They seem to be going all in on Thomas from UNLV
They seem to be going all in on Thomas from UNLV
Best possible news. We are going to have another behemoth incoming portal haul. It doesn't get more spot on than Thomas. Can't miss with him.They seem to be going all in on Thomas from UNLV
Did he enter?Probably follow his coach but he can play.
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The NCAA really needs to prevent portal movement until the season is over. If they wait until the second week of April, that still gives players 60 to 70 days to transfer, which is more than enough time.
My only minor complaint would be what if you take Thomas and Braden smith ends up entering?Best possible news. We are going to have another behemoth incoming portal haul. It doesn't get more spot on than Thomas. Can't miss with him.
I would like to add Alvaro Folgueiras Sophomore from Robert Morriswith Bailey. That’s 2 stretch 4 that can rotate to center. Get a true center allows Moreno to develope. Center I would say Owen Freeman or CuffSince I can dream , smith, conwell, physical 4, Reed bailey, and gwath. What a portal hall that would be
I’m sure Pope prolly has a good idea if Smith is entering or notMy only minor complaint would be what if you take Thomas and Braden smith ends up entering?
I would take one or the other. I do think we need athleticism in the frontcourt as wellI would like to add Alvaro Folgueiras Sophomore from Robert Morriswith Bailey. That’s 2 stretch 4 that can rotate to center. Get a true center allows Moreno to develope. Center I would say Owen Freeman or Cuff
Remember we didn’t wait around at all last year when Butler enteredThey seem to be going all in on Thomas from UNLV
I like Pringle, but I dont know that he fits Pope’s system. Similar to BG without an outside shot.Nick Pringle is in there again as well
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so is Cam'ron Fletcher
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along with the Kenny Payne's favorite tights wearing player 🤣 🤣
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For sure, I almost think you take the risk and see what smith does. I wouldn’t take any player right now expect the center gwath because bigs are harder to findI’m sure Pope prolly has a good idea if Smith is entering or not
38/39% from deep. Me like.
This is a guy somebody in trills discord mentioned Kentucky looking at potentially
The problem with the portal is I can talk myself into liking every player that enters38/39% from deep. Me like.
I like Pringle, but I dont know that he fits Pope’s system. Similar to BG without an outside shot.
Yes and since they leave Williams open could see the Nevada big manI would take one or the other. I do think we need athleticism in the frontcourt as well
Nope, no thanks. I watched almost every IU game. Dude plays no defense, gets lost and disappears in big games. Now some of that could be Woodson’s terrible system and his nail slot rim defense that nobody on the team was suited for nor understood. He’s got talent but it would have to be for the right price. Not saying a new place wouldn’t bring out his best.
Another good player
Not a big fan either, but the talent is thereNope, no thanks. I watched almost every IU game. Dude plays no defense, gets lost and disappears in big games. Now some of that could be Woodson’s terrible system and his nail slot rim defense that nobody on the team was suited for nor understood. He’s got talent but it would have to be for the right price. Not saying a new place wouldn’t bring out his best.
Idk kinda meh to me as well. Baylor really underachieved due to the level of talent they had IMO. I, glad I don’t have to make these decisions.
Could be one we get because of brooks
I agree, he’s definitely a guy that could explode if he gets the right coach or system.Not a big fan either, but the talent is there
I seen someone post a thing from 2002 I believe where 43% of portal players won’t even play D1 the next year. Definitely have to be picky with who you select. I bet most coaches have an idea who they already are gone get or target.
He would be really good in our system. I’d have to think he goes to Iowa though.Probably follow his coach but he can play.
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I like gwath from SDSU a lot so far. Thomas is good as wellIdk kinda meh to me as well. Baylor really underachieved due to the level of talent they had IMO. I, glad I don’t have to make these decisions.
And a partridge in a pear tree.Needs:
* Point guard
* Elite shooter
* Two stretch fours
* One big man
Get him too. Pay em both. We can play so many guards and forwards in our system.My only minor complaint would be what if you take Thomas and Braden smith ends up entering?
Good grief man, some of these dudes will play for 5-6 schools. Don’t they want any continuity in their career?Nick Pringle is in there again as well
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so is Cam'ron Fletcher
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along with the Kenny Payne's favorite tights wearing player 🤣 🤣
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Good grief man, some of these dudes will play for 5-6 schools. Don’t they want any continuity in their career?
He has the talent offensively to be really good, obviously being a junior is tempting too. If he ever put it together he will be a pro obviously like his rank suggested. IU paid him like close to a million bucks and he’s just not worth that right now.Good breakdown of Mgbako here from mid-season. He's getting better. Year 3 could be where he puts some of it together. However, there's enough out there we can find someone that's a more all-around player.
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I know but a lot of schools can pay. Find a situation that’s right and accept the really high pay you will probably get. I think they cost themselves money by constantly moving into new systems.I know I couldn't do it, but principles are different these days. Which I get because of the great amount of money available to these players. I was always taught if you start something you finish it. Different times.
So much for the Braden smith talkThey seem to be going all in on Thomas from UNLV
Idk if you saw it but it I’m watching Xavier these next few weeks to see what Connell doesGet him too. Pay em both. We can play so many guards and forwards in our system.
Still very early. I think the first 2 weeks after the season is over will be chaosSo much for the Braden smith talk