I think the quote simply means that he is going after only Rysheed and Jermaine and if he doesnt get them he would rather bank the scholarships for prospects he feels can help us in 2014 rather than wasting a scholarship on an inferior 2013 player.
Another reason why Gift is redshirted.
Redshirting Gift is without a doubt a gigantic error in judgement. Last year, this team struggled because it had only big man. This year, they are struggling for the same reason. I'm furious w Lavin for being so careless. He got a pass last year, but this season the honeymoon is over.
Dude how many losses would be wins with him? 1 maybe 2. Call it an error if you want. I'd rather have him next year than a reach in '13.
I agree the honeymoon is over and all that but this Gift 2nd guessing needs to stop.
I disagree. Please tell me why he should have redshirted a senior? How many wins will he add next year? Dude, according to you not many. Knowing Lavin has done well with recruits, why not get rid of the scholarship since he is a senior? He started from scratch in March when he was hired with 9 available scholarships, pretty much all of us fans were satisfied. Maybe he should have tried to use a post player this year and recruit one for next year? Are no post players this year better than 1 post player next year? Knowing Lavin recruiting success here, I'd at least try for Gift now and1 next yr.
Currently, Jones doesnt play at all. That means Jakarr and Obekpa are the only big guys, and neither plays with their back to the basket? When one is out Dom, Amir or Felix have to play the 4. No one on this team can play with their back to the basket. No one can rebound either. Gift wasnt great in the post but at least we threw it in the post to him b/c it kept a defense honest and he grabbed a few boards.
Now our offense is what it is, a bunch of crap on the outside, a pick from our 4 or 5, a switch and then hope our man with the ball can take that guy 1-1 with the switch. It usually ends up in a missed jump shot. We threw it in the post last year with gift, that doesnt happen at all this year. He is a senior, if you dont think he's great to add wins that is fine. That means he wont add wins next year. Lavin may not be able to distinguish himself as a coach, but he has shown he can recruit. Instead of redshirting a senior who apparently "wont add many wins" play him now let him leave and try and recruit someone who can.