If Corey leaves all bets are off, but I have not seen anything that would say it is very possible.
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If Corey leaves all bets are off, but I have not seen anything that would say it is very possible.
At the last Court Club meeting, someone asked Coach about a replacement for Gettys next year and he didn't guarantee anything but it seemed pretty clear to me that he sees it as an immediate need to bring in a reinforcement up front for 2017-2018. You can debate how much Baker and Mensah will provide but they are the guard reinforcements. The grad transfer loophole is a relatively new one but one that is being exploited more and more. If I had a choice of a player of equal ability I might lean on a juco if for no other reason than to balance out the classes a bit.
This is the BIGGEST reason why RU never even had a decent season over the last 10 years. If you don't have exceptional talent, then your next best chance is to have a well glued senior led team or a group of upperclassment. RU hasn't had that and because of that I'm even more excited for Nigel, Corey, Mike Williams, etc. to have another year TOGETHER with significant experience under all their belts!
Jay Young specifically definitely did. But a 4 and 4 guy was turned into a 7 and 5 guy when he learned and was taught to foul less, and played more.
Those kinds of kids are out there. Pikiell will probably find one.
It does not have to be a grad transfer. A juco, or transfer from another school will work as well.
Higgins, I just want to say that I really enjoy reading your posts. (I didn't read all of this one and it's funny that it went on so long from your innocent beginning). You obviously know basketball and I assume you are or were a coach or at least a player. Thanks.
We are lucky to have passionate fans who love the RAC, and value Rutgers University.
Myself, I was an athletic kid but could not hit the rim unless I was a foot under it. I could rebound, scrap,drive and play defense. A cool moment I had was beating my friend's team at the local courts who eventually went on to playing D1basketball at UMBC. Basketball courts will always be a sacred place in my life. They kept me out of trouble, and helped me stay healthy. Now, I am discovering how to shoot, and it has been a lot of fun. Hey, that kid who won 100$ two years by hitting foul shots at halftime was me! With absolutely no arc, but a tucked in elbow and follow through, I was able to hit 4/6. It was ugly, and profitable. A great RAC memory. The nerves are high with 5000 eyes on you. Sheesh.
Get to the game tonight if you can! I look forward to hearing the RAC ROAR. It's a good time to be a fan. The tides are turning on the BANKS.
I know popular sentiment is the B1G is down and that might be correct. But an Indiana team with two possible NBA players is 6-10 and Penn State, with a really nice frosh class and a good player in Garner is also 6-10 (which isn't that bad a record). Fran has done a terrific job with Iowa.
You are right on with this line: "As far as the BIG being down lets see how many teams end up in the sweet 16."
If anyone is counting on Doorson to give significant minutes of quality next year they are going to be in for a rude awakening. I do not expect Diallo to be here. Priority #1 is signing a center like Gettys to come in, its not going to be easy to make up for his production, we might get slaughtered in the paint next year
Bac. Odds of success there are VERY low. Think Frank Russell.
Anyone know the story with Gettys? Did CJ want out OR did UNCW push him out. UNCW having a good year.
Anyone know the story with Gettys? Did CJ want out OR did UNCW push him out. UNCW having a good year.
Remember, Gettys was a five and five player coming in on 15 minutes a game. Tell me other teams that were going after him. That is our staff. They will sniff it out.
The staff will not allow us getting slaughtered next year. There will be a replacement coming in.
CJ was never used seriously by UNCW. They made the tournament, but got knocked out first game. He was a 5 and 5 player, who fouled quite a bit. 15 minutes a game, our staff, and CJ saw he could be used more.
He must have been the only center that had 60 open rolls last year, but not one pass to him. It was probably mutual, but more so Gettys wanting to leave.
You know I totally agree with you on this stat....its really bad if you take it all the way back to Wenzel era
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