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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 8, 2024 5:25:15 GMT -8
College hoops season tips off on the Mesa in less than a month.
Action starts on Oct. 20 in a closed-door scrimmage at UCLA, followed by an exhibition vs. CSU San Marcos on Oct. 30, followed by the first official game vs. UCSD at Viejas on Nov. 6.
Few people seem to know what to make of the '24/'25 edition of the Aztecs, but I would bet my entire horde of bitcoin, if, in fact I ever were dumb enough to buy into that Ponzi scheme, that they'll finish higher than the 6th place the pundits have them currently slotted in the MWC,
My uneducated guess at this point for the Starting Five is as follows:
PG: Nick Boyd
SG: Reese Waters
SF: Miles Byrd
PF: Pharaoh Compton
C: Magoon Gwath
Regular Rotation:
Miles Heide
Taj DeGourville
BJ Davis
Wayne McKinney
Jared Coleman-Jones
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Post by LostAztec on Oct 8, 2024 5:46:53 GMT -8
College hoops season tips off on the Mesa in less than a month. Action starts on Oct. 20 in a closed-door scrimmage at UCLA, followed by an exhibition vs. CSU San Marcos on Oct. 30, followed by the first official game vs. UCSD at Viejas on Nov. 6. Few people seem to know what to make of the '24/'25 edition of the Aztecs, but I would bet my entire horde of bitcoin, if, in fact I ever were dumb enough to buy into that Ponzi scheme, that they'll finish higher than the 6th place the pundits have them currently slotted in the MWC, My uneducated guess at this point for the Starting Five is as follows: PG: Nick Boyd SG: Reese Waters SF: Miles Byrd PF: Pharaoh Compton C: Magoon Gwath Regular Rotation:
Miles Heide Taj DeGourville BJ Davis Wayne McKinney Jared Coleman-Jones Nick Boyd won't be available until San Marcos at the earliest. Does the USD transfer Wayne McKinney make the rotation ? |
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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 8, 2024 6:29:24 GMT -8
Nick Boyd won't be available until San Marcos at the earliest. Does the USD transfer Wayne McKinney make the rotation ? According to Zeigler, Boyd had the boot off and was running the stairs at Viejas. He'll be ready. I haven't seen much of McKinney, but it seems the drop-off in talent/experience between he and Boyd is significant. |
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Post by aztecfred on Oct 8, 2024 7:36:57 GMT -8
College hoops season tips off on the Mesa in less than a month. Action starts on Oct. 20 in a closed-door scrimmage at UCLA, followed by an exhibition vs. CSU San Marcos on Oct. 30, followed by the first official game vs. UCSD at Viejas on Nov. 6. Few people seem to know what to make of the '24/'25 edition of the Aztecs, but I would bet my entire horde of bitcoin, if, in fact I ever were dumb enough to buy into that Ponzi scheme, that they'll finish higher than the 6th place the pundits have them currently slotted in the MWC, My uneducated guess at this point for the Starting Five is as follows: PG: Nick Boyd SG: Reese Waters SF: Miles Byrd PF: Pharaoh Compton C: Magoon Gwath Regular Rotation:
Miles Heide Taj DeGourville BJ Davis Wayne McKinney Jared Coleman-Jones Since lineups will be conjecture until they're not?? A horde is a group people, and a cache is an amount of goods n valuables would that be a more appropriate term? Bitcoin isn't legal tender, not here anyway, so what would be the proper term for your small fortune? If you were dumb enough to partake? |
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Post by sdsu2000 on Oct 8, 2024 8:42:57 GMT -8
I’m going with:
McKinney
Waters
Byrd
Compton
Jones
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Post by momoney on Oct 8, 2024 9:12:39 GMT -8
I hope they go big in the starting lineup and go with
Boyd
Waters
Byrd
Jones
Heide
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Post by hoobs on Oct 8, 2024 9:20:24 GMT -8
Ok, I'll play  PG: Nick Boyd SG: Reese Waters SF: Miles Byrd PF: Jared Coleman-Jones C: Miles Heide 10-deep rotation:BJ Davis Wayne McKinney Taj DeGourville Pharaoh Compton Magoon Gwath Basically a whole 2nd team that could have a winning record in conference games if they were the starters... |
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Post by Frantic on Oct 8, 2024 9:27:23 GMT -8
I haven't seen much of McKinney, but it seems the drop-off in talent/experience between he and Boyd is significant. Last year's numbers: McKinney. 13.5 ppg. 41% from the field, 34% from three. 3 assists and 2 turnovers per game. 1.3 steals per game. Second team all WCC. Boyd: 9.3 ppg, 40% from the field, 34% from three. 1.8 assists and 1 turnover per game. .9 steals per game. No post season honors. |
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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 8, 2024 9:27:29 GMT -8
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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 8, 2024 9:29:04 GMT -8
I haven't seen much of McKinney, but it seems the drop-off in talent/experience between he and Boyd is significant. Last year's numbers: McKinney. 13.5 ppg. 41% from the field, 34% from three. 3 assists and 2 turnovers per game. 1.3 steals per game. Second team all WCC. Boyd: 9.3 ppg, 40% from the field, 34% from three. 1.8 assists and 1 turnover per game. .9 steals per game. No post season honors. Hmmm. Makes me even more bummed that Butler bailed to Kentucky. |
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Post by AzTex on Oct 8, 2024 9:30:37 GMT -8
College hoops season tips off on the Mesa in less than a month. Action starts on Oct. 20 in a closed-door scrimmage at UCLA, followed by an exhibition vs. CSU San Marcos on Oct. 30, followed by the first official game vs. UCSD at Viejas on Nov. 6. Few people seem to know what to make of the '24/'25 edition of the Aztecs, but I would bet my entire horde of bitcoin, if, in fact I ever were dumb enough to buy into that Ponzi scheme, that they'll finish higher than the 6th place the pundits have them currently slotted in the MWC, My uneducated guess at this point for the Starting Five is as follows: PG: Nick Boyd SG: Reese Waters SF: Miles Byrd PF: Pharaoh Compton C: Magoon Gwath Regular Rotation:
Miles Heide Taj DeGourville BJ Davis Wayne McKinney Jared Coleman-Jones Since lineups will be conjecture until they're not?? A horde is a group people, and a cache is an amount of goods n valuables would that be a more appropriate term? Bitcoin isn't legal tender, not here anyway, so what would be the proper term for your small fortune? If you were dumb enough to partake?I understand the easiest way to make a small fortune in bitcoin is to start with a large fortune. |
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Post by aztecfred on Oct 8, 2024 9:36:21 GMT -8
Yes! Now we're cooking with oil! I knew it wasn't/seem right/correct, but didn't know why? Thanks! |
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Post by hoobs on Oct 8, 2024 9:49:44 GMT -8
Last year's numbers: McKinney. 13.5 ppg. 41% from the field, 34% from three. 3 assists and 2 turnovers per game. 1.3 steals per game. Second team all WCC. Boyd: 9.3 ppg, 40% from the field, 34% from three. 1.8 assists and 1 turnover per game. .9 steals per game. No post season honors. Hmmm. Makes me even more bummed that Butler bailed to Kentucky. Depends on "which Butler" we're talking about. If it's the one who shot 12% from 3-pt and 33% from the free throw line... with the perennial head-scratchers with ball-handling under pressure... then I am not so sure the loss is that great. And I honestly do really like Butler, but he definitely regressed in some areas last season. I know my numbers are made up and a little too low in %s, but they aren't toooo far off, sadly. (edit: I know Butler will probably have a couple games at Kentucky where he absolutely takes over in the final 2 mins and wins games with heavy SportsCenter coverage... as that was the brilliant side of him here, which might have followed him having a pretty poor previous 38 mins... incl. blowing an 8-point lead with 4 mins to go with missed 3s and turnovers) |
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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 8, 2024 10:03:48 GMT -8
Hmmm. Makes me even more bummed that Butler bailed to Kentucky. Depends on "which Butler" we're talking about. If it's the one who shot 12% from 3-pt and 33% from the free throw line... with the perennial head-scratchers with ball-handling under pressure... then I am not so sure the loss is that great. And I honestly do really like Butler, but he definitely regressed in some areas last season. I know my numbers are made up and a little too low in %s, but they aren't toooo far off, sadly. (edit: I know Butler will probably have a couple games at Kentucky where he absolutely takes over in the final 2 mins and wins games with heavy SportsCenter coverage... as that was the brilliant side of him here, which might have followed him having a pretty poor previous 38 mins... incl. blowing an 8-point lead with 4 mins to go with missed 3s and turnovers) I prefer to think of the guy who made the biggest clutch shot at the biggest moment in the biggest game in SDSU history. |
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Post by sdsuball on Oct 8, 2024 10:44:42 GMT -8
Butler is like Keshad - talented defender, flawed shooter, fringe NBA roster.
Good but replaceable.
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Post by aztecm on Oct 8, 2024 10:54:12 GMT -8
We're getting close. Unfortunately it's reported guys are a little banged up right now. Most serious was Nick Boyd's ankle, it's said he's still a week or so away from full contact. I think we see him in limited mins the first couple of games. Going to be a good chance to see how BJ Davis looks. My best guess at starters for the beginning of the season -
PG: Wayne McKinney
SG: Reese Waters
SF: Miles Byrd
PF: Pharaoh Compton
C: Jared Coleman-Jones
Regular Rotation:
Nick Boyd
BJ Davis
Miles Heide
Magoon Gwath
Taj DeGourville
I could see Boyd and Magoon at some point getting into the starting lineup, but as always it's about who finishes. This is going to be a different type of Aztec team with only about half the rotation guys playing consistent minutes in college games. A lot of talent and potential, maybe a few head scratching (or pounding) moments. Reese and JCJ are going to have to be all conference players and Byrd on the MW defensive team would go well to have us finishing top of the conference and in a good spot for the tourney.
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Post by fisherville on Oct 8, 2024 11:39:24 GMT -8
When healthy I’d guess the starting 5 is
Boyd
Waters
Byrd
Gwath
JCJ
Regular rotation guys (not in order):
Compton
Taj
Mckinney
Heide
Davis
However by conference time it’ll be a 9 man rotation
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Post by aztech on Oct 8, 2024 12:06:39 GMT -8
When healthy I’d guess the starting 5 is Boyd Waters Byrd Gwath JCJ Regular rotation guys (not in order): Compton Taj Mckinney Heide Davis However by conference time it’ll be a 9 man rotationVery true. The rotation begins to shrink towards the end of conference play. So for the projected starters who worked out like LeDee did during the offseason, it'll pay off if we make the NCAA playoffs. Hopefully Reese took note. |
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Post by aztech on Oct 8, 2024 12:08:14 GMT -8
When healthy I’d guess the starting 5 is Boyd Waters Byrd Gwath JCJ Regular rotation guys (not in order): Compton Taj Mckinney Heide Davis However by conference time it’ll be a 9 man rotationVery true. However the rotation begins to shrink toward the end of conference play. Do for those projected starters who worked out during the offseason, it'll pay off for them if we make the NCAAs. |
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Post by dlangford9 on Oct 8, 2024 12:27:33 GMT -8
Ok, I'll play PG: Nick Boyd SG: Reese Waters SF: Miles Byrd PF: Jared Coleman-Jones C: Miles Heide 10-deep rotation:BJ Davis Wayne McKinney Taj DeGourville Pharaoh Compton Magoon Gwath Basically a whole 2nd team that could have a winning record in conference games if they were the starters... I like what hoobs says, not only for size but also experience on a young team. Dutcher is a lot like Fisher so experience goes a long ways. I also think Heidi might be a pleasant surprise since there is often large gains from your freshman to sophomore year. As for Compton, seems legit and in-game action. But it was also very revealing when Dutcher was saying he needs to get up to speed with how they run the defense. |
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