Excited about Deans future! Starter at 4?

[SBP]

IMO… next year, Dean needs to move to his natural 4… inside and out game will be tough to handle. He has a great stroke and cuts great for a slashing game.

Then, need a portal guy at center to back up Cliff

I see our 7 to be go to as:
5-Cliff
4-Dean
3-Mag
2-Hyatt/Jones (hopefully he develops his game)
1-Paul/Simpson

 

[richthedentist]

We need to get a backup center in the portal

 

[SBP]

We need to get a backup center in the portal

That’s what I said….

 

[Rokodesh]

IMO… next year, Dean needs to move to his natural 4… inside and out game will be tough to handle. He has a great stroke and cuts great for a slashing game.

Then, need a portal guy at center to back up Cliff

I see our 7 to be go to as:
5-Cliff
4-Dean
3-Mag
2-Hyatt/Jones (hopefully he develops his game)
1-Paul/Simpson

We need a 2 that can handle the ball. Hyatt is not that guy. Need another guy in the portal that can do that. And don't forget about Miller at the 1.

 

[GORU2014]

It’s not out of the question. He needs more stamina and could stand to bulk up a little more and play with more of a mean streak (but he did a pretty good job in the paint today). Assuming he does those things there’s no reason he can’t contribute 15 minutes or more per game next year.

 

[SBP]

We need a 2 that can handle the ball. Hyatt is not that guy. Need another guy in the portal that can do that. And don't forget about Miller at the 1.

Miler will not play more than Simpson unless he develops a shot. Simpson could actually start at 2, he’s that good

 

[SBP]

It’s not out of the question. He needs more stamina and could stand to bulk up a little more and play with more of a mean streak (but he did a pretty good job in the paint today). Assuming he does those things there’s no reason he can’t contribute 15 minutes or more per game next year.

Could? He HAS to

 

[GORU2014]

Could? He HAS to

I still can’t believe how he’s progressed. I feel like I’ve posted this 10 times this season but I was so off base about 1/4 of the way through the season (and I generally try to be patient with bigs). His outside shot has been great.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

IMO… next year, Dean needs to move to his natural 4… inside and out game will be tough to handle. He has a great stroke and cuts great for a slashing game.

Then, need a portal guy at center to back up Cliff

I see our 7 to be go to as:
5-Cliff
4-Dean
3-Mag
2-Hyatt/Jones (hopefully he develops his game)
1-Paul/Simpson

Why are you assuming no Caleb? He was literally quoted saying:

“I feel like I’m not done here yet. I feel like I have so much more room to grow”.

TheKnightReport - Rutgers Hoops to honor Caleb McConnell as part of Senior Day on Sunday

Rutgers Basketball's Caleb McConnell is all set to be honored as a part of Senior Day on Sunday afternoon.

rutgers.rivals.com

What am I missing? That doesn’t sound like a kid with one foot out the door at all. Sounds like a kid whose going to test the waters and we’ll see.

 

[aplus29]

Need a 2 and a 5 in the portal

 

[RUJMM78]

Need two shootrs to replace Baker and Harper which is a loss of approximately 28 points a game.

 

[Plum Street]

Why are you assuming no Caleb? He was literally quoted saying:

“I feel like I’m not done here yet. I feel like I have so much more room to grow”.

Caleb McConnell talks potential return to Rutgers for one more season

What am I missing? That doesn’t sound like a kid with one foot out the door at all. Sounds like a kid whose going to test the waters and we’ll see.

He will test the waters . He may be gone to another college program anyway . His two best friends are gonna be gone and he may just feel it’s time to move on . We will see . Would love to have him back.

 

[SBP]

Why are you assuming no Caleb? He was literally quoted saying:

“I feel like I’m not done here yet. I feel like I have so much more room to grow”.

Caleb McConnell talks potential return to Rutgers for one more season

What am I missing? That doesn’t sound like a kid with one foot out the door at all. Sounds like a kid whose going to test the waters and we’ll see.

Didn’t hear that… but ok. I’m just going on what should happen not what might

 

[IL Lusciato]

IMO… next year, Dean needs to move to his natural 4… inside and out game will be tough to handle. He has a great stroke and cuts great for a slashing game.

Then, need a portal guy at center to back up Cliff

I see our 7 to be go to as:
5-Cliff
4-Dean
3-Mag
2-Hyatt/Jones (hopefully he develops his game)
1-Paul/Simpson

YES. And I've been saying this, and I think the staff knows it too, bc they have played w him at the 4 and Cliff in this season. They just can't too often bc A) our starting lineup doesn't have the room, and B) no true backup to Cliff other than Dean.

But Dean is a ball player and he's developing. As a 4 with even more development under his wing, I am excited for what he will become.

 

[BillyC80]

If Caleb and Jones come back, we already have:
1. Paul, Jalen
2. Caleb, Simpson
3. Hyatt, Jones
4. Reiber, Mag
5. Cliff, Woolfolk

In the portal I hope we can get a scorer at the 2/3 that is also a willing defender.

 

[SBP]

If Caleb and Jones come back, we already have:
1. Paul, Jalen
2. Caleb, Simpson
3. Hyatt, Jones
4. Reiber, Mag
5. Cliff, Woolfolk

In the portal I hope we can get a scorer at the 2/3 that is also a willing defender.

After last years portal flub, , it’s best they plan for NO CALEB, if he returns, gravy.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

He will test the waters . He may be gone to another college program anyway . His two best friends are gonna be gone and he may just feel it’s time to move on . We will see . Would love to have him back.

Things could change. But none of the articles make it seem like that’s likely as of right now.

Tez transferred for lack of playing time. MJ for academic reasons. JY was a transfer to begin with. Not a kid tied to the original legacy. I really don’t see Caleb considering another college. If he’s told there’s a real chance of growth next year for a crack at the NBA I bet he comes back. If not, he may decide it’s time to earn money and go abroad.

 

[RUskoolie]

We have a lot of points graduating. Need a scorer and absolutely need a backup C and really need to recruit a dynamite center in HS because Cliff might not stay 4 years.

 

[needmorecowbell]

IMO… next year, Dean needs to move to his natural 4… inside and out game will be tough to handle. He has a great stroke and cuts great for a slashing game.

Then, need a portal guy at center to back up Cliff

I see our 7 to be go to as:
5-Cliff
4-Dean
3-Mag
2-Hyatt/Jones (hopefully he develops his game)
1-Paul/Simpson

I think we need a transfer that can score. Probably any where 1 through 4. I could be wrong but I don’t think that line up can score enough to truly compete.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

I think it's a lock that Dean is our starting 4 next year. Gotta hit the weights, improve his conditioning and lateral quickness.

By his senior season (23-24), Dean will be in the top 20 B1G scoring leaders. You heard it here first.

 

[RUsojo]

I like how he only takes shots when he’s open

 

[robjknight]

agree, I still would like to see Pike use Dean in the second half at the 4 if Cliff s not in foul trouble this year. I think that would be a matchup problem for many of our competitors. Imagine both of them in a zone defense!!

 

[Rokodesh]

am I the only one that sees a little Gil Biruta in Reiber?

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Dean is the backup 5

 

[YoucancallmeRay]

Dean is the backup 5

Agree. He may play the 4 occasionally depending on matchups, but he backs up Cliff, imo.

 

[robjknight]

Agree. He may play the 4 occasionally depending on matchups, but he backs up Cliff, imo.

But assuming no Cliff foul trouble, Dean can play 10 minutes in second half of a game. 5 minutes backing up Cliff ( who plays 15 minutes) and 5 minutes at the 4 with Cliff at 5

 

[urbanecane]

Pike needs to land a transfer guard that can step in and average 10+ ppg. No excuses. I’m fine with starting Reiber at the 4.

 

[RUsojo]

Might have to start at the 5 next year though, we’ll have to see how many 5 men Pike brings in the portal.

 

[Scangg]

Might have to start at the 5 next year though, we’ll have to see how many 5 men Pike brings in the portal.

Cliff isn't leaving

 

[Antnee79]

Please, please, please bring in 2 guys who can shoot AND MAKE threes.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

Dean is the backup 5

Your best 5 play. Dean's too talented to be parked on the bench.

 

[sct1111]

am I the only one that sees a little Gil Biruta in Reiber?

Yes. He's nothing like Gil. Reiber shoots the 3 and can take players off the dribble. Gil was a 6'8 bruiser. They couldn't be any different actually.

 

[Scangg]

Paul Jones Mag Dean Cliff would be the biggest in college basketball

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Unless Miller develops some sort of offensive game, he can’t be out there. We are playing 4 on 5 on offense

 

[Scangg]

Dean backup 5 maybe some 4 depending on matchups... could be effective in zone

 

[ejgonz]

Dean is the backup 5

Probably but I’d really like to see them on the floor together. We need a legit C backing up Cliff for that to happen.

 

[ejgonz]

Unless Miller develops some sort of offensive game, he can’t be out there. We are playing 4 on 5 on offense

Pike wanted to RS him, I’m sure he’ll develop a bit over the off season.

 

[SBP]

Dean is the backup 5

Now. Not next year. That’s the point dude.

 

[SBP]

Might have to start at the 5 next year though, we’ll have to see how many 5 men Pike brings in the portal.

Dreaming

 

[Scangg]

Probably but I’d really like to see them on the floor together. We need a legit C backing up Cliff for that to happen.

Woolfolk can play some if needed as more of a banger inside