TheKnightReport - TKR Pod: New Portal Offers + Updates on Previous Targets
The TKR pod talks about the latest on two new offers in the portal along with updates on previous names.
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Podcast New Portal Offers + Updates on Previous Targets
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Didn't we just go through the "lower level guard who scores through plays at the rim and not a great shooter" with Austin Williams?
And it didn't translate up to the Big Ten?
Don't we need impact players and not role players?
Literally a starting wing/forward and an elite shooting guard.
Are we really ready to have Gavin starting (and more importantly closing) next year?
Was the "transfers will want to play with Ace and Dylan" narrative overrated or are we just not looking for impact players for the backcourt/wing?
And it didn't translate up to the Big Ten?
Don't we need impact players and not role players?
Literally a starting wing/forward and an elite shooting guard.
Are we really ready to have Gavin starting (and more importantly closing) next year?
Was the "transfers will want to play with Ace and Dylan" narrative overrated or are we just not looking for impact players for the backcourt/wing?
The big amari Williams, Zach martini at forward and mark Armstrong at guard sound like the three types of transfers the team needs..looks like they have the right idea to me ..maybe a little better shooter and less of an attacking scorer than Armstrong at guard otherwise looks like the coaches have it covered..
I forgot about the guy from Merrimac lol...I deleted that from my memory and only remembered what aligned with my personal thoughts...I agree about that, at the rim scorer with a poor 3pt shot, idk about that. I'm sure they have a plan though..
The kid from Merrimack will fit right in backing up JWill. Part of an awful offense and good defense, terrible from the outside, gets to the rim. Good lord.
Austin Williams missed an entire season due to a knee injury and was a late addition because they were in desperate need for guards. On a normal year, he's not a take.
They need rotation pieces and a starting center. They are actively looking for a guard, a four man and big man currently.
It was not overrated and I'd highly encourage you check out the premium side of things since Rutgers is very involved with several players.
If the general consensus is that shooters are needed I must say that I don't get offering a guy who shoots 27% from three.
I like that Derkack was the conference defensive player of the year and can finish at the rim, plus the tie-in to his younger brother who is a very highly rated recruit finishing his sophomore season. I don't like the 3Pt% he's shown to date. When searching Derkack, I saw someone saying UConn could be interested in him. That's noteworthy IMO.
Not everyone that is going to enter the portal has entered yet. Relax brother.
I don't like what this seems motioned towards. Feels like we're aiming to showcase Dylan and Ace -- moreso than winning a championship
Hopefully these aren’t commitable offers and we are waiting for more players to enter the portal.
I like the bigs. But the guards/wings...we need players with complimentary skill sets to the players we have...e.g. we need 3 pt specialists. Seems like these offers are like lesser versions of Dylan and JWill and not complimentary.
They all can shoot but too many might be bricks.Fans just have to wait and see what players are on the roster for next season.Only then can we judge shooting ability.
Until he finds out how much money he can make
Richie if Oskar ends up leaving, that makes 4 spots.
Guard, four man, and 5. Where do they allocate that additional spot? Another guy in the front court?
Absolutely. Promises were certainly made. Winning a championship ? C’mon now. That’s a pipe dream goal. Two one and done kids competing against guys 4-5 years older and more experienced isn’t a recipe for major success.
Hopefully we will win enough to change the recruiting level after next year. That’s what next year is about
Only one ball so nobody in demand with major minutes, major NIL and high scoring expectations will come, except hopefully a decent 5.
He's better than anybody we return IMO. Not sure how he fits but a take without question for us.
Edit: Forgot about Jeremiah. That's a tougher call. But the Merrimack kid is better than JD, GG etc. I don't think that's even debatable.
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This could be the mindset -- but doesn't have to be. Dylan and Ace both have spoke many times, about wanting to play for a championship. So if Rutgers added guys- that they would have to share shots with. If they truly meant it, they would welcome it. You don't need big numbers to go in the lottery. Marvin Willams avg 11pts and 6rbs for UNC, and still went #2 overall in the draft.
Maybe landing the portal talent is a pipe dream. But let's say if RU could land Amari Williams and a Mikeal brown jones type. Maybe a bench shooter. That's a strong core. No reason to think we couldn't go on a deep run. That should be the mindset for 2024
What else would they say ? “I’m here for 1 year and all else being equal I’d rather win than lose but I’m not sticking around”
Of course it’s better to get these two for a year than not at all but beyond making the tourney anything more might be out of reach without additional big time talent, which I doubt we can attract.
Gonna need GG to knock down open triples next year. He will get many wide open looks.
Yea I doubt they selfishly want next year to be just about them. Ace mentioned winning it all a bunch of times. Dylan talked about how good they could be if Cliff came back, and earlier he talked about Gavin too, before his rough season. They want to play with talented teammates.
If Rutgers could land some (maybe they can't) I highly doubt Ace and Dylan would be upset about it. Isn't their a rumor that their trying to recruit good players to come join? If it was just about them, then why not just stay as is, so you can get your 18 shots a game. Its obvious they want to win too
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Really taking their win championships as if they mean it? If they meant it, they'd be planning to stay in college for more than a year, which they aren't.
Lmao.. Kids aren't forgoing millions of dollars -to trying win a college championship. But does not mean they don't want to go for it while there
Nor should they forgo, but they know what program they are coming to, it's just talk saying it. Of course they will try to win every game possible.
Every player will try to win. Dylan wanting Cliff to comeback. Dylan supposedly trying to recruit guys to come to Rutgers. Dylan talking about he liked Kansas so much - bc they were always makin deep tournament runs. He wants to win. He would gladly accept other good players coming to RU, and its not just about him and Ace being showcased. That's what we're talking about here
talk Is cheap. neither of those two are coming here to score 10 ppg. They are coming here to be dynamic players and prolific scorers and top10-15 draft picks and Pike will give them that opportunity, as he should.
But their not just talking.. Ace literally recruited Dylan to come join him. Thats some proof for you right there
I was only commenting on the them wanting to win championships comments, as if that meant anything.
If we only bring in mid level role players, the case could be made it seems they are being showcased. That has nothing to do w the kids though. It also could end up thay way because that's all we could bring in.
I gotta say the idea that good players DO NOT WANT other good players on their team is one of the more bizarre takes I've seen on this website. And that is saying a lot.
Going to be interesting seeing how you do next year with the two super freshman. Cal an Duke have been really struggling going that route in recent years. Think Pike would be smart to get some good veterans to go with them in the portal if possible.
Of course good players want to play with other good players . That’s a given although in the world of NIL maybe not anymore b
Tell me you are a Pikiell-type of player without telling me you are a Pikiell-type of player. Sign me up for this type of toughness. https://www.themackreport.com/p/derkack-played-with-a-fractured-foot
Not true.The elite basketball programs every year bring in top tier players that take playing time from returning players.In Rutgers case financial constraints might be the reason for not attracting higher level talent.
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