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Post by fisherville on Mar 28, 2021 14:10:40 GMT -8
Eason is a weird fit with Pulliam/Butler+Mensah for sure, I love the talent and think he actually has some nba potential and reminds me some of Billy White who was an awesome 2 way PF for us. Eason is more of a 4 than 5 though and the question becomes can he play with 2 non shooters, Pulliam did make some improvements this past year but he still only shot 27% from 3. Allen is a better fit cause he can pass, playmake, and score though can't shoot really. My ultimate take is if you get Allen don't go for Fox/Eason, and I don't see Eason going anywhere to come off the bench anyways. You have to go after shooters if you get Allen, a ultimate outcome of Allen+ 2 shooters. A fun thing you can do in your spare time is play around with this and the filters, there are lot of quality transfers available and you can see shooters that fit. barttorvik.com/playerstat.php?link=y&min3P=0.33&minthreepa=50&xvalue=trans&year=2021&minmin=0&start=20201101&end=20210501The way I see it Dinwiddie replaces Gomez, so we really only need one more good 3 point shooter. I think that we are going to be very happy with Dinwiddie next year... None of the transfer players mentioned are lights out three point shooters percentage wise. TyTy has that potential... I agree that Allen is sort of an awkward fit with Pulliam's lack of 3 point shooting ability, but Allen's talent level is so high that it really doesn't matter. If the ball is kicked to Allen/Pulliam they can always dish to someone else, or slash to the rim. It's a good problem to have b/c it means that Allen is on our team. I believe in Dinwiddie's shooting but the way we play offense under dutcher you need more than 2 shooters, keep in mind that Schakel wasn't just a good shooter, he was one of the best in the country, Matt was a solid three point shooter even if streaky. We want to run spread pick n roll and to do that you need to have spacing, just dinwiddie+1 more shooter isn't enough. I agree you take allen if he wants to come here and is first to commit, but then you need to add 2 more shooters. Spacing is crucial.
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Post by aztecdan8 on Mar 28, 2021 22:31:36 GMT -8
We are losing 2 40%+ 3 pt shooters, I feel like we need a guy who is lights out from 3, mid range and the FT line.
I’d also like to see a 3/4 added that will get all over the offensive boards. Arop is very committed to that, Keshad showed some flashes.
But I miss the days when we had guys that were all over the boards - like Kawhi, Billy White, Malcolm Thomas (all on the same team on those boards at once ... incredible), Josh Davis, Jamaal, Winston ... these guys were all long, great leapers, tenacious, had great instincts, played great D ... all in addition to crashing the offensive boards.
They were lifesavers when we were in scoring droughts.
Sometimes our best play was a missed shot with an offensive rebound and put back
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Post by sdsuball on Mar 28, 2021 23:25:16 GMT -8
The way I see it Dinwiddie replaces Gomez, so we really only need one more good 3 point shooter. I think that we are going to be very happy with Dinwiddie next year... None of the transfer players mentioned are lights out three point shooters percentage wise. TyTy has that potential... I agree that Allen is sort of an awkward fit with Pulliam's lack of 3 point shooting ability, but Allen's talent level is so high that it really doesn't matter. If the ball is kicked to Allen/Pulliam they can always dish to someone else, or slash to the rim. It's a good problem to have b/c it means that Allen is on our team. I believe in Dinwiddie's shooting but the way we play offense under dutcher you need more than 2 shooters, keep in mind that Schakel wasn't just a good shooter, he was one of the best in the country, Matt was a solid three point shooter even if streaky. We want to run spread pick n roll and to do that you need to have spacing, just dinwiddie+1 more shooter isn't enough. I agree you take allen if he wants to come here and is first to commit, but then you need to add 2 more shooters. Spacing is crucial. To your point, that's why we could really use a PF/C that can make open 3's. That's obviously what every spread pick and roll team wants - to be able to combine good three point shooting without giving up size on the court in order to get it. Tre Mitchell out of UMass would be a great get at PF/C. 37.5% from 3, 7.2 rebounds per game, 1.5 blocks, 1.2 steals. He's 6'9", 240 lbs out of UMass, and has only played two years for them, so he has multiple years of eligibility left. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw4FSMYw-k8Tanner Groves out of Eastern Washington would be an incredible PF/C get for us. Fits our system very well. 34.9% 3 point shooter, 62.4% 2 point shooter, 8 rebounds, 1.1 blocks per game in 27 minutes per game (also 17 points per game). He lit up Kansas for 35 points on 11 of 18 shooting in the NCAA tournament, and got 3 blocks as well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGIkn1vK3ngWould love to be able to get one of these guys and run out some longer lineups with Mensah at the 5 and one of those guys at the 4. We had so much length when Mensah was healthy in the COVID shortened season, with Wetzell at the 4 and Mensah at the 5... that was how we beat Iowa.
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Post by sdcoug on Mar 29, 2021 13:39:43 GMT -8
Rumor has Eason going back home to join his AAU teammates at UW, and would be very surprised if he didn't end up there. The dad of one of his buddies has said as much.
My top 3 would be: 1. Allen and/or Baker 2. TyTy 3. Groves or a 4/5 who isn't listed or in the portal yet (especially if Tomaic doesn't return)
Our core is still strong, especially if Trey returns. And don't get the fear about height at the guard position - look at UNR & CSU. At the point we'd have Trey (6'3) & Butler (6'2), which is actually a fairly tall combo. Other guards are Seiko (6'3) & Dinwiddie (6'0), who is really our only "short" player (& the difference between 6'0 & 5'8 is big).
The weak spots are obviously scoring at the 3 & 4 spots, or replacing Jordan. Baker at 6'5 is a better athlete than Jordan - not the proven shooter, but a damn good one though. Allen at 6'6 is a very different player than Baker, but is an incredible slasher. Either of those guys would fit at the 3 spot, and in theory you could add both & bring Dinwiddie, Butler & Seiko off the bench (which would be unbelievable). Keshad will be the 4 (or 3 if we find a 4 who can score rather than a Baker/Allen) and Nate the 5, with Tomiac (if he returns) grooming D Johnson.
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Post by Gundo on Mar 31, 2021 1:38:23 GMT -8
Rumor has Eason going back home to join his AAU teammates at UW, and would be very surprised if he didn't end up there. The dad of one of his buddies has said as much. My top 3 would be: 1. Allen and/or Baker 2. TyTy 3. Groves or a 4/5 who isn't listed or in the portal yet (especially if Tomaic doesn't return) Our core is still strong, especially if Trey returns. And don't get the fear about height at the guard position - look at UNR & CSU. At the point we'd have Trey (6'3) & Butler (6'2), which is actually a fairly tall combo. Other guards are Seiko (6'3) & Dinwiddie (6'0), who is really our only "short" player (& the difference between 6'0 & 5'8 is big). The weak spots are obviously scoring at the 3 & 4 spots, or replacing Jordan. Baker at 6'5 is a better athlete than Jordan - not the proven shooter, but a damn good one though. Allen at 6'6 is a very different player than Baker, but is an incredible slasher. Either of those guys would fit at the 3 spot, and in theory you could add both & bring Dinwiddie, Butler & Seiko off the bench (which would be unbelievable). Keshad will be the 4 (or 3 if we find a 4 who can score rather than a Baker/Allen) and Nate the 5, with Tomiac (if he returns) grooming D Johnson. I think Ty Ty will end up in Kansas, as much as it would be great to have him in SD. Can the third time be a charm for Baker who is coming off a broken wrist? I didnt realize he was 6'5", that replaces Jordan. Gurley and Eason both at 6'8" would be my next choices (they are interested in Azyec MBB). And as much as I like Timmy Buckets, I think he is looking to a strong P5 school, or to test the NBA waters. There are many interesting bigs too; 7'0 RS Sr Dallas Walton from Colorado and 6'10 RS Sr Patrick Tarpe from Duke via Columbia come to mind. Neither linked to SDSU but just entered in the last 48-72 hours.
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Post by sdcoug on Mar 31, 2021 10:25:58 GMT -8
Rumor has Eason going back home to join his AAU teammates at UW, and would be very surprised if he didn't end up there. The dad of one of his buddies has said as much. My top 3 would be: 1. Allen and/or Baker 2. TyTy 3. Groves or a 4/5 who isn't listed or in the portal yet (especially if Tomaic doesn't return) Our core is still strong, especially if Trey returns. And don't get the fear about height at the guard position - look at UNR & CSU. At the point we'd have Trey (6'3) & Butler (6'2), which is actually a fairly tall combo. Other guards are Seiko (6'3) & Dinwiddie (6'0), who is really our only "short" player (& the difference between 6'0 & 5'8 is big). The weak spots are obviously scoring at the 3 & 4 spots, or replacing Jordan. Baker at 6'5 is a better athlete than Jordan - not the proven shooter, but a damn good one though. Allen at 6'6 is a very different player than Baker, but is an incredible slasher. Either of those guys would fit at the 3 spot, and in theory you could add both & bring Dinwiddie, Butler & Seiko off the bench (which would be unbelievable). Keshad will be the 4 (or 3 if we find a 4 who can score rather than a Baker/Allen) and Nate the 5, with Tomiac (if he returns) grooming D Johnson. I think Ty Ty will end up in Kansas, as much as it would be great to have him in SD. Can the third time be a charm for Baker who is coming off a broken wrist? I didnt realize he was 6'5", that replaces Jordan. Gurley and Eason both at 6'8" would be my next choices (they are interested in Azyec MBB). And as much as I like Timmy Buckets, I think he is looking to a strong P5 school, or to test the NBA waters. There are many interesting bigs too; 7'0 RS Sr Dallas Walton from Colorado and 6'10 RS Sr Patrick Tarpe from Duke via Columbia come to mind. Neither linked to SDSU but just entered in the last 48-72 hours. Allen's not an NBA player IMO. Doesn't have the range. Hard to tell what would motivate him, IF he decides to leave (good chance Smith keeps him in SLC). But he's already done the P6 thing, and he's already been the main focus of an offense. With him it could simply be getting back to the sun, or playing on a team he thinks could get into the dance, which may be tougher at Utah. I've seen Baker listed anywhere from 6'3 to 6'5, but he has length & a nice stroke. He'd be a great cornerstone for this class, to add to D Johnson. With Dinwiddie, Seiko & Evans, that'd be 4 good perimeter players, although another proven one wouldn't hurt. Especially if he can play the 4. The portal is ever moving - nearly 1100 entered, including nearly 150 in the past 24 hours. Another new name - Colby Lee from BYU. who fell behind Haarms this year & didn't get a lot of play over their final 10-12 games. Not a starter, but someone who can provide a lot of what Tomiac did but with more bulk. Another Cougar is 6'10 Lowell, a 4* recruit who was really good at Utah St but didn't play much at BYU. Only a RS Soph, so technically could have 3 more years with the free year. That's assuming Tomaic doesn't return, which isn't set in stone yet. My bet is we'll (eventually) add 1 player who's currently in the portal & 2 who have yet to enter, but that's just a random guess. And while Dutch said he's leaning transfer, you never know if a HS kid who committed elsewhere will come free with the coaching carousel that's going on. The dust won't settle until August.... PS. I don't think we're in the Eason sweepstakes anymore unfortunately
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Post by rickdoerr on Mar 31, 2021 11:22:43 GMT -8
Tanner Groves I find intriguing. Big ,out of the north woods looking guy, who can rebound, defend, and score. Would he and his brother be a package? I like the idea of getting bigger. If we're not going to have the shooters then we need rebounders I'm thinking. Like Timmy Allen too.
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Post by sdcoug on Mar 31, 2021 11:25:45 GMT -8
Tanner Groves I find intriguing. Big ,out of the north woods looking guy, who can rebound, defend, and score. Would he and his brother be a package? I like the idea of getting bigger. If we're not going to have the shooters then we need rebounders I'm thinking. Like Timmy Allen too. FWIW, spent time yesterday with someone who knows the Groves brothers very well. They're definitely a package deal, and might have interest in moving to a program like SDSU - a winner that has spots for both. Doesn't sound like they're going to join the "local" rush to UW, but that could change. His feeling is they'll stay at EWU to stay close to family but wouldn't completely discount a place like SDSU IF we can offer PT for both. EDIT: WSU is an option (90 minutes from a close knit family), but right now they don't have space. If another player transfers out....
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Post by sdcoug on Mar 31, 2021 14:31:08 GMT -8
In the EVER changing Portal, Boogie Ellis is now in, as is SD's own Mikey Howell (UCSD). We're now officially over 1100 & climbing FAST!
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Post by Gundo on Mar 31, 2021 15:07:00 GMT -8
In the EVER changing Portal, Boogie Ellis is now in, as is SD's own Mikey Howell (UCSD). We're now officially over 1100 & climbing FAST! Memphis wins the NIT and three guys leave?
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Post by sdcoug on Mar 31, 2021 16:18:47 GMT -8
In the EVER changing Portal, Boogie Ellis is now in, as is SD's own Mikey Howell (UCSD). We're now officially over 1100 & climbing FAST! Memphis wins the NIT and three guys leave? 4 in total, but only 2 that matter. But yea, a little surprising, given had they returned Memphis looked like they had a clear path to the NCAAT & could be next year's Houston. That said, they have among the top recruiting classes in the entire country so maybe they saw the writing on the wall? Another guy to keep an eye on - Chol Marial, a 7'2 post. His stats won't do a thing for anyone, BUT the parallels to recent recruits.... - Is a deep bench big who rarely got on the floor much in the B1G - Did so at Maryland - played with Josh last year - Is from South Sudan - AG's & Angelo Chol's turf, and yet another African connection.... I have no clue what his true skillset is like nor if we have ANY connection to him, but if Josh leaves I'd have to think he'd serve as a heck of a recruiter if the game film is decent.
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Post by jp92grad on Mar 31, 2021 17:32:32 GMT -8
Rumor has Eason going back home to join his AAU teammates at UW, and would be very surprised if he didn't end up there. The dad of one of his buddies has said as much. My top 3 would be: 1. Allen and/or Baker 2. TyTy 3. Groves or a 4/5 who isn't listed or in the portal yet (especially if Tomaic doesn't return) Our core is still strong, especially if Trey returns. And don't get the fear about height at the guard position - look at UNR & CSU. At the point we'd have Trey (6'3) & Butler (6'2), which is actually a fairly tall combo. Other guards are Seiko (6'3) & Dinwiddie (6'0), who is really our only "short" player (& the difference between 6'0 & 5'8 is big). The weak spots are obviously scoring at the 3 & 4 spots, or replacing Jordan. Baker at 6'5 is a better athlete than Jordan - not the proven shooter, but a damn good one though. Allen at 6'6 is a very different player than Baker, but is an incredible slasher. Either of those guys would fit at the 3 spot, and in theory you could add both & bring Dinwiddie, Butler & Seiko off the bench (which would be unbelievable). Keshad will be the 4 (or 3 if we find a 4 who can score rather than a Baker/Allen) and Nate the 5, with Tomiac (if he returns) grooming D Johnson. I think Ty Ty will end up in Kansas, as much as it would be great to have him in SD. Can the third time be a charm for Baker who is coming off a broken wrist? I didnt realize he was 6'5", that replaces Jordan. Gurley and Eason both at 6'8" would be my next choices (they are interested in Azyec MBB). And as much as I like Timmy Buckets, I think he is looking to a strong P5 school, or to test the NBA waters. There are many interesting bigs too; 7'0 RS Sr Dallas Walton from Colorado and 6'10 RS Sr Patrick Tarpe from Duke via Columbia come to mind. Neither linked to SDSU but just entered in the last 48-72 hours. Do you mean Patrick Tape?
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Mar 31, 2021 18:59:39 GMT -8
Wow, there is a lot of shite to go through the wash. I'm really thinking that it's best to let the mud fly and whatever sticks is news, all the rest is cr@p.
5-6 openings for 1,000 CBB transfers, you've gotta love it!
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Post by dunksalot on Mar 31, 2021 19:15:23 GMT -8
Timmy Allen (17 ppg, 6 red, 3.5 ast, 26.8 3FG% --- PAC12 1st team) Jemarl Baker Jr. (12 ppg, 2.8 reb, 1.0 ast, 34.3 3FG%) Boogie Ellis (11.2 ppg, 2.1 reb, 1.5 ast, 38.5 3FG%)
They all rec'd offers from SDSU. I'd be happy with any. If all 3 it means Pulliam is gone.
Still...I'd prefer Tyty he's just too good.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 1, 2021 11:37:47 GMT -8
Arkansas picks up commitment from Pitt transfer 6'6" Au’diese Toney, was on the Aztec interested list per the press & Aztec Breakdown. "Toney, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound junior guard out of Hunstville, AL, posted averages of 14.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during the 2020-21 season. He made 16 starts this season, appearing in 18 games for the Panthers." www.zagsblog.com/2021/04/01/arkansas-picks-up-commitment-from-pitt-transfer-audiese-toney/
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Post by Gundo on Apr 1, 2021 12:00:57 GMT -8
Furman's 6'8" Noah Gurley to narrow down to his top 10, no shortage of offers from Good to Elite programs
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Post by Boise Aztec on Apr 1, 2021 12:53:43 GMT -8
Furman's 6'8" Noah Gurley to narrow down to his top 10, no shortage of offers from Good to Elite programs Doesn’t have the upside of KJ, but a significantly more efficient player than AG or Tomaic. Could get some minutes at the four and five if we are lucky enough to get him.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 8, 2021 16:55:11 GMT -8
Simpson, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound combo guard from Chaminade (CA), committed to Arizona on August 15 over California, Colorado, Loyola Marymount and USC + the Aztecs.
Rumor has it that UCLA will jump on Simpson, who just had a triple double game. Simpson & Chaminade HS is playing now due to Fall MBB was moved to Spring.
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Post by fisherville on Apr 8, 2021 17:59:22 GMT -8
Furman's 6'8" Noah Gurley to narrow down to his top 10, no shortage of offers from Good to Elite programs Doesn’t have the upside of KJ, but a significantly more efficient player than AG or Tomaic. Could get some minutes at the four and five if we are lucky enough to get him. He has a much higher ceiling than Keshad. Unfortunately seems like the latest rumor is he’s bama bound
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Post by Gundo on Apr 8, 2021 19:00:23 GMT -8
Ty Ty Washington has a few more offers since re-opening his recruitment, Kansas, Texas, & UGA. Plus the 35+ schools who offered him.
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