Take three to four every year knowing that there will be some attrition in the portal and likely a couple additions via the portal every off season. I'd much rather have too many talented players coming in than get caught with our pants down if a few key players leave.
Still need a 6'9"+ rim protector imo. Look at KU this season. We abused them in the post with Abrams playing the 5. Hope we pull in another Osun next season. TJ is recruiting size for sure though. Some day we'll look back and think remember when 6'3" was a good sized guard.
Yeah, that would be the big I said you start with Lipsey. The small lineup is the change of pace that keeps the other team's bigs' heads spinning and their point guard constantly getting posted up.
You have to look no further than Jaren to see how important a combo guard who can slide over and comfortably and effectively handle the point can be. If you need more historical reference see Mike Nurse. Somewhat more recent? Nick Babb. There are a few ISU teams who would have been in huge trouble without those skills from guys who weren't point guards. Just like this team would struggle without Jalen to back up the PG position. Jeremiah Williams is just another chapter in the lesson that depth at any position can quickly evaporate.
Agree, seems TJ likes a traditional post based on his rosters at UNLV and ISU.
For sure. Last year, Gabe and IB had to split the backup duties and it was a pain when teams cranked up the ball pressure. You can't have too many guys who can get it up the court, and it wouldn't surprise me if they look for a Jaren type guy in the portal next year.
Well as long as you feel comfortable with it, I'm sure the staff will feel at ease now too. JFC
This is a cool find, thanks for sharing.
Okay, I never doubted the staff. In the earlier conversations, I was the one agreeing with the staff. I just thought the post was worth making considering how many people on CF have said he didn't seem like a PG.
With how well the Bonnie transfers have been you gotta think Otz will continue to hit the transfer market. I'm still fuzzy on the sit a year out thing. Jaren Holmes and Ossuniyiyi didn't have to sit right, was that just because of the free COVID year or is that a permanent thing now?
The NCAA allows a 1 time transfer with 99% approval with out sitting out. Once that has ben utilized it back to the old process where the player is expected to Red Shirt a year unless there is hardship waiver or grad transfer.
