VT4700 said:

Could be similar to what Dji did. Go to a team where he could start or get good minutes, but that likely means a bottom team in your conference.

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plydogg said:

VT you gotta help me out and stop bringing up Kwesi. I don’t even care about if it helps an argument, but I get such bad PTSD when I hear that name. Dude could sing, but man I want to forget about those times

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kneepadmckinney said:

I'm with spiderman on having 3 guys that are big enough to play the 5 in our system. Guys get hurt. Soulis got hurt. Beagle was out for a couple games. So was Walz. If we only have 2 dudes there, that's really, really thin. I think it is much more appetizing for a guy to come here knowing that both those guys are gone in one year. And frankly, if they can play D, they'll play in front of Beagle.

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plydogg said:

Mods let’s just end this one. We’ve got the bloods and the crips on the same side here. I’m here for it. Also just bought a $21 beer so I’m not of sane minu

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GKiller said:

I’m with 4700 on this one.

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VT4700 said:

When is the last time we really needed 3 bigs? As in, would have been in big trouble without them all? If we had several spots, maybe, but it would be terrible roster management to use a final spot on a 3rd big, who if any good at all, likely sees Walz and Beagle here and has no desire to transfer to a place where playing time is uncertain. Sounds like you would rather have a big like Kwesi than a wing or guard who could get good minutes and be a factor every game?

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spider23 said:

Pretty cool, Big Shot Rob.

Saw Boeheim at a few AAU tourneys when Buddy was younger. One guy that I never was interested in approaching, didn't like him, and did not look very approachable. One of our coaches, who also happened to lead his team to D3 final 4 this season, was very excited to see him and got his and sons picture with him.

Question for you, which finals team has more fans there? Was listening to sports radio, one show said Houston had big edge, while other claimed Gators far outnumbered Houston.

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gcarter52 said:

That must have been a sight to behold!

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plydogg said:

Well it has been a hell of a day here. I met Robert Horry, great guy.

And you’ll never gueee who I ran into next. Jim Boeheim. He only slipped for a second, but I could see the pain on his face when he saw my Richmond hat while shaking my hand. He still remembers. I bet I could have asked what he was thinking and Dick Tarrant would have came straight out of his mouth.

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VT4700 said:

The money out there is crazy. I could definitely see, if a big school like OSU with money to spend wanted a guy, it would hard to turn down a lot of money, even if it meant lesser time. But, maybe Minn offered good enough money combined with playing time.

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plydogg said:

I don’t really know how it all works, just seems like the soul is being sucked out of the sport.

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VT4700 said:

When is the last time we really needed 3 bigs? As in, would have been in big trouble without them all? If we had several spots, maybe, but it would be terrible roster management to use a final spot on a 3rd big, who if any good at all, likely sees Walz and Beagle here and has no desire to transfer to a place where playing time is uncertain. Sounds like you would rather have a big like Kwesi than a wing or guard who could get good minutes and be a factor every game?

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VT4700 said:

Maybe some would rather stay here and not play much than transfer down? Or, some are waiting to see who we bring in. If we don't bring in a forward, and are done with spots, then the returning guys will have to get some time. But, we should always try to improve our team, and I think that is exactly what we are trying to do at that spot in the portal. So, I could see Mooney having the lack of playing time conversation with GW3 and Soulis because they likely would have been non rotation guys again, but it is still depending on who we get as far as playing time for our forwards go.

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plydogg said:

Durkin is a sophomore now right? Wonder if his agent advised him for a move to a lesser school in the P5. If he moves to the Buckeyes and struggles there’s not a lot of money to be had after that. If he stars for Minnesota this season (even if they suck) he’s got a huge payday in store from just about any school in the country.

I don’t really know how it all works, just seems like the soul is being sucked out of the sport.

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kneepadmckinney said:

I'm with spiderman on having 3 guys that are big enough to play the 5 in our system. Guys get hurt. Soulis got hurt. Beagle was out for a couple games. So was Walz. If we only have 2 dudes there, that's really, really thin. I think it is much more appetizing for a guy to come here knowing that both those guys are gone in one year. And frankly, if they can play D, they'll play in front of Beagle.

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