Transfer wish list

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #260 on: April 26, 2017, 01:01:42 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #261 on: April 26, 2017, 01:14:34 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #262 on: April 26, 2017, 01:22:03 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


Yes, I'm not saying it's not a failure of sorts, but Matt is not going to come out and say that in a Twitter Q & A

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #263 on: April 26, 2017, 01:30:09 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Where is the scoring pop off the bench besides Moose next year? Simon is known for his defense. We have a opportunity within these months to improve for Year 3 and are coming away w only Kante.
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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #264 on: April 26, 2017, 01:39:32 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Basically put, it was your typical coachspeak.

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #265 on: April 26, 2017, 01:57:46 PM »
Again majority of the posts are assuming things largely based on the fact they have not landed someone and that is not only dangerous but also leaves false impressions.  Because SJU has not landed a grad transfer that means they did not prioritize one as if one point proves another.  Most if not all of you have no idea what the staff was doing and thus are making false assumptions

Furthermore what many fans unknowingly do is picture what amounts to a well balanced high level team and then proceed to ask why didn't team X do anything about these obvious flaws as if it is easy to find answers to EVERY FLAW.  Most teams are very imperfect and will deal with the same flaws.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #266 on: April 26, 2017, 02:03:30 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Backup to Bash?  He's going pro.

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #267 on: April 26, 2017, 03:31:43 PM »
Backup to Bash?  He's going pro.

I highly doubt Ahmed keeps his name in the hat.
« Last Edit: April 26, 2017, 03:32:22 PM by mjdinkins »

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #268 on: April 26, 2017, 06:37:58 PM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Where is the scoring pop off the bench besides Moose next year? Simon is known for his defense. We have a opportunity within these months to improve for Year 3 and are coming away w only Kante.

Ahmed should be the backup

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #269 on: April 26, 2017, 06:47:03 PM »
Backup to Bash?  He's going pro.

I highly doubt Ahmed keeps his name in the hat.

Tongue and cheek.  Maybe he could go pro somewhere, but certainly not here.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #270 on: April 27, 2017, 09:28:05 AM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Where is the scoring pop off the bench besides Moose next year? Simon is known for his defense. We have a opportunity within these months to improve for Year 3 and are coming away w only Kante.

Ahmed should be the backup

On a good team, yes.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #271 on: April 27, 2017, 10:08:33 AM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Where is the scoring pop off the bench besides Moose next year? Simon is known for his defense. We have a opportunity within these months to improve for Year 3 and are coming away w only Kante.

Ahmed should be the backup

On a good team, yes.

I agree with this also. He would be a good scorer for the second unit because he can catch fire and light it up on some nights. He will probably start especially because Owens get into foul trouble otherwise I might go Lovett, Ponds, Simon, Clark, Owens with Bash, Mussini and Yakwe off the bench.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #272 on: April 27, 2017, 11:10:52 AM »
The way our personal is. I think we will see multiple 3 guard line ups. Also lineups w Bash at the 3 and 4. He will get plenty of time on the court. I think he will up to the task.

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #273 on: April 27, 2017, 11:24:35 AM »
People are acting like the lack of a grad transfer is intentional by the staff.  It isn't that easy.  Most of the better grad transfers this year were guards and most of the big were either not worth going after or not interested in SJU or both.

The one thing you can hit the staff with is coming off of French and going after Zach Brown.  French isn't a stud but was solid enough to get minutes freshman year.  In retrospect Brown was simply not worth the risk, way too many red flags that came to pass.

It may not be intentional, but it clearly isn't a priority. Matt A said himself that he feels great about the front court and he is just looking to add one more player (presumably Kante).

There is no way Zanna chooses Houston over us if we wanted him. He abused our guys when he played us and knows where he'll fit in. Who cares what kind of top end add-ons a boat has if it can't float. Our font court was the equivalent of a huge hole in a hull last year.


I believe Matt said that because he knows that's all that is coming. He's not going to say "I feel terrible about our front court as it stands now and we need to add multiple solid pieces" when he knows those multiple solid pieces aren't coming. They aren't stupid. They know what they need and now know they aren't getting anybody else.

Well than that is quite simply a failure. Our backup center is a 6'7 200 lb junior PF coming off an extremely disappointing season? Our starting center is 200 lbs and got abused all year by stronger players and can't even played 19 mpg? We had one guy that could hold his position on the low block and he transferred.

Duke is huge. We have at least two games against O'Mara/Kanter/Jones and they are all 240+. We have at least two games against Delgado and co. and Spellman/Painter/Paschall. The list goes on. We've got one kid on the roster above 215 lbs and one of the worst strength and
Conditioning programs in the country.


In addition, who is the backup SF to Bash? It seems as if we're conceding to giving the two remaining scholarships to walkons, when the voids can be filled with Peter Kiss types.

Where is the scoring pop off the bench besides Moose next year? Simon is known for his defense. We have a opportunity within these months to improve for Year 3 and are coming away w only Kante.

Ahmed should be the backup

I think he will backup Simon at the three and also play some four. I also expect him to be a better player than last year and will be more focused on d and the glass in a smaller role. Clark and Simon should bring out the best in him.

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #274 on: April 27, 2017, 09:53:03 PM »
Don't be surprised if Lube starts again next season.  Coach likes to for some reason.

Reminds me of when Hollywood started that skinny California kid that got good once he got to San Diego St.

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #275 on: April 28, 2017, 10:20:53 AM »
Mark Donnal to Clemson per jeff Goodman. Cross him off the list

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #276 on: April 28, 2017, 10:37:46 AM »
Mark Donnal to Clemson per jeff Goodman. Cross him off the list

We he ever even on "the list"

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #277 on: April 28, 2017, 01:34:49 PM »
Mark Donnal to Clemson per jeff Goodman. Cross him off the list

We he ever even on "the list"
Is there even a "list"?

Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #278 on: April 28, 2017, 02:34:24 PM »
I still think Kameron Rooks is the perfect 1 year fit for this team

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Re: Transfer wish list
« Reply #279 on: April 28, 2017, 02:43:17 PM »
I still think Kameron Rooks is the perfect 1 year fit for this team

His father, Sean, played in the league at the same time as Chris and Mitch. Have to think the connection is there, he fills the void to a tee.
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