i agree. Appears that Fletch wasn't the only one he was working with.
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How is this not going backwards to the days of kofi? Brad has been on record saying he wants shooters and liked the way the offense ran with shooters 1-5You would be crazy not to want this guy. Shoots 60% from field and is a double double machine.
Arizona big man Ballo entering transfer portal
Arizona star center Oumar Ballo entered the transfer portal Monday.www.espn.com
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
We won two Big Ten titles with Kofi
I love Ty -- love him -- but if he can't learn to hit a floater or even (especially) a layup, let alone an actual jumpshot, then the stability of his role on the team will continue to fluctuate moving forward.
I understand. I’m not saying he wasn’t great when he was here, but the offense still stalled with 4 out one in.
Good call ... I can't keep up ... LOL ...
I doubt Storr commits anywhere until after the NBA combine. His timeline will be closer to Mayer, Shannon, RayJ Dennis late May
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Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
Every Day Guy
I wouldn’t blame Kofi for that. And it must not have stalled during the Big Ten season.
I see what you did.
That provides a whole new meaning for me of EDG. But, I also know that I preached to my kids and every kid I coached in baseball, soccer, and basketball foir many years, "Don't be afraid to ask questions and learn".
It seemed to work out well for UConn...
Ryan Conwell from ISU officially portaling
Everything tend to work well for UConn. Best college team I've seen in years and years.
Clingan will shoot (and make) jump shots though, too.
We obviously won't be building a defense with Harris specifically in mind, but I do think he allows us to change the equation depending on the defensive capabilities of the guys we bring in. While I think it's clear that Brad likes the idea of switch defense with interchangeable parts in theory, it's also been made just as clear that that defense will only be as strong as your weakest defender as teams will just make you switch until they get the matchup they want. Sencire really makes you want to play tight man- it allows you to attack the opposing guards, cut down on space, and make those entry passes more difficult with the opposing big in worse position when they receive it. If we were to get an additional 1 or 2 good on-ball defenders, then with Sencire, Ty, those 1 or 2 transfers, and possibly DGL, I think we'd be really cooking in pure man. It would also shield Morez and Amani much more than what we were allowing to reach Coleman this past year. Plus bring in an experienced 5 with some heft who can defend the opposing 5 to split time and I think we might really have something.
While it's pretty much a certainty our offensive production will fall off this year, I think it's an even bigger certainty that our defense is going to make a big leap. And while I say this every year, this is the year I think we really do go 8-9 deep if what we're bringing in is as good as the insiders are suggesting. Difference being that this year, those guys in the 6-9 bench spots are going to be like ordering off the a la carte menu to give you what you really need in that specific matchup, with that 6th and 7th guy getting a regular 10-20min.
Lol did UConns offense stall playing 4 out or Arizona with Ballo? You can do a lot of different things that don't stall out your offense you just have run a scheme that isn't 4 guys standing around in the perimeter. Plenty of NBA teams run offenses without a center that shoots much.
Also, Ballo isn't Kofi. He's not the type to dump it into every possession. He's going to score off put backs, rolling to the basket, and quick post seals.
Arizona has been in the top 11 for Kenpom offenses both the last two seasons and they play as fast as nearly anyone in the country.
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Not saying it's likely or anything but he would be such an incredible fit if Domask got a waiver.
Honestly good fit regardless, but would absolutely kill teams trying to double Domask.
Purdue's a better example as Clingan is just a freak- almost like if Meyers Leonard's potential was fully realized at Illinois. But yes, a behemoth down low and 4 guys who can score is still very effective in the college game. If you get a shot at a Kofi type player, you sign him immediately, no questions asked, and build around him.
Wow. Killed it in the NIT against high level competition until championship game and going 1-9 from 3. was on fire for the whole tourney before that. sign me up.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Joel Goodson
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really good stats, including ~41% from 3. don't know squat about him, but from a very brief checkout, he flippin' checks out. multi-year kid too
Would think it is probably going to be most (all but 5 stars) people starting in the minors and proving themselves. Would seem it is more advantageous to gain playing time than just practicing with better players. May even see agreements between teams like minor leagues. Changes coming ready or not.
Leonardite
- Terre Haute, IN
He's good. Avila got all the headlines, but I thought Conwell was the best player on the team. Certainly would be the best fit at the high major level. Elite ELITE shooter. Can shoot it off the catch and off the dribble. He was 41% from 3 on nearly 7 attempts per game. For comparison, Goode was our highest percentage 3 point shooter this season at 39% at a little over 4 attempts per game.
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soupy17
- MI
With the Indiana State guys added, our full list is up to 38 names that we have been linked with in the portal, 36 of which are uncommitted as best as I can tell.
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