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Post by royaloakdave on Aug 1, 2023 17:50:08 GMT -5
Great news regarding Donovann Toatley, the fact that he's played 45 college basketball games at the D1 level is significant! He's a graduate transfer therefore I would like to believe he won't require a wavier.
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Post by ptctitan on Aug 16, 2023 4:26:59 GMT -5
Recently announced new commit, 5th year senior, Jay Allen-Tovar has transferred to NAIA Langston University. He would have likely helped us. Hopefully, we can fill his spot this late. In general, something this late indicates an issue with the NCAA's progress towards a degree requirements for a 5th year senior.
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Post by upbasketballfan on Aug 16, 2023 7:26:45 GMT -5
I think he would have helped us on the boards! Probably a little late to be finding anything good at this time, and the never ending story continues on and on and on!
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Post by larrytitan on Aug 16, 2023 8:10:18 GMT -5
I saw him in a starting role with scoring, rebounding and shot blocking capabilities.
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Post by Commissioner on Aug 16, 2023 13:46:10 GMT -5
With Tovar out (#$%@t%F@@#$!) we have, by my calculation, just 11 scholarships filled, and that's including one for Sonny Johnson. If Jayden Stone returns, which would be great news, we've still got a couple free.
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Post by upbasketballfan on Aug 16, 2023 15:18:59 GMT -5
It looks like we are fast becoming the UIUPI or what ever they are of the league.
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Post by ptctitan on Aug 17, 2023 3:30:52 GMT -5
It looks like we are fast becoming the UIUPI or what ever they are of the league. If you wanted Stone back, then we were never going to finalize our roster until next week at the earliest when move-in for the fall term starts. Tovar's issue did not suddenly appear yesterday. We had contingency plans. Some players transfer late because they need to graduate so they can become grad transfers. Some JUCOs transfer late because they need to get their class credits in order. Finally, don't overlook Kuac. |
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Post by larrytitan on Aug 17, 2023 7:39:57 GMT -5
A quick review of. The portal reveals many available players in the 6-6 to 6-10 range. Granted, quality is unknown until deeper research is done. Also, previous transfers need to be determined to avoid potential waiver scenarios.
I am sure that we are also scouring JUCO ranks.
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Post by fan on Aug 17, 2023 9:43:25 GMT -5
The school and this coaching regime have boxed themselves into portal transfers, getting play or some other D1, or some "name" school, and was 4 stars, if they don't qualify it means nothing. If MD left the UDM today,
I don't think anybody could say the program is any better today than the day he started His one and only claim to fame is his son, who was great, but his talent as far as advancing the program was wasted. This guy has to go.
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Post by upbasketballfan on Aug 17, 2023 9:51:04 GMT -5
It looks like we are fast becoming the UIUPI or what ever they are of the league. If you wanted Stone back, then we were never going to finalize our roster until next week at the earliest when move-in for the fall term starts. Tovar's issue did not suddenly appear yesterday. We had contingency plans. Some players transfer late because they need to graduate so they can become grad transfers. Some JUCOs transfer late because they need to get their class credits in order. Finally, don't overlook Kuac. Kuac looks to be more of a Waterman type player who likes to play outside of traffic and banging. Tovar did look to be a rebounder outback type guy. |
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Post by upbasketballfan on Aug 17, 2023 9:56:57 GMT -5
It looks like we are fast becoming the UIUPI or what ever they are of the league. If you wanted Stone back, then we were never going to finalize our roster until next week at the earliest when move-in for the fall term starts. Tovar's issue did not suddenly appear yesterday. We had contingency plans. Some players transfer late because they need to graduate so they can become grad transfers. Some JUCOs transfer late because they need to get their class credits in order. Finally, don't overlook Kuac. It does see like every year we are hanging by our fingertips hoping to get some decent players while just about everyone else is set and practicing together. It’s so easy to get discouraged by this program and it’s approach. Seem like every year we start out on a trip without a map. It not luck that bring success but hard work an great planning! |
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Post by larrytitan on Aug 17, 2023 12:52:44 GMT -5
My scouting of the portal begins with:
Cam Bryant..6-7, 205….Georgia Southern…Sun Belt Conf..6ppg as frosh, 7ppg as soph, only played first 3 games last year….Dean’List Spring 2023 so not an academic problem
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Post by larrytitan on Aug 17, 2023 14:55:16 GMT -5
My next prospect:
Isaiah Elmore..6-9, 225…LeMoyne…Div 2 upgrading to Div 1 this year…5ppg, 5 rebs…zero 3 pt attempts…a total inside player.
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Post by upbasketballfan on Aug 17, 2023 15:51:26 GMT -5
My next prospect: Isaiah Elmore..6-9, 225…LeMoyne…Div 2 upgrading to Div 1 this year…5ppg, 5 rebs…zero 3 pt attempts…a total inside player. Doesn’t look to have much of an inside game either probably just no game |
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Post by larrytitan on Aug 17, 2023 16:09:13 GMT -5
Hey, UP, I’m doing a lot of intensive work with this review.
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