Around the A-10: 2024–25 Edition
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VCU is clearly competing financially with the big boys. very, very impressive.
Lord knows I’m not defending our OOC schedule. Playing Randy Mac or Hampton Sydney would be more challenging.
Hmmm. Wouldn't necessarily call it impressive. Just a choice. And dedication. Opposite of our direction.
I for one am impressed that they landed a top 75 kid competing with Texas and Indiana.
and it wasn't a "local kid who wants to play at home" situation.
but you're right. VCU is making a decision to compete at that level. it'll be interesting to see how many other non-P5's do.
Taking a quick look at the current freshman's ESPN 100 rankings, looks like VCU (again with Nyk Lewis no. 57), SDSU, and UAB were the only teams to nab a top 100 guy.
They could have thrown a lot of money at these guys (talking about VCU) but to your point sman - kids are still going to go top choice - so still very impressive that Martelli Junior is already running laps around us.
They could have thrown a lot of money at these guys (talking about VCU) but to your point sman - kids are still going to go top choice - so still very impressive that Martelli Junior is already running laps around us.
Will VCU eventually run out of money? Can Martelli coach as well as he recruits?
Rhoades was a good recruiter also, but can't coach worth a sh!t.
Time will tell on the coaching piece - but you got to have players first, and good players in order to win games. Rankings are not everything, but I have said before - I like my chances with a team of top 100 kids, than a team without top 100 kids. Will some of the top 100 kids flame out - of course. Will some of the non-100 kids overachieve or be better than there ranking - of course. But I just think the odds are in your favor the more you can recruit and get top ranked players, more times than not - it will work out.
As the old saying goes: “It’s not the X’s and O’s. It’s the Jimmys and Joes.
I would say u need both. Hard for the best coaches in the world to win without talent, but talented players need a good coach, not only for X's and O's, but for team chemistry. The best coaches can get talented guys to play unselfish, team first basketball.
Shulga drafted near end of 2nd round by Celtics. Jamir Watkins who played at VCU but transferred to Florida State was also drafted. By the Bullets. Should only continue to help vcu attract talent. We have kind of abdicated competing with them anyway.
I remember last year at this time VT4700 (& a number of others) getting on me when I called VCU the favorite after he returned...why does shulga make them the favorite. lol. A10 POY and nba draft pick.
I remember last year at this time VT4700 (& a number of others) getting on me when I called VCU the favorite after he returned...why does shulga make them the favorite. lol. A10 POY and nba draft pick.
Was going to post earlier - Shulga drafted second round. Good opportunity for him because Celtics seem to give these type of picks (Scheirman, Peterson (usc), and others) a real shot to develop in G league while getting some games on the big team when injuries hit.
It is crazy that following that #RVA season, we went in such different directions. We kept keeping on with mooney extensions, and VCU really did nothing spectacular.....BUT they did the obvious and built on the momentumn and kept hiring good coaches. We gave unwarranted extensions. REally really not as hard as it seems, but you have to have an admin and AD that understand the value.
It is crazy that following that #RVA season, we went in such different directions. We kept keeping on with mooney extensions, and VCU really did nothing spectacular.....BUT they did the obvious and built on the momentumn and kept hiring good coaches. We gave unwarranted extensions. REally really not as hard as it seems, but you have to have an admin and AD that understand the value.
Shulga will have a real shot at making the Celtics Roster next season as they are in dump mode with Tatum likely not to suit up next year. I could see a situation where they put him on a 2 way contract and let him play just to see what he can do as I think the Celtics are really planning on a return 2 years from now. Its a really good situation for him and not to mention - fellow UR alum Tony Dobbins on staff.
