I’m so glad you just compared this situation to Rocket Watts. When I saw Watts transfer, I found it to be extremely peculiar decision given his role on that MSU team. Hopefully, Epps realizes he should stay and that his path isn’t analogous to Watts.
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Addition by subtraction
I think TSJ without Mayer would have played a lot more to our team strengths. Those two never seemed on the same page and I think it frustrated TSJ. TSJ coming back would be pretty huge in my opinion.
I trust your insights. If TSJ RJ Goode Ty Sencire all come back. We will be good
I am not sure how good Moretti is but we need PG depth
I like Epps to be back. He will be a beast in three years
If Dain and Hawkins leave we will need to replace our front court
I would be pleasantly surprised if it plays out like this. i know one half of one game is an awfully small sample size, but when Ty, Sencire, Luke, RJ and Shannon were on the floor we looked pretty darn good
I would love to see TSJ come back and work on a stop and pop mid range jumper. I feel like he's either taking a three or lowering his head and driving left to try to draw contact. If he could stop and pop, he would be pretty tough to guard, even if they know he's going left. Also, obviously work on the right hand. 
Regardless, seems like a great kid and would love to have him back.
Regardless, seems like a great kid and would love to have him back.TSJ needs the Kofi NIL treatment.
I loved Epps, and bought my son his jersey. But bigger guards torched him in defense.
We can’t have players with glaring limitations for this system it seems unless there’s an all American on the team to be the safety net.
I’m just not optimistic now. I hope I’m wrong. I trust Josh Whitman.
I loved Epps, and bought my son his jersey. But bigger guards torched him in defense.
We can’t have players with glaring limitations for this system it seems unless there’s an all American on the team to be the safety net.
I’m just not optimistic now. I hope I’m wrong. I trust Josh Whitman.
my guess would be he was chewed for playing bad defense and that upset him.
Our defense overall this season was quite bad.
What I want back: Ty, Sencire, Moretti, Luke, RJ. The rest I am not sold on for various reasons.
I wi
ll take 5 of Rodgers and Harris.
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Think pre-injury Curbello...only taller and with a better outside shot.
How we gonna score?
In my opinion Epps would be underwood’s biggest lost.. he was by far the best freshman all year
Steve nash?
Might be overselling the kid just a smidge.
Based on ????
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We’ve certainly had our share of transfers. Would say we are maybe a smidge above average. But generally speaking doesn’t seem like our transfers have a lot of success elsewhere.
Podz is the exception but still think the Covid Seniors played a big role in that. If Trent and DaMonte don’t come back good chance there’s a role on last years team and maybe he doesn’t transfer. But we won a share of the BIG so if that cost is Podz it hurts but I think it was worth it.
Of course TBD on Skyy plus whoever transfers this year but I’m still trusting the staff.
Podz is the exception but still think the Covid Seniors played a big role in that. If Trent and DaMonte don’t come back good chance there’s a role on last years team and maybe he doesn’t transfer. But we won a share of the BIG so if that cost is Podz it hurts but I think it was worth it.
Of course TBD on Skyy plus whoever transfers this year but I’m still trusting the staff.
Not at all.
I've been complaining to anyone who will listen (not many) about TSJ not taking that shot more. I feel like he makes that shot most of the times when he takes it, which isn't very often.I would love to see TSJ come back and work on a stop and pop mid range jumper. I feel like he's either taking a three or lowering his head and driving left to try to draw contact. If he could stop and pop, he would be pretty tough to guard, even if they know he's going left. Also, obviously work on the right hand.
Honestly though, why would a pg want to play in spread? It doesn't let them showcase the skills that the pros are looking for in primary ball handlers.
Get a capable PG and you’ll see more ball screens. I.E Trent and Ayo
Like this year?How we gonna score?
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