Krombopulos_Michael
- Aurora, Illinois (that’s a suburb of Chicago)
To be comparable Podz would’ve had to transfer from Santa Clara to a mediocre high major team to further boost his draft stock
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Baffling.
We’ve got 2 guys at the combine, so he’d have talent to work with.
He’d be able to directly compare how he could elevate our team from last year without a PG. If he comes in and rocks it, on a bigger stage btw, he can say “That was me.”
Unless he doesn’t think he can do it
So, no RayJ and unofficial plan B. If Shannon comes back we will be fine. If he doesn’t, BU will have to show his coaching chops and get this team to gel, which was, uh, lacking in 22-23.
I’m genuinely curious (and I feel foolish for missing the joke): is it correct that only a very small number of people genuinely thought Dwayne Wade said “dominant erupt” and the vast majority did, in fact correctly hear “diamond in the rough”??
Second question: has it been posited that RayJ felt slighted over not being recruited by the Illini previously? Like the scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts heads back to the snooty boutique with bags of expensive cloths bought elsewhere.
Second question: has it been posited that RayJ felt slighted over not being recruited by the Illini previously? Like the scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts heads back to the snooty boutique with bags of expensive cloths bought elsewhere.
IMHO, it’s a bad decision on his part. Don’t know who’s advising him but he should do some searching on that but either way, I don’t feel as bad about this because one he didn’t end up at another big ten school, etc and I know Brad and company are going to find someone else so it’s all good.
I do think this opens more NIL money for Coleman/Shannon, which is a good thing. They know the staff will get a good point guard. There are going to be a lot of interested grad transfers that will have a great opportunity to make some money.
And yes, Tyger has already been contacted. Could be a long shot, but TA has serious connections and he would make way more here than overseas
And yes, Tyger has already been contacted. Could be a long shot, but TA has serious connections and he would make way more here than overseas
Just frustrating, many posters were told to stop questioning and that RayJ was a guarantee a month ago.. shows nothing is a guarantee and how fluid recruiting truly is when it comes to D1 recruiting. Really gotta hope plan B pans out if in fact he is going to Utah because as you say, 22-23 was very rough due to PG play.
I believe the term originated from this tweet:
As far as I know, exactly one person heard it as "dominant erupt"
People joke about the south farms but it’s been noted by several NBA players that Salt Lake City smells far worse. Like a tub of shrimp that’s been out of the fridge a little too long.
Thank you. I didn’t realize most knew immediately that was not at all what D-Wade said. Hilarious miss by that guy.
Bigtex
- DFW
Thought that the tampering angle was a weird response (misread the situation? or RayJ delay tactic? or some of both) Others guys go from portaling to selecting team very quickly.....
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
We didn’t want him anyway.
Not an Everyday Guy.
First!
Not an Everyday Guy.
First!
Can't play defense either
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Actually ----- s/b thanks to all of our insiders for all of their news, always. It's totally and absolutely appreciated!!!
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
Thankful for RayJ for what he did while he was with us. He opened lots of doors. s/
The Utes just recently got Deivon Smith from GT which made me surprised about this Utah decision. Smith is definitely not someone you refuse to recruit over, especially given his shooting numbers at the collegiate level, but was a top 60ish prospect in high-school, is a superb athlete, and can really only play point because of his size... who knows anymore
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I actually buy into this. It's not necessarily the right decision and it's certainly not the decision that any of us want, but there are so many things that a young basketball player has to consider. Just think of all the things that might weigh into one's portal decision:
- Being the alpha on a lesser team in a lesser conference vs. competing for points and exposure on a really good team
- Geography (i.e. he's already lived in the Rocky Mountains)
- Influence of those around him (handlers, family, etc.)
- Rapport with coaching staff
- Team's emphasis on Offense vs. Defense; coach's philosophy & playing style
- Chances of playing in the Big Dance
- $$$ / NIL
- National TV exposure
- Proximity to one's family (ability for them to watch him play)
Point is, you just never know which of these carries the most weight.
Rayj making his way to Utah...
I thought the 22-23 version was extremely entertaining to watch, until MM’s head bounced off the floor almost higher than his vertical, and then he went 1 for 30-ish from 3 until the end.
Except you won’t be “the man.” Also, who knows what kind of feedback he got by going through draft process. He may not think that the Illinois situation (offense, role) is the best place to show improvement in those areas that were cited as needing work.
Classic loyalty. Do you all realize the optimism you‘re using to excuse your disappointment is setting yourselves up for the next nutpunch.
Very little reason to assume TSJ, and Coleman will be back, or there is some super secret better PG option lined up. Just allow yourselves to be disappointed.
Very little reason to assume TSJ, and Coleman will be back, or there is some super secret better PG option lined up. Just allow yourselves to be disappointed.
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