If Blake Harper transfers, he will be one of the best options for guard/wing, 18 pts 6reb per game 40% 3pt with three years remaining eligibility

[yes_takeaside]

If oweh comes back it would be a mute point, which I think oweh is back

Oh I think we could still talk about it

 

[cats#1again]

Oweh will be the 2G, Robinson plays SF. Which is why I listed Oweh in my post about needing portal signings.

Oweh is not a 2g. He better not be our starting 2g
Can't shoot and avg ball handler. He's the prototype sf in college basketball

 

[cats#1again]

This Hall dude is a baller

 

[cats#1again]

Hubbard would be great in our system

 

[Mike-D]

I might be wrong, but I don't see this kids game translating in the SEC. Not saying I wouldn't take 'em, but he won't be anywhere close to my top portal pick.

 

[SkyPrince1]

Hubbard would be great in our system

I don't see it.
He's nothing like Butler which is what we need.
He would be a great fit at Florida where they're losing all their perimeter offense.
Hubbard is a great scorer but not much of a distributor or defender.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I problem had a probably with this statement. Was going to tell you that it should be spelled MOOT point, but then I thought that maybe you meant a silent point - one that no one is talking about.

This Hall dude is a baller

That link I posted was suppose to be dame sarr a young guard from Italy

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

@chasingwildcat another fun player to watch is

Adrian Wooley - Kennesaw State Owls Guard - ESPN

View the profile of Kennesaw State Owls Guard Adrian Wooley on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.com

 

[chasingwildcat]

@chasingwildcat another fun player to watch is

Adrian Wooley - Kennesaw State Owls Guard - ESPN

View the profile of Kennesaw State Owls Guard Adrian Wooley on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.com

I like this guy! If he transfers, definitely worth keeping eyes on

 

[Fox2monk]

We need 4 things at least. A guaranteed scorer to go with Oweh, a shooter like Brea, and a starting level front court option that is versatile like Carr, and preferably a big rebounder and shot blocker. It would be nice if Amari had another year. He’s about as perfect of a big as we can have for our system.

 

[chasingwildcat]

We need 4 things at least. A guaranteed scorer to go with Oweh, a shooter like Brea, and a starting level frontcourt option that is versatile like Carr, and preferably a big rebounder and shot blocker.

Alabama have a ton of solid guards and wings and they are unguardable in offence.

These positions are important and it seems that these positions are easier to be badly hurted...

Would love to have 3 PG and 6 SG/SF on the team

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I like this guy! If he transfers, definitely worth keeping eyes on

Don’t like that he is form Tuscaloosa, that’s means he is on bama’s radar

 

[Digger-Cat]

It will be interesting to see how teams fill 15 scholarship players on their roster. Most portal players aren’t coming to sit so what kind of quality will we be getting? A couple more 3 star kids from Kentucky who won’t mind to wait?

Just keep grabbing those Perry and Noah type freshmen with those 14th and 15th scholarships and let them develop for a year or 2.

 

[Digger-Cat]

Definitely need another pg like Butler, need a SG, need a PF and in this system, get a center that can shoot.
If Amari could shoot it like big Z, we would be almost impossible to guard.
But in this league, we need guys that have been in the weight room, my goodness, this league is physical as hell.

 

[littlecreek]

Pope showed that he is an expert at constructing a roster to fit the needs of his system. What he did in such a short amount of time after getting hired by Kentucky was amazing. Also some of the guys he brought in were some that were completely under the radar yet his analytics showed that they were just what Kentucky needed. I have confidence that Pope will get the best possible fits. I'm so glad we have a coach that brings players in that make up a TEAM rather than individual talent that doesn't blend in well with each other. Also, he seems to develop players throughout the season in that you see improvement in their play.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Pope showed that he is an expert at constructing a roster to fit the needs of his system. What he did in such a short amount of time after getting hired by Kentucky was amazing. Also some of the guys he brought in were some that were completely under the radar yet his analytics showed that they were just what Kentucky needed. I have confidence that Pope will get the best possible fits. I'm so glad we have a coach that brings players in that make up a TEAM rather than individual talent that doesn't blend in well with each other. Also, he seems to develop players throughout the season in that you see improvement in their play.

This.

Pope put together a sweet 16 caliber team in about 6 weeks. I trust him to get it done in the portal.

 

[HogFan2012]

Blake Harper - Howard Bison Guard - - ESPN (SG)

View the profile of Howard Bison Guard Blake Harper on - ESPN (SG). Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

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Howard university guard/wing, 6-5 at least, 200-210 pounds

19.5 PTS
6.4 REB
3.5 AST
45.6 fg 40.2 3p 81.2 ft

Three years eligibility remaining. Had 16 pts against Kansas and 23 pts against Cincinnati.

I think he will definitely transfer to a bigger platform after this season. If he actually transfers, I think he should be our top option.

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I'm not sure how that would work out in the SEC with stronger, quicker players. If you could get him for about 100/200K a year might be worth the investment over time.
Against MO about shut down except FT.

Missouri 77-62 Howard (9 Nov, 2024) Box Score - - ESPN (SG)

Box score for the Missouri Tigers vs. Howard Bison NCAAM game from 9 November 2024 on - ESPN (SG). Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

www.espn.com.sg

 

[G-PIP]

Yaxel lendenborg. He is frontcourt player and is really good

Somebody may have already pointed this out, but Lendeborg is a Senior. My understanding is that he is not eligible next season under the current rules. If this is wrong, somebody please let me know - as I'm interested in how the rule works next season. For example, would a Senior still be able to be a 5th year graduate transfer?

 

[G-PIP]

It will be interesting to see how teams fill 15 scholarship players on their roster. Most portal players aren’t coming to sit so what kind of quality will we be getting? A couple more 3 star kids from Kentucky who won’t mind to wait?

Good point. But the way Pope has played this season and before when he has a healthy roster is to play 10 guys a lot of minutes - almost a platoon type situation. This should be easier to recruit depth to than most programs. I also agree that if you want to get to 15 scholarship players some top in state players would most probably be the best chance to accomplish that with pretty good skilled players.

 

[HogFan2012]

Somebody may have already pointed this out, but Lendeborg is a Senior. My understanding is that he is not eligible next season under the current rules. If this is wrong, somebody please let me know - as I'm interested in how the rule works next season. For example, would a Senior still be able to be a 5th year graduate transfer?

He was JUCO for 2 years. Lawsuit was won by a football player saying JUCO don't count toward NCAA eligibility.
Not sure if its going for everybody yet or not.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ncaa...-25-what-means-juco-athletes-recruiting-crh8e

 

[Edgarman]

Not really. Better to have two players than 1. Need all the depth we can get, especially after a year like this year. Would have been nice to have another Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler. Too much talent is NEVER a problem.

If Blake Harper were to enter the transfer porta,l what would be the reason he would choose us? If Oweh returns why would the kid want to split time with an established starter? Also how would we know we could outbid other schools who would be looking for a starter. Keep in mind, today's transfer kids transfer for two reasons, 1. Wants more playing time on a bigger stage, 2. wants more money. A bidding war will NEVER guarantee we will or could get the kid. NIL has completely leveled the playing field for every school's basketball program. Deep pockets will always beat the name on the front of the jersey. Sad but true.

 

[G-PIP]

He was JUCO for 2 years. Lawsuit was won by a football player saying JUCO don't count toward NCAA eligibility.
Not sure if its going for everybody yet or not.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ncaa...-25-what-means-juco-athletes-recruiting-crh8e

Thank you.

 

[Edgarman]

We need 4 things at least. A guaranteed scorer to go with Oweh, a shooter like Brea, and a starting level front court option that is versatile like Carr, and preferably a big rebounder and shot blocker. It would be nice if Amari had another year. He’s about as perfect of a big as we can have for our system.

Your 4 things we need are correct but we need to also add quickness to our roster to improve our defense. Defense or lack of high level defense is our Achilles heel. Not having an elite defense is what will nd our season when we are matched against an elite offensive team in the NCAAT. I know some will blast me for not predicting us (KY) winning it all.