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Post by sdcoug on Apr 8, 2020 9:35:15 GMT -8
We don't need a 4. Beginning this past season we didn't know if AG would be able to come back 100% & Keshad was a 1st year player. That's not the same issue this season. We're set at the 4. We need someone who can primarily play the 5, like Yanni did most of the season. Given Nate's history he'd not necessarily be coming here to just be a back-up. There's a good chance he'd get a lot of minutes. If you can land someone like Harms (sp?) who can hit the 15 footer & play alongside Nate, even better, but not necessary. Insurance for Nate is priority #1. So you going to roll the dice on a injured prone AG and Keshad ( who I think will get better later on) that barely got any minutes at the 4? Man we are definitely set on the 4. With Matt starting, definitely. Without a doubt. You definitely don't want to take from their minutes too much. They're both going to be very good moving forward, and will be key players for us in '22. Keshad may even be an early entrant to the NBA draft in a couple years. He's that good. |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 8, 2020 9:42:15 GMT -8
Sounds from the article that he's leaning towards Louisville. They'll be tough to compete against unless they get another big soon. Louisville Center 6'10 Malik Williams will do some preliminary NBA draft stuff, but is expected to be back next season, they only have 12 scholarships. Does anyone know if they are under any other sanctions? |
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 8, 2020 11:34:23 GMT -8
Sounds from the article that he's leaning towards Louisville. They'll be tough to compete against unless they get another big soon. Louisville Center 6'10 Malik Williams will do some preliminary NBA draft stuff, but is expected to be back next season, they only have 12 scholarships. Does anyone know if they are under any other sanctions? Currently nothing more than "probation". Believe their scholarship reduction ended a couple years ago. What's interesting is that 2 of his 3 finalists return a starting center - Louisville w/ Williams (in theory) & SDSU with Nate (in theory). Only Minnesota with Oturo leaving truly has a starting job currently open (+ LMU obviously). Will be interesting to see how this plays out, but like the fact we're geographically friendly for him, and the fact he's apparently open to not being assured a starting spot. |
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Post by standiego on Apr 8, 2020 11:48:52 GMT -8
think that 7 ft C- Liam Robbins has transferred from Drake to Minnesota - they have asked for a waiver so he can play in 2020-21 season
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 8, 2020 12:46:59 GMT -8
think that 7 ft C- Liam Robbins has transferred from Drake to Minnesota - they have asked for a waiver so he can play in 2020-21 season Good find. Really doesn't meet any of the qualifications for a waiver, but you never know? If he receives a waiver then literally everyone else should apply. Seems to be really depending on the one-time transfer exception, which sounds like it's not happening. In lieu of that, they wouldn't find out about the waiver until August/Sept. Markusson could be a transition to this guy; technically might be the best "fit" for him? Or at least offering the most PT. But hope he prefers the SW over the frozen north/MW! |
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Post by mc08066 on Apr 8, 2020 14:15:12 GMT -8
Dutch should emphasize your going to play 20 plus minutes a game which is starter minutes Some at the four ( 5 to 10 minutes) some at the five (up to 20 minutes a game). He will get exposure and game time. And both Johnson and Arop will get at least 15 minutes each at the 4. Still worried that Nathan is able to play 20 plus minutes a game. Joel is your back-up if Mattis or Nathan get hurt.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 8, 2020 16:37:40 GMT -8
Dutch should emphasize your going to play 20 plus minutes a game which is starter minutes Some at the four ( 5 to 10 minutes) some at the five (up to 20 minutes a game). He will get exposure and game time. And both Johnson and Arop will get at least 15 minutes each at the 4. Still worried that Nathan is able to play 20 plus minutes a game. Joel is your back-up if Mattis or Nathan get hurt. 2-year sarter at LMU who averaged 25 minutes a game. Doubt he wants to play back-up at SDSU when he would start at Minnesota under Richard Pitino, would likely play back-up at Louisville to Malik Williams who is testing out the NBA draft waters with a 6'11 250 lb pro-style body. |
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Post by mc08066 on Apr 8, 2020 17:29:03 GMT -8
Dutch should emphasize your going to play 20 plus minutes a game which is starter minutes Some at the four ( 5 to 10 minutes) some at the five (up to 20 minutes a game). He will get exposure and game time. And both Johnson and Arop will get at least 15 minutes each at the 4. Still worried that Nathan is able to play 20 plus minutes a game. Joel is your back-up if Mattis or Nathan get hurt. 2-year sarter at LMU who averaged 25 minutes a game. Doubt he wants to play back-up at SDSU when he would start at Minnesota under Richard Pitino, would likely play back-up at Louisville to Malik Williams who is testing out the NBA draft waters with a 6'11 250 lb pro-style body. Personally I would start him at the Four, sub out at 5 to 10 minutes, sub Nathan at center with Mattis till Nathan comes back in. Do same in 2nd half or who is getting results. Big guys usually are not like Wettzel who play almost an entire game. I am not saying back up here. I am saying starter. |
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 9, 2020 11:11:06 GMT -8
2-year sarter at LMU who averaged 25 minutes a game. Doubt he wants to play back-up at SDSU when he would start at Minnesota under Richard Pitino, would likely play back-up at Louisville to Malik Williams who is testing out the NBA draft waters with a 6'11 250 lb pro-style body. Personally I would start him at the Four, sub out at 5 to 10 minutes, sub Nathan at center with Mattis till Nathan comes back in. Do same in 2nd half or who is getting results. Big guys usually are not like Wettzel who play almost an entire game. I am not saying back up here. I am saying starter. Start over who, Matt or Jordan? Don't think so. Not in today's game where spreading the floor is important. The only way Markusson would start here is if a) he beats out Nate, or b) Nate misses time. Both are possibilities, especially given how fragile Nate can be. More so, Nate hasn't averaged more than 20 minutes a game, so even then Markusson is going to get 15-20, and you could have both on the floor for a few minutes a game depending on match-ups & situations (i.e. facing twin towers & resting Matt/Jordan). The selling point is a) winning program - very good chance to win conference; b) play in NCAA's; c) close to home; and d) playing on a very experienced team. Minnesota can't offer any of those things. They only have 1 returning senior, although they just added a 6'8 GTR but he has no history with the team. IMO someone who goes to Minnesota would be seeking a big role in a big league but on a team in transition, much like LMU but on a much bigger stage. The fact he's considering Louisville tells me starting isn't that important to him. |
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Post by johnnyutah on Apr 9, 2020 12:30:14 GMT -8
Minnesota picked up a 6'8" Grad Transfer today so I wonder if that impacts Markusson.
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Post by ignoranus on Apr 9, 2020 14:23:45 GMT -8
If Markusson or Haarms becomes an Aztec, I have no doubt that they will do so with the understanding that they are in an equal competition for the starting job. And both have real physical advantages in being FIVE inches taller and heavier than Nate. Furthermore, both have three years of college experience, compared to the 1.5 years for Nate. Nate's advantage is that he played in this system the entire time, and may be a better athlete. On the other hand, these Euro guys ain't stupid and will pick up the system fast enough for Dutcher and their teammates. Just like Yanni did. The Euros almost always have a good understanding of fundamental basketball because of their coaching. Those who like to play defense will really enjoy being an Aztec, where playing defense well means more floor time!
If I were a bettin' man, I'd say one of them will get the most minutes as the starter, if he will just commit to being an Aztec next year. Sunshine, palm tress, NO snow..... thousands of coeds.
Do the Aztecs have large enough bags of cash to snag one?
S. Miller was alleged to have paid a hundred grand for a one & done a few years ago and has suffered zero consequences... This "throw the assistant coaches under the bus system," effectively sponsored by the nc2a for the benefit of the P5 schools, has to be exposed and ended. Along with the nc2a. Time to get a fair and real regulatory body and throw the current crooked bums out.
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Post by sdsuball on Apr 9, 2020 16:59:26 GMT -8
If Markusson or Haarms becomes an Aztec, I have no doubt that they will do so with the understanding that they are in an equal competition for the starting job. And both have real physical advantages in being FIVE inches taller and heavier than Nate. Furthermore, both have three years of college experience, compared to the 1.5 years of Nate. Nate's advantage is that he played in this system the entire time. On the other hand, these Euro guys ain't stupid and will pick up the system fast enough for Dutcher and their teammates. Just like Yanni did. The Euros almost always have a good understanding of fundamental basketball because of their coaching. Those who like to play defense will really enjoy being an Aztec, where playing defense well means more floor time! If I were a bettin' man, I'd say one of them will get the most minutes as the starter, if he will just commit to being an Aztec next year. Sunshine, palm tress, NO snow..... thousands of coeds. Do the Aztecs have large enough bags of cash to snag one? S. Miller was alleged to have paid a hundred grand for a one & done a few years ago and has suffered zero consequences... This "throw the assistant coaches under the bus system," effectively sponsored by the nc2a for the benefit of the P5 schools, has to be exposed and ended. Along with the nc2a. Time to get a fair and real regulatory body and throw the current crooked bums out. Last time I checked, N Mensah has a 7' 5" wingspan. Now I'm not sure what those other player's wingspans are, but my guess is that they have smaller or similar wingspans. For comparison's sake, Dwight Howard has the same wingspan as N Mensah at 7' 5". |
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Post by dunksalot on Apr 9, 2020 20:37:37 GMT -8
Per Zeigler article in SDUT today it appears Nathan is coming back - and he would have for the tourney. We still need a PF/C and Nathan would open up space for whoever that is. Markusson would fit great - though a mobile PF with range would be great too.
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Post by couldashoulda on Apr 10, 2020 9:30:48 GMT -8
Just my intuition talking here, but I think that with the season we just had, SDSU has choices in GTR's at the top level. It's obvious by who we are recruiting against. Dutch got some great run this year in national press/media as COY candidate. As if there was any doubt that Fish had built a "program", Dutch has now pretty much answered that question. Great coach, great facilities, great fans, great weather...and evidence that we are a program in which GTR's flourish. Lots of selling points.
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 10, 2020 12:14:10 GMT -8
Per Zeigler article in SDUT today it appears Nathan is coming back - and he would have for the tourney. We still need a PF/C and Nathan would open up space for whoever that is. Markusson would fit great - though a mobile PF with range would be great too. I don't think the question has ever been whether he's coming back or not, but instead whether he will be able to stay healthy for a full season? He's been extremely fragile during both seasons, and has never averaged more than 20.2 minutes a game even when healthy. It also sounded like they were only "pretty confident" he'd be ready for the tourney. They may have been on track if they pushed forward, but as of today he still isn't cleared. We desperately need an insurance policy for Nate. Markusson would be a terrific one who's guaranteed to be eligible this upcoming season. If the one-time exemption happens for this year, then a Morgan type becomes more attractive. We may not have this settled until July/August. This has to be the toughest off-season coaches have ever had. Ugh. |
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Post by hoobs on Apr 10, 2020 12:28:39 GMT -8
How about... assuming that we know Flynn is leaving (thus getting Gomez despite what would otherwise have been the *clear* need for a 'big' instead), then go hard to land Markusson. Then, if Mitchell leaves as well, try to get Morgan on the assumption that he'll have to sit a year.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 10, 2020 12:29:59 GMT -8
How about... assuming that we know Flynn is leaving (thus getting Gomez despite what would otherwise have been the *clear* need for a 'big' instead), then go hard to land Markusson. Then, if Mitchell leaves as well, try to get Morgan on the assumption that he'll have to sit a year. Morgan committed to USC today. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 10, 2020 12:31:08 GMT -8
Staying at LMU.
Rough few minutes for SDSU.
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Post by dunksalot on Apr 10, 2020 12:33:36 GMT -8
How about... assuming that we know Flynn is leaving (thus getting Gomez despite what would otherwise have been the *clear* need for a 'big' instead), then go hard to land Markusson. Then, if Mitchell leaves as well, try to get Morgan on the assumption that he'll have to sit a year. I believe there's a slim chance we lose Mitchell. He's going to pro camps to test the waters and gain guidance on what he needs to work on. I'm sure he hopes someone falls in love with his game but he needs to hear where to focus 2020-21. That should help inspire a great season. Flynn is not going to get better than All-American. |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 10, 2020 12:35:55 GMT -8
He staying at LMU and Morgan is headed to USC. Plan C, next up?
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