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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 19, 2024 12:11:42 GMT -5
Lots of rumors swirling that he is ours to lose. Let's give him a good visit and lock him down. Mack Epps Peavy Fielder / Sorber Omoruyi Cook, Mulready, Fielder/Sorber off the bench sounds pretty good. Probably need another guard / forward to step up to make us a true big east player I'm in SEC country and rumors here are that he's Bama's to lose. Unfortunately if he doesn't commit during/following his visit I think Bama will lock him up. We need to make him an offer he can't refuse. If that's the case just hoping Cooley is prepared for that scenario...certainly did not feel like it last year when we didn't land Dickinson...nothing against Cook at all but certainly didn't feel like one of Cooley's top choices at the position...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 19, 2024 10:21:17 GMT -5
Lots of rumors swirling that he is ours to lose. Let's give him a good visit and lock him down. Mack Epps Peavy Fielder / Sorber Omoruyi Cook, Mulready, Fielder/Sorber off the bench sounds pretty good. Probably need another guard / forward to step up to make us a true big east player Trying to say this without breaking board rules... If Omoruyi comes here and the thought that at times depending on who is on the floor that Sorber and Fielder could play some 5... ...doesn't feel like a ton of minutes for Cook and probably not what he is looking for in his last year of college ball...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 18, 2024 20:00:34 GMT -5
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 18, 2024 11:50:30 GMT -5
What % chance do we have of landing Omoruyi? What other options are there for a big man if he decides to go elsewhere? Do we realistcally know how many teams from his list of 12 are actually realistic options? People are saying he's going to visit Georgetown and Alabama. Any buzz about other visits? Good big men are always going to command the highest NIL on average because there are so many fewer available than guards/forwards who do not need as much height. If NIL matters to Omoruyi and we have a bunch left we can use, I would hope we could compete for him. Alabama's biggest advantage, I think, is that they are coming of a really good season, and Oates is obviously a very well respected coach. But, from what I can gather, Omoruyi went to high school in northern New Jersey and now has been at Rutgers. Tuscaloosa is a very different place than the northeast, and basketball will always be second fiddle there to football. That's a battle I would hope we could win with an NIL advantage. The big factor in favor of Alabama is that if Omoruyi wants a sure-fire NCAA team, and he looks at historical performance, the odds may be better there. But, if Omoruyi comes to Georgetown, it would go a very long way to making us competitive for one of those at large slots. I still think it's a reach after last season, but if Omoruyi comes, and things fall into place with a few of the other guys, then it could happen. And if it's in any way a package deal where recruiting Seydou Traore helps you get Omoruyi, you absolutely 100% take him too. For people not aware, me being on of them... What is the connection between the 2 players?
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 17, 2024 17:15:54 GMT -5
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 17, 2024 17:13:22 GMT -5
Manhattan is one of the worst teams in an already horrible conference. Traore's offensive numbers aren't terribly impressive, either. I assume the angle here is defense? He was an excellent defensive rebounder (in MEAC), and got a bunch of blocks and steals (in MEAC). If so, that might make sense, but does it even translate to the Big East? It's just a big leap to go from MEAC to the Big East, especially for a player whose offense wasn't that good even at the MEAC level. But I haven't seen him play and looking at stats on a page. Any more insights? *MAAC, not MEAC
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 16, 2024 21:15:30 GMT -5
I don't disagree but what solid 5th year player is coming here to play 10-12 (maybe 15 minutes) a game? Not many if any would be my guess. I think w/Hammond as a freshman would be open to those type of minutes in the Big East. I am sure he would have played a bigger role at URI but closer to home, better conference, etc - I think that's legitimate selling points for him versus convincing a 5th year guy and telling him your a backup with limited minutes... Someone like a Trae Broadnax would make a lot of sense. No doubt...again I just wonder going from 30 minutes a night to 10 is something he would be interesting in doing...although with his size I guess he could see minutes at the SG as well...so fair maybe a combo 5th year versus a pure PG is the best solution
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 16, 2024 21:05:08 GMT -5
Would think this would a be a home run for a backup to Mack if he is willing to accept that role... The bigger issue is that if either of Mack or Epps gets a significant injury, you're likely starting a Freshman in Mulready or Hammond. It's risky. Hammond is a nice player. But a 5th year would make a lot more sense imo I don't disagree but what solid 5th year player is coming here to play 10-12 (maybe 15 minutes) a game? Not many if any would be my guess. I think w/Hammond as a freshman would be open to those type of minutes in the Big East. I am sure he would have played a bigger role at URI but closer to home, better conference, etc - I think that's legitimate selling points for him versus convincing a 5th year guy and telling him your a backup with limited minutes...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 16, 2024 20:07:49 GMT -5
Would think this would a be a home run for a backup to Mack if he is willing to accept that role...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 15, 2024 14:49:05 GMT -5
I guarantee they are talking about it. I would if I was 20 trying to figure out my value. If Epps got $50, why wouldn't Styles ask for $40? Seems reasonable. Here would be my cap numbers based off the current projected roster: 1) Mack 2) Epps 3) Sorber 4) Fielder 5) Peevy 6) McKenna 7) Mulready 8) Williams 9) Cook I would have had Styles in there around 5/6. I'm not saying the players are worth this nor will they contribute to wins based off this but it is probably going to be cheaper to build out a roster around a core that started with you because you get the familiarity premium and you aren't in as much competition for young talent. Even after a break out year you can boost things up as needed. Going out to the waiver wire to bring in talent has to be the most expensive path to building out a roster. Even though they weren't successful as a team this year on the court, I really wish we would have Styles/Brumbaugh next year but I guess I just have to accept that this constant turnover is the way of the future. It makes the game much less enjoyable. If our GM is valuing Epps higher than Styles...we might need a better GM. I obviously get what your driving at... ...I think one could justify/argue that Epps is more valuable since he has 2 years left versus 1 and with the current roster a SG and part-time backup PG is more valuable than a wing with Peavy now in the mix and the current class. Again, I don't want to go down the line saying which player is/was better I am just saying I could see some justification in prioritizing Epps based off years left and depth. I think what we have to all hope happens is that with a real PG in Mack (fingers crossed) and Epps is playing a lot more off the ball makes him a much more efficient player. I know that ideally Epps would be an awesome 6th man that when he is on you just let him go off but I think we are who we are right now and Epps is going to be our leading scorer again but hoping that comes with reduced volume and better shots. Epps guarding 2 guards...I know...screams scary but maybe with Peavy a better rim protector, Sorber, McKenna and Mulready we can protect any deficiencies.
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 14, 2024 16:16:59 GMT -5
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 9, 2024 12:14:49 GMT -5
Oh well that should be an easy "win" not sure why I was worried...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 8, 2024 10:33:41 GMT -5
Heavy rumors Kenny Johnson will be announced as AC in next 24 hours. Can someone with much more knowledge comment if this is good or bad or I guess better stated share their opinions on this potentila hire? Thanks
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 5, 2024 8:55:02 GMT -5
The transfer comment aside for a moment...what is the latest on the assistant coach front??
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 4, 2024 13:20:52 GMT -5
This can’t be a serious post right It's not...every post from that account is spam/fake
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Post by BeantownHoya on Apr 1, 2024 13:00:53 GMT -5
I feel like Creighton has been on a bunch of "final" lists...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Mar 31, 2024 9:18:51 GMT -5
With Chris Holtman getting busy in the portal, last place may no longer belong to DePaul, eh Coach Cooley? If Cooley brought in those 2 guys he would be getting torched on here. Neither is a Top 100 transfer with dozens and dozens of kids still yet to announce. I am not defending Cooley...last year was a major disappointment...and I am sure Holtman targeted those 2 guys are with a vision in mind...but we have a base of players and the immediate transfer adds for us have to be game changers not 7-8-9 guys off the bench...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Mar 30, 2024 7:57:38 GMT -5
Griffiths looked pretty good against the Hoyas. Crafty game and can hit the 3, although his shooting numbers overall last season weren't very good. I'm actually glad to not see G'Town on this list. He's a SF/PF, and we have Styles here with Caleb and Drew McKenna coming in. I also don't want to see anyone coming in the door that might affect Fielder's playing time. I want to see him getting at least 18-20 minutes per game next year (minimum). I also firmly believe in the McKenna hype, so I think he's definitely going to be seeing a fair bit of floor time in the 3/4 spot (the 4 spot obviously depends on what lineup the opposing team has on the floor). I think the 2 Drew's have serious upside to them, so I don't want too many guys coming in that might dig into their PT. I'm assuming Drew will be playing the 4 a bit next year, when teams are playing bigger lineups. If we have Supreme, Fielder and Sorber next year, that likely only leaves 1 spot open in the frontcourt (although I know G'Town has been said to be looking for 2). That number might be dependent on what happens with Supreme, does he enter the portal or not? The guy we bring in has to be a stud, and I would be disappointed if the guy we bring in is a Gavin Griffiths type. Fielder is a career backup/role player. If we get a player that is better than Fielder who cares about his playing time. I don't think most on this board see him that way and thus why people care about his playing time...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Mar 28, 2024 16:19:39 GMT -5
dense His numbers dipped in the last six weeks of the season, I hope you're right though. I've seen him play several times, he's a good player but as we saw with Dingle from Penn making the jump to the BE isn't easy. We can use Ashworth from Creighton as another example I mean if it was an arm injury sure or even an ankle I'd question it but Mono is a soul zapping thing. I'm sure he didn't really work out at all during it to the level to play Div 1 hoops so I'm sure he hit a wall at the end. Kinda logical given the condition. Well in regards to his ability to step up... Harvard didn't have a very tough OOC schedule and huge names but... He scored 32 at UMass, 18 versus BC and had 27 against Indiana...Harvard's 3 toughest OOC opponents... That's while still also averaging 5 assists and all of this before his illness...
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Post by BeantownHoya on Mar 26, 2024 10:50:14 GMT -5
You very well could end up being correct (maybe likely even) - but being from Oxon Hill, MD and the fact he chose Harvard the first time makes it at least not a foregone conclusion. I am not familiar enough with MD's roster...do they have a significant hole at PG like we do?
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