New Grad Transfer option: Nate Sestina

[Shell21]

Jeff Goodman‏Verified account@GoodmanHoops 4m4 minutes ago
Big addition to the transfer list: Bucknell 6-foot-9 grad transfer Nate Sestina. Second on the team in scoring (15.8) and first in rebounds (8.5).


haven't checked out his highlights but made 41 threes this year too and shot 39 percent from three while rebounding at a high level. Could be worth a look.

stats below..

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/3914279/nate-sestina

 

[kcg88]

He's gonna be another hot hot ticket. Could see a blue blood or just below getting him.

 

[dkostus]

Is there a website that compiles the grad-transfer market? Maybe we should have a pinned master thread with available guys...

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Does 6'9'' translate in the B1G? Would he and Eugene play together?

 

[dpwhite]

From Colts Neck NJ

 

[kcg88]

Is there a website that compiles the grad-transfer market? Maybe we should have a pinned master thread with available guys...

https://watchstadium.com/news/compr...e-basketball-players-transferring-12-29-2018/

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

He is 6'8''.

We have Duke 6'9'' , Eugene 6'7'' and Carter 6'9''. All are prototype 4s and neither are + shot blockers.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Actually not that many 6'10'' + guys in B1G.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Bottom line is RU needs a tall grad transfer that can shoot

 

[80RU]

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From Colts Neck NJ

Also over 40% from three point range for his entire career, so it is no fluke. Is he related to Tim Andree?

 

[MadRU]

Announcer made me laugh:

 

[Rokodesh]

Bottom line is RU needs a tall grad transfer that can shoot

So does every other team in the country

 

[kcg88]

Rayjon Tucker from Little Rock just announced he's transferring. Not starting a thread because there's less than 0% chance Rutgers gets him. But he's your new #1 target for the blue bloods.

 

[superfan01]

Bottom line is RU needs a tall grad transfer that can shoot

I think every team in country looking for this.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

So does every other team in the country

Most teams aren't as needy as RU

 

[kcg88]

Most teams aren't as needy as RU

This is a bug, not a feature. Most grad transfers are looking for a team with which they can make the tournament. The power-conference team with the longest drought is not generally an attractive option.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

This is a bug, not a feature. Most grad transfers are looking for a team with which they can make the tournament. The power-conference team with the longest drought is not generally an attractive option.

Then let's stop being fans and ask the school to drop the program.

 

[RUJMM78]

Then let's stop being fans and ask the school to drop the program.

The response has nothing to do with Rutgers fans but rather what grad transfers are looking for in their last year of eligibility.Its a natural reaction that most grad transfers would want to play for a team that has been successful in the past including NCAA bids.Rutgers dilemma is to attract a grad transfer with the skill set to be productive in a power conference knowing that there will be fierce competition for that type player.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Anyone know the percentage of grad transfers who actually get a Masters or second degree at their new school ? You know, in the extremely unusual majors their present school doesn't offer--like Tibetan Art History, Childhood Education in Celtic, Dog Training for Three-legged Boston Terriers,etc.

 

[RickB113]

This is a bug, not a feature. Most grad transfers are looking for a team with which they can make the tournament. The power-conference team with the longest drought is not generally an attractive option.

I would have agreed with this in years past but I think Pike has more to sell now. He can make an argument that we are one player away and it would be historic to get us to the dance. Yeah you could go to Ohio State or a school like that and go to the tourney,although it is not a lock, lose in the first or second round and be forgotten. Or you can come here and put us over the top, be remembered forever and they might build a statue of you.

 

[RU677381]

I do not think that making the tournament would be as important as “a good chance I will be able to play meaningful minutes in my last year as a college basketball player.”

 

[RU MAN]

I really like this kid. He's the kind of inside outside shooter we need. AND he can shoot FT's.

 

[Big East Beast]

I do not think that making the tournament would be as important as “a good chance I will be able to play meaningful minutes in my last year as a college basketball player.”

It’s not much different than recruiting any highly sought-after kid. There’s alway an angle to sell if you have the right mindset and Pike does.

 

[Caliknight]

Dude can shoot. Yes please!

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

I am numb.

 

[jerzeyguy]

Watch us end up with Marvin Price and a juco. Massoud and Yeboah type transfer just doesn't seem our type of luck

 

[NiTeKnight]

Watch us end up with Marvin Price and a juco. Massoud and Yeboah type transfer just doesn't seem our type of luck

Any news on Sestina?

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Any news on Sestina?

Not sure what you're expecting with the tourney still going on.

 

[NiTeKnight]

Not sure what you're expecting with the tourney still going on.

Just what RU fans think about trying to go after him.

 

[80RU]

Looks like the first Sestina visit will be Kentucky

 

[NiTeKnight]

Looks like the first Sestina visit will be Kentucky

Wow! Didn't expect that!

 

[TDIrish27]

Wow! Didn't expect that!

Perfect fit---------he doesn't affect their salary cap.

 

[RU_PAYBACK]

We need a guy that can hit the open 3 with consistency. Other B1G teams have this, RU doesn't!!!!!!