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Will landing a great PF be problematic

Fleming is the dream get, he is really good, but I think he goes to the draft
D23, is Fleming currently listed in the 1st round on many of the mock drafts you've seen? I didn't see him listed on the few I looked at, but I don't have access to the ESPN version, for example. I also don't really know which ones are more reliably accurate. And maybe the positioning will change quite a bit by the end of the season, because I'm like you in that it seems to me Fleming would be very desirable.
 
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D23, is Fleming currently listed in the 1st round on many of the mock drafts you've seen? I didn't see him listed on the few I looked at, but I don't have access to the ESPN version, for example. I also don't really know which ones are more reliably accurate. And maybe the positioning will change quite a bit by the end of the season, because I'm like you in that it seems to me Fleming would be very desirable.
He is the best fit to me, he would be my number one portal player if he enters along with the dent kid from New Mexico
 
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He is the best fit to me, he would be my number one portal player if he enters along with the dent kid from New Mexico
Transfer Portal will be loaded again this year, especially considering the likelihood of the coaching change carousel the Indiana job is most likely to start
Mike Young at VaTech on the hot seat
Kyle Neptune at Villanova on the hot seat
Pikiell at Rutgers on the hot seat
Forbes at Wake Forest is probably coaching for his job right now
I don't think Hubert gets canned after this season, but his seat at UNC is getting warmer by the minute - and him getting the boot would have MAJOR ripple effects on college basketball, coaches and players both

Woodson's only commit to IU, unless I'm mistaken, is a "PF" from Montverde - Trent Sisley - a 4-star ranked 65 in the nation. Even though he's at Montverde, he's originally form Indiana so he might be a Hoosier no matter who the coach is
 
Never said anything about having 5 "finesse" players. Just because a stretch-5 can shoot, doesn't mean he's soft. Your 3 can be a dawg, your new-age 4 doesn't have to be soft, can be like a Terrance Jones type player
TJ would absolutely kill it under Pope...would love to find a 4 in his mold
 
I agree. Shooting is far more important in this system. I wanted Wilson, but he isn't an elite shooter.

Let's see what is out there in the portal when the dust settles.

Why did you want Wilson if he "isn't an elite shooter" if "shooting is far more important in this system?" And why do you think Coach Pope was recruiting him? Just curious.
 
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You don't have to have an elite PF. But you do need a good one. You can't win many games going essentially 4 vs 5.

So, then the question is, what traits (& in what order) are most important for a PF/4 playing for Pope (3pt shooting, perimeter defense, interior defense, post offense, other)?

A few days ago I looked at all of the top scorers (anyone >12ppg) who are not yet seniors and are not guards (& listed them in another thread). Honestly, the pickings are pretty slim at that position in the potential portal for next year. UNLESS the NCAA follows through on the rumor of granting everyone 5 seasons in 5 years.

That's what I've been noticing over quite a few years. Seems the days of PFs being great shooters has really slacked off. We were spoiled with PPat and others, but everyone seems to shy away from physical basketball anymore.

I know I'm not saying this well, because football is more my sport. Just haven't been as impressed with the depth of the PF position out of high school.
 
Not a 4, but if Pat Ngongba from Duke wants to transfer, I want him.

He will still not have enough playing time next year as Duke adds another two frontcourt players. So if he is willing to transfer, I would like to take him.

He has some low post skills, is a good rebounder. He also have some passing ability in high school but he now does not get much time in Duke
I had forgotten all about him. I think he visited UK during his recruiting process. Does he pay any at all?
 
Why did you want Wilson if he "isn't an elite shooter" if "shooting is far more important in this system?" And why do you think Coach Pope was recruiting him? Just curious.
Because Pope wanted him and he’s smarter than me. But I am only going on those that have evaluated him. I have not. Nor do we know who is going to be available down the road and he’s available now. You know, the whole bird in the hand.
 
Why did you want Wilson if he "isn't an elite shooter" if "shooting is far more important in this system?" And why do you think Coach Pope was recruiting him? Just curious.
Rebounding and D this year has been mediocre a physical, dynamic PF would help this team immensely.. And any future team.

Few had to add more physicality and athleticism and skill in the front court before his teams could compete for titles. Pope will need to do the same. The game is a perimeter/wing game but when it come to legit title contenders you must have a strong frontourt. Not traditional centers or back to the basket guys. But PJ Washington or BAM type players.
 
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