Ryan Soulis - 2023 Signee
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Is he able to get a redshirt possibly for this past season - given the injuries and limited games he appeared in?
Thanks Fan1. Disappointing news. Seems like big men can struggle with foot injuries. Hopefully can get this cleared up this off season. This sucks because as some on this board know, was really really high on Soulis, but the more shelf time he has, the less optimism for next year. Thinks this situation also just underlines the importance of Beagle.
We really need a Bigelow or Harris type in the portal. Very important now.
We really need a Bigelow or Harris type in the portal. Very important now.
Thanks, I missed that. Curious what happened there. He was in street clothes since before Christmas, so did he just get back on the court after the season wrapped up and reinjure something, or did they wait until after the season for a procedure? (No idea why they would have waited if he was already shut down for the season.)
Bad news: He needed Tomy John surgery in his ankle. Good news: Soon he'll be able to throw a 98-mph screwball with his ankle.
he was also in a boot at the last home game I am virtually sure as I think about it now ..
Nope.
Wasn't wearing one at the Tech game either.
Wasn't wearing one at the Tech game either.
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So we are saying that Sec9's memory is on par with mine?
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
And I still say that oop to Kevin Smith vs VaTech was coming out of a timeout, I don't care what the game logs say 
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Had not realized Ryan and I share a birthday. I have a lot more than 19 candles on my cake though.
A belated Happy Birthday to SF and Ryan
So back to the injury/boot mystery. He was not wearing one at the end of the season. Then Fan1 spotted him in one end of March. Then again NOT at the Spidey's mid April? Does not look like he was in the recent practice pictures, but the only showed a few guys.
Any updates? At this point, no reason to rush a foot injury on a big guy so far out, but hoping he can get fully healthy this summer and get some work in.
So back to the injury/boot mystery. He was not wearing one at the end of the season. Then Fan1 spotted him in one end of March. Then again NOT at the Spidey's mid April? Does not look like he was in the recent practice pictures, but the only showed a few guys.
Any updates? At this point, no reason to rush a foot injury on a big guy so far out, but hoping he can get fully healthy this summer and get some work in.
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
I think he is ok. He was invited to participate on Greek national team, but turned it down, because he will be practicing in Richmond. I believe he is arriving on campus soon.
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I believe 23 asked for an update on Ryan. Ryan is scheduled to be on campus next week. The coach continues to speak very positively of him and said both Ryan and Jonathan Beagle are both very versatile and could play center or forward. He also said that Beagle is EXTREMELY impressive and that Mike has also stepped up his game. One of the people on the call attended a recent practice and said Mike was completely ripped. We could see 2 of the 3 playing at the same time.
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Yep, 80's said 2 out of 3. Which I like at times. I know some are very opposed to even playing 2 at the same time - for fear of being able to stretch the floor on O, as well as guard the 3pt line on D. Anyway, its nice that we have Beagle and Walz - so Ryan doesn't need to necessarily rush back. Also nice that he has an extra season of separation from Walz and Beagle.
That is my understanding - Walz / Beagle Juniors, now with the RS - Soulis is a freshman - 4 years to play.
Bumping .. 2/3 of the way through this infamous '24-25 season, I think Ryan Soulis is the only Spider who has exceeded my expectations , even with his limited minutes. See signs that he actually may be better in Mooney's famous point-center role than Walz/Beagle and while still very raw, he seems to have some decent moves to the basket. Hope he gets 10 to 15 minutes a game the rest of the year and assume all 3 big men are back next year, think it could and should be open competition in terms of who starts next year.
Agree - the more time he's gotten the more he's shown he can do. I definitely see a little Grant Golden in his game.
Last night probably his best game I've seen of him. Not sure just yet to come to a conclusion. We've now seen good games through the season of all 3 centers.
Just when he hit several baskets and did other aggressive plays Moon sent Waltz in for Soulis. Why not let the guy ride positive momentum? Not like he'd played a lot of minutes at that point?
Also, another game when Moon didn't play any combo of our 3 centers. Why not? At this point of season, it's time to experiment and also play for next year.
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last night the 3 bigs looked like 3 of our best players, all deserving to play more.
we can't go into next year planning to play them 13 mpg each. 2 have to play together some.
I can't imagine all 3 being happy with the current rotation. and if we don't try it this season, I don't know if I'd trust CM if he again says we'll do it next year.
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
he's saving it as a big surprise strategy to throw our opponents off in the A10 tournament....next year
Yep. and if u don't play him some at F it increases chances of transfer just due to the PT issue u mention above. unlike sec9 not assuming all 3 will be back. not in this NIL transfer perpetual eligibility era. I want to keep Soulis but he's also most likely candidate to leave given years left. Walz is academically focused and been here 3 - least likely imo. Beagle just transferred in 2024, tho that hasn't stopped many. Now I'm not sure any would have great offers but 3 at the same position they may care more about role idk.
Last night I mentioned the 1st half seemed like a great opportunity to do it with us getting hammered on the O boards.
yeah I meant to write "assuming" all 3 big men will be back - agree with you that is is unlikely .. but sort of thinking Soulis (and Walz) will return. Hope Soulis realizes his potential to be a big impact player here in Mooney's system may be more than elsewhere providing he has strong guards to work with during the next 3 seasons. Time will tell.
I saw mention of Grant at the game. Curious to know how much TJ or Grant worked with Walz and Beagle this off season? Last year I felt like there was a lot of mention of Quinn receiving instruction from one or both, but don't recall hearing anything this off season. I thought Walz was making really good progress first two seasons, and despite bunch on this board touting him, does not seem to have improved on offense. He is always going to be a big physical presence, but was hoping for a bigger jump on the offensive end. Again, maybe did not work out and receive mentorship from those guys like Quinn did. Or maybe Quinn seeked it out, and/or just talked about it more in public.
He's got a very nice touch for a big man. Wish, though, he would be a little more aggressive on the offensive end and take it to the rack instead of the turn around jumper, etc.
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
That drives me nuts. When he gets the ball and immediately turns AWAY from the basket that is exactly what the defense wants every time, and worse yet most of the time he is out by the three point line.
Agree. He does have a nice looking shot. He did end up taking a few more shots last night. Several games back he had 17 points. Then the next game he reverted to distributor. I just don't think he looks to shoot enough. He's a big physical guy and should be able to push his way into shots under the goal.
I do think Beagle looks to shoot more often than Waltz. He seems to want the ball, and that's good. Last night Soulis also showed he wants the ball. We need the centers to score regularly especially with DH out.
And again I'll say - play 2 of the big guys together & not just on occasion. We have nothing to loose at this point of a losing season to show some different looks.
My new starting lineup:
Roche
White
Souls
Beagle
Walz
This lineup would be everything that Mooney is not.
GO BIG OR GO HOME
Roche
White
Souls
Beagle
Walz
This lineup would be everything that Mooney is not.
GO BIG OR GO HOME
