2018 Opening

[Woody522]

Hearing some chatter that there may be an opening after the season (not corey) so assuming that would mean the loss of bullock or mensah, who are we still going after ?

 

[Woody522]

Hearing some chatter that there may be an opening after the season (not corey) so assuming that would mean the loss of bullock or mensah, who are we still going after ?

Edit; I believe it’s Valdir Manuel of St Patrick’s

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Diego Willis, a PG also

 

[jellyman]

If Sanders returns for his Senior year, RU may not need a guard. They would have Sanders, Baker, Mathis and Kiss ... though a PG could be very helpful, anyway - assuming Mensah end sup a total whiff, which we have to presume at this stage.

Manuel does look interesting ... adding him to Omoruyi, Shaq Carter, Doucore, Doorson, and the red-shirted Johnson would be nice as well.

Not sure RU has room for both a guy like Manuel and a PG, if Sanders comes back - and I DO want Sanders back, by the way.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

As do I.

 

[vascosg]

I am hoping that Sanders gets the RAC bug and realized that maybe this is better than Europe and maybe he can improve enough to avoid it.

 

[RUDave_01]

if we keep getting the "good Corey" that we've seen in the past couple of games, almost everyone wants him back. His effort and play, especially in the last several minutes on Saturday, was critical to RU's success.

 

[NJDOVES]

if we keep getting the "good Corey" that we've seen in the past couple of games, almost everyone wants him back. His effort and play, especially in the last several minutes on Saturday, was critical to RU's success.

If Corey has any aspirations of professional basketball, it would be wise to come back his senior year. And, I think everyone who is anyone, wants him back...

 

[rubaseball78]

If Corey has any aspirations of professional basketball, it would be wise to come back his senior year. And, I think everyone who is anyone, wants him back...

Probably some that aren't anyone also want him back.

 

[NJDOVES]

Probably some that aren't anyone also want him back.

Glad you got my point...

 

[Mr Magoo]

if we keep getting the "good Corey" that we've seen in the past couple of games, almost everyone wants him back. His effort and play, especially in the last several minutes on Saturday, was critical to RU's success.

When Corey is hitting from outside, we become an entirely different team. It takes the pressure off everyone else and forces his defender not to solely play his drive and not sag in the lane. Everything changes as the middle opens up more.

 

[NJDOVES]

When Corey is hitting from outside, we become an entirely different team. It takes the pressure off everyone else and forces his defender not to solely play his drive and not sag in the lane. Everything changes as the middle opens up more.

So true, and you have to think that with added support ( Mathis and Kiss) it just gets better and better next year! Love the depth and potential.

 

[Joey Bacala]

If Corey has any aspirations of professional basketball, it would be wise to come back his senior year. And, I think everyone who is anyone, wants him back...

Even some of the people who don't park in the VIP section of the green lot?

 

[NJDOVES]

Even some of the people who don't park in the VIP section of the green lot?

How did you know that? [cheers]

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

My guess is we will add a forward with the expected departure of Bullock (speculation but writing is on the wall) and then at the end of the season pike will sit down with corey and tell him he needs his decision asap so he knows whether to sign a PG or not

 

[knights1212]

Kiss, Mathis and Harper can all shoot the ball.Harper will be really good after he begins working with Dave Van Dyck in the weight room.

 

[RUonBrain]

If Sanders returns for his Senior year, RU may not need a guard. They would have Sanders, Baker, Mathis and Kiss ... though a PG could be very helpful, anyway - assuming Mensah end sup a total whiff, which we have to presume at this stage.

Issa Thiam says Hi.

 

[kcg88]

My guess is we will add a forward with the expected departure of Bullock (speculation but writing is on the wall) and then at the end of the season pike will sit down with corey and tell him he needs his decision asap so he knows whether to sign a PG or not

I believe you're only allowed to enter then withdraw from the draft two times, which Corey has done. So this year, if he declares, that's it.

From the NBA's CBA:

(c) An Early Entry player who is eligible to be selected in the next NBA Draft pursuant to Section 1(b)(ii)(F) or (b)(ii)(G)(3) above shall be entitled to withdraw from such Draft by providing written notice that is received by the NBA ten (10) days prior to such Draft. A player shall not be entitled to withdraw from more than two (2) NBA Drafts.​

The deadline to declare last year was April 23, so we should know around then if he's coming back or not. The only other possibility is that he doesn't enter the NBA Draft but pokes around for interest from overseas, in which case the process would go on for longer.

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

I believe you're only allowed to enter then withdraw from the draft two times, which Corey has done. So this year, if he declares, that's it.

From the NBA's CBA:

(c) An Early Entry player who is eligible to be selected in the next NBA Draft pursuant to Section 1(b)(ii)(F) or (b)(ii)(G)(3) above shall be entitled to withdraw from such Draft by providing written notice that is received by the NBA ten (10) days prior to such Draft. A player shall not be entitled to withdraw from more than two (2) NBA Drafts.​

The deadline to declare last year was April 23, so we should know around then if he's coming back or not. The only other possibility is that he doesn't enter the NBA Draft but pokes around for interest from overseas, in which case the process would go on for longer.

Personally, i dont think corey has any interest in going to europe considering his family situation with his daughter. If he doesnt make the nba, hes pursuing music imo

 

[RUChow]

Diego Willis, a PG also

Don't think Willis is good enough.

 

[RutgHoops]

Issa Thiam says Hi.

I think Issa has become a pure college "3". I've been impressed with Geo looking like he could play PG in this league. I thought he'd be good, but did not think he had that level of ability. That ability to play both guard spots makes a good player into a very good player.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

Right now we have three to give in the class of 2019 (sanders, Doorson and Mensah will be seniors)

Assuming Corey comes back, I would be happy if we leave next years roster intact ..

If we get a transfer out ...other than signing Quinery type , I would only use the ship on a 5th year guy.

Must have st least three ships to give for the class of 2019. Prefer four

 

[RutgHoops]

Coach P appears to like having 13 kids on ‘ship. I think he fills every spot he believes will be open

 

[Degaz-RU]

Right now we have three to give in the class of 2019 (sanders, Doorson and Mensah will be seniors)

Assuming Corey comes back, I would be happy if we leave next years roster intact ..

If we get a transfer out ...other than signing Quinery type , I would only use the ship on a 5th year guy.

Must have st least three ships to give for the class of 2019. Prefer four

Shack, not a bad thought to "hold" a ship for 2019 even if a spot opens for 2018, so as to maintain three openings for 2019.

However, I would think we would want 2018 PF/C Valdir Manuel from The Patrick School (6-9 "big" with several offers), especially if the spot opens due to Doorson not returning for a fifth year. At that point, with only two ships for 2019, we go HARD after Mulcahy and Dixon.