What to do with the open spots in 2019

[needmorecowbell]

So RU has two open spots for 2019, correct? Does it make most sense to grab the best two transfers (immediately eligible) and make a push for the post season? This leaves both spots open for 2020 and there are a lot of top players high on RU. Thoughts?

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

So RU has two open spots for 2019, correct? Does it make most sense to grab the best two transfers (immediately eligible) and make a push for the post season? This leaves both spots open for 2020 and there are a lot of top players high on RU. Thoughts?

I hope we are trying to get a big who can actually contribute 5-8 minutes per game this year even if it’s for one year. He doesn’t need to score. Doorson’s skill level or even slightly less would be fine. I think we’ll need the extra 5 fouls. Then save the other ship for next year.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

This isn't Tom Brady showing up on the injury report as questionable and going to free agent list and picking up Ryan Fitzpatrick because he has a juicy matchup against the Raiders and plugging him in your fantasy football lineup.

 

[kcg88]

I want Alonzo Walker (or Shakur Juiston but that's probably not happening) as a grad transfer forward to fill in some minutes, and then someone like Kadary Richmond. Or maybe there's this year's version of an Aundre Hyatt out there who'll reclassify in August.

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

Juiston is also nicked up with a knee but should be fine after surgery.....probably heading to Oregon

 

[Goku]

if we can even find a Gettys or Sa who can give us some minutes in certain games, it will help

 

[needmorecowbell]

This isn't Tom Brady showing up on the injury report as questionable and going to free agent list and picking up Ryan Fitzpatrick because he has a juicy matchup against the Raiders and plugging him in your fantasy football lineup.

I'm not suggesting that. My point was that there are a ton on eligible transfer now. Does the staff take two and make a play for 2019 season vs picking up a project or letting the scholarship stay unused. The transfer portal changes how teams can compete. 20% of current players are in the portal.

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

I'd like to grab one grad transfer forward who is good for 6-8 minutes a game, and I'd like to also grab one sit-out transfer forward if we can get a legit one. If not just leave the scholly open.

 

[RUMassAlum]

This program is at a crossroads of progress and perception. Yes, I would go all out to win this season. Ideally, I would go for two useful grad transfers (not that it will be easy to land even one). Unlike some posters, who say that we will be fine without Eugene Omoruyi, I believe his departure is a huge negative, and Yeboah is a very different kind of PF who cannot simply be plugged in for Eugene . We were already in the market for a badly need 5 to spell Myles Johnson. Now, in my opinion, we also need another 4, playing 8 to 10 minutes a game, grab some rebounds, give some fouls to defend the lane, maybe score a couple close to the rim. If we cannot land a 4 and a 5, then a promising 2019 would be an alternative, but at this late date, we would have to get pretty lucky there. Win now. BTW, to return to the point about EO's value, IMO, he was our most consistent player, in spite of chronic knee injury. A captain and leader, a great rebounder, solid defender, and enough of a scorer around the hoop to lead the team in scoring. A big loss no matter how you cut it. I will also add my two cents as to why he left. His knees could have healed in Piscataway as a redshirt (not that this would have been a great scenario for the team for 2020). But there is no doubt in my mind that his departure had everything to do with a bruised ego at the recruiting of Yeboah, and yes, it was a major disappointment for everyone, fans, players, coaches and all who follow the team. It forces the team to develop a whole new style, chemistry and rotation.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

if we can even find a Gettys or Sa who can give us some minutes in certain games, it will help

Said player has to give us something Duke and carter can't....and obviously be better than Luke Nathan. Not saying that meaning a knock on Luke.

 

[MadRU]

How many grad transfers would be willing to play 6-8 minutes a game?

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

This program is at a crossroads of progress and perception. Yes, I would go all out to win this season.

1 week ago my concern was that our peak year was 2020-21, but replacing Eugene was going to be a big issue. the best scenario was Eugene sitting out a year and having everyone a year older.

Now that Eugene is gone there is a defined progression from 2020 to 2021. We only lose Shaq Carter.

I'd hate for us to go all in and fail and have guys here for 1 year take up minutes to those who will be here 2-3 more years.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Juiston is also nicked up with a knee but should be fine after surgery.....probably heading to Oregon

Juiston getting back to NJ and Rutgers would be a great story. Him getting to where he is is downright remarkable.

https://www.hutchnews.com/8729ff71-8beb-5e0c-b711-16206fd4d83e.html

 

[Knights 1212]

We will lose Carter and Yeboah both in the spring of 2020.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

I have always wanted us to take a big ...and redshirt him

Still what I would like ..

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

Dermatologist?

 

[rubigtimenow]

I have always wanted us to take a big ...and redshirt him

Still what I would like ..

This is 2019, I think forget about redshirting anyone unless super special circumstances. Once they graduate easily can leave for any better situation.

 

[Treeman_rivals154397]

2 walk-ons will be getting a free ride next year. This will be acceptable to Rutgers fans.

 

[dkostus]

2 walk-ons will be getting a free ride next year. This will be acceptable to Rutgers fans.

Yeah, it totally will. Go look around at open schollie around college basketball and come back with an educated opinion

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

2 walk-ons will be getting a free ride next year. This will be acceptable to Rutgers fans.

Maybe Wayne Rollins still has a year of eligibility left.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Ainge should have went after the ref instead for not calling that ridiculous moving screen "block"

 

[JavaDunk18]

There was no reason for EO ego getting in the way of Yeboah recruitment. You would think he would welcome the support being injured much of the time. I am sure Geo is glad that Young and Mulcahy are coming in to share the backcourt load..a true leader would not let ego get in the way..

 

[Scarlet83]

There was no reason for EO ego getting in the way of Yeboah recruitment. You would think he would welcome the support being injured much of the time. I am sure Geo is glad that Young and Mulcahy are coming in to share the backcourt load..a true leader would not let ego get in the way..

This. THIS. THHIISSSS!!!

 

[Mr_Twister]

Juiston getting back to NJ and Rutgers would be a great story. Him getting to where he is is downright remarkable.

https://www.hutchnews.com/8729ff71-8beb-5e0c-b711-16206fd4d83e.html

Seton Hall in the mix for Juiston ...

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/20...te-transfer-visiting-oregon-ducks-report.html

 

[kcg88]

From the Pikiell interview he didn't sound like a guy chasing down an impact 2019 player. So my guess is Lobach gets put on scholarship and we dig deep for a grad transfer or under-recruited freshman.

 

[Fzacsattac]

There was no reason for EO ego getting in the way of Yeboah recruitment. You would think he would welcome the support being injured much of the time. I am sure Geo is glad that Young and Mulcahy are coming in to share the backcourt load..a true leader would not let ego get in the way..

Nothing indicated that he has a big ego because of Yeboah.....stop making stuff up. Stated in today’s paper that he wanted a different school by Pike. Lol

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

From the Pikiell interview he didn't sound like a guy chasing down an impact 2019 player. So my guess is Lobach gets put on scholarship and we dig deep for a grad transfer or under-recruited freshman.

Does not sound like another player is urgent to Pikiell even though some transfers are expressing interest in Rutgers.

If Pikiell does not take someone else, he must really have confidence in Luke Nathan to do the job in the case of an injury. Maybe he is ready after two years of development.

Personally, I don't like a situation without a returning PF for 2020....unless that fact helps land a big 4 star recruit like Isiah Cottrell.

 

[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

Does not sound like another player is urgent to Pikiell even though some transfers are expressing interest in Rutgers.

If Pikiell does not take someone else, he must really have confidence in Luke Nathan to do the job in the case of an injury. Maybe he is ready after two years of development.

Personally, I don't like a situation without a returning PF for 2020....unless that fact helps land a big 4 star recruit like Isiah Cottrell.

Nathan is a borderline D-1 player.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Nathan is a borderline D-1 player.

As are all walkons....but, some develop enough to play a role and some have even developed enough to play a major role.....maybe not at Rutgers yet, but certainly at other schools.

Maybe you have seen him in summer workouts to provide an update on how he has been playing and where his body is going into his 3rd year of S&C.

 

[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

As are all walkons....but, some develop enough to play a role and some have even developed enough to play a major role.....maybe not at Rutgers yet, but certainly at other schools.

Maybe you have seen him in summer workouts to provide an update on how he has been playing and where his body is going into his 3rd year of S&C.

Saw him in an intra-squad scrimmage. I don't think he will give you very much.