If Phil transfers who plays the point for the first semester? And then who backs up Branch in the second?
Which is just one of the reasons why Phil transferring would be terrible. Staff already has egg on its face for telling Ron Roberts and Quincy Roberts to take a hike. Those were Norm's guys. Telling their own recruits to leave would be shameful, and actually disgraceful. There are 5 recruits left from super publicized recruiting class from last year.
It is best not to f with it anymore than they have.
Why would the staff ever ask Phil to leave? .. They wouldn't.
I started that speculation that Phil would transfer - but that was because I think HE may want to if we sign Wood and Turner transfers in. I'm sure the staff would want to keep him though.
But if you're Phil, think about it; your playing time is only going to diminish from here on out. This year, after december; Branch steps in presumably into the starting lineup so you become a backup at either guard spot. Although Balamou or Wood could be in that roation as well. And maybe both.
Next year - if Turner comes (big IF), but let's say he does. Guy was the 3rd best PG behind Teague and Kabongo last year. He's going to start.
If D'angelo and Branch are here.. where's Phil's minutes going to come from in his Junior year? let alone his senior season?
Just seems like if I'm Phil, I wouldn't be thrilled with my minutes going from 30 as a freshmen, to 20-22 as a sophomore, to 15-18 as Junior, and depending if Branch and D'lo are still here for their senior seasons (and maybe Turner) he could be down to 10mpg as a senior.
Nothing wrong with the staff bringing in talent to challenge our own players, but if you were Phil maybe you look to be the star somewhere else, ala Q Roberts.
Again - I was speculating about Phil transferring. I want to make that clear. I don't know anything per se, I'm just saying we're bringing in a lot of guards who are interested right now, even after Branch's transfer. So why would Wood and Turner be so interested if they knew Branch and D'angelo were going to be here for 3 more years together?