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Post by AztecBill on Apr 3, 2015 18:03:47 GMT -8
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 3, 2015 18:23:53 GMT -8
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Post by sdmotohead on Apr 3, 2015 18:48:31 GMT -8
Is he a 5th year senior?
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Post by pnoyaztec on Apr 3, 2015 19:14:49 GMT -8
He is a graduate transfer, so he can play immediately. By the looks of his video, he's a stretch 4. Like MP, he can hit the 3, but looks like he's got some low post game as well. And as with all Fish-type players, he plays defense and is long enough to block shots. You want a scorer, you got a scorer. According to the article, USF's coach says he may be the best player in the WCC next year. Considering there are some really good players in the upper echelon teams of the WCC, that's saying something. Someone hit the fast forward to next season. Here's the link: www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Forward-Mark-Tollefsen-to-transfer-from-USF-as-a-6173546.phpCan't wait! - Bart Scott
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 3, 2015 19:36:30 GMT -8
Yes. Eligible next season. 64.6% 2 point career average. 38.2% 3 point career average. 69.8% FT career average.
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Post by Old School on Apr 3, 2015 19:52:37 GMT -8
Dear Santa....
Oldie Out
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Post by jdaztec on Apr 3, 2015 20:10:22 GMT -8
Could be a difference maker.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 3, 2015 20:52:03 GMT -8
Not convinced on this guy. I like Jonathan Williams III 6'9 225 out of Missouri who lead his team in scoring and rebounding, burn the scholly next year we can use big guys in 2016 & 2017. He has two years left.
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Post by standiego on Apr 3, 2015 21:49:28 GMT -8
The USF says he "may be the best player " in the WCC for 2015. has he forgotten about the forward who transferred to the Zags from Kentucky , or other players for the Zags , or even BYU guys . Yes he averaged 31 minutes with 14 points , and 5 boards , 53% FG, 38 % Threes , 65 % FT. in the WCC a conference noted for offense BYU 84 points per game , Zags 80 ,... USF about 70 . MW: CSU 72 , BSU 70. Defense The top 2 teams in WCCC give up 62 and 64 points per game . MW Aztecs 54 ,Wyoming 57 .
Key question is do WS and/or DA come back ?. If yes then we have 4 or 5 forwards. If no then we only have MP , ZC , BJ , so we could use some help but is that the best ? or Do the coaches want ZC to play a lot ? Thoughts on DA as a guy who can score going to the basket and could be our lock down defender if WS is gone , as will DP and JJ . So first need to hear from WS and DA to plan for the future .If they are coming back ,then maybe a very high quality red shirt transfer. or 2016 HS recruit. If no then we need grad transfers at forward .......
Also would like to continue to build the program, so would like to continue with quality HS recruits if we realistically think we can sign for 2016, Cage , Kone , NN , the recruit that was going to go to ASU , was it Bailey B...... ( sp ) if not that we need to make sure we are ready for 2016 when SS , AC , and WS will definitely be gone and most likely MP.
A lot of moving parts , so make sure we know what to do for 2015 and 2016 .
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Post by kushandfishersweets on Apr 4, 2015 7:10:40 GMT -8
The next Frank Kaminsky anyone?
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Post by Gundo on Apr 4, 2015 9:09:09 GMT -8
The next Frank Kaminsky anyone? That's a stretch...stretch 4 that is.
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 4, 2015 10:19:34 GMT -8
The USF says he "may be the best player " in the WCC for 2015. has he forgotten about the forward who transferred to the Zags from Kentucky , or other players for the Zags , or even BYU guys . Yes he averaged 31 minutes with 14 points , and 5 boards , 53% FG, 38 % Threes , 65 % FT. in the WCC a conference noted for offense BYU 84 points per game , Zags 80 ,... USF about 70 . MW: CSU 72 , BSU 70. Defense The top 2 teams in WCCC give up 62 and 64 points per game . MW Aztecs 54 ,Wyoming 57 . Key question is do WS and/or DA come back ?. If yes then we have 4 or 5 forwards. If no then we only have MP , ZC , BJ , so we could use some help but is that the best ? or Do the coaches want ZC to play a lot ? Thoughts on DA as a guy who can score going to the basket and could be our lock down defender if WS is gone , as will DP and JJ . So first need to hear from WS and DA to plan for the future .If they are coming back ,then maybe a very high quality red shirt transfer. or 2016 HS recruit. If no then we need grad transfers at forward ....... Also would like to continue to build the program, so would like to continue with quality HS recruits if we realistically think we can sign for 2016, Cage , Kone , NN , the recruit that was going to go to ASU , was it Bailey B...... ( sp ) if not that we need to make sure we are ready for 2016 when SS , AC , and WS will definitely be gone and most likely MP. A lot of moving parts , so make sure we know what to do for 2015 and 2016q . He is a very good player. The Aztecs will be a much better team with him. Signing him has no effect on 2016-2017.
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Apr 4, 2015 17:21:37 GMT -8
Just do it! That will end all this speculation on what will happen with the last scholie and end some of the back biting about recruits!
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Post by aztecfury on Apr 4, 2015 19:26:50 GMT -8
The USF says he "may be the best player " in the WCC for 2015. has he forgotten about the forward who transferred to the Zags from Kentucky , or other players for the Zags , or even BYU guys . Yes he averaged 31 minutes with 14 points , and 5 boards , 53% FG, 38 % Threes , 65 % FT. in the WCC a conference noted for offense BYU 84 points per game , Zags 80 ,... USF about 70 . MW: CSU 72 , BSU 70. Defense The top 2 teams in WCCC give up 62 and 64 points per game . MW Aztecs 54 ,Wyoming 57 . Key question is do WS and/or DA come back ?. If yes then we have 4 or 5 forwards. If no then we only have MP , ZC , BJ , so we could use some help but is that the best ? or Do the coaches want ZC to play a lot ? Thoughts on DA as a guy who can score going to the basket and could be our lock down defender if WS is gone , as will DP and JJ . So first need to hear from WS and DA to plan for the future .If they are coming back ,then maybe a very high quality red shirt transfer. or 2016 HS recruit. If no then we need grad transfers at forward ....... Also would like to continue to build the program, so would like to continue with quality HS recruits if we realistically think we can sign for 2016, Cage , Kone , NN , the recruit that was going to go to ASU , was it Bailey B...... ( sp ) if not that we need to make sure we are ready for 2016 when SS , AC , and WS will definitely be gone and most likely MP. A lot of moving parts , so make sure we know what to do for 2015 and 2016 . Actually the opposite should happen. Grad transfer should be #1, that way we have someone with experience who can play immediately next year and still have an open scholarship for a good freshman in 2016.
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Post by standiego on Apr 5, 2015 7:41:50 GMT -8
Forwards . A lot depends on WS and DA . If the Aztecs want WS to come back then he deserves to be in the mix for a lot of PT with MP , ZC . Then do you prefer to keep DA , as a forward that can get to the basket and could be our best defender on a SF or SG ,or the transfer . if WS comes back and the transfer is added , doubt DA stays. We could have up to 6 forwards. if you add BJ to the mix. What are the plans for BJ , give him some spot time at PF and C, to get ready for the very important 2016 season when SS, AC and MP are gone ? or do you red shirt him so he gets 4 seasons to play similar to ZC?
I would agree if WS decides not to return , and DA that opens up PT to add a transfer . Most likely a grad transfer . Key as I may suggest find out what is going to happen with WS and DA . then proceed from there . There will be answers by April 26 or sooner .
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 5, 2015 16:28:28 GMT -8
Skylar, Mark, Malik, Winston, and a guard could start in 2015-2016. If the 3 forwards play together 10 minutes a game and combinations of 2 of them play the rest, that would give them each 30 minutes a game. I suspect Cheatham would get minutes reducing some of those 30 minutes or giving more than 10 minutes with 3 forwards. Aztecs play players not positions.
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Post by standiego on Apr 5, 2015 17:35:54 GMT -8
If WS and Malik both come back , would guess , if playing well, could be getting 25- 32 minutes a game . ZC was told to red shirt ,last season he could be a major part of the offense , this year and the next few, say 22+ minutes . But you are suggesting Mark start? DA if he returns what are you saying for him for PT or maybe transfer out, he is a major lock down defender ? Are you saying JH and TK ( who IMO would be better at his natural position SG, not a PG , especially in a 1 guard offense ) are the PG's . Also where do you see MS and BJ ?
First it is important before we add any one, find out what WS and DA are going to do . Would guess we could know more by April 26. Would agree if both WS and DA are gone the coaches will need a forward .or maybe if only WS is gone .
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Post by theoracle on Apr 5, 2015 17:44:30 GMT -8
Like MT's game, but we need a PG!
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Post by mySTRAS on Apr 5, 2015 19:33:56 GMT -8
Tollefsen would undoubtedly step right into the starting PF position.
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Post by hoobs on Apr 6, 2015 2:38:00 GMT -8
Tollefsen would undoubtedly step right into the starting PF position. In the abstract I would agree, but there'd a bit of a logjam with him, WS & Pope. Unless Pope plays as a SG, and assuming Spencer starts at the 5, how would you get Pope, Shepard, and Tollefsen on the court at the same time? This question would be OBE if Shep declares for the draft, but in the meantime I don't see how to solve that issue to get all 3 on the court.
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