Mid-year transfers?

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello  48s48 seconds ago
South Florida transfer Jahmal McMurray listed St. John's, Arizona State, Virginia Tech, Texas, New Mexico St., Western Kentucky, UNCW.

McMurray is a nice player that can score but turns the ball over a ton. Really doesn't make much sense for him or us unless one or two of our main guards are leaving. Can't see Lovett or Ponds leaving after this year and obviously Simon isn't going anywhere so don't really get why we'd be pursuing McMurray and why he'd be interested. Makes me uneasy

Quote from: goredmen on December 23, 2016, 02:00:49 PM

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello  48s48 seconds ago
South Florida transfer Jahmal McMurray listed St. John's, Arizona State, Virginia Tech, Texas, New Mexico St., Western Kentucky, UNCW.

McMurray is a nice player that can score but turns the ball over a ton. Really doesn't make much sense for him or us unless one or two of our main guards are leaving. Can't see Lovett or Ponds leaving after this year and obviously Simon isn't going anywhere so don't really get why we'd be pursuing McMurray and why he'd be interested. Makes me uneasy

He played with Marvin Clark in AAU. His turnovers really aren't so bad (2.6 per game for his young career). His defensive stats are a little more worrisome.

If he's coming it means the staff is concerned about somebody leaving.    That seems clear.

Don't want to see Lovett leave, but life will go on either way.   

And some may call me crazy, but I see Simon starting at PG next season.   He has the size, and was a top 20 or 30 recruit coming out of HS.   He didn't transfer "down" from Arizona to be a 3rd guard or 6th man.

If he's coming it means the staff is concerned about somebody leaving.    That seems clear.

Quote from: desco80 on December 24, 2016, 09:42:44 AM

If he's coming it means the staff is concerned about somebody leaving.    That seems clear.

Don't want to see Lovett leave, but life will go on either way.   

And some may call me crazy, but I see Simon starting at PG next season.   He has the size, and was a top 20 or 30 recruit coming out of HS.   He didn't transfer "down" from Arizona to be a 3rd guard or 6th man.

Never saw Simon play. Think he plays 30 a game. Just like I said ponds and Lovett would play 30 a game this season .

Guys, the Sima transfer gave us a additional 2017 scholarship. If another player were to transfer, we would have to fill a additional scholarship in addition to the one we already have! Why speculate about kids who are proudly wearing the jersey and battling for this team through March when we already need to fill this newly opened scholarship to begin with?

2017 Backcourt-

PG- Marcus, Simon, ________
SG- Shamorie, Malik, Moose
SF- Bash, Rich

Seems pretty stacked and evenly distributed if you ask me.

Doesn't the kid from South Florida have to sit out a year maybe they are preparing for the following year just in case Ponds or Marcus decide to go pro.

And they feel this kid is better than any kid there are recruiting for 2018

Quote from: desco80 on December 24, 2016, 09:42:44 AM

If he's coming it means the staff is concerned about somebody leaving.    That seems clear.

Don't want to see Lovett leave, but life will go on either way.   

And some may call me crazy, but I see Simon starting at PG next season.   He has the size, and was a top 20 or 30 recruit coming out of HS.   He didn't transfer "down" from Arizona to be a 3rd guard or 6th man.

Never saw Simon play. Think he plays 30 a game. Just like I said ponds and Lovett would play 30 a game this season .











We are already a team that looks good going small and pressing.  The Guards, particularly Ponds, rebound well which makes going small attractive.  SImon, Lovett, Ponds, Ellison and to a lesser extent Mussini gives us the depth necessary to press most of the game.  JHopefully no one transfers.....injury can happen anytime and this depth will keep 3 positions solid.

Quote from: QuanMan on December 24, 2016, 12:12:35 PM

Guys, the Sima transfer gave us a additional 2017 scholarship. If another player were to transfer, we would have to fill a additional scholarship in addition to the one we already have! Why speculate about kids who are proudly wearing the jersey and battling for this team through March when we already need to fill this newly opened scholarship to begin with?

2017 Backcourt-

PG- Marcus, Simon, ________
SG- Shamorie, Malik, Moose
SF- Bash, Rich

Seems pretty stacked and evenly distributed if you ask me.

I understand what you're saying, but the staff is out openly recruiting a starting pg.  That's a pretty clear indication something is brewing.

I agree that sometimes the fan base has a wild imagination.  But in this case, we're just discussing what's been put in front of our faces.

Quote from: desco80 on December 24, 2016, 04:48:15 PM

Quote from: QuanMan on December 24, 2016, 12:12:35 PM

Guys, the Sima transfer gave us a additional 2017 scholarship. If another player were to transfer, we would have to fill a additional scholarship in addition to the one we already have! Why speculate about kids who are proudly wearing the jersey and battling for this team through March when we already need to fill this newly opened scholarship to begin with?

2017 Backcourt-

PG- Marcus, Simon, ________
SG- Shamorie, Malik, Moose
SF- Bash, Rich

Seems pretty stacked and evenly distributed if you ask me.

I understand what you're saying, but the staff is out openly recruiting a starting pg.  That's a pretty clear indication something is brewing.

I agree that sometimes the fan base has a wild imagination.  But in this case, we're just discussing what's been put in front of our faces.

This kid isn't a PG nor is Simon. Every kid under 6'7 thinks they are a PG until told otherwise. I don't think recruiting a scoring combo (with ties to Clark) says anything.

I'd hate to see Lovett leave.... hope not the case...


As for McMurray, This article says he was undersized shooter getting no D-1 interest and then persuaded tp switch to PG and USF took a chance on him

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/basketball/college/usf-bulls-freshman-jahmal-mcmurray-makes-a-point-of-staying-on-the-court/2262890