You think Brandon Garrison is an elite PF? Hey man, I’m not here to judge I just disagree
Based on my limited research, I don't see a guy on Yaxel 's level this portal cycle.
That’s the problem with the portal. You can never be sure who might jump in. So how do you key in on someone?
My definition certainly doesn’t have to be Yaxel level or higher. When I say elite, I’m more referring to function. A power forward who is a threat to make the three at a high enough clip to keep the offensive spacing, but can drive and create, score at least some in a pinch low post and a versatile defender/rebounder. I don’t care what rank he is on some chart.
no im saying not getting a portal center bc moreno is there is crazy
He overpays for guys no one else wants. The elite guys would rather go anywhere else, even if it means taking a paycut.
Agree, send Garrison packing
Uk needs complete overhaul of talent, so yes everyone is up for discussion.
I’d take a BG if I got to pick portal players and I’d kick a pope coached teams a ss
Maybe scouting injuries is something some coaches do. Idk. Just saying
Kam Williams doesn't drive or create, nor is he a good enough rebounder at the 4. I really like Kam as a small-ball four in spurts but he is a 3. The player I described is a versatile power forward who can play traditional role or modern style and can handle the burden of more possessions. I'm looking for a 10-12ppg, 6-8rpg kind of guy who is similar to Andrew Carr but more slashing and more efficient shooting.
Maybe hart can finally land a recruit, which would be something new
Fingers crossed Hawthorne is a solid (albeit skinny) 4 when all is said and done and becomes difficult to keep off the floor. I think we probably need a Veteran 4 in the mold of Carr but not necessarily a stud, and maybe not even then if Jelavic develops. But production and shooting from the 4 spot has to improve since we don't have an offensive minded Center really either. But if there is a stud 4 in the portal, you swing the bat regardless. I just don't have faith we get a stud at the 4. (similarly I don't think we get a stud at PG either is Lowe comes back for the same reason Lewis decommitted) There is competition at the 4 (not elite competition) but enough to make recruits think twice about battling for it with guys that have already been here and developed a relationship with the staff. Of course I'm only considering the current roster and not entertaining how getting someone like Stokes or Pate or Kieta would reshape things. Definitely need a backup Center regardless, unless we are riding with Garrison again. Or Potter becomes next man up. Honestly I think Oweh's starter spot and minutes, Aberdeen's starter/6th man spot and minutes (whether or not Chandler fills the starter side at the 2 guard or the 6th man role is up for debate), and a backup PG are the most enticing for targets.
Many people just see the current product and think returning a bunch of guys means you return the same production for the most part, and so people are naturally frustrated. I agree with everything you said in this post -- well thought-out and nice structure.
Kam gives you a better shooter and just as good of a rebounder than Jelly.
I'm a little higher on Kam's upside at the three but I respect where you are coming from. I'm not sure how I feel about Stokes at this point.
Yeah Stokes is all hypothetical at this point but if he does come, you will have to recruit Kam back to the team IMO.
bediako was in college for a while, pate is 19 and has never seen a college court, so jts different
