GG is afraid of competition
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lol i dont care about GG, i care about the program.. This wasnt a Rutgers decision. They wanted him back and lost him. Its a devestating blow
If a player like GG caliber doesn’t see the team working from the inside then of course there’s a problem overall. Team is just not well run on or off the court
exactly if Pike cant convince GG of his potential role than how does he do it to some jonny come lately portal player that has a dozen other offers that does not know Pike from Adam.
Sure Pike will get players to make up a roster but will any of these be the coveted ones that will provide the leadership experience and talent...looks like with the 2 Princeton players we could get the first 2 but the talent part is going to be desperately needed, is RU in with any of the top portal players right now...dont think so
next year is not about the future, its about a one year run with ONCE IN A LIFETIME PLAYERS...which means you have one shot to win and you have to load as much talent as you can you only got one shot do not lose your chance to blow this opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You may be right but let’s give it another week or so and see what portal decisions come through. If it’s just Martini and we’re targeting another Austin William’s type guard well then yeah.
But if there’s a top tier guard in the pipeline, then it’s not exactly what your saying. They may have wanted him back for the future, but I can understand him not wanting to be 7th or 8th guy on the depth chart as a sophomore. He didn’t beat out Davis last year so even that’s not a guarantee.
Here we go, always blaming a coach when who knows the facts but weak bandwagon fans like Bac live by the blame game .
Your right - unless there’s a Cam Spencer type lurking in the background waiting to sign. It’s not a reflection of RU program if there are 3+ kids slotted ahead of him at guard.
They wanted him back and GG didn’t want Pike to add shooters. Those type of guys aren’t winners. Not worried.
Some in Griffiths family are very critical of pike.
Kn0wledge is likely his younger brother or GG himself.
We are suspicious that Larry has been very much in GG ear to skip town and likely blamed pike.
A group of us on the discord went deep last night going through lots of the internets bread crumbs.
Verified one of our most frequent posters was Larry.
Kn0wledge is likely his younger brother or GG himself.
We are suspicious that Larry has been very much in GG ear to skip town and likely blamed pike.
A group of us on the discord went deep last night going through lots of the internets bread crumbs.
Verified one of our most frequent posters was Larry.
Pike is adding winners and more experienced players to go with his two lottery picks. The sky is not fall.
This is indicative of the way US youth sports is going. If your kid is not playing and/or not playing well, then it’s the coach’s fault. Not the player.
No self accountability. Either get rid of the coach or leave somewhere else is their answer. SMDH.
GO RU
No self accountability. Either get rid of the coach or leave somewhere else is their answer. SMDH.
GO RU
Those bandwagon/ bitching fans should prove their negativity by giving up their season tickets-- if they even are season ticket holders. Be authentic and leave.
I rooted hard for this kid. But I have to say he lacked aggression and toughness. Both mentally and physically. And that is not a winning combination. We need players with some grit.
That would make more sense if it was a vacuum. The Harpers obviously had a first hand look and reached different conclusions.
His Dad.
Pretty sure not a pike fan.
Likely soured on him / blamed him for Gavin’s struggles.
This Kn0wledge post come from within the Griffiths family.
99% sure.
Lots of complaining about how Gavin was used and knew a week before anyone else.
That among other clues.
So every program in the nation that loses someone they wanted to keep suffered “devastating blows”???
It’s far from a devastating blow.
well losing your top freshmen recruit 2 out of the past 3 seasons isnt good among other recruiting issues...its the totality...and now there are just 2 returning players, one of which is a borderline big 10 starter
Utah state had zero players 2 months before the season began. They won their conference and won an ncaa game.
This is what college sports has become thanks to NIL.
Losing a 5 ppg 3 rpg forward isn’t a devastating blow
its not about GG, to me its about the program issues that are growing, sugar rush aside next year
Serious question… What program issues are growing?
99% agree. If Gavin had come in as a 3* recruit and not a 4*, we'd likely be pleased he's leaving to make room for better/more experienced players in the portal. The 1% difference - he averaged 2.2 rebounds, not 3.
I am a believer that he could develop into a good B1G player, but as he's decided not to stay at Rutgers and fight for the program and his minutes/development here...
Hate to see supposed talent leave.
But since Griffiths didn't play like expected , (He averaged 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting 32.4% from the field and a not so hot 28.4% from three-point range, is nothing to write home to mother about.
I'm not going to lose any sleep over his leaving, just wish he would have returned and shown the talent he has in his soph year.
Let's see where he lands, that will show how other programs look at him now.
But since Griffiths didn't play like expected , (He averaged 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting 32.4% from the field and a not so hot 28.4% from three-point range, is nothing to write home to mother about.
I'm not going to lose any sleep over his leaving, just wish he would have returned and shown the talent he has in his soph year.
Let's see where he lands, that will show how other programs look at him now.
I was surprised at how inconsistent his shooting was, but he's a frosh in the B10. I was surprised at his inability to get to the hoop, but he's a frosh in the B10. I was shocked at how passive and soft his game is, and that's not good at any level.
@gigantor1024 check out Utah State. This is happening everywhere. It’s going to be the new norm until the rules change again. Virginia and NC state also rebuilt this past year. UConn rebuilt in 2022 before winning the NC.
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And I do understand Utah state had a coaching change…
But to say because only have 3 players stay from last year being an issue…that’s incorrect
Very disturbing trend. Anyone trying to spin this positively is delusional.
Missing the tournament multiple years in a row.
Losing season
Inept offensively
Players quitting mid season
Lack of Player development
Transfers of top recruits
Chemistry
Culture
Just a few
Think those last 4 are issues with the roster the last few years and not necessarily a program issue.
Transfers of top recruits is a ncaa issue. Lack of player development…sure. That’s on pike and can be an issue.
Chemistry…well..that changes year to year in my opinion. Love the culture here too..
Disagree the program has many issues. Think it’s fine
Who puts the roster together and recruits the players???
It’s Pikes roster so yes those problems are his
If you have a strong culture then the chemistry builds upon itself. You recruit chemistry guys and the culture continues to build. Pike has not done that and one of his most important players in Mag quit on him. Direct indictment of culture and the coach.
We’ll see..next year should be much better culture wise. Bringing in the brother of a former star player here who’s been around the program since he was a kid…his best friend, and four transfers they’re reportedly helping ti recruit is a great start
Chemistry absolutely agreed! Culture no it’s a one and done team so any culture walks when they do!
Optimistic for a season but work to be done
