Yeah, a good portion of projected first rounders are returning to college so maybe Moreno can go higher than most expect. I'm thinking he might stay in the draft if he's not excited about the team.
Pope Flying to Israel
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That's just another indication of Mark Pope not knowing what he's doing. This is going to be just another hodge podge roster thrown together with no rhyme or reason. I feel like we're going to have to accept the fact that we have to bite the bullet for the upcoming season and pray to God that the new AD does his/her due diligence when hiring the next head coach.
If I'm going to fly around the world for a Center, I am going to make sure he is 6-11 or 7-0, lol.
To me, this guy seems like a potential backup for the 5 (and possibly the 4)... defensively, his height concerns me at only 6'8, but he is listed at 260lbs, and in his highlights, even at that weight, he plays above the rim. Plus, he's a good shooter, and in his highlights, he makes some great passes showing his court vision is solid.
Highlights
Again, doesn't just blow me away, but if he's coming to build depth, he seems like a solid addition.
Pope still needs to land a legit "dude" at either (or both) the 3 or 4.
Not a bad strategy. Get AIPAC on our side and we start rolling.
He rose through Franca, one of Brazil’s top clubs, winning three national championships, the Basketball Champions League Americas, and the Intercontinental Cup. In Brazil, he averaged 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 47.9% from three before coming to Europe last summer.
If you’re going down in flames might as well crash hard. This job has completely chewed pope up and spit him out. He’s nothing like he was before he arrived. He had potential when he got here but his inability to recruit has really turned him inside out and the pressure cooker that is his job has him
Discombobulated.
A 6'8" center? That's mid-major size for a big guy. I guess Pope must be preppin' for his next coaching gig.
N’diaye is 22 years old. Get both of those guys and we may have the oldest group of “freshmen” in the country.
Bull that just seems to be the new way of CBB. The sport’s now full of seasoned vets just pretending to be college kids.
His game is basically Reid Travis 2.0 with a better outside game. Similar size as well, not a huge needle mover but would be a quality piece overall.
Meh. I can't get excited about these European guys. Most are skilled but 99 percent of them get bullied by SEC physical play. They just scream "Emergency Back Up"
Disagree. Don't see him moving the needle next season at all. Barring any significant gets, the roster next season is a big, fat "Meh." Mid-table SEC at best, NCAA tourney bubble team. Although, maybe we can sneak in if the expansion to 76 teams starts next year.
That seems like a pretty good comparison, except this guy looks more athletic than Travis. Reid didn’t have the bounce I’m seeing on this guy’s clips.
You have a generative ai picture of a real life person that exists instead of the person himself as your avatarDisagree. Don't see him moving the needle next season at all. Barring any significant gets, the roster next season is a big, fat "Meh." Mid-table SEC at best, NCAA tourney bubble team. Although, maybe we can sneak in if the expansion to 76 teams starts next year.
Stfu you freak
I'd really like to give a shout out to the Federal Judges who thought it would be in the best interest of America to absolutely destroy amateur college athletics. We're now recruiting 24 year old Israelis instead of American kids.
Technically a 24 yo Brazilian who plays ball in Isreal. I get what you are saying, however. That said, basketball is an international sport. I don't care if we pull a PF from Mt. Olympus or Hades so long as he is a stud who helps us win games (not that Santos is a stud).
Damn ... I hadn't thought of that. Surely, he'll be back this year ... let's hope so !!
Thank you for the link to his highlights. He is certainly a 4 at the NCAA level, one who can rotate down and get into the paint as needed. Nice bounce and touch.
Guy looks 30 though, might need to fact check that "birth certificate".
It worked out for Illinois this year. I'm just trying to stay optimistic.
Yeah, he uses his size well... I was impressed that he's strong enough to bang, but has plenty of bounce to play above the rim. He is the same size as Carey from TN, but he seems to play above the rim way more than Carey could. Plus, unlike Carey, Santos can shoot more than 3 ft from the goal.
I am just using Carey as a comparison b/c he was a LOAD for most teams to deal with, and Santos appears to be an upgrade compared to him.
Any chance he decides to stay in Israel?
Marcio Santos International Stats
Position: Center6-9, 254lb (206cm, 115kg)
Born: November 2, 2002 (Age: 23-178d)
Another future NBA All Star no doubt. Can just tell by looking at him he is oozing potential
Honestly I'd rather take Garrison back than... whatever it is this staff is doing RN
Tel Aviv? We're flying into missile and drone attack territory to get 6'8" centers. This is like next-level version of when Coach Cow was the only guy brave enough to go deep into the ghettos to get players.
im just sitting back watching people run back and forth having no idea this has been dead for a long time now.
Pope is now the first coach to lose a Nike elite kid to an adidas school. He is the worst coach of all time here and it’s not close.
But after next year he’s going to be coach K.
Pope flying 3/4 of the way across the world after whiffing on Stokes for “not a huge needle mover” is one of the Popiest things that Pope has ever Poped.
More wasted time and money on a season that will likely ruin Pope's reputation and possibly his career as a coach.
