TC
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Post by TC on May 16, 2022 12:39:22 GMT -5
Right now, I see our roster in the 4-6 range in the BE and anything less than a bid would be disappointing. Murray should be preseason first/second team, Heath We might be in the 4-6 range in a 5 or 6 team conference.
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Post by BeantownHoya on May 16, 2022 12:56:58 GMT -5
I keep seeing there is assumption that Heath would be eligible next season and get a waiver but I feel much of that is based purely on "he wouldn't have transferred if he didn't already know that to be the case"...but beyond that what legitimate facts/details about him or current situation would grant him a waiver?
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Post by hibernatinghoyafan on May 16, 2022 13:05:29 GMT -5
I keep seeing there is assumption that Heath would be eligible next season and get a waiver but I feel much of that is based purely on "he wouldn't have transferred if he didn't already know that to be the case"...but beyond that what legitimate facts/details about him or current situation would grant him a waiver? Find me a waiver that has been denied by a player moving to play close to home for “family/personal reasons” and I’ll be skeptical. He’s like 99% guaranteed to get a waiver using precedent. Lastly, the way he worded his commitment statement highlights that he’s going to use that route to get a waiver.
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Post by iowa80 on May 16, 2022 13:15:15 GMT -5
I see the Main page depth chart has Dante at PG, backed up by Heath, and Spears at the 2 backed by Bristol. I agree that there's much to be worked out there, but, from afar, I'd prefer Heath at 2, supplemented by Primo at times, and Primo/Dante at PG (may the best player win).
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2022 13:17:53 GMT -5
An interesting part of our incoming horde is that it's a good mix of mid-major/lower guys: Spears, Mozone, Bristol
and high-major guys needing a change: Akok, Ezewiro, Heath, Murray.
Also, younger talent/more eligibility: Spears (older, i know), Ezewiro, Murray, Bristol (older)
And more experienced guys: Akok, Heath, Mozone.
Gotta think there's an additional spot, too. Whether it's Wahab, Phillips, or somebody else... seems like they wouldn't just abandon that search with the addition of Mozone.
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Post by iowa80 on May 16, 2022 13:54:23 GMT -5
An interesting part of our incoming horde is that it's a good mix of mid-major/lower guys: Spears, Mozone, Bristol and high-major guys needing a change: Akok, Ezewiro, Heath, Murray. Also, younger talent/more eligibility: Spears (older, i know), Ezewiro, Murray, Bristol (older) And more experienced guys: Akok, Heath, Mozone. Gotta think there's an additional spot, too. Whether it's Wahab, Phillips, or somebody else... seems like they wouldn't just abandon that search with the addition of Mozone. This would require the staff knowing something that we don’t know about a departure. It’s been touched on here, but borders on prohibited speculation. If everything is as it appears to be, we should be done with another add.
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Post by seaweed on May 16, 2022 14:40:33 GMT -5
The very meaningful post from a guy who thinks UMD is in the ACC. Worthless drivel.
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Post by blueandgray on May 16, 2022 14:45:36 GMT -5
If we finish in the 4-6 range..:then Ewing should also win BE COY.
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Post by SDHoya on May 16, 2022 14:46:26 GMT -5
According to this three week old article, our projected line-up for next year is: G: Dante Harris (Junior)
G: Denver Anglin (Fresh.)
F: Brandon Murray (Soph.)
F: Collin Holloway (Junior)
F: Ryan Mutombo (Soph.)I think this guy's "projection" may be a little out of date.
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Post by kbones17 on May 16, 2022 14:49:45 GMT -5
A few thoughts on the roster: It’s an intriguing mix. I think it’s definitely improved from last year. Certainly wing-heavy but winning basketball teams are usually built these days with 6’3”-6’7” guys that can all shoot, rebound and defend. Switch heavy and “positionless” to a certain degree. Hopefully we are embracing that philosophy instead the more traditional style that we have been playing. Lots of shooters; will they move the ball and buy in defensively? Will we press more and earlier rather than waiting until we are down 10 to turn up the pressure? Early guess on starting 5: Harris/Heath (if eligible)/Murray/Mozone/Akok Core bench: Spears/Anglin/Bristol/Mutombo Deeper bench: Riley/Eziwiro/Bass Break glass in case of emergency big: Wilson
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Post by bornhoya on May 16, 2022 14:58:10 GMT -5
I keep seeing there is assumption that Heath would be eligible next season and get a waiver but I feel much of that is based purely on "he wouldn't have transferred if he didn't already know that to be the case"...but beyond that what legitimate facts/details about him or current situation would grant him a waiver? Find me a waiver that has been denied by a player moving to play close to home for “family/personal reasons” and I’ll be skeptical. He’s like 99% guaranteed to get a waiver using precedent. Lastly, the way he worded his commitment statement highlights that he’s going to use that route to get a waiver. That was before the free transfer year so now it’s probably a 50/50 chance
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Post by iowa80 on May 16, 2022 15:54:01 GMT -5
Find me a waiver that has been denied by a player moving to play close to home for “family/personal reasons” and I’ll be skeptical. He’s like 99% guaranteed to get a waiver using precedent. Lastly, the way he worded his commitment statement highlights that he’s going to use that route to get a waiver. That was before the free transfer year so now it’s probably a 50/50 chance I get it, but that assumes that the availability of the free transfer influences a process that is entirely different. It should not. Which is not to say it won’t.
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Post by kbones17 on May 16, 2022 15:56:48 GMT -5
Earl Timberlake just got a waiver to be eligible at Bryant, so who the heck knows??!
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Post by prhoya on May 16, 2022 16:31:52 GMT -5
If we finish in the 4-6 range..:then Ewing should also win BE COY. McDer or Matta will be the runaway winner. I can imagine the talking points throughout the season.
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Post by hoyaboya on May 16, 2022 18:50:08 GMT -5
If we finish in the 4-6 range..:then Ewing should also win BE COY. McDer or Matta will be the runaway winner. I can imagine the talking points throughout the season. Don’t sleep on Sean Miller - I can see him getting Xavier right back near the top of the conference. Competent coaching allows teams to make major jumps in college basketball.
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Post by miracles87 on May 16, 2022 19:31:12 GMT -5
McDer or Matta will be the runaway winner. I can imagine the talking points throughout the season. Don’t sleep on Sean Miller - I can see him getting Xavier right back near the top of the conference. Competent coaching allows teams to make major jumps in college basketball. I've always liked him. Whiz kid guard who was on the "That's Incredible" show showcasing his precocious and prodigious ball handling skills as a kid, and then on those nasty Pitt teams with Charles Smith and Jerome Lane. Some serious battles back in the day
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Post by TC on May 16, 2022 20:20:57 GMT -5
I wouldn't sleep on Ed Cooley, Shaheen Holloway, Kyle Neptune, Shaka Smart, or Danny Hurley either - we're seriously undermanned on the coaching front - the Big East coaching collection is really strong, and it's like we're showing up to a gun fight with a hair dryer.
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Post by EtomicB on May 16, 2022 20:54:10 GMT -5
A few thoughts on the roster: It’s an intriguing mix. I think it’s definitely improved from last year. Certainly wing-heavy but winning basketball teams are usually built these days with 6’3”-6’7” guys that can all shoot, rebound and defend. Switch heavy and “positionless” to a certain degree. Hopefully we are embracing that philosophy instead the more traditional style that we have been playing. Lots of shooters; will they move the ball and buy in defensively? Will we press more and earlier rather than waiting until we are down 10 to turn up the pressure? Early guess on starting 5: Harris/Heath (if eligible)/Murray/Mozone/Akok Core bench: Spears/Anglin/Bristol/Mutombo Deeper bench: Riley/Eziwiro/Bass Break glass in case of emergency big: Wilson Biggest questions for next season, the roster doesn’t have many passers on it.
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Post by hoyaroc on May 16, 2022 22:01:28 GMT -5
A few thoughts on the roster: It’s an intriguing mix. I think it’s definitely improved from last year. Certainly wing-heavy but winning basketball teams are usually built these days with 6’3”-6’7” guys that can all shoot, rebound and defend. Switch heavy and “positionless” to a certain degree. Hopefully we are embracing that philosophy instead the more traditional style that we have been playing. Lots of shooters; will they move the ball and buy in defensively? Will we press more and earlier rather than waiting until we are down 10 to turn up the pressure? Early guess on starting 5: Harris/Heath (if eligible)/Murray/Mozone/Akok Core bench: Spears/Anglin/Bristol/Mutombo Deeper bench: Riley/Eziwiro/Bass Break glass in case of emergency big: Wilson Its looking like Ezewiro will play big minutes at the 5. We need a tough and nasty low post player.
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Post by iowa80 on May 16, 2022 22:27:06 GMT -5
I wouldn't sleep on Ed Cooley, Shaheen Holloway, Kyle Neptune, Shaka Smart, or Danny Hurley either - we're seriously undermanned on the coaching front - the Big East coaching collection is really strong, and it's like we're showing up to a gun fight with a hair dryer. It's a good group and we're at a clear disadvantage. It's not a great group or an insurmountable one.
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