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(04-26-2024 03:02 PM)monarx Wrote:  Wish we could have landed them both. Everett has 30 pounds on CSR. Thats my biggest concern about the matchup. They both sound good. Everett is more proven, but CSR has more upside and could wind up better in the long run. Maybe our new mystery commitment will be better than Everett.

I would be more concerned if Everett was a good rebounder.

(04-26-2024 03:02 PM)monarx Wrote:  Wish we could have landed them both. Everett has 30 pounds on CSR. Thats my biggest concern about the matchup. They both sound good. Everett is more proven, but CSR has more upside and could wind up better in the long run. My take is Everett is probably the most polished now and Dowouna and CSR are about the same skill level at the moment, but CSR has more potential. Maybe our new mystery commitment will be better than Everett.

To every disadvantage there is an advantage. CSR can run the floor, and can use some quickness and his motor.

(04-26-2024 12:01 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 11:50 AM)bluelight Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 11:16 AM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 11:14 AM)monarx Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 10:23 AM)Stat Geek Wrote:  If this guy went to JMU, our posters would hype him up to no end :)

He seems to have good size/athletic ability. Had some spurts at Maryland and Jones obviously knows the guy.

I kept thinking we needed a PG, but we only have 2 spots left. At PG, we have Imo, Johnson (took a prep year so might be more experienced than a true freshman), and Ceaser.

With 2 spots, I would take another big guy and see if you can land Hodge. If no Hodge, I wouldn't mind another shooter, we have a lot of wing athletes.

Id rather get one more big and a point guard so we can let Caesar concentrate on being that shooter. Im not so sure he's the answer as a back up PG.

Ceaser is not a shooter. He's likely gonna be the backup ball handler/scorer.

Agreed. He made some nice shots last season, but not a consistent three point shooter. I hate to say it, but we now have nobody like the three we had last season, on a bad team. Everybody says we still have a mystery player, I hope he is a great three point shooter at the three spot.

Hubbard was announced but I want to warn you that he wasn't in the portal.

Davis and Hubbard can both shoot for sure.

I know Hubbard was not in the portal, as he is in high school. I do wonder if MJ was recruiting him before he left Maryland or much after. Remember, Hubbard will be a freshman.

(04-26-2024 12:39 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  You are arguing with yourself?

On Hodge, I am only going what M13 said, could be a remote possibility. Again, if two scholarships, I would take a big & a shooter, whether PG or SF. Then I will be satisfied, except for one thing. I wonder how many scholarships, MJ would have, next year.

(04-26-2024 02:54 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 02:37 PM)Jabber Wrote:  Not if CSR is a stiff it isn't. Elijah Hutchins-Everett is a PROVEN very good mid-major post player (just like T.J. Bickerstaff that JMU got last year) unlike CSR who is being based on hope.

I guess you can say that for sure. He did average 11-12 points in the ASUN as a fresh/soph, but that league is not very good. Stepped up to Big East but couldnt hang so now hes in a better conference than the ASUN. But, you only get him for 1 year and not sure he's better than Caelum

Interesting that he ranked very poorly at Austin Peay:

https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings
https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings

and at Seton Hall:
https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings

He was voted Freshman of the Year by the head coaches of the OVC who actually watched him play games.

(04-26-2024 03:59 PM)Jabber Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 02:54 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 02:37 PM)Jabber Wrote:  Not if CSR is a stiff it isn't. Elijah Hutchins-Everett is a PROVEN very good mid-major post player (just like T.J. Bickerstaff that JMU got last year) unlike CSR who is being based on hope.

I guess you can say that for sure. He did average 11-12 points in the ASUN as a fresh/soph, but that league is not very good. Stepped up to Big East but couldnt hang so now hes in a better conference than the ASUN. But, you only get him for 1 year and not sure he's better than Caelum

Interesting that he ranked very poorly at Austin Peay:

https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings
https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings

and at Seton Hall:
https://evanmiya.com/?player_ratings

He was voted Freshman of the Year by the head coaches of the OVC who actually watched him play games.

Cool

(04-26-2024 03:51 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 12:39 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  You are arguing with yourself?

On Hodge, I am only going what M13 said, could be a remote possibility. Again, if two scholarships, I would take a big & a shooter, whether PG or SF. Then I will be satisfied, except for one thing. I wonder how many scholarships, MJ would have, next year.

No need in trying to balance classes any more with the portal. He’d have least 3 or 4 probably.

(04-26-2024 08:27 PM)monarx Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 03:51 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 12:39 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  You are arguing with yourself?

On Hodge, I am only going what M13 said, could be a remote possibility. Again, if two scholarships, I would take a big & a shooter, whether PG or SF. Then I will be satisfied, except for one thing. I wonder how many scholarships, MJ would have, next year.

No need in trying to balance classes any more with the portal. He’d have least 3 or 4 probably.

As much as I look at the portal, I realize MJ has choices other than the portal. High school & overseas are available and the possibility of Hodge getting out of his signed agreement with Villanova. As far as things are going, the last two, could not be in the portal. I was just saying, as of May 1st that will be the only players they could recruit, if they went into the portal.

(04-26-2024 08:27 PM)monarx Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 03:51 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 12:39 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  You are arguing with yourself?

On Hodge, I am only going what M13 said, could be a remote possibility. Again, if two scholarships, I would take a big & a shooter, whether PG or SF. Then I will be satisfied, except for one thing. I wonder how many scholarships, MJ would have, next year.

No need in trying to balance classes any more with the portal. He’d have least 3 or 4 probably.

I am only concerned that MJ has enough scholarships, to recruit high players next season. He will have a full year of recruiting could bring in top talent. The more scholarships, the more increasing of talent on this squad.

(04-26-2024 08:27 PM)monarx Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 03:51 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(04-26-2024 12:39 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  You are arguing with yourself?

On Hodge, I am only going what M13 said, could be a remote possibility. Again, if two scholarships, I would take a big & a shooter, whether PG or SF. Then I will be satisfied, except for one thing. I wonder how many scholarships, MJ would have, next year.

No need in trying to balance classes any more with the portal. He’d have least 3 or 4 probably.

Call me being not clear. I don’t understand your comment on arguing with yourself? It seems you like to pick on me, Mr. Geek if you don’t like my thoughts, just delete me!

Wow! All I'll say is...never mind.

I sure look forward to finding out who the new ODU center is (the second new one)! Hopefully the announcement will be very soon.

(04-29-2024 10:08 AM)mac Wrote:  Wow! All I'll say is...never mind.

I sure look forward to finding out who the new ODU center is (the second new one)! Hopefully the announcement will be very soon.

You and me both Mac. This back and forth has gotten old and stale and tells us nothing new. And yes, hopefully the next guy is another legitimate center that can and will regularly provide some productive minutes. Go Monarchs!

(04-29-2024 10:08 AM)mac Wrote:  Wow! All I'll say is...never mind.

I sure look forward to finding out who the new ODU center is (the second new one)! Hopefully the announcement will be very soon.

I have to cut my posts & keep them positive, like Mac.

Jenkins is currently visiting Seton Hall

(04-30-2024 07:47 PM)DaBigBlue Wrote:  Jenkins is currently visiting Seton Hall

That would be great for him. Holloway will make him guard.

As expected, the portal was hopping yesterday. There's even a Mutombo transferring out of GTiown. Lots of options if needed.