2017-2018 Season

[Consigliere]

I disagree that we can "use help" (or whatever word you want to use) at the big or guard spot for 2017-2018. PG is set with Brown and Lykes. I expect that Izundu will have the 5 locked down. Miller will be a capable backup for 8-10 mins per game. The 4 is set with Huell and Waardenburg. Like I said, perhaps we can use help for 18-19, but if L keeps rolling with recruiting, I'd rather concentrate on McDAA type HS kids.

None of the above, besides Brown, are proven at the position mentioned.

Center:

Izundu averaged 13.0 MPG and is constantly in foul trouble. He isn't reliable at this point.

Miller averaged less than 4.0 MPG, played in 15 games and is out of shape. He shouldn't have played last year but he did because of lack of depth at the position. He needs a lot of work and might not be able to contribute quality burn for a few years. I wouldn't rely on him this year nor should any rational person based on what we have actually seen.

So combined they played less than half the game. Neither is reliable or provided said proof of reliability. You can't say that Izundu has the 5 locked down because there is no proof that he has the 5 locked down. He MIGHT be able to get the 5 locked down but there is no proof that he will based on the actual evidence today.

That is why you bring in a player like Kameron Rooks who can be quality depth at the position. Rooks and Izundu could split the time and you have more stability at the position. You take a guy like Rooks, he is gone in 1 year and you can still recruit McDAAs. He is a low risk take. If Izundu has the 5 spot locked down, then it doesn't matter because Rooks is gone after next year.

PF:

Huell averaged 18 MPG. He has shown flashes of skill but he isn't consistent. He needs work and at this point he hasn't show he can play 25-30 MPG at a consistent and quality level. He might be able to start but he hasn't proven he can start and carry the majority of the minutes at this juncture.

Waardenburg isn't a true PF, he is more of a stretch 4. He hasn't shown he is reliable because we haven't seen anything from him yet. Also, how do we know he can adjust right away? We don't. The guy needs to put on a some weight too.

You left out Gak BTW. But again, he is a freshman and isn't proven.


So we certainly could "use help" at the 4 and 5.

PG:

Lykes is a freshman and there is no proof that he is ready to play at this level. He might be ready to play but there is no proof he is ready to play.

Brown is the only reliable player mentioned. I don't mind having Lykes back him up because Brown can play a ton of minutes.

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I believe at the end of this year either Brown or Walker or both will go pro. This is why I want a guy like Evans (the transfer) who can come in and replace someone at the guard spot. As mentioned, this would be for 2018-19 since he isn't eligible this year.

 

[Notsince1985]

 

[CTCANE]

Could use a physical player 6 8 or 69 more than a point guard for next year.

 

[tcgrad1014]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

 

[Consigliere]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

 

[Consigliere]

* With two scholarships still open, Larranaga said the Hurricanes are in search of a transfer guard who will sit out this fall, and ideally, an upperclassman transfer forward. He said UM is unlikely to land a 2017 high school player.

Basketball: Jim Larranaga talks Miami Hurricanes offseason goals | Canes Watch

Makes sense especially if you believe Brown or Walker or both are leaving after the season.

 

[Notsince1985]

It looks like we have a good shot at Weathers, the MAC freshman of the year at Miami, OH. 16.7 ppg, 4.8 ast, 4.2 reb., 1.9 stl, 1.4 blk., 43% FG, 77% FT, 22% 3PT.......4.8 TO

There is your PG, except for the highlighted part

 

[tcgrad1014]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

 

[Consigliere]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

 

[tcgrad1014]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

 

[Consigliere]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

I am not angry and I am taking it easy. With that said...I don't deny I can be a douche (a big one) but I didn't say anything that you made up above.

So back to the topic, do you understand why a grad transfer may be interested?

 

[tcgrad1014]

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

I am not angry and I am taking it easy. With that said...I don't deny I can be a douche (a big one) but I didn't say anything that you made up above.

So back to the topic, do you understand why a grad transfer may be interested?

Sure. But if I'm a grad transfer, I'm looking for a spot where I'm more likely to start.

 

[Consigliere]

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

I am not angry and I am taking it easy. With that said...I don't deny I can be a douche (a big one) but I didn't say anything that you made up above.

So back to the topic, do you understand why a grad transfer may be interested?

Sure. But if I'm a grad transfer, I'm looking for a spot where I'm more likely to start.

But you can as there is no proven current starter.

 

[tcgrad1014]

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

I am not angry and I am taking it easy. With that said...I don't deny I can be a douche (a big one) but I didn't say anything that you made up above.

So back to the topic, do you understand why a grad transfer may be interested?

Sure. But if I'm a grad transfer, I'm looking for a spot where I'm more likely to start.

But you can as there is no proven current starter.

Ok, you win.

 

[txcane80]

I don't see why a graduate transfer with 1-year of eligibility and multiple options would choose a program where he would ride the bench.

Because he has the opportunity to start since there is no proven 5.

You don't have the confidence in L that I do in developing bigs. Izundu has a high ceiling that I think we are going to start seeing next year.

First you make up the word "need" in a conversation.

Now you make up some bullchit about Coach L and the inability to develop bigs.

What is next? What do you want to imagine next?

Side note: Coach L (per the press conference) is looking for a transfer elder big man. Does Coach L not trust his skills or does he want the depth?

You are so angry and confrontational. Take it easy. It's an internet message board.

Anyone seeing a pattern with consigliere? At least he didn't call you names...

 

[Consigliere]

Marcus Evans has a final 3 of Zona, VCU and Miami (as per Jeff Borzello). It would suck to lose to VCU (especially after Will Wade) but he is from there. ABC

 

[Notsince1985]

Marcus Evans has a final 3 of Zona, VCU and Miami (as per Jeff Borzello). It would suck to lose to VCU (especially after Will Wade) but he is from there. ABC

 

[AustinCane6688]

He's from Richmond and his former coach at Rice is now the HC at VCU. Pretty cut and dry that he's going there.

Edit: He's from Chesapeake, which is 2 hours away.

 

[Notsince1985]

He's from Richmond and his former coach at Rice is now the HC at VCU. Pretty cut and dry that he's going there.

Edit: He's from Chesapeake, which is 2 hours away.

Or, maybe he won't, since he has a chance to play in the ACC.

 

[ILCane2011]

He's from Richmond and his former coach at Rice is now the HC at VCU. Pretty cut and dry that he's going there.

Edit: He's from Chesapeake, which is 2 hours away.

If he doesn't, will you stop posting?

Since it's cut and dry after all