If you just look at how a lot of Prohm's recruits turned out, it is easy to see why he didn't make it here.
Jaden Walker in the portal
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Jaden had some of the worst lazy passes that turned into turnovers that I saw when he got playing time late in the season, but he also had some clutch defensive plays, which IMO were the difference between a win and a loss. I think he could thrive at a mid-major school.
TJ re-recruited him to ISU, so he is a TJ recruit.
Steve did great initial work to get Tyrese to commit to ISU. TJ getting him to re-commit after the coaching change was our biggest win of last offseason.
We might not have won at K-State without him, and not just because of his defense at the end. IIRC, I think he had 5 points, all in the first half, off the bench, which obviously ended up being pretty damn important in a 1 point victory.
No road win in Manhattan, potentially no NCAA Tournament.
Thanks for being a Cyclone Jaden. I'll be cheering for you wherever you end up.
No road win in Manhattan, potentially no NCAA Tournament.
Thanks for being a Cyclone Jaden. I'll be cheering for you wherever you end up.
He was another guy that would have to make a pretty big transformation to contribute at ISU. Best of luck to him. His athletic abilities will land his somewhere.
Wonder how long it will be before we add some guys. So far none of the guys leaving is much of a shock.
Wonder how long it will be before we add some guys. So far none of the guys leaving is much of a shock.
Bummed he didn't hit his stride here, he has a very unique comb of skill/size. Probably a kid that would really blossom under the old transfer rules of sitting out but he still has that covid season. With potentially 3 to play, he should be intriguing to a mid major.
High ceiling guy, would like to see him reach that here than elsewhere. Would have to sit a year if he does transfer.
Though not pinned, that's the big 12 2022-23 thread. It has living word document being edited in real time
Yeah it's a draw overall.
Prohm got him and TJ keeping him imo is good for the future in his abilities to get dudes.
Anywho I was glad to see Jaden make some meaningful contributions and show us more of that buy-in that really was needed from everyone.
Let's see what this all turns into.
Agree, you really have to tip your cap to ALL of these young men. There were no pouting going on amongst anyone really about playing time. Jaden and Tre genuinely looked happy. Really good to see. One of the few seasons we saw no off-court issues as well. Credit TJ and staff.
Seems like a lot of guys who have already transferred once are in the portal again. Not sure if they feel if certain circumstances will allow them to be immediately eligible again (aka coach leaving).
My guess if Enaruna leaves it will be to go back to Europe to play professionally instead of transferring to another NCAA program.
Hope Enaruna comes back- IMO he needs to realize his talents are best used in the paint. Besides working on his defense, he could also use strength to become a physical player. Maybe that isn't in his personality or view of his game.
He is a good athlete and decent skills for a post player. If he could work on his footwork to add some go-to post moves- he could push for a bigger role next year.
I too want Enaruna to return. His ceiling is SOOO high with the right development
Development and willingness are the key words. Just don't see much of either in college ball anymore. Well... under the previous admin. Hopefully TJ & Co. change the trend.
