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Post by Boise Aztec on Apr 21, 2024 12:55:18 GMT -8
Why are people excited for Sissoko? He looks like a backup bench piece. He doesn’t look to me like a guy who would be our starting center. He’s very limited offensively. He will split the 5 with Miles… |
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Post by Boise Aztec on Apr 21, 2024 12:57:41 GMT -8
Is Mahaney still in play for our Aztecs? Michigan just received a commitment from a guard from Auburn. The coaches, absolutely, want Aiden |
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Post by montezumaduck on Apr 21, 2024 13:18:48 GMT -8
Getting Boyd is not enough to offset the lost of scoring from this year team. Think of Boyd scoring replacing Parrish scoring. We need another scorer to replace Ledee's points. Getting Mahaney or another scoring wing is crucial to a deep run next year. We’re going to need Byrd, Saunders and Waters to pick up some of scoring. We won’t get a one-for-one replacement for Ledee. |
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Post by aztecm on Apr 21, 2024 13:41:19 GMT -8
Getting Boyd is not enough to offset the lost of scoring from this year team. Think of Boyd scoring replacing Parrish scoring. We need another scorer to replace Ledee's points. Getting Mahaney or another scoring wing is crucial to a deep run next year. We’re going to need Byrd, Saunders and Waters to pick up some of scoring. We won’t get a one-for-one replacement for Ledee. Exactly. Unlikely we land an offensive juggernaut, but we have guys that can absolutely step up production. First half of last season I thought Waters played like the second best player/scorer on the team. Going from year 2 to year 3 is supposed to be the biggest jump for Saunders/Byrd. If Lamont comes back the lane will be a lot more open without Ledee. It’s going to take everyone chipping in. |
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 21, 2024 21:53:05 GMT -8
Which fits perfectly with our needs. The staff is high on Heide, and Sissoko provides experience and doesn't demand high usage. He's a 20-minute guy with low usage who rebounds very well. We don't need another Ledee as this point and . We can even offer a starting gig, while Heide still know he's getting 20+. “couldn't attract one because we have Heide”? SDSU was looking at a lot of underclassman centers and top grad centers in the portal. NIL was a main factor. Based on what? I can tell you for a fact we are only looking at upperclassmen and NIL has had zero impact on our recruiting thus far. Quite the opposite. Boyd turned down at least 5x what he was offered elsewhere to come here. We haven't been turned down by ANY big due to NIL thus far. The sole thing we're looking for is an EXPERIENCED big who can split time and provide insurance to Heide. Sissoko is a good fit because he's won't demand major minutes or high usage, and won't block Heide or anyone else in 2026, given he only has one year of eligibility. |
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Post by longtimebooster on Apr 22, 2024 4:49:55 GMT -8
Why are people excited for Sissoko? He looks like a backup bench piece. He doesn’t look to me like a guy who would be our starting center. He’s very limited offensively. Which fits perfectly with our needs. The staff is high on Heide, and Sissoko provides experience and doesn't demand high usage. He's a 20-minute guy with low usage who rebounds very well. We don't need another Ledee as this point and couldn't attract one because we have Heide. We can even offer a starting gig, while Heide still know he's getting 20+. LeDee at TCU: 6 pts./4 reb. per game. Wetzel at Vanderbilt: 6 pts./4 reb. per game. |
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Post by ramrodd23 on Apr 22, 2024 5:03:31 GMT -8
“couldn't attract one because we have Heide”? SDSU was looking at a lot of underclassman centers and top grad centers in the portal. NIL was a main factor. Based on what? I can tell you for a fact we are only looking at upperclassmen and NIL has had zero impact on our recruiting thus far. Quite the opposite. Boyd turned down at least 5x what he was offered elsewhere to come here. We haven't been turned down by ANY big due to NIL thus far. The sole thing we're looking for is an EXPERIENCED big who can split time and provide insurance to Heide. Sissoko is a good fit because he's won't demand major minutes or high usage, and won't block Heide or anyone else in 2026, given he only has one year of eligibility. Yeah we heard your facts on Washington wasn’t automatically coming here two years ago then magically was last year. Lie number 1. Or LeDee was supposed to be the center all along after the portal ended. When clearly everyone knew he wasn’t and was trying to find a transfer to replace Mensah.Lie number 2. I don’t want to talk about your great inside knowledge on NIL money players are getting. Which you been called out on. I hold my breath on you’re so called facts. |
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Post by MrPerfect on Apr 24, 2024 19:31:14 GMT -8
With the news that Butler is leaving, it's time to give what's left of the NIL bag to Mahaney. It's not a big loss if we can get a pg/cg that can scores to replace Butler. Butler is limited offensively and BJ Davis can replace Butler as a defensive pg. He's faster than Butler but not as explosive.
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Post by standiego on Apr 24, 2024 19:43:04 GMT -8
Butler entering the Portal does open up the guys that might be interested in at least looking at SDSU -
Until SDSU is able to solidify IF they can get a quality 5 and or a PG - way too early to Guess who might be in the mix as starters ?
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Post by LostAztec on Apr 24, 2024 22:11:57 GMT -8
Butler entering the Portal does open up the guys that might be interested in at least looking at SDSU - Until SDSU is able to solidify IF they can get a quality 5 and or a PG - way too early to Guess who might be in the mix as starters ? Boyd is a PG and a better shooter than Lamont. |
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Post by hoobs on Apr 25, 2024 2:28:45 GMT -8
We're still fine at PG, with Boyd & Davis, plus Byrd able to play the position as well.
SG & SF is now thin. Waters & Degourville at SG (both also have the size to move over to the 3 in a three guard lineup). Byrd at SF.
So there's flexibility in need, either a true SG or SF could work, or a 'tweener' off-ball SG/SF.
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Post by standiego on Apr 25, 2024 9:10:20 GMT -8
The coaches have been pretty smart in signing players that can play multiple positions and would guess they will be able to put the best group of 5 players to start games - in addition have 8 to 10 decent guys as reserves to keep guys fresh
One important need is to use 1 scholarship on a quality experienced 5 and as we have seen the last couple of years that is quite difficult - especially with NIL money getting involved
There are now also 2 scholarships that could be used to sign whatever other quality players that Dutcher thinks would be most valuable for the team - be it PG - SG - SF or ....
By the way has Waters made any official announcement - he has until April 30 or May 1 to decide if he wants to enter the Portal
As most have said NIL money has made it even more difficult to be able to recruit players - especially a 5 -
Have no true idea what the level of the HS recruits might be transitioning to college ball but would guess that Compton has the frame to play at least some minutes at PF
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Post by sdsuball on Apr 25, 2024 9:54:59 GMT -8
We're still fine at PG, with Boyd & Davis, plus Byrd able to play the position as well. SG & SF is now thin. Waters & Degourville at SG (both also have the size to move over to the 3 in a three guard lineup). Byrd at SF. So there's flexibility in need, either a true SG or SF could work, or a 'tweener' off-ball SG/SF. Byrd is more point forward then point guard. He can make plays, especially in transition, but he cannot bring the ball up the court against on-ball pressure, his handles are not good enough. Right now we have: PG: Boyd (experienced), Davis (Soph) SG: Waters (experienced), Taj (Fresh) SF: Byrd (experienced) We could use one more experienced PG or SG. We are 'fine' right now, but would have to give Davis minutes at the 1, and Taj minutes at the 2 (to slide Waters to the 3 to back up Byrd, and so Waters can rest). Giving a true freshmen minutes is not ideal. |
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Post by newyorker2586 on Apr 25, 2024 10:32:51 GMT -8
Posh Alexander would be a great addition at PG. Him and Boyd could probably play together.
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Post by hoobs on Apr 25, 2024 10:43:16 GMT -8
We're still fine at PG, with Boyd & Davis, plus Byrd able to play the position as well. SG & SF is now thin. Waters & Degourville at SG (both also have the size to move over to the 3 in a three guard lineup). Byrd at SF. So there's flexibility in need, either a true SG or SF could work, or a 'tweener' off-ball SG/SF. Byrd is more point forward then point guard. He can make plays, especially in transition, but he cannot bring the ball up the court against on-ball pressure, his handles are not good enough. Right now we have: PG: Boyd (experienced), Davis (Soph) SG: Waters (experienced), Taj (Fresh) SF: Byrd (experienced) We could use one more experienced PG or SG. We are 'fine' right now, but would have to give Davis minutes at the 1, and Taj minutes at the 2 (to slide Waters to the 3 to back up Byrd, and so Waters can rest). Giving a true freshmen minutes is not ideal. I think Byrd can 100% slide over and play minutes at PG if needed, I think he's really a 'tall combo guard' just playing at the 3 because that's how we get him into the starting lineup -- and he & Waters are basically interchangeable at the 2 & 3. So based on that I am perfectly comfortable with Boyd, Davis, and Byrd as our PG depth. But we definitely need someone with some experience at the 2/3 (plus the obvious need at Center). |
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Post by aztecm on Apr 25, 2024 11:02:26 GMT -8
Byrd is more point forward then point guard. He can make plays, especially in transition, but he cannot bring the ball up the court against on-ball pressure, his handles are not good enough. Right now we have: PG: Boyd (experienced), Davis (Soph) SG: Waters (experienced), Taj (Fresh) SF: Byrd (experienced) We could use one more experienced PG or SG. We are 'fine' right now, but would have to give Davis minutes at the 1, and Taj minutes at the 2 (to slide Waters to the 3 to back up Byrd, and so Waters can rest). Giving a true freshmen minutes is not ideal. I think Byrd can 100% slide over and play minutes at PG if needed, I think he's really a 'tall combo guard' just playing at the 3 because that's how we get him into the starting lineup -- and he & Waters are basically interchangeable at the 2 & 3. So based on that I am perfectly comfortable with Boyd, Davis, and Byrd as our PG depth. But we definitely need someone with some experience at the 2/3 (plus the obvious need at Center). 100% agree on Byrd/Waters being interchangeable, both are capable passers but score the ball in different ways. Think Byrd can be at his best when he rebounds and pushes the ball up the floor in transition (and in control). Boyd/Waters can run the lane. He might need some more experience for full PG duties. I think ideally we pick up an experienced combo guard with a similar profile to Boyd. Guard that can run point or play off the ball. |
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Post by docmm on Apr 25, 2024 11:12:04 GMT -8
I think Byrd can 100% slide over and play minutes at PG if needed, I think he's really a 'tall combo guard' just playing at the 3 because that's how we get him into the starting lineup -- and he & Waters are basically interchangeable at the 2 & 3. So based on that I am perfectly comfortable with Boyd, Davis, and Byrd as our PG depth. But we definitely need someone with some experience at the 2/3 (plus the obvious need at Center). 100% agree on Byrd/Waters being interchangeable, both are capable passers but score the ball in different ways. Think Byrd can be at his best when he rebounds and pushes the ball up the floor in transition (and in control). Boyd/Waters can run the lane. He might need some more experience for full PG duties. I think ideally we pick up an experienced combo guard with a similar profile to Boyd. Guard that can run point or play off the ball. That is the most important aspect of his PG possibilities. He rushes up the court like he did in high school, when he was the most athletic guy on the floor. But at this level he more often than not, blows a layup or pass. When he connects on the pass or goes successfully to the hoop himself, it's often Sportscenter material. But he has to be way better at picking and choosing his spots. He sees the court beautifully but still kind of either underestimates the prowess of the defenders and/or overestimates the attention or athleticism of his teammates. He'll be pretty amazing after another year or two but for now, I worry about him getting too many PG minutes. |
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Post by sdsuball on Apr 25, 2024 11:46:43 GMT -8
100% agree on Byrd/Waters being interchangeable, both are capable passers but score the ball in different ways. Think Byrd can be at his best when he rebounds and pushes the ball up the floor in transition (and in control). Boyd/Waters can run the lane. He might need some more experience for full PG duties. I think ideally we pick up an experienced combo guard with a similar profile to Boyd. Guard that can run point or play off the ball. That is the most important aspect of his PG possibilities. He rushes up the court like he did in high school, when he was the most athletic guy on the floor. But at this level he more often than not, blows a layup or pass. When he connects on the pass or goes successfully to the hoop himself, it's often Sportscenter material. But he has to be way better at picking and choosing his spots. He sees the court beautifully but still kind of either underestimates the prowess of the defenders and/or overestimates the attention or athleticism of his teammates. He'll be pretty amazing after another year or two but for now, I worry about him getting too many PG minutes. Yeah I don't trust him with the game on the line taking the ball up the court. The most important job for a PG is protecting the ball. We need another guard, PG or CG, with good handles and decision making. Or we need a 3pt marksman's shooting guard, and Waters can be our second combo guard (he has better handles then Byrd). |
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Post by ramrodd23 on Apr 25, 2024 16:07:51 GMT -8
SDSU is bring in a transfer center. I'll believe it when I see it. Do you see it? |
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Post by ramrodd23 on Apr 25, 2024 16:19:32 GMT -8
That is the most important aspect of his PG possibilities. He rushes up the court like he did in high school, when he was the most athletic guy on the floor. But at this level he more often than not, blows a layup or pass. When he connects on the pass or goes successfully to the hoop himself, it's often Sportscenter material. But he has to be way better at picking and choosing his spots. He sees the court beautifully but still kind of either underestimates the prowess of the defenders and/or overestimates the attention or athleticism of his teammates. He'll be pretty amazing after another year or two but for now, I worry about him getting too many PG minutes. Yeah I don't trust him with the game on the line taking the ball up the court. The most important job for a PG is protecting the ball. We need another guard, PG or CG, with good handles and decision making. Or we need a 3pt marksman's shooting guard, and Waters can be our second combo guard (he has better handles then Byrd). They are looking at a tall underclassman SF and now likely a underclassman CG. |
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