior. But I think that's his destiny--either a microwave 6th man on a decent or better team, or a hot and cold ball dominator on a bad one. And if he's going to be the latter, I don't want it to be here (again). In a perfect world, all of these guys are back and they embrace their new roles when we add new and better players via portal. In the real world, that doesn't feel too likely. Hopefully the NIL budget is spread so that players with bright futures can be retained and players who aren't likely to be winners (even if they are strong in one or two areas) are de-prioritized and either embrace a new role or find a new situation. I completely agree with this. Better guard play is a must.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 14, 2024 6:13:32 GMT -5
I can honestly say that I've never seen the best players on a D1 team miss ft's like that....and it wasn't Cook missing them. Flush this damn waste of a season down the toilet. Ed has to be very honest about if he wants another year with some of these guys. The lack of effort defensively was inexcusable.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 7, 2024 6:35:38 GMT -5
During the game Tuesday, it was mentioned that Ed wanted more catch and shoot opportunities for Epps. He's much more efficient on catch and shoot than off the dribble. Makes sense....we've seen 500 right handed scoop shots to the hoop that rim out this year from Epps. Plus, the hitch in his jumper has to make it more difficult to get quick jumpers off the dribble.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 6, 2024 5:43:12 GMT -5
Better defensive effort despite some crucial breakdowns. Just a terrible offensive game. No ball movement. Only 6 assists as a team with 10 turnovers. Some wide open 3's missed when the game was still winnable. Very happy with how Drew played. Hopefully, the growth continues this weekend and in the BET.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 4, 2024 14:53:46 GMT -5
Epps does nothing but dominate the ball. Sorry, but Epps does a ton more than just "dominate the ball". IMO he dominates the ball a considerable amount of the time and not in a good way. he doesn't distribute enough he's a TO machine he doesn't defend he doesn't have good shot selection
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 4, 2024 14:43:46 GMT -5
someone.....ANYONE....that can defend
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 22:07:39 GMT -5
claude is a 40% shooter and he was 13-18 tonight They were mostly layups exactly
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 22:04:30 GMT -5
Epps does nothing but dominate the ball.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 21:58:44 GMT -5
claude is a 40% shooter and he was 13-18 tonight
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 21:54:22 GMT -5
60 point second half 30 points the last 8 minutes
embarrassing effort and coaching
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 21:51:52 GMT -5
these guys need to hit the weights all offseason. they are significantly weaker than almost every team they play. especially the guards.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 21:44:59 GMT -5
guards absolutely choked offensively late
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Mar 2, 2024 21:43:01 GMT -5
the worst defensive team I have ever seen. beyond lazy
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