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Tai Strickland

Watched his videos and I’m impressed. Whether Corey comes back or not, we need to get this young man. If Corey goes then it is essential we fill his spot with this guy
 
Maryland will be back to see Tai on Tuesday as will SMU and UMass. UMass got stuck in Connecticut (connecting flight I guess) and didn't arrive at his game Thursday until the 4th quarter. That explains why I didn't see them. Tai thinks Wisconsin will be back down Tuesday as well.
Love the inside scoop. Thanks!
 
Is Rutgers looking at Smith? From the game tape I just watched that kid can really play.

I think in this thread, @RussWood commented that he thinks Smith will ask for his release from his LOI he has with Ole Miss.....Ole Miss HC Andy Kennedy stepped down earlier this month, so technically, Serrel Smith is still a signed and committed player to Ole Miss....

Once Smith does get his release, it would probably be the time for some of these others schools to officially offer Smith, unless he sticks with Ole Miss....so you really get to look at two guards for the trip to see one....Strickland's play during this timeframe only helped, but schools are not going to officially comment they are there to see Smith.
 
Strickland has always been a solid player but the role he played on his previous HS team and his AAU team didn't really allow him to showcase his full skill set. Also he grew several inches. He can shoot it well enough to keep the defense honest. His basketball IQ is very good.
Looks like he has the full package. Strong dribbler and ball handler with BOTH HANDS. Can drive right or left. Can take a shot off the dribble and has good shooters touch. Not as athletic as Corey but quick and crafty and seems to have really long arms which lets him get some blocks. He also plays really tough defense. Decent size for a PG if he's really 6'2. Looks to be an above average passer.

He could be our PG of the future. He absolutely needs to be a priority.
 
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I think in this thread, @RussWood commented that he thinks Smith will ask for his release from his LOI he has with Ole Miss.....Ole Miss HC Andy Kennedy stepped down earlier this month, so technically, Serrel Smith is still a signed and committed player to Ole Miss....

Once Smith does get his release, it would probably be the time for some of these others schools to officially offer Smith, unless he sticks with Ole Miss....so you really get to look at two guards for the trip to see one....Strickland's play during this timeframe only helped, but schools are not going to officially comment they are there to see Smith.
Exactly.

Smith's mom told me that he will ask for his release sometime next week.
 
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Is this Alvarado Part Deux ?

No, for Alvarado we were a favorite until the GT money came in late.

Tai has not mentioned any leaders and has not even started taking visits.

We will see what happens after his season finishes. But sounds like the staff likes him and are working hard.
 
Looks like he has the full package. Strong dribbler and ball handler with BOTH HANDS. Can drive right or left. Can take a shot off the dribble and has good shooters touch. Not as athletic as Corey but quick and crafty and seems to have really long arms which lets him get some blocks. He also plays really tough defense. Decent size for a PG if he's really 6'2. Looks to be an above average passer.

He could be our PG of the future. He absolutely needs to be a priority.
I thought Mulcahy was the point guard for the future and he is 6' 4''.
 
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Strickland to me is more ready than stapinec. I just think he’s more athletic.Well see how it shakes out.
 
I could be wrong but Mulcahy could play the 2 or 3 as well. He listed as a small forward on 247. He would have to get a lot stronger. It would be great to have two excellent ball handlers and passers on the court at the same time.
 
Strickland to me is more ready than stapinec. I just think he’s more athletic.Well see how it shakes out.

Griffin can do everything, pass shoot create offense off dribble....he is not a PG...more of a swingman....Different type of player, not sure he's more athletic...
 
The idea of playing without a true PG isn't a bad one but you need combo guards and wings who can shoot.
 
Griffin can do everything, pass shoot create offense off dribble....he is not a PG...more of a swingman....Different type of player, not sure he's more athletic...

I apologize then. I thought he handled the ball primarily.

I will check out both there games a little more. Seeing both, I still prefer Strickland as he is a ball handler and that is what the program needs if Sanders is to leave.
 
Rutgers has prioritized him. Been to his last three games. Last week Strickland told me that he was hearing from Wisconsin and Rutgers the most.

I wonder if that coincides with them getting some kind of concrete answer from Corey...
 
If he comes, Mulcahy gets the ball if he wins the starting job over any other PG on the roster. No one gets handed a starting job.

I don't know how you can jump to any conclusion that someone would be handed anything based on this comment....there is a certain amount of sweat equity for players that takes place on the court, my comment is based on where the roster is and Mulcahy has mentioned he prefers to play at PG.....I don't see him as having an impact off the ball as he would with the ball as a facilitator.....he can be the same player at the wing, making plays but the strength of his game is not being a focused shooter/scorer from three, it's off the dribble, creating passing lanes and finding shooters.

The goal is to get as many playmakers on the court at the same time, that can do more than one thing....
 
I don't know how you can jump to any conclusion that someone would be handed anything based on this comment....there is a certain amount of sweat equity for players that takes place on the court, my comment is based on where the roster is and Mulcahy has mentioned he prefers to play at PG.....I don't see him as having an impact off the ball as he would with the ball as a facilitator.....he can be the same player at the wing, making plays but the strength of his game is not being a focused shooter/scorer from three, it's off the dribble, creating passing lanes and finding shooters.

The goal is to get as many playmakers on the court at the same time, that can do more than one thing....

Based on what I see I agree. I don't know if he is a 30 MPG guy either.
 
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