I’ve been in favor of spending 5-6 million of our alleged 8.5 on center and power forward
Agreed. We need more than one. Did the Hofstra kid sign anywhere yet? Probably a long shot but I’d love to get him.
You need someone else 6-8 or above on the roster is what I really meant so you’re not totally outmatched underneath
Was clearly his best game of the season, but against Virginia he played 46 minutes, had one foul, scored 17 points on 7-10 shooting and had 19 rebounds. If he can stay on the court half as long with anywhere that level of energy and production we will be way better off at the center position. He looks built like a tank and reminds me of Purdue’s center Cluff.
Current roster I agree but we need minimum 2 more starters ! Ideally 3 pushing TF into our modern day Vinnie Johnson!
We do not need a point guard nor shall we waste that money. Lino mark will be our starting point guard and JMichael Davis will be his backup. Stop any other narrative . Francis, a potentially improving Powers and the freshman Wooten will be the 2 guard .we are set there as well.
Yes we do! More specifically Pikes career needs one, if he wants to be here after next season.
That lineup might, depending on the continued development of younger players, get you into the top half of the BigTen…which would de facto mean NCAA bubble. All five are comfortable with the ball in their hands and putting it on the deck and above all getting buckets.
Either Lino blows up and performs and he is your point guard next year or the following or you recruit one g for the year after next. With limited funds the front court still needs additions.
24 minutes would be good. He's not in the greatest physical shape, played 28 minutes tje game before that Virginia game and never hit those #'s again. Gets himself in better shape, maybe we could hope for a little more.
I tend to agree, but Richie has been pretty adamant they are looking for a starting guard still.
No he hasn't yet, but his return is expected. Technically, he doesn't have to say anything. If he doesn't enter the portal by end of day Tuesday, then he's coming back.
There were a lot of dumb takes when everyone was having their dramatic childish outbursts.
Some childish yes but I think people are fairly or unfairly depending on perspective putting a magnifying glass on this offseason and season because it’s the first truly HOT SEAT season for pike since he’s been here and that’s how things typically go from an optics perspective
I can’t argue with that because it’s reasonable. A week ago there weren’t a lot of reasonable takes here.
The preseason college magazine predictions will giva a early indication how Rutgers ranks with other BIG Ten teams.
This roster isn’t finished and it’s definitely an upgrade vs last year. Multiple scoring options. Just need to gel and play D.
Need another 4/5 for the rotation and starting PG and then let’s roll!
The starting PG is already on the team: Pike is going to let Lino push the ball. We will be a running, pressing team, led by Lino.
I agree that Lino Mark is very likely going to be the starting point guard next season. Personally I think he is an exciting player that has a good chance to be a star even though he needs to improve his passing when he penetrates especially now that he has a center and forwards who can catch the ball and finish around the rim. The coaches need to work on refining his game and if he can pick up the craftiness Francis shows he will be a terror on offense with his speed and high motor.
Definitely need a backup center. Gurdak can’t play 40 minutes a game and Ware has not shown he can be a viable option as backup.
