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Post by phys81 on Apr 20, 2024 1:39:21 GMT -8
Mady Sissoko, center for Michigan State has entered the portal as a graduate transfer. According to Tom Izzo, he's looking at SDSU, Cal, Washington and Colorado. He is from Mali and went to 'high school' at Wasatch Academy in Utah.
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Post by dunksalot on Apr 20, 2024 2:26:39 GMT -8
Mady Sissoko, center for Michigan State has entered the portal as a graduate transfer. According to Tom Izzo, he's looking at SDSU, Cal, Washington and Colorado. He is from Mali and went to 'high school' at Wasatch Academy in Utah. He was a starter with Matt Bradley on that team, and Taj Degourville is there now. Sissoko is 23 years old.
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Post by docmm on Apr 20, 2024 4:02:05 GMT -8
Mensah playing in the NBA las year certainly didn't hurt our defensive Center legacy. I'm trying hard not to get excited about Sissoko and Boyd both coming here but it's difficult not to do so.
BTW: Fix the spelling of his first name in the thread's title: it's Mady, not Mandy.
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Post by sdsu2000 on Apr 20, 2024 5:53:47 GMT -8
Agee is visiting USC so I’m assuming he didn’t workout and we’ve moved on.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Apr 20, 2024 7:29:17 GMT -8
I liked how the Spartan Wire said that SDSU may be a great fit as step down in competition would benefit the young man.
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Post by missiontrails on Apr 20, 2024 8:02:44 GMT -8
I liked how the Spartan Wire said that SDSU may be a great fit as step down in competition would benefit the young man. As much as we'd all like to not think so, we ARE a step down from the B1G. That doesn't change the fact the B1G is overrated most years, but they are still a stronger basketball conference every year. (See MW results in the tourney)
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Post by hoobs on Apr 20, 2024 8:08:32 GMT -8
And, despite NCAA Tourney results the past couple seasons, Michigan State has a considerably stronger pedigree than SDSU. Although SDSU could again have a better team than Mich State next season.
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Post by haleiwaaztec on Apr 20, 2024 8:35:24 GMT -8
I liked how the Spartan Wire said that SDSU may be a great fit as step down in competition would benefit the young man. As much as we'd all like to not think so, we ARE a step down from the B1G. That doesn't change the fact the B1G is overrated most years, but they are still a stronger basketball conference every year. (See MW results in the tourney) Well, to be fair, the step down in competition isn't a reflection on SDSU, but the MW...so not really incorrect
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Post by Boise Aztec on Apr 20, 2024 9:30:32 GMT -8
As much as we'd all like to not think so, we ARE a step down from the B1G. That doesn't change the fact the B1G is overrated most years, but they are still a stronger basketball conference every year. (See MW results in the tourney) Well, to be fair, the step down in competition isn't a reflection on SDSU, but the MW...so not really incorrect This, State would have done at least as well as BYU in the B12, which is a better conference than the B1G and ACC and SEC… etc. SDSU would have been just fine in any of those conferences…
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Post by phys81 on Apr 20, 2024 9:41:53 GMT -8
After facing the likes of Edey and Dickenson in the Big10 for 4 (5?) years, I'm sure the competion the MW will be easier for him. I think a big benefit for us would be how much our young bigs could learn from him everyday in practice for a year.
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 20, 2024 9:45:18 GMT -8
Never hurts to have an experienced, decent backup big on your roster. Not a shot blocker, but can hold his own.
Not that it's Mady, but I heard we had a visitor who was supposed to be a grad transfer which ended up not being accurate. Basically cut short the visit as a result. Again, not saying it's him.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 20, 2024 10:13:31 GMT -8
Our younger bigs stand to gain significantly from his presence due to his assertive playing style, coupled with several key attributes. He excels as a formidable rebounder, possesses exceptional athleticism, and plays with relentless energy. With a remarkable wingspan of 7-3. Furthermore, his strong work ethic and adept shot-blocking abilities further bolster his contribution. Remarkably, his basketball skills were honed through playing soccer in his youth.
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Post by standiego on Apr 20, 2024 11:26:27 GMT -8
Mady has played for 4 years is 6'9" 250 lbs.
last season 15 minutes - 3 points per game - 57FG% - 71FT% - 5 rebounds - .4 blocks
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Post by aztecfred on Apr 20, 2024 15:16:52 GMT -8
Never hurts to have an experienced, decent backup big on your roster. Not a shot blocker, but can hold his own. Not that it's Mady, but I heard we had a visitor who was supposed to be a grad transfer which ended up not being accurate. Basically cut short the visit as a result. Again, not saying it's him. So, question on why visit cut shot because not a grad transfer? Are we only looking for a big(grad transfer)? Not somebody with 2,3 years left?
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 20, 2024 15:23:41 GMT -8
Never hurts to have an experienced, decent backup big on your roster. Not a shot blocker, but can hold his own. Not that it's Mady, but I heard we had a visitor who was supposed to be a grad transfer which ended up not being accurate. Basically cut short the visit as a result. Again, not saying it's him. So, question on why visit cut shot because not a grad transfer? Are we only looking for a big(grad transfer)? Not somebody with 2,3 years left? I assumed because he had misrepresented himself and it's harder to get him qualified. But didn't ask. Didn't matter at that point. But yes, our team is already too young. We're only seeking very experienced players.
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Post by Gundo on Apr 20, 2024 15:49:01 GMT -8
Mady Sissoko, center for Michigan State has entered the portal as a graduate transfer. According to Tom Izzo, he's looking at SDSU, Cal, Washington, and Colorado. He is from Mali and went to 'high school' at Wasatch Academy in Utah. Both Matt Bradley and Taj Degourville are alumni of Wasatch Academy, and we are currently in the process of recruiting power forward Chris Nwuli, 2025 from the same institution. Sign Mady Sissoko, the more the merrier, open the pipeline. Stiff competition from CAL (ACC), Washington (B1G), and Colorado (Big XII) for Sissoko's enrollment.
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Post by aztecking on Apr 20, 2024 18:58:28 GMT -8
Never hurts to have an experienced, decent backup big on your roster. Not a shot blocker, but can hold his own. Not that it's Mady, but I heard we had a visitor who was supposed to be a grad transfer which ended up not being accurate. Basically cut short the visit as a result. Again, not saying it's him. What does this mean? Was supposed to be a grad transfer and that was not accurate? How did the coaches not know what this person’s eligibility was? That seems real fishy.
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Post by aztecking on Apr 20, 2024 19:06:44 GMT -8
So, question on why visit cut shot because not a grad transfer? Are we only looking for a big(grad transfer)? Not somebody with 2,3 years left? I assumed because he had misrepresented himself and it's harder to get him qualified. But didn't ask. Didn't matter at that point. But yes, our team is already too young. We're only seeking very experienced players. We don’t seem THAT young. Butler is in his 5th year, Waters a senior, Saunders and Byrd are juniors, Boyd is a redshirt junior. But agree with a senior or grad transfer this would be a good mix of old and young guys.
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Post by sdsuball on Apr 20, 2024 20:49:39 GMT -8
If we get Mady, then Gwath and Saunders can fight for playing time at the 4, while Mady + Heide are a good 1-2 punch at center. Then our true freshmen at PF and C can develop for a year without playing time, which is a good thing.
Butler, Boyd, and DJ at the 1, Waters at the 2, Byrd at the 3... probably Boyd plays at the 2 some of the time. I'm assuming Butler stays. Could still use a (decent) grad transfer at the 3 who can spell Byrd and provide a veteran presence. A 6'7"-6'8", 3 and D grad transfer would be nice.
If not, we will probably see some smaller lineups with Waters at the 3 and Boyd at the 2. That worked well for us with Matt Bradley at the 3 on our run to the NC game.
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Post by docmm on Apr 21, 2024 2:49:44 GMT -8
If we get Mady, then Gwath and Saunders can fight for playing time at the 4, while Mady + Heide are a good 1-2 punch at center. Then our true freshmen at PF and C can develop for a year without playing time, which is a good thing. Butler, Boyd, and DJ at the 1, Waters at the 2, Byrd at the 3... probably Boyd plays at the 2 some of the time. I'm assuming Butler stays. Could still use a (decent) grad transfer at the 3 who can spell Byrd and provide a veteran presence. A 6'7"-6'8", 3 and D grad transfer would be nice. If not, we will probably see some smaller lineups with Waters at the 3 and Boyd at the 2. That worked well for us with Matt Bradley at the 3 on our run to the NC game. I don't see Compton sitting for a year.
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