I was just playing the hypothetical game but as @WizardKelly mentioned, ISU was one of the few schools that the writer specifically discussed, rather than us being just a name in a list.
Iowa State Transfer/Recruiting Class 2023
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Exactly my thoughts...this is where this could get very tricky...sure, pro ball has various contracts on a team....but rewarding what you have vs "going to get talent" certainly could feel a certain way to many folks involved.
Well, having a reserve guard who can shoot is also a good idea, as that results to valuable depth and scoring off the bench.
$125K can get you into the top tier of guards in the portal - sounds interesting. Of course, I see it as a bit of a gamble when recruiting players from the portal, as you never know how they will perform at a new school.
Overall, I would ask smth about your allocation of scholarship funds - do you have any thoughts on how you would approach recruiting and developing these players once they're on your team?
I think you also have to keep in mind how Tamin, Omaha, Milan, Tre, Demarion and others feel about players coming in and getting paid that kind of money if they're not. NIL has the potential to be a cancer on the team if you don't handle it right, and if someone isn't getting paid and sees someone come in and does, who could blame them if they test their value on the open market either immediately, or in the future?
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While that is true, there isn't a rule against current players adding to the NIL once they are in a program. It is more likely that a company will pay for appearances for ISU starters as opposed to the potential recruits.
Extreme example Catilyn Clark at EIU is an example of a player who will by-pass the WNBA due to endorsement opportunities. Perform and you'll get an opportunity.
Of course. My point is that if we have some really good players that aren't getting anything, or aren't getting as much as a recruit coming in might demand, you definitely don't want the new recruit getting more than the guys who have shown loyalty to the program (unless they are so dramatically higher in talent that it is a no brainer). Not sure how much control the program has over that though.
That's when the coaching staff breaks out the Hickory Park gift cards and takes the whole team out and everybody's happy.
Massoud might be taller, but he's not as big physically. Massoud is a 4/3 while Tre King is a 4/5.
As we sit here today, projected 1 spot above the 2022/23 finish before we fill the last 3 scholarships. Including at least 1 starter, probably two.
Based on the opening remarks of the Sunday night pod. This appears to be the goal for Otz.
Lipsey
Transfer G
Transfer G
Omaha
Tre King
Milan
Williams
BRE
Watson
Ward
Hamilton
Fish
Open/sit out/project transfer
As stated 100 times, Tre can guard at least 75% of CBB 5's but can only be guarded by somewhere around 1/2 of CBB 5's. BRE and Ward can split 20-30 minutes a piece depending on the night and matchup.
Guards, guards, we want guards!!!
Lipsey/Williams
Transfer CG/transfer G or Wing/Williams/Hamilton
Transfer G or Wing/transfer CG/Williams/Omaha/Watson
Omaha/Milan/Watson/Tre King/Fish
Tre/BRE/Ward
Good for him. Excited to see him play. But those multiple dunks shown above won't be near that easy in the big 12. During the MCD scrimmage, I saw him outrebounded by a lot of guys who got over and above him while he was trying to block out. Would think his best position could be the '3' still ,depending on his handle and shot. Will be interesting where he plays most in our offense. Love the defensive motor accolades.
Oh **** the scrimmage before a scrimmage? BUST ALERT
Duh...no bust. Just an observation. I guess my point was that I hope he gets to play a wing versus down low.
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