Hey, we could use some character issues in our program, especially if they are 6'11"!
Transfer Portal
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Three schools didn't stop us from going after Bamisile.
Anyway, have to think these super late portal entry guys already have big NIL deals lined up somewhere. Mulcahy from Rutgers was another big one today.
Anyway, have to think these super late portal entry guys already have big NIL deals lined up somewhere. Mulcahy from Rutgers was another big one today.
so 2 spots left.
thought we were done at guard but I like the Tyne commitment.
now I'm confident (?) we're done at guard. a least we should be.
I'd like a big who can compete for time with Walz behind Quinn.
I think with all the guard pickups that Mooney still sees Roche as a forward.
I think pending another forward addition, Roche is competing with Bailey, Noyes and Tanner at SF. and I assume Roche goes into the summer leading in that battle.
right now Noyes can play SF but he's also the primary (only) backup to Bigelow at big forward.
thought we were done at guard but I like the Tyne commitment.
now I'm confident (?) we're done at guard. a least we should be.
I'd like a big who can compete for time with Walz behind Quinn.
I think with all the guard pickups that Mooney still sees Roche as a forward.
I think pending another forward addition, Roche is competing with Bailey, Noyes and Tanner at SF. and I assume Roche goes into the summer leading in that battle.
right now Noyes can play SF but he's also the primary (only) backup to Bigelow at big forward.
Noyes will get abused playing the 4 by many teams. He just is too slight of stature to defend against bigger stronger players who play that position.
Maybe a few guys here and there, but there are not very many big time "4s" in the A-10 and it's not like a bunch of teams post up their so called 4s down low anyway. And, I could see a bigger, stronger "4" having a hard time staying with Noyes, especially from 3, as well.
he didn't look that thin to me. he was only 10 lbs lighter than Bigelow last season. he can carry more weight.
he'll have help behind him with Quinn/Walz if someone bullies him.
agreed ... and Mooney seemingly will always want 2 ball handlers on the floor.
Playing the 3, always seemed like a better fit for Roche. He doesn't have the lateral quickness or ball handling ability to play guard. Yes, like I said about Noyes, he will be an athletic disadvantage against some 3 we play, but still think given the make-up of our roster, he will be a "forward" this year for us.
I compare him a bit to Ryan Butler. He has the ability to be a crafty defender and plays hard at defense. He is obviously a better shooter than Butler, also a bit shorter than Butler as well.
8legs1dream
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Butler shot 35/34/36/39 from 3 in the 4 years he played (excluding his RS season of 2 games) on volume that fluctuated between 92 attempts (JR year) and 142 attempts (SR year.)
That's pretty solid for college, so I wouldn't say Noyes is a lock to be a better shooter than Butler. 39% on 142 attempts is very good. Time will tell.
That's pretty solid for college, so I wouldn't say Noyes is a lock to be a better shooter than Butler. 39% on 142 attempts is very good. Time will tell.
Butler became a gritty player who did not shy away from the big shot either. Bunch of tough minded players all at once with Gonzo, Smitty, KA, and Butler, Geriot. Noise definitely has the advantage with his hops, and I do think he can be as good an outside shooter as Butler. Hope he can develop his overall game in the same way.
I liked Butler a lot. did a little of everything, and all pretty well.
but Noyes is a totally different level of athlete. will be interesting to see if he earns the time to make an impact.
but Noyes is a totally different level of athlete. will be interesting to see if he earns the time to make an impact.
Last season we had 7 of 13 scholarships at 6’6” or taller. So far this year we have 4. I really think we need 1 more, preferably 2.
We have 5. Quinn, Walz, Bigs, Noyes, and Tanner. With 2 spots left, and some young guards already on board with multiple years left, I agree it would be good to use one on some size, but I could see Roche or Tanner getting some good time with 2 guards out there, so with Quinn and Walz at the "big" spot, that leaves Bigs and Noyes at the last spot. So, while it looks like the roster could maybe use more size, I do think there are still some solid looking lineup possibilities without it.
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I think I have still been counting Tanner at 6’5”. (But then again, how was Cayo from recruitment to first game?) I am not saying we need a direct replacement for Grace, just I would be looking for someone that could back up Bigs if I was on the staff.
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We will be out rebounded by 15+ a game this year. Without Tyler, opponents will be dumping the ball in the zone and going after for shot after shot.
That's a lot, even for us. But yes, the strategy against us always has been to crash the glass on both ends because we don't even try to go after it offensively and never have been great at it defensively. Losing our probably best rebounder ever in the Mooney era, I would expect us to once again be really low on the rebounding rankings next year.
Yes, rebounding is a big concern. Hopefully Bigelow has a strong back. I know his dad sees him as a point guard - and he does have some good PG skills, but think Dji and Noyes are going to need to provide some rebounding from the wing.
"Hopefully Bigelow has a strong back. I know his dad sees him as a point guard"
I read that without punctuation 🤣
While everyone has their opinion on the direction of our program in regards to Coach M., negative comments lombasting coach and/or the program has really hurt us dramatically. I am not pointing fingers, we will get past this! One Richmond!!
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
it's the fans fault of course! Certainly not the guy that has been running the show for two decades and is coated in 200 layers of teflon
BTW, the Demarr Langford watch is at 81 days and counting. I wake up every day checking to see the updates.
I was thinking the same thing. Makes you wonder what he is looking for, doesn't it? And, will he be happy and committed where he ends up? His Dad put something out about a week ago about being disappointed in people he trusted. I don't know what to think about him. Talent wise, I want him, but it just seems strange to visit a few schools a few months ago, and then no decision and not much else since.
that pretty interesting considering Tubby stepped down 2 years ago, they gave the HC job to his son, GG Smith, and then they fired GG this March after one season.
Yeah, that was an awfully quick departure for GG. I guess he was just a stopgap since Tubby stepped down midseason, but I wonder why they gave him another full season without also giving him a bit more time. Unless there were extenuating circumstances, but I never saw anything suggesting that.
it's ok to multi-task and all, but seeing all these 2024 offers and now 2025 offers ...
can we please finish the 2023-24 roster?
I mean, no hurry. it's only the middle of June.
can we please finish the 2023-24 roster?
I mean, no hurry. it's only the middle of June.
Who is the third transfer? I know of King and Hunt but don't recall a third.
Hmm...Draymond Green just opted out of the final year of his deal with the Warriors. Coincidence?
