|
Post by sdcoug on Jul 15, 2023 8:59:47 GMT -8
So, Cade Alger has apparently decided to stay here. This guy has been banging with our big guys in practice for a couple of years, has learned our defensive schemes, and has some skills. He is never going to be mistaken for Shaq or Lebron body wise, but he has benefitted from two more years of eating and building muscle. Could he not have some value to us this coming year? He's a great kid but he's a WO for a reason. He's a great asset on the scout team, and could see him as the 5th string 5 if neither of the FR are ready. But nothing more than that IMO.
|
|
|
Post by sdsuball on Jul 15, 2023 13:32:21 GMT -8
So, Cade Alger has apparently decided to stay here. This guy has been banging with our big guys in practice for a couple of years, has learned our defensive schemes, and has some skills. He is never going to be mistaken for Shaq or Lebron body wise, but he has benefitted from two more years of eating and building muscle. Could he not have some value to us this coming year? He's a great kid but he's a WO for a reason. He's a great asset on the scout team, and could see him as the 5th string 5 if neither of the FR are ready. But nothing more than that IMO. I think he would be a rotation player on several MW teams, and I could see him being used by us against Air Force because he knows their offense inside and out after being on the scout team for several years, so he would be a big asset to our defense in those two games. After all, we DID lose a lot of experience from last season, and on a weaker SDSU team IMO Alger would be good enough to get 10 minutes a game. But this team is so ridiculously deep that it will probably never happen. If we didn't have Pal this year... then maybe he would have a chance to get 10 minutes a game here and there at the 4? Then it would be a question of if Dutch wants Parrish at the 4 to go smaller, or Alger to go longer. With Pal and Saunders here... no chance.
|
|
|
Post by fisherville on Jul 15, 2023 14:11:14 GMT -8
We have the alger discussion every year for some weird reason. It is obvious the coaching staff values him as a scout team player and nothing more. Nothing is changing there.
|
|
|
Post by couldashoulda on Jul 17, 2023 7:14:39 GMT -8
We have the alger discussion every year for some weird reason. It is obvious the coaching staff values him as a scout team player and nothing more. Nothing is changing there. Well, I will admit to being weird sometimes. My thought, or question, wasn't really pushing for anything, because I know virtually NOTHING about the young man. Rather, just wondering if in some circumstances, his experience might not be useful. The fact that he has decided to stick with the program for another year is enough for me to love the guy as an Aztec for Life! Easy guy to root for!
|
|
|
Post by jp92grad on Jul 17, 2023 8:36:51 GMT -8
We have the alger discussion every year for some weird reason. It is obvious the coaching staff values him as a scout team player and nothing more. Nothing is changing there. Well, I will admit to being weird sometimes. My thought, or question, wasn't really pushing for anything, because I know virtually NOTHING about the young man. Rather, just wondering if in some circumstances, his experience might not be useful. The fact that he has decided to stick with the program for another year is enough for me to love the guy as an Aztec for Life! Easy guy to root for! I say if they are not going to use the 13th scholarship on a backup center they should give it to Alger he has put in his time seems like a good dude. Alger seems like he has gone above and beyond as a walk-on, you hear nothing but good things about him as a player and a person not sure how thinks are working for the walk-on crew but he seems to have paid his due.
|
|
|
Post by standiego on Jul 17, 2023 10:26:50 GMT -8
what he definitely has is experience in the Aztec defense that can help
|
|
|
Post by partytecs on Jul 17, 2023 12:20:25 GMT -8
so would guess that SDSU is probably not actively looking for additional 5's with experience - very likely going with Shay as a back up now that SS2 has started any reports of Aztecs and the Swish league Watched MG tonight at the Swish. Nice hands, good quick feet and a terrific stroke. Obviiusly long. But I'm not sure I've ever seen a skinnier player, and he's easily pushed around. He tends to hang around the perimeter, which may in part be due to his lack of physicality. Don't see him helping this year but you never know. Haven't seen Shay yet, or Pal. What Swish team is MG on?
|
|
|
Post by sdcoug on Jul 17, 2023 12:45:16 GMT -8
Well, I will admit to being weird sometimes. My thought, or question, wasn't really pushing for anything, because I know virtually NOTHING about the young man. Rather, just wondering if in some circumstances, his experience might not be useful. The fact that he has decided to stick with the program for another year is enough for me to love the guy as an Aztec for Life! Easy guy to root for! I say if they are not going to use the 13th scholarship on a backup center they should give it to Alger he has put in his time seems like a good dude. Alger seems like he has gone above and beyond as a walk-on, you hear nothing but good things about him as a player and a person not sure how thinks are working for the walk-on crew but he seems to have paid his due. We've had a lot of walk ons who have gone above and beyond such as Barnett and the Broughtons most recently. They didn't get rides. My guess is they'll use that budget in other ways.
|
|
|
Post by standiego on Jul 17, 2023 14:55:47 GMT -8
it would seem that Cade has tried to see what offers he might get and if not then he knows Dutcher will take him back for the scout team
|
|
|
Post by jp92grad on Jul 18, 2023 9:46:45 GMT -8
I say if they are not going to use the 13th scholarship on a backup center they should give it to Alger he has put in his time seems like a good dude. Alger seems like he has gone above and beyond as a walk-on, you hear nothing but good things about him as a player and a person not sure how thinks are working for the walk-on crew but he seems to have paid his due. We've had a lot of walk ons who have gone above and beyond such as Barnett and the Broughtons most recently. They didn't get rides. My guess is they'll use that budget in other ways. This is going to be Algers 4th season, that says something about the guy during his four season here the program has been very successful and NOT one time has anybody had nothing but positive things to say about him and the rest of the Walk-on group.
|
|
|
Post by sdcoug on Jul 18, 2023 10:25:03 GMT -8
We've had a lot of walk ons who have gone above and beyond such as Barnett and the Broughtons most recently. They didn't get rides. My guess is they'll use that budget in other ways. This is going to be Algers 4th season, that says something about the guy during his four season here the program has been very successful and NOT one time has anybody had nothing but positive things to say about him and the rest of the Walk-on group. Yes, and true, but you could say the exact same thing about Barnett & the Broughton's, among others. We've been loaded with talented WO's who also happen to be excellent kids as well. I'm not sure what your point is? Nobody has said anything bad about Alger other than he's a WO for a reason.
|
|
|
Post by standiego on Jul 18, 2023 12:18:09 GMT -8
Speaks volumes about the program when you get WO 's to stay for a number of years
Guys similar to Cade can try to see if there is interest by another school but if not would guess Dutcher will welcome them back
Cade knows the defensive schemes and also can provide some good practice if the opponent has a taller player that likes to shoot from the outside
|
|
|
Post by sdsuball on Jul 18, 2023 13:49:41 GMT -8
it would seem that Cade has tried to see what offers he might get and if not then he knows Dutcher will take him back for the scout team I find it odd that he hasn't received any offers to be honest. Or maybe he decided to stay after fielding offers. Dude's a solid shooter with length and footwork that can play the 4 in a mid-level D1 program. At least that's what I see when I watch his game.
|
|
|
Post by dunksalot on Jul 19, 2023 22:18:31 GMT -8
I remember watching a workout clip last season with Keshad and Cade going at it. Alger was clearly a level below in strength, foot speed, and skill. I loved what I saw from his high school highlights but playing against the physicality of D1 is a massive leap. Hope he does get some run this year.
|
|
|
Post by Gundo on Aug 11, 2023 14:15:07 GMT -8
For what it matters 6'10 210Lb F/C Akok Akok hit the portal today, assuming as a GTR. He spent 3 seasons at UCONN, one at Georgetown starting 31 games, 30 min/per game, and 6.2 RPG, 6.5 PPG + 2.0 Blocks per game.
|
|
|
Post by ramrodd23 on Aug 12, 2023 9:34:57 GMT -8
For what it matters 6'10 210Lb F/C Akok Akok hit the portal today, assuming as a GTR. He spent 3 seasons at UCONN, one at Georgetown starting 31 games, 30 min/per game, and 6.2 RPG, 6.5 PPG + 2.0 Blocks per game. Akok Akok has committed to West Virginia
|
|
|
Post by Gundo on Aug 12, 2023 10:19:10 GMT -8
For what it matters 6'10 210Lb F/C Akok Akok hit the portal today, assuming as a GTR. He spent 3 seasons at UCONN, one at Georgetown starting 31 games, 30 min/per game, and 6.2 RPG, 6.5 PPG + 2.0 Blocks per game. Akok Akok has committed to West Virginia Akok essentially takes Omar Silverio’s spot, whose waiver was denied by the NCAA this week. Also, UCLA big man Mac Etienne, 6'10 230 lb. committed to DePaul in Chicago.
|
|
|
Post by aztecswinagain on Apr 29, 2024 16:27:16 GMT -8
Vintage SD coug here… you’re trying so hard to be right and get your little digs in on people that you can’t let yourself comprehend what is being said. Speak to people with respect and show some grace my man. Players transferring is VERY much in play if our NIL is not improved. If Saunders for example has a huge year and Arizona, Alabama and Kentucky are reaching out to him that is something to be concerned about going forward. This is a much different landscape than Johnson’s first 4 years so getting your point across by saying “but Keshad didn’t transfer until After His senior year” is just plain silly. Plain and simple in this landscape any type of transfer is very much in play for most teams in the country.. that’s MY point Our entire coaching staff has had options to leave for greater pastures. They didn't. Butler has options to leave, as did other players. They didn't. The world could end tomorrow. It won't. I'm not a doomsayer like you apparently. Until NIL actually is a reason for players leaving I'm not going to worry about it. The average top 3 player on a G5/WCC/A10 program earns $35k, which we're at if not have exceeded, given the $2/Month plus their own personal contracts. The rest of our roster earns more than average. We could always do better, but the culture established at SDSU keeps players here. It's proven that, probably more than any program in the country. That's not trying to be right or get in a dig, that's voicing an opinion based on facts. Most people can comprehend the difference. Hmm maybe some folks here might finally start believing that lack of NIL resources will indeed be an issue for us until we can get it at least as competitive as New Mexico.
|
|
|
Post by Gundo on Apr 29, 2024 20:23:03 GMT -8
Our entire coaching staff has had options to leave for greater pastures. They didn't. Butler has options to leave, as did other players. They didn't. The world could end tomorrow. It won't. I'm not a doomsayer like you apparently. Until NIL actually is a reason for players leaving I'm not going to worry about it. The average top 3 player on a G5/WCC/A10 program earns $35k, which we're at if not have exceeded, given the $2/Month plus their own personal contracts. The rest of our roster earns more than average. We could always do better, but the culture established at SDSU keeps players here. It's proven that, probably more than any program in the country. That's not trying to be right or get in a dig, that's voicing an opinion based on facts. Most people can comprehend the difference. Hmm maybe some folks here might finally start believing that lack of NIL resources will indeed be an issue for us until we can get it at least as competitive as New Mexico. I've heard we might be hovering around the middle to lower ranks in G5 Basketball. It's possible, that New Mexico, UNLV, Boise State, and potentially Nevada & USU might be seeing more activity in NIL pay-to-play deals. However, these are just rumors I've picked up indirectly.
|
|
|
Post by Cwag on Apr 29, 2024 22:03:48 GMT -8
Hmm maybe some folks here might finally start believing that lack of NIL resources will indeed be an issue for us until we can get it at least as competitive as New Mexico. I've heard we might be hovering around the middle to lower ranks in G5 Basketball. It's possible, that New Mexico, UNLV, Boise State, and potentially Nevada & USU might be seeing more activity in NIL pay-to-play deals. However, these are just rumors I've picked up indirectly. That could possibly be potentially the greatest post ever and might be the most interesting according to others that I do not know.
|
|