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NCAAsorBust

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Also, once a player enters the portal, we should be done with him. Don't continue to get used, no shopping our final offer. This might not be a very popular opinion but stick to your guns.
If this was year 1 of the Sha era, I'd agree. I think we need to set that precedent. We're staring 5 years of no tournament in the face. Do what you gotta do to make the tournament. Assemble the best team you can at this point. Take pride and moral victories out of the equation at this point.
 
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shu67

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Just saying we need to get 2 centers to replace Payne and Hines. That is big bucks and a chunk out of our NIL budget if you want to get kids who are just average or effective at all.

We are in deeper trouble than any of you can imagine.
 

Halldan

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Just saying we need to get 2 centers to replace Payne and Hines. That is big bucks and a chunk out of our NIL budget if you want to get kids who are just average or effective at all.

We are in deeper trouble than any of you can imagine.
Maybe not as bad as many think. Getting two quality PF's might help and they can play in the middle if they have the size and talent. It would cost less but clearly having Hines return would have been better. But not at the cost he is asking $4M-$5M.
 
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Halldan

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Of course, but regarding the Pirates it might be better cost wise to bring in multiple PFs and have them play the 4-5 positions.

Then concentrate on swings and guards, hopefully with height.
 
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Seton75

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The 80s lakers backed up Kareem first with Jim Chones, then with McAdoo.
 
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