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His agent has every right to question that. I would. He's got one year left to impress the NBA scouts and there are already a lot of guys on this roster who are trying to do the same. There's only one ball.
Great clarity. It's unfortunate, and actually I'm encouraged to know it wasn't about money. Shows the donor support is big time.
this, unfortunately, sounds like a red flag being raise. maybe half staff
Wouldn't be near a 20ppg guy with this lineup. Probably a contributing factor to why he may sign elsewhere. Not everyone's a Yaxel who is willing to sacrifice his personal statistics to play for a chance to win a natty.
Then it really was never about being part of winning a championship.
Of course not. But I don’t think that’s what I’m suggesting we try to be. All I’m saying is if two recent examples are Purdue last year and UNC a couple years ago who crumbled under the weight of being preseason no.1, I’d rather rise to the rank than having nowhere to go but down. Other examples also tend to fizzle out. Heavy is the head that wears that early crown, and typically none can hold the weight. Our athletic department has had a tendency to struggle with exceptionally high expectations.
Our greatest advantage all season was our rebounding. That’s not changing. Our offense will create good shots. We did what we did with Keaton because we had Keaton, but our staff has consistently been able to figure out ways to get guys in space, regardless of personnel. We have plenty of offensive talent. I don’t see lack of scoring as a potential issue.
Where is he thinking of going? The other schools he seems to be looking at have very good players and many mouths to feed.
I agree Blackwell isn’t make or break. I think maybe the issue people are having is it sounds like we’re wrapping up additions and not picking up a replacement piece for the blackwell interest. If we knowingly were pivoting, maybe the loss wouldn’t hurt as much?
If I’m Blackwell I’d be pissed being advised to go to a team that’ll finish 7th (if they are lucky) just to average 2 points more a game. Could go to a team with damn near national title or bust expectations, an elite roster, and an alpha role. I can’t fathom him seeing mick “little man syndrome” Cronin as the way to go. Im going to be sick.
Yeah, I'm not upset with anyone about losing out on Blackwell, especially if that's the reason (not the right fit anyway). But if we thought we wanted/needed him, I'm surprised there isn't/won't be someone else who could make us better- even a defensive piece or extra insurance in case of injury/underperformance.
Our test would have figured this out.And that for me and our staff this afternoon …
It's part of him wanting to be a featured, ball dominant, guard. To me, stay at Wisconsin and it's guaranteed.
yeah, I was also wondering why nobody seems to be talking about McNeil anymore.Last time I’ll bring this guy up, I swear. I really wish they would make a major push for Paul McNeil.
That guy is Alfonso Plummer lite. Just a gifted, gifted shooter. Ok. I’m done now. Thanks for your time.
I still think there is something up our sleeves. I wouldn't bet that we are done yet. Even if we are, it's one hell of a class coming in.
