Foster had a good Frosh season. The games which stick out to me are the Michigan State, Baylor, and @ V Tech games. He is going to be a very good player when all is said and done. He is a poised player.
Transfer Portal
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Carolina is hosted a big man this week; Lubin from Vandy. He is a 4. They are also waiting on the Kentucky transfer Onyenso to pull out of the draft. If they get those 2 they will be a top 10 team. Interesting to see what will happen as they have missed on numerous big men targets and Washington is their only 5. Rumor is Lubin is not going there.
No you're right it already happened.
I just read a Big 10 preview that has Sean Stewart coming off the bench for OSU. Uh oh.
I just read a Big 10 preview that has Sean Stewart coming off the bench for OSU. Uh oh.
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Think Gillis is a huge upgrade over Power. Roach vs James is a tougher one to judge. Big upgrade on defense from Roach to James, but it’s too early to tell regarding Roach on offense vs James on offense. I would still take Stewart over Brown just from an upside perspective. Maybe Brown is more stable throughout the season, but Stewart has the chance to have some huge games and/or season.
Roach has withdrawn from not being drafted in the draft. I would bet Baylor will be in our bracket. I am hearing McCain's stock is up, Flips stock is down.
The big thing for me in Sion vs Roach is a more physical presence (220). Roach really didn’t improve from the end of his soph year to senior. He was still inconsistent and didn’t bring any physicality to the team. Which is what hurt us a lot against more mature teams. He can have good games but also bad games. Really did not want another year of the same. So I’m happy with Sion > Roach.
Brown is an upgrade over the end of season Stewart. Better defensive presence. Stewart just disappeared last year.
Gillis is also an upgrade in maturity, shooting, defense, physicality, etc. over anyone else.
I’m very happy about all 3 additions.
Only player loss I wish we had back is Stewart whose athleticism and defensive quickness could have been utilized. And good depth at the 3 and 4. Otherwise fine with the rest leaving.
Brown is an upgrade over the end of season Stewart. Better defensive presence. Stewart just disappeared last year.
Gillis is also an upgrade in maturity, shooting, defense, physicality, etc. over anyone else.
I’m very happy about all 3 additions.
Only player loss I wish we had back is Stewart whose athleticism and defensive quickness could have been utilized. And good depth at the 3 and 4. Otherwise fine with the rest leaving.
I was thinking about this today. A common thread among our 4 transfers (well 3 I don't know much about the Rice kid but he seems to fit the profile) is they are not guys who need a lot of shots. And they all play defense. That is why I think they will fit in well and why Jon pursued them. They are not guys who are hoisting up 15 shots a game, which would be the last thing this team needs.
SportsGrid ranked the top 100 transfers. Sion was our top ranked transfer which was interesting at 51. Roach was ranked 9th. Gillis was 88th. Brown was not top 100 which was surprising. Mitchell was in the 30's. I like Roach, but that seems a little high for him. He had some big moments, but you never knew what to expect game to game with him.
SportsGrid ranked the top 100 transfers. Sion was our top ranked transfer which was interesting at 51. Roach was ranked 9th. Gillis was 88th. Brown was not top 100 which was surprising. Mitchell was in the 30's. I like Roach, but that seems a little high for him. He had some big moments, but you never knew what to expect game to game with him.
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The Duke name never hurts. Happens for HS recruits now it's happening for guys in the portal.
Roach I think was high because his offensive output he is capable of putting up . Mitchell because his defensive versatility. I agree Brown is shocking but I don’t think he played much his freshman season at Cuse did he ? They had Edwards and the other big I believe .
Roach also has a Final 4 under his belt and has hit big shots in big time games. He’s a poised on court leader.
Gillis is an upgrade over TJ by alot. Sion and Roach could be an even wash but Sion just looks the part of the big, veteran guard we have needed. The biggest question mark to me is Brown over Sean. I would still pick Sean over Brown if we had the choice.
Overall, three solid additions to a freshman class oozing with NBA talent.
Overall, three solid additions to a freshman class oozing with NBA talent.
I don’t know if I’d pick Stewart over Brown I think they are dead even but Brown has the experience. We will see what Stewart does at Ohio State before I can say he’s better than Brown .
Never said he's better, just that I prefer Sean if I had a choice. Brown will be a solid addition, but Sean has another level of ability
I will take Brown over Srewart, after what I saw Brown do in Cameron last season.
OFC
I wished Stewart stuck around but I didn’t trust (and assume Duke staff felt the same given going hard on brown) that he was ready for 20+ minutes a game next year. He was still figuring things out and would love to have had him as a starter as a junior. I don’t love that we lost him but I understand the staffs decision to get someone more ready to start.
Stewart obviously has incredible athletic ability. Basketball-specific ability? Not so much (at this point).
If what we heard was true that Stewart made demands, and if Brown is team oriented, then there's no doubt we upgraded.
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Brown has upside as well he is only a year ahead of Sean.
im all for Brown over Stewart..i agree w/ GAAPs statement
If you combined Power and Stewart you would have a really good player. Will be interesting to see how they do this year.
I won’t be following them so for me it really don’t matter . You wanted Duke then you wanted away from Duke and they got it .
I hear ya, hart. I think Brown will really help this team and will give us solid production. Stewart's ceiling is much higher though and I was in the camp he didn't get enough burn last year. Browns game in Cameron was easily his best of the year that's for sure.
I watched some Gillis footage yesterday. He is a strong guy and plays hard, but definitely a Young type role player; if better. He seems a bit slow and is more of a spot up shooter than a guy who is going to hunt his shot off the dribble. His teammates didn't really look for him on offense but he could shoot and make a 3 if left open. I would predict he likely comes off the bench and plays about 12-15 minutes per game as a solid role player. He scored 20 points in the tournament. Great team guy, more of a complimentary piece who can be a leader. Solid defender who looks like he could defend the 4 position. Did not score in the finals and had 5 in the semifinals. He did score 20 against Rutgers last year so is capable of putting up points. I think he averaged 6 and 5. He is not afraid to get on the floor or mix it up down low. He has had 2 knee surgeries that may explain the lack of explosiveness. Was a 4 star high school recruit. Looks like a nice veteran role player and high character guy. Jon is targeting a specific type of player through the portal and I like it. Based on what I have seen Sion and Brown will likely be ahead of him in the rotation, but Gillis will get minutes as a glue guy.
BTW I watched the title game extended highlights and UConn just seems on another level than everyone else.
BTW I watched the title game extended highlights and UConn just seems on another level than everyone else.
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DJ Wagner to Arkansas. Say what you want about Cal the guy can recruit.
Of all the Wagners the best one was the least heralded, Milt.
Seriously? All the recruits that basically left Kentucky were destined to follow Cal to Arkansas especially with the NIL packages they are handing out . I never saw Wagner linked to any other school but Arkansas. You don’t really have to recruit any more just throw out a bigger number .
That’s just like the article on I think his name is Theiro that left Kentucky who got upset with Cal and staff because they never filled his draft paperwork. A week after the article he committed to Arkansas so he couldn’t have been that mad .
Believe me here in New Jersey Milt Wagner was not unheralded. He was a big deal back in the day.
Unfortunately except for Milt they have all peaked in high school.
Returning players just announced:
Karraban - Uconn
Sears - Alabama
Love - Arizona
Johnell Davis - Arkansas
Karraban - Uconn
Sears - Alabama
Love - Arizona
Johnell Davis - Arkansas
That FAU guy is a big get for AK. Averaged 18, went to the final four. The U Conn guy coming back is big for them. Poplar pulled out and is visiting Oregon. Also the guy from Clemson is returning to them.
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Is that PJ Hall from Clemson you are referencing?
I am willing to bet Duke gets Alabama in Cameron for the ACC/SEC Challenge. Both teams should be Top 5 when the AP Poll comes out to start the season. Alabama hosted their challenge matchup last season and Duke was on the road last season for the challenge.
