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Franisdaman

Franisdaman

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HAWKNESS said:
Not just hot water lost his job and then a bowl ban which was a 12-0 Ohio State season. Pretty crazy. Even at time felt like too much
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Remember Will Wade? In his first LSU stint from 2017-22, Wade was 105-51 with an SEC regular-season championship and three NCAA tournament appearances.

LSU fired him in March 2022 for his involvement in NCAA Level I and Level II recruiting violations (cash payments, improper recruiting, and a lack of institutional control).

He was also caught up in an FBI probe that caught Wade on a wiretap discussing a "strong-a.ss offer" to a recruit.

After sitting out a season, followed by 2 years as head coach for McNeese and NC State this past season, he's back at LSU.

The Tigers fired Matt McMahon, Wade's predecessor, after he went 60-70 overall and 17-55 in the SEC in four seasons.

www.espn.com

Will Wade says aim is national title in return to LSU hoops

Will Wade shrugged off criticism for his departure from N.C. State and said his commitment is to win national titles at LSU.
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Hawkeye54545

Hawkeye54545

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Portal doesn't open until the 6th and as of this morning there are 342 players in it.

I can't wrap my head around that.
 
Franisdaman

Franisdaman

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For the 2025-26 season, Kentucky spent $22 million on its roster. They lost in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament.

On3 reported that Iowa, which made the Elite 8, spent between $8 million and $10 million on its roster.

Link to that story:

www.on3.com

Sweet 16 top spenders: Which programs spent $10 million, who got biggest bang for buck

The Sweet 16 tips off Thursday, and many of the teams still standing are the biggest spenders. On3 is breaking down who spent the most.
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HawkBot

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Franisdaman said:
Remember Will Wade? In his first LSU stint from 2017-22, Wade was 105-51 with an SEC regular-season championship and three NCAA tournament appearances.

LSU fired him in March 2022 for his involvement in NCAA Level I and Level II recruiting violations (cash payments, improper recruiting, and a lack of institutional control).

He was also caught up in an FBI probe that caught Wade on a wiretap discussing a "strong-a.ss offer" to a recruit.

After sitting out a season, followed by 2 years as head coach for McNeese and NC State this past season, he's back at LSU.

The Tigers fired Matt McMahon, Wade's predecessor, after he went 60-70 overall and 17-55 in the SEC in four seasons.

www.espn.com

Will Wade says aim is national title in return to LSU hoops

Will Wade shrugged off criticism for his departure from N.C. State and said his commitment is to win national titles at LSU.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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That's kinda like putting your dishes through a quick dishwasher cycle instead of a normal cycle.
 
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Hawkangler

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478 names so far. Portal doesn't officially open until the 7th. Are teams allowed to interact with portal players other than grad transfers before that date?

Can they talk to agents or family members before that date?

I get the vibe that is going on a lot. The day the portal opens there are commitments. How does that happen without a visit?
 
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AndreTheHawk

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Hawkangler said:
342 in the portal as of this morning.
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And many more coming. I'm gonna wait to care when I hear who Iowa actually targets and there is something outside of Fantasy that we have a shot.

Most of these guys who's pictures are already posted are guys nobody knows and likely never will. But to each their own.
 
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doughuddl2_rivals

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Hawkangler

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Well the fun begins on Tuesday. It is obvious what a rim protector brings to a team. Mara was a beast last night. PG and Big, hope we can get one of each.
 
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Palmerhawk

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Of those 4 waukee title players Omaha was the highest rated recruit but at this point he is behind the sandforts, and devries in college success.
Just never can tell...as the song goes
 
2432Hawk

2432Hawk

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Palmerhawk said:
Of those 4 waukee title players Omaha was the highest rated recruit but at this point he is behind the sandforts, and devries in college success.
Just never can tell...as the song goes
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Just goes to show you these ranking services are always over-valuing flash vs fundamentals. Omaha has the physical tools. also feel changing schools so frequently also hurts his development.
 
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HawkInDenver

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Just goes to show you these ranking services are always over-valuing flash vs fundamentals. Omaha has the physical tools. also feel changing schools so frequently also hurts his development.
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I agree that changing schools a lot hurts development. It also means that programs who are looking for someone to come in with multiple years left will pass.
 
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Hawkangler

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528 in the portal as of this morning

41 centers - a hard position to fill, smaller numbers

105 point guards - a lot of talent with a large pool to choose from.
 
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