Thanks for your service, just getting on the floor, but I'm sure time is of the essence. Hope you find a great landing spot and this move works out for all parties.
Tomas
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Mooney sent him a very strong message by not putting him in during the Hampton game. I hope Tomas finds a great organization to be a part of and get's a lot of playing time. He seems like a nice guy and played well in limited minutes. I will be rooting for him.
Relative to U of R, this will help balance out the recruiting classes and hopefully allow us to add a high quality player for next season.
Relative to U of R, this will help balance out the recruiting classes and hopefully allow us to add a high quality player for next season.
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2020/2021 Season:
C/F: Grant - SR, Grace - JR, Sal JR
F: Cayo Sr, Sherod SR, Burton - SO, Crabtree - SO
PG: Gilly- SR, Wilson - FR
G: Francis SR, Gustavson JR, Woj JR
Pretty solid roster. I think you need to go big with the now opne TV spot. If another spot opens 2 guard.
I'm still rooting for him to go somewhere and perform like he did his first two games this season.
Except 28 minutes a game instead of 7 minutes in two.
28 minutes, 8 rebounds, 12-12 from three...
I'm also stilling rooting for a chant of "The Verb is the word!"...
Except 28 minutes a game instead of 7 minutes in two.
28 minutes, 8 rebounds, 12-12 from three...
I'm also stilling rooting for a chant of "The Verb is the word!"...
Well, count me as shocked by this announcement. Lol. And some of you said, we were done recruiting this year. You are never done recruiting. And don't be shocked when we have another slot open up in the Spring.
This is a huge positive. We really need a big man recruit this year, so he can play a year under Grant, learn from him and then step in a sophomore to be our starter. Fantastic opportunity for Mooney to show Hardt that he has learned how to build a full roster, so you don't have years where you have to plug guys who aren't ready to play major minutes.
Don't mess this up, Mooney.
This is a huge positive. We really need a big man recruit this year, so he can play a year under Grant, learn from him and then step in a sophomore to be our starter. Fantastic opportunity for Mooney to show Hardt that he has learned how to build a full roster, so you don't have years where you have to plug guys who aren't ready to play major minutes.
Don't mess this up, Mooney.
How many big men spend most of their time above the foul line or at the top of the key???? How many are taught NOT to go to the offensive glass but to sprint down court so they don't let their opponents have an easy fast break basket? yes there probably are a handful of big men out there that would fit this description, but there are many more that would rather play near the basket where they have spent most of their careers. Solution? have another offensive set that allows big men to play MOST of the time near the basket where they can catch and shoot, catch and turn and shoot, and/or go to the basket for follow up shots or tips.
pretty radical idea, isn't it?
pretty radical idea, isn't it?
Agree and agree. Must be a big that plays in the paint. GG last season had 54 3PTA, 50 too many. This season, 0-3. Keep that way.
I expect it'll be more of a 4 as a true replacement for Tomas.
I think it's unlikely to land a really good 5 late unless there's a late bloomer who comes on this season. every good 2020 5 has been under a microscope the past year and landed a bunch of offers last summer or before. almost all made a decision by the November signing date.
bong, this isn't 1985. a high school or AAU coach should be charged with malpractice if they take a talented D1 level big man and play him strictly back to the basket.
Man, you are like a big dark cloud of why we can never-ever get nice things. There are ample good 5's out there. Many kids wait to the Spring now to make their commitment. Mooney just needs to get himself our there and make it happen. Also, as 23 said, we should be active in the transfer market as well.
Mooney just needs to work his a** off and get this done. He only has 1 guy to recruit for this class, so it's not like he has to land 3 or 4 players. Just one really good big man. That is not a high bar and we should hold him accountable to it, versus giving him excuses as to why he can't.
I certainly don't expect to have a big just fall in our lap now that we have a spot open. Those who think there are so many bigs available, share some names with us. Who can we easily get that will just come here next year and be fine with backing up Grant?
Same with pretty much any grad transfer. How many will look at our roster, with our top 10 guys returning plus two nice additions, and think this would be a good fit for them next year? Forget about a grad transfer, what we should focus on is a big who can come in and learn from Grant next year and then be a factor the next few years after that. And, those aren't easy to find either, but that is who we should look for. Then, we would need to get some guys that can shoot to replace the good shooters we will lose in a couple years.
Yes, I was also thinking a true transfer that would sit next year would be a good thing for a big. Probably a lot more possibilities in that realm, than h.s. players - and would be getting an older more experienced player. We do really need to stop the defeatist attitude, or if our coaches have it they do - that we cannot beat people out for good recruits. I recall VCU go in on a big man recruit from NE6 late, and beat out some big boys just a few months back. Rhoades probably said: You want to play in the NCAA's young man???? We need to get back, and this time build on it, not strike out on the trail.
Not a big man, but what about the Georgetown PG Akinjo as his replacement? I assume Akinjo would be eligible second semester next year to join our crowded backfield during a likely NCAA run. Then he would start the following two years. A good 4 or 5 would be ideal, but this would still be a nice option. Without him, there is a real danger Mooney will have to start someone taller than 6'1 as our second guard in a couple years.
how did I know this was coming?
of course we should be active in the transfer market. that's likely our best shot. not looking for a talented 5 to commit to us late. who's the last really good player we landed in the late signing period? our best shot at a really good 5 will be in the next class.
I hope you prove me wrong.
Good luck to Tomas. If he loves basketball, and wants to play, this move certainly makes sense. He was number 11 out of 11 this year and would have likely been 13 out of 13 next year. Hope he finds a good spot.
I’ll start the leg work for the staff. Here are all the 3 star and above (247 composite ranking) non-committed centers with their “crystal ball” predictions.
Makur Maker (prediction: Going Pro)
Hunter Dickinson (prediction: Michigan)
Cliff Omoruyi (prediction: Arizona State)
Eduardo Andre (prediction: None)
Boubacar Coulibaly (prediction: None)
Jabri Stewaed (prediction: None)
Benjamin Todd (prediction: None)
Tosh Baker (prediction: Notre Dame)
Valentin Catt (prediction: None)
Javarzia Belton (prediction: None)
Darrius Miles (prediction: None)
Dylan Cardwell (prediction: Georgia)
Josh Gray (prediction: None)
Akeem Odusipe (prediction: None)
Dishon Jackson (prediction: None)
Roman Wilson (prediction: None)
Mo Njie (prediction: None)
Fallou Diagne (prediction: None)
Christian Oliver (prediction: None)
Malik Henry (prediction: None)
Tegra Izay (prediction: None)
Johns Broome (prediction: None)
Obviously some of these are completely unrealistic, but it’s a starting point, and shows there are 22 “good” centers still out there uncommitted. This doesn’t include other hidden gem types (see Grant Golden) who aren’t a 3 star or above rated prospect but still have plenty of potential.
Moral of the story is I think there are options out there, and I expect and hope the staff is pounding the pavement (metaphorically) and getting in some of these guys ears!
Good research. I agree with all of this, and I'm sure our staff is as busy as always trying to get the right guys for us. But, to put things in perspective, if there are 22 three-star bigs available, let's not forget there are 75 teams from power 6 conferences probably taking a look at them. And we aren't even one of them. I'm not saying we should not try for one, only saying it is not that easy to get one.
We have a great situation to sell to a big man for this open scholarship:
- An offense that is suited to and features the 5 spot (see footage of TJ/Grant)
- A clear roster void for a true big man (only one more year for Grant)
- A team that looks like it should be at least NCAA bubble worthy in year 1
Coaching staff, let's get this one done.
- An offense that is suited to and features the 5 spot (see footage of TJ/Grant)
- A clear roster void for a true big man (only one more year for Grant)
- A team that looks like it should be at least NCAA bubble worthy in year 1
Coaching staff, let's get this one done.
Definitely.
The other side of that is that there are a number of power 6 teams who already have their center prospect for the year and don’t need/can’t fit one of these guys.
And yes, I agree it’s not easy to get one, but as Go mentioned, we should be an attractive spot for a multitude of reasons.
good one. if we can find a foreign 5 off the radar, then absolutely we'd have a shot. that's more realistic than the list above.
we should absolutely land a terrific 5 prospect in the next class. no excuse not to. perfect situation. but I don't believe we can get one late as a Tomas replacement to sit behind Grant for a year. but I'm just the dark cloud of realism.
the guys available late are available for a reason. it may be because they're so good they're not worried about losing out on opportunities. it may be because they aren't satisfied with their opportunities. but the vast majority of guys who might come to Richmond and have at least one offer they're happy with have decided already. they're not waiting for a Richmond offer unless they only have lower offers. but yes a guy could blow up late and be the future starter some of you are looking for.
Yes, I would think the style of play would be enticing to a Euro Style big man. There is that video out there comparing Grant's offense to Nikola Jokic, and TJ/Geriot and even Harper as a 4 all had a lot of freedom.
We dipped into Australia with Duinker, maybe looking to be the next St. Marys? That dried up fast. Will be interesting to see if we follow up on Andre and bring in any more guys from far away.
Y'all are constantly selling our university short. Why wouldn't one want to commit to us over a BCS.
Let me see:
Excellent guard play will get the big man the ball where he needs it
We are great for big man who can play the whole court
We need a big man, so a freshman would get a year tutelage under an all conference players and then can be our featured big man for 3 years.
The A-10 plays some pretty damn good hoops
Maybe a guy is worried about getting major minutes at a BCS, but has a more direct path to minutes at a program like ours
Great arena
One of the best educations in the country
One of the prettiest campuses in the country
Family like atmosphere
Richmond is a pretty damn cool place.
Oh yeah, brand new practice facility
We have so much to sell. Yeah, you gotta convince one of these guys to come here, so does every other coach, we have a lot to offer.
Just get it done.
Looks like Mooney is on board with trying to find a transfer.
https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/...second-season-with-notre-dame-basketball-team
arrived at ND as a freshman last July. a couple weeks later his mom picks him up and takes him home 872 miles away. grandfather's ill. but he doesn't tell Brey or the assistants that he left? they stick with him and keep the door open, even visiting him at home. he goes back and appreciates how real Brey is. now transfers 9 games into this season?
as a player he fits exactly what some here say they want. and old school high motor banger who stays around the basket. guessing he goes much closer to home though.
arrived at ND as a freshman last July. a couple weeks later his mom picks him up and takes him home 872 miles away. grandfather's ill. but he doesn't tell Brey or the assistants that he left? they stick with him and keep the door open, even visiting him at home. he goes back and appreciates how real Brey is. now transfers 9 games into this season?
as a player he fits exactly what some here say they want. and old school high motor banger who stays around the basket. guessing he goes much closer to home though.
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