Another Plummer story? We will already have big time guards; but they'll lack meaningful experience.
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I doubt it too, but it's not out of the question. We need to see what endorsement contracts his agent can put in place.
Sounds bigger/better than a Plummer story. Plummer has played FAR better than expected. No idea how he came off the bench for Utah.
That said, Plummer is now the proof of concept they can sell any coveted guard in the portal—i.e., check out what we did with this guy.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
He came off the bench two years ago. Last year he was second on the team in minutes at 28.2 a game and second in scoring, averaging 13.6.
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Deron was a bully with the way he was built, also a freak athlete for his build. He used to absolutely tomahawk on guys in practice.
Would prefer a big time big. Not worried about a backcourt of Belo, Podz, Epps, and Harris. RJ and Luke at the wing, Hawk and BBV at the four (with help from Luke & RJ). Omar, Dainja, and Brandon much more problematic at this point. Of course I’m assuming Kofi gone.
That is a young back court, except Belo, with little experience. If we want to win like we wall want to win then you have to bring in some experience and more talent in the backcourt while the young guys learn the mentality needed to win. Let Belo and the new experienced/talented addition lead them.
Joel Goodson
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The kind of big you (and everyone else) want, won't be happening until Kofi is gone. Really gone.
Wonder if he played in the B10 and went to the B12 and current school has 2 of our 3 colors...I'd pass if it is, but I'm just an upper-level mobile pass ticket holder.
I want a big-timer with 2-3 seasons left that has ITGR at about a 60% clip and plays lockdown "ELITE" defense.
I hope it is Mark Smith, he's due. Or Jalen Coleman Lands, it would be good to have someone in their 40s to help with the kids.
I take you didn't get the message those 2 are applying for SSA benefits in May.
Who is that?
Dont forget about Charlie Moore. He could probably use another change of scenery for the 5th time.
Might be talking about Marcus Carr (Minny then Texas then just announced he's in the portal again). If so, no thanks.
Bigtex
- DFW
Agree that the bigger/better player is likely someone recruited or heard of - maybe because he was in pac12 / west coast - I never heard of Plummer before this year
Couple of guesses
Tiger campbell ucla
Isaiah Wong Miami
Marcus sasser Houston
Pippen jr - vandy
Campbell isn’t going to leave LA for Champaign, let’s be real here. Sasser and Pippen are more likely league bound. Wong is interesting but idk how he’d fit with Curbelo.
Bigtex
- DFW
Campbell played prep school in Indiana
My search of bigger/better came up with those names. I think they are all reaches but unique situations are more common with portal
What school
Well Brad wouldn't like that news out there.
illiniswish09
- Northwest Suburbs
Can't stop thinking about how money last night was for our program. So much social media love. Shout out DeMar DeRozan.
The new medical school finally paying some dividends for the basketball program
Let's welcome Dr. Jalen Coleman-Lands.
All those players who were only allowed to play soph - sr years are being given an extra year of eligeability to make up for their freshman year.
Rick Mount anyone?
Rick Mount anyone?
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Put me down for Nick Anderson...........
Skip Thoren?
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Maybe Yuri Collins from SLU, that would be a fun guard to land.
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