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Post by fastaztec on May 31, 2023 16:35:27 GMT -8
I think our answer lies within our own program. We need to let our bigs play and develop and we have the team They can do that with.[/quote Boy I disagree. I think that is wishful thinking I fear. Johnson has shown nothing in limited playing time. If he had he would have been off the bench before Saunders last year. LeDee left TCU because they insisted he play center which he is not that good at. He was really good when playing with Mensah and Arop late season but not at the center position without them in the game. Find a center PLEASE!
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Post by jp92grad on May 31, 2023 16:40:27 GMT -8
I think our answer lies within our own program. We need to let our bigs play and develop and we have the team They can do that with.[/quote Boy I disagree. I think that is wishful thinking I fear. Johnson has shown nothing in limited playing time. If he had he would have been off the bench before Saunders last year. LeDee left TCU because they insisted he play center which he is not that good at. He was really good when playing with Mensah and Arop late season but not at the center position without them in the game. Find a center PLEASE! YES
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Post by ramrodd23 on May 31, 2023 16:42:44 GMT -8
I think our answer lies within our own program. We need to let our bigs play and develop and we have the team They can do that with. - Well clearly the coaches don’t agree with you because they are looking for centers. They also where looking at center that had to sit a year. So the coaches are not sold on the players they have right now.
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Post by tayloner on May 31, 2023 17:27:10 GMT -8
Ya, I think when we get these repeated mentions from Zeigler like "back to scouring the portal" in the latest article and several other mentions in the past, plus people on this board who at least appear to have inside sources saying they're still looking, I think the message is pretty clear at this point.
I just think back to the tournament: Bediako from Alabama, Goldin from FAU and most notably Kalkbrenner from Creighton. Nate did an amazing job on those guys, and when he was out of the game they really started to focus down low on offense and there wasn't much we could do about it (especially Creighton). I would love for 'Shay to be that guy, I just haven't had one hint that makes that seem possible thus far.
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Post by azteccc on May 31, 2023 17:48:03 GMT -8
Re: Shay
He's still only 19. Got on campus at 17. So in reality, he is just now the age of many Freshman. I don't think its fair to evaluate him based on any of the garbage minutes with walkons we've seen so far.
That being said, he is untested and an unknown until he takes the court for meaningful time. That is hopefully going to be this year, but the staff wanting a body in there to teach and split minutes with him isn't a knock on him at all - its just an acknowledgement that going with an unknown (Shay or Heide(?)) at the 5, or sticking Jaedon in there, is either risky for the former and not ideal for the latter.
I prefer getting a real post-type player who emphasizes defense on the team for next year, but am warming to the idea of getting minutes to Heide and Johnson in that spot (as long as the staff plans on doing that). Wanting JL to play 30 minutes there would still be a bad idea.
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Post by tayloner on May 31, 2023 18:38:56 GMT -8
Ya, I think when we get these repeated mentions from Zeigler like "back to scouring the portal" in the latest article and several other mentions in the past, plus people on this board who at least appear to have inside sources saying they're still looking, I think the message is pretty clear at this point. I just think back to the tournament: Bediako from Alabama, Goldin from FAU and most notably Kalkbrenner from Creighton. Nate did an amazing job on those guys, and when he was out of the game they really started to focus down low on offense and there wasn't much we could do about it (especially Creighton). I would love for 'Shay to be that guy, I just haven't had one hint that makes that seem possible thus far. haha, and like an hour after I post this, a new interview with Dutch drops: www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-jon-and-jim-91463435/episode/brian-dutcher-116286938/Some quotes that sort of support both sides: “If we could add a 5-man we would, has to be the right fit.” On Demarshay, “he’s shown flashes in practice, that doesn’t give comfort to the fan base but it’s comfortable to the coaches.” Finally, again, “if we could find a 5-man late, a shot blocker type of a player, then we’d be interested in looking at that.” Also lot of positivity around Heide and Davis. In Dutch we trust.
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Post by sdsuball on May 31, 2023 18:50:35 GMT -8
Ya, I think when we get these repeated mentions from Zeigler like "back to scouring the portal" in the latest article and several other mentions in the past, plus people on this board who at least appear to have inside sources saying they're still looking, I think the message is pretty clear at this point. I just think back to the tournament: Bediako from Alabama, Goldin from FAU and most notably Kalkbrenner from Creighton. Nate did an amazing job on those guys, and when he was out of the game they really started to focus down low on offense and there wasn't much we could do about it (especially Creighton). I would love for 'Shay to be that guy, I just haven't had one hint that makes that seem possible thus far. haha, and like an hour after I post this, a new interview with Dutch drops: www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-jon-and-jim-91463435/episode/brian-dutcher-116286938/Some quotes that sort of support both sides: “If we could add a 5-man we would, has to be the right fit.” On Demarshay, “he’s shown flashes in practice, that doesn’t give comfort to the fan base but it’s comfortable to the coaches.” Finally, again, “if we could find a 5-man late, a shot blocker type of a player, then we’d be interested in looking at that.” Also lot of positivity around Heide and Davis. In Dutch we trust. I think Malcolm could be that 15 minutes a game guy for us at the 5, gets blocks, steals and rebounds, fill the stat sheet up: youtu.be/9ZVNVKCN-UY
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Post by AzTuba85 on May 31, 2023 18:57:18 GMT -8
haha, and like an hour after I post this, a new interview with Dutch drops: www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-jon-and-jim-91463435/episode/brian-dutcher-116286938/Some quotes that sort of support both sides: “If we could add a 5-man we would, has to be the right fit.” On Demarshay, “he’s shown flashes in practice, that doesn’t give comfort to the fan base but it’s comfortable to the coaches.” Finally, again, “if we could find a 5-man late, a shot blocker type of a player, then we’d be interested in looking at that.” Also lot of positivity around Heide and Davis. In Dutch we trust. I think Malcolm could be that 15 minutes a game guy for us at the 5, gets blocks, steals and rebounds, fill the stat sheet up: youtu.be/9ZVNVKCN-UYYes Please
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Post by aztecdan8 on May 31, 2023 19:23:29 GMT -8
I think Malcolm could be that 15 minutes a game guy for us at the 5, gets blocks, steals and rebounds, fill the stat sheet up: youtu.be/9ZVNVKCN-UYYes Please His highlights look like a combo of Nate & AG
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Post by ignoranus on Jun 1, 2023 6:10:09 GMT -8
Looks to be a very good fit for the Aztecs.
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Post by jdaztec on Jun 1, 2023 7:57:13 GMT -8
He looks like a good one but I Didn't see him linked to Aztecs. Is he considering SDSU ?
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Post by standiego on Jun 1, 2023 8:14:07 GMT -8
so with the heading back to college for some of those who were thinking of trying out the NBA evals - there might be some additional 5 's available or the trickle effect for some players and teams
can SDSU land one of the guys - still tough if some guys want the NIL money
still believe that Adrame could be a player that could be helpful considering he has 3 years to play and could even red shirt If He chooses to
As has been reported Aztec coaches are still trying to see who might be interested in SDSU
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Post by laaztec on Jun 1, 2023 13:24:25 GMT -8
Another strange one
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Post by aztecfred on Jun 1, 2023 13:28:39 GMT -8
Money talks, players walk,jump, run....
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Post by laaztec on Jun 1, 2023 14:10:18 GMT -8
Money talks, players walk,jump, run.... UCF and Western Michigan can't be offering that much money.
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Post by docmm on Jun 1, 2023 14:31:53 GMT -8
Does Kam Rooks have any eligibility left?
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Post by jp92grad on Jun 1, 2023 14:38:24 GMT -8
Does Kam Rooks have any eligibility left? Roomer has it Marty Dow still has his Covid year
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Post by standiego on Jun 1, 2023 15:03:15 GMT -8
UCF will be in the Big 12 this season
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Post by Gundo on Jun 1, 2023 15:08:49 GMT -8
Money talks, players walk,jump, run.... NIL Dollars mentioned?
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Post by laaztec on Jun 1, 2023 15:18:02 GMT -8
UCF will be in the Big 12 this season That doesn’t equal NIL dollars.
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