I don't think you plug Ty into the starting line up ....but what I think he could bring to this team down the stretch is another defensive stopper....and very capable rebounder off the bench to spell any of the viches....don't think he helps the offense much other than rebounding and garbage points(put backs)...maybe catch and penetrate into the lane and dish to the perimeter for one of our shooters...be nice to have that at your disposal if the need arises
For sure. It's like a combo of playing lesser competition (86th SoS vs 17th & 4th), more volume to get a better feel (shooting 41% in conference) and growing a year.
You have to wonder what that Nebraska 1st half looks like if you can put Ty on Sandfort...
Can Kylan still win this or does missing a month unofficially take him out of the running?
I had the same question. Either way, glad to see him, and Big Z, getting recognized for their incredible work on that end of the floor.
We need to beat Nebraska more than anyone left on ourscchedule.
Michigan state will be the toughest. If past results mean anything Wagler will have 3 fouls 10 minutes into the game. Seems to happen to everyone who plays there. Whoever is doing best suddenly has foul problems
it's an izzo thingHe can still play 4 games and redshirt, right? Maybe it's something that they test out to see if it's enough of a difference maker to materially increase our chances of a real run in March/April.
Totally agree. Although we would all love to see Ty be a plus player, that does not look very apparent for this season. Would love to be proven wrong. My hope is that he finds a fit next season and realizes his dream. He is a player to be admired for his persistence, hard work, and energy. The truth is we have no idea what he and BU have planned for his development.
I could be wrong, but I think technically by coming back this season he'd be risking this year of eligibility and he might have to sue the NCAA to have this year back. They should grant him the year, but it's not like if you redshirt and miss the year.
It's intriguing because of all the players who have transferred out of the program during Ty's tenure here with offensive fit being a prime cause, he's the single least effective floor spacer of all of them (literally has never attempted a 3 in a college game), and yet HE'S the one the staff has been willing to pay the NIL freight to keep around.
Spot on.
4 games is just football, I'm pretty sure
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Not to pick nits but Ty did attempt one 3 vs Texas at MSG. It was an air ball.
Unless the NCAA changed the rules this year, any time on the court, even 1 second, and the year counts.
I am probably alone in my Radio Flyer wagon, but I am for asking Ty what he wants to do and respecting his wishes. If he wants to play, give him a uniform. He knows that playing time is earned and not gifted.
