he committed before TT got multiple transfers at the same position. most McDonald's All Americans don't appreciate getting recruited over.
Cook did but you can see the similarities between Cook and Cole. I bet you will see it more next year when he grows into the 4 spot for 25-30 minutes a game and average 11-8 or 12-7 a game. He will be a stud next year and given time this year, make huge plays to get us wins.
I always start responding in detail to this message, then backspace it all. What's the point with this argument anymore - even if you don't truly believe it?
Monte is a open look shooter at best. He cannot shoot the three with a guy in face very well. He has his high percentage because of smart open looks. He does not take a lot but the ones he takes are high percentage. You notice that the players in the conference are not goin g to give him that open look like he did against lesser teams. Not criticizing him, just pointing out that he is. Not a 3 point specialist like you see at Wisky or Iowa. Now Ayo is a ok shooter from the arc but its not his bread and butter. Frazier is the John Starks shooter, its hit or miss so yes, we could use a more pure shooter like Hutch which would make the lane much easier to drive in with a shooter like Hutch. Miller is our closest to a pure shooter and he is getting more comfortable which will help down the road this year
I have no issues with BU yelling at players when they mess up or not playing with purpose. Babying them does not get the point across. Izzo does the same thing, Fran goes nuts. I have seen Roy Williams, Bill Self and Ratface get in players face. It is BU’s style and it works
Using your “logic” though, we wouldn’t go after very many recruits other than grad transfers. Trust BU and staff to figure out if any “red flags” will be legit problems going forward. No guarantees it will work out here if he comes, but no guarantees about any new player coming. Just do the due diligence and make as informed decisions as possible.
Maybe after a couple weeks in Lubbock he realized he had made a grave error?
Other than both announcing during the season, I see no similarities between the two. And it is becoming much less uncommon for players to announce during the season. I know some will say, “he’s abandoning his teammates” and I get that but don’t necessarily agree with it. Kids put a lot of time into the sport during a season, and if they feel they aren’t getting a chance for all their effort then probably time to move on for the benefit of both team and player. Add in how tough this year has been with Covid and all the restrictions, well makes it even tougher to stay.
I don't see a red flag on the surface - the over-recruiting was not the next class (so a frosh during his soph year) but high major transfers in the same class. If I were him, that would raise trust issues - changed the whole development plan being sold and then executed (unless informed before signing that was the intent). Its not a promise of results (PT or success) but of opportunity. Imagine if Ayo or Miller barely played first year because of a couple of transfers - they wouldn't be very happy
Final 2020 RSCI (VC/ESPN/Rivals/247)
Nothing at all indicates there is any friction, nor has he, or the school caused any. All information points to lack of playing time after players transferred in playing the same position after he committed. I mean, after Ayo was recruited and if we brought in 2 guards transfers that he had to split time with as a freshman, you think Ayo would be at Illinois after year one?
He was High School teammates with Coleman Hawkins. I'm sure he will be fully aware of the coaching style he will receive should he choose to come to Champaign.
Especially, since this year is a "free" transfer year. No waiting.
West Texas/Panhandle is just a different place to live. Cant lump Dallas/Austin/ San Antonio/Houston in with it. It's been over 30 years since I left Champaign for Dallas and there is no way I could live out where Tech is.
