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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Posted
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!!!!

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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.

Posted
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.

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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. 😀

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Posted
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. 

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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. 

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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. 

 

 

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Posted
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.

Posted (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.

 

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