Zippy87 Posted March 24 Author Report Posted March 24 32 minutes ago, NWAkron said: If he's cut, they are likely looking for a place for him to land safely. I can't imagine he's being cut unless that injury was a career-changing one. He was a starter before he got hurt. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Zippy87 said: Very disappointing. I really thought he was going to be one of our better players going into this past year. Now he’s leaving??? Quote
zippy5 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 I had high hopes for him. At one point, and I think CK can take credit for this, there was concern he might just be the next Maishe Dailey. The team did okay without him.. Maybe it's just best to let him find his home and fill the roster with a better-fitting piece. 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 The rumor has been percolating for at least a couple of weeks. I wish the kid well. I spoke to him at the re-season tip-ff reception and he seemed like a great kid. The door is now open for that big man to come through. 1 Quote
zipinnc Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 7 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: Would it be easier to just list the MAC players who are not entering the TP? Yes, the ENTIRE Zips roster!!!! Quote
zipinnc Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 1 minute ago, zipinnc said: Yes, the ENTIRE Zips roster!!!! Sorry, I spoke to soon. Shoulda read the rest of the thread first. Lesson learned. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 During this period I turn into a little kid, constantly refreshing my phone hoping to see what Santa Wentz brought us. 1 2 Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 29 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: During this period I turn into a little kid, constantly refreshing my phone hoping to see what Santa Wentz brought us. I don't really follow the portal that closely. I have seen quite a few players enter, but I haven't seen any commits. We might have some waiting to do. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 7 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: I don't really follow the portal that closely. I have seen quite a few players enter, but I haven't seen any commits. We might have some waiting to do. You’re being rational. I respect that. But I’m still refreshing my phone. 😀 1 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Hilltopper said: Square peg, round hole. Kind of wondered if this was the case. Seems like a great young man and I didn't see anything to suggest any animosity from either he or the team. I wish him well. 1 Quote
72 Roo Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 At the pre-season basketball event on campus in the student union Bowen and Josh spent a lot of time with me during the early cocktails portion of the night. They were both extraordinarily nice, positive and kind. No pampered jock attitude from either. I became a fan of both. I wish Josh had found a home here, but he is moving on. I wish him well and regret it didn't work out at UA regardless of the reasons. 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 We have one scholarship open at the moment. Everything I've heard is it's being used on a Big Ten big man. No idea what our plan is once the scholarship limit goes up to 15 but here's an option - Eric's brother. 2 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 I'm continuing to update the original post here for those who are interested. 1 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 (edited) https://x.com/jakelieberman2/status/1904249981135106442?t=jqHTPb_MYdN63HMf4_w3nQ&s=19 Rumored Interest in Aidan Rubio. Edited March 25 by Zippy87 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 (edited) https://x.com/ThePortalScoop/status/1903522204295594331?t=YwHrLZy1K_IGhT5-ZG14FQ&s=19 Interest in Ayden Carter from Walsh. Edited March 25 by Zippy87 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1904277478769901776?t=d1eeRXjIpr2v_nwCVlV-LQ&s=19 Not a MAC player, but I would love to have this kid. He was an absolute menace against Alabama in Cleveland. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 (edited) Here's a video of Mahaffey OSI highlights. It demonstrates he's deadly from inside the restricted area. He'd be a nice add. Edited March 25 by clarkwgriswold 1 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 Evan Mahaffey has a lot of tools. Shooting from the outside is not one of them. He doesn’t even try that much. If he could make a fair amount of the wide open threes I am on board. Quote
Hilltopper Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 18 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Evan Mahaffey has a lot of tools. Shooting from the outside is not one of them. He doesn’t even try that much. If he could make a fair amount of the wide open threes I am on board. Greg Tribble couldn't make a 3 to save his life for his first 3 seasons. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Hilltopper said: Greg Tribble couldn't make a 3 to save his life for his first 3 seasons. It’s hard to run the offense we did this year if defenses can sag off of someone. He doesn’t need to shoot a high volume, just enough to keep teams honest. Just like Tribble his last year. Edit: That’s only if the plan is for him to play the wing. If he plays the 5 in small lineups then he should be completely fine. Edited March 26 by Illini Zip 1 Quote
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