This. Coaches can't act as dictators anymore and that is going to take some adjusting at a lot of programs that aren't Duke/UK.
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Boswell is a way better prospect than Deron was. Maybe he's comparable Deron as a Jr...but that says something.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
I agree that you need top-level talent that will play in the NBA to really make a tourney run. But I don't think it's realistic to rely primarily/solely on those types of guys to get you there. Hasn't happened since 2015. Better to have a structure of stand-up, high-level vets that you can plug the generational talent alongside, and in the case of the former, Trent is about as good as they come.
ooo.. well shoot.. good luck to the young man then.. I look forward to watching us destroy MSU during his couple of years there
Joel Goodson
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pre-injury TA, yeah, that's a pretty good comp
Wow. Didn’t realize he was this good. That would be a hell of a get.
For recruiting purposes (put that in cuz I don’t know where to post this), where do y’all think BU ranks as a coach? The more I see of him, the more I love how he coaches, including how he has adapted and changed his style since Year 1. Am I crazy to suggest he might be a Top 10 or 12 coach in the country? Maybe he needs to win a couple tourney games first?
sacraig
- The desert
I think of him more like a Larry Bird but with elite athleticism.
I'm not comparing them to other players as recruits. I'm comparing them to the type of player I think they will become.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
Gotta trust the staff. Definitely not pumped to be passing on a guy like Fears but his overly promotional self-branding as "The Floor General" always seemed odd. Perhaps it's a small thing emblematic of something bigger that us plebs have yet to see.
As a recruiter? Top 15-20ish. As for the overall package? The number of coaches in the country I would trade BU straight up for could probably be counted on one hand. Definitely not 10-12.
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Fair. But that's why I said prospect. Boswell is currently forecasted to be a better player than Deron was at the same stage.
Ames is a Kenwood student so that alone gives him a big boost for me. Lotta friends went there when I was in HS. BU has recruited the top guy from in-state 3 out of the last 5 years which compared to where we've been before that is incredible progress. Locking down the top in-state recruit should always be a priority.
Ok I've done some more Darrin Ames sleuthing, and all I can say is we need his commitment now. I'd read that he grew to 6'3". That would be great if true.
However, assuming the stats from his games I've found are true, I don't care if he grew. Sounds like he was injured or maybe got covid and missed the recent holiday tournament, but in 8 games this season I was able to find stats for, he's averaging:
24.3 ppg, 4.4 apg, 3.3 spg, 0.9 rpg (could use some work here), no listing on turnovers
but it is the shooting that has me excited. He's 42-62 from inside the arc (67.7%), 29-52 from 3 (55.8%), and 23-28 on FTs (82.1%).
If he can shoot even 40% from 3 in college thats a big time player. If he comes even close to flirting with 50%, that's a superstar.
However, assuming the stats from his games I've found are true, I don't care if he grew. Sounds like he was injured or maybe got covid and missed the recent holiday tournament, but in 8 games this season I was able to find stats for, he's averaging:
24.3 ppg, 4.4 apg, 3.3 spg, 0.9 rpg (could use some work here), no listing on turnovers
but it is the shooting that has me excited. He's 42-62 from inside the arc (67.7%), 29-52 from 3 (55.8%), and 23-28 on FTs (82.1%).
If he can shoot even 40% from 3 in college thats a big time player. If he comes even close to flirting with 50%, that's a superstar.
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No. And this is a big reason why ...
One thing that's painfully obvious (see the last ten minutes of the first half of the last game) is that we need a 5 that has some semblance of an offensive game once Kofi leaves. Payne and BBV are not the answer and I have severe doubt they ever will be.
Not sure dainja can give us 30 mins of good offense at the 5 right away, I'd love to see another transfer 5.
Not sure dainja can give us 30 mins of good offense at the 5 right away, I'd love to see another transfer 5.
We got our guy. So glad Oklahoma State wanted to play cheap lol.
That is part of it. There are a few off the court issues with dad as well.
I don't totally agree. They need someone who can create offense when the is no Kofi. Having a healthy Curbelo goes a long way to fixing offensive struggles when Kofi isn't on the floor and it's just a bunch of shooters out there.
Bigtex
- DFW
The Galloping Ghost
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I agree. Although it's unlikely Kofi returns for one final season (I'd love to see it) we have to be patient and see if he's a lock to be a first rounder and what his agent can put together for him in terms of endorsement money for one more season. NIL factors are a whole new sports landscape.
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