Blue & Gold Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Btw, that makes two 3-star high schoolers in this class. Not certain, but that’s most likely a first for the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 26 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: I’ve been keeping an eye on Prince via Verbal Commits. He’s a 3-star prospect. I do hope our true freshmen forwards are ready to hit the ground running. If they are, how full is this roster? Seems like we almost have too many guys. I would imagine the kid from Columbus would be a candidate for a redshirt since he was planning on prep school anyways. Not sure who else would be a redshirt candidate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronAlumnus Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Excited about Prince. I assume he'll immediately challenge for a role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 This is an insanely talented team on paper. Repeating in sports is one of the hardest things to do, especially in this league. I think Buffalo is the only team to repeat recently since Kent in the early 2000s. With that said, I feel that this team could face similar challenges that the title team did. While there may be some early season struggles with guys figuring out their game and the staff playing around with lineups and matchups, I firmly believe that we'll be back in the thick of the title race once again. I am a bit concerned right now about the lack of a second true center, especially for foul trouble situations and when the shots just aren't falling. It's always nice to have Freeman to throw it into for a high-percentage look after all. I'm excited for the possibilities with the shooting. Clarke is a decent shooter, X is a great shooter, Dawson is a really good shooter, Hunter has shown potential other places, Hankerson is a great shooter, Kobe Mitchell is supposed to be a great shooter, Tavari Johnson is supposed to be a great shooter, Ryan Prather is supposed to be a great shooter, Mosengo is billed as a great shooter, Amani Lyles looks like he can be a shooter. On top of that, all of these guys look to be supremely athletic, still with plenty of potential to continue to bulk up. As I look at it right now, I simply see a lot of options for this coaching staff. They've got the whole offseason to come up with a plan of who to redshirt, who to put at the end of the bench, who to put in each lineup, and then watch it play out in the early goings. If we've learned anything from this past season, it's that we shouldn't get too high and too low no matter what we see on the floor in November and December. A long list of highly touted guys will be putting the uniform on for the first time this year. While I would've hoped a guy with experience like Ali would've stuck around, we've got a great mix of young talent and seasoned vets. X is one of the most experienced basketball players in the country, Freeman is one of the best centers in the country and has been here for a ling time, Dawson has blossomed into a tremendous glue-guy and he's been here a long time, Clarke has been here for a while now. This could be special. I won't get my hopes up yet because we all know that potential is just that--potential. But wow, this is amazing and we're lucky to have Groce. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 What do we know about Michael Wynn? The last I heard he entered the transfer portal. We might have one scholarship left. I will update the chart sometime today. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 43 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: What do we know about Michael Wynn? Embarked on his second portal tour on April 29th. Still there as of today... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 I'm seeing Kobe Mitchell and Nate Johnson as the odd men out. How long will they last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Shouldn't be any odd man out going into next season at this point. Aren't we at 13 now? I'd be surprised if anyone enters between now and the start of the season. Honestly it would probably be a bad look as they'd have to sit out the upcoming season now after they already redshirted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, LZIp said: Shouldn't be any odd man out going into next season at this point. Aren't we at 13 now? I'd be surprised if anyone enters between now and the start of the season. Honestly it would probably be a bad look as they'd have to sit out the upcoming season now after they already redshirted. I think "odd man out" could also mean in the rotation. This roster might truly be 13 deep. Figure 1-2 redshirts, and it's still 11-12 deep. After 10, you're looking at 10-12 minutes max per game. I agree I don't foresee anymore departures, but they could be odd man out this year and transfer next year for more PT. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronAlumnus Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: I think "odd man out" could also mean in the rotation. This roster might truly be 13 deep. Figure 1-2 redshirts, and it's still 11-12 deep. After 10, you're looking at 10-12 minutes max per game. I agree I don't foresee anymore departures, but they could be odd man out this year and transfer next year for more PT. I hope we don't play 11-12 deep. I think 9 is as deep as one should go but I'd prefer 8... To each their own, but after 9 or 10 you'll see a sizeable drop off in talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said: I hope we don't play 11-12 deep. I think 9 is as deep as one should go but I'd prefer 8... To each their own, but after 9 or 10 you'll see a sizeable drop off in talent. And, with more than 9 or so playing any significant minutes, it's hard to get any consistency. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 26 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said: I hope we don't play 11-12 deep. I think 9 is as deep as one should go but I'd prefer 8... To each their own, but after 9 or 10 you'll see a sizeable drop off in talent. I think, at most, a normal rotation would feature 10 guys - essentially 2, 5-man rotations. After that it's practically reserves, and even the 10th guy won't see too much PT. I'm just looking at this roster, and all I see is talent. Top to bottom, this roster should produce. It is impressive how Groce & Co. have replenished after the departures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Stealing this from you, @Z.I.P. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 I like the way he articulates and carries himself. Looks intelligent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 @Hilltopper, can you give us any word on how Prince Mosengo & Ryan Prather are looking in practice scrimmages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Blue & Gold said: @Hilltopper, can you give us any word on how Prince Mosengo & Ryan Prather are looking in practice scrimmages? Prather had a walking boot on his foot at Tuesday night's game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Prather had a walking boot on his foot at Tuesday night's game. I saw a player in a walking boot but thought it was Pat Mayfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: I saw a player in a walking boot but thought it was Pat Mayfield? I think you are right, I had them mixed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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