Koby Brea entered the portal. Please please Coach Hurley

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Williams is a very solid big (in general) for Pope going into his fifth year. Not really a shooter, or passer. Not sure it's a great fit for how Pope ran things offensively at BYU, but maybe he surprises as a shooter, and passer.

Carr, on the other hand, seems like a very good fit for Pope's offense as a stretch four as a fifth year. Not a great passer either though.

Oweh is a good transfer as a junior but he isn't really a volume shooter from three, so it will be interesting to see if his percentages can maintain with more attempts under Pope's offense. His assist rate is pretty bad so far.

Chandler is a freshman so who knows, but he probably fits Pope's offense the best considering he was recruited to BYU.

Butler is a good defender but in four years at SDSU he has been a mediocre shooter. His A/TO rate is good but how he only averaged 3 assists per game is really not a good thing.

Of the four transfers, they all need a lesson in ball movement especially with how Pope coached offense at BYU. They also have Travis Perry who is the sole Cal recruit to stick (Kentucky high school player).

Overall those transfers don't seem to be great fits for Pope's offense (which was predicated on ball movement, screening and three point shooting) aside from Carr, but should improve his defensive schemes just by being more athletic.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

id argue they're running low on premium rotation spots, especially with Osobor supposedly next.

Agreed - they're running out of runway.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Williams is a very solid big (in general) for Pope going into his fifth year. Not really a shooter, or passer. Not sure it's a great fit for how Pope ran things offensively at BYU, but maybe he surprises as a shooter, and passer.

Carr, on the other hand, seems like a very good fit for Pope's offense as a stretch four as a fifth year. Not a great passer either though.

Oweh is a good transfer as a junior but he isn't really a volume shooter from three, so it will be interesting to see if his percentages can maintain with more attempts under Pope's offense. His assist rate is pretty bad so far.

Chandler is a freshman so who knows, but he probably fits Pope's offense the best considering he was recruited to BYU.

Butler is a good defender but in four years at SDSU he has been a mediocre shooter. His A/TO rate is good but how he only averaged 3 assists per game is really not a good thing.

Of the four transfers, they all need a lesson in ball movement especially with how Pope coached offense at BYU. They also have Travis Perry who is the sole Cal recruit to stick (Kentucky high school player).

Overall those transfers don't seem to be great fits for Pope's offense (which was predicated on ball movement, screening and three point shooting) aside from Carr, but should improve his defensive schemes just by being more athletic.

And they're all pretty much taking a step up in competition.

 

[That Guy]

Biggest Indiana news in last 6 months.

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Guess they didn't want to dust off the 37 and 43 year old nattys so they had him pose with the B1G trophies to show they've actually won something within the last 25 years.

 

[Fan1978]

He shot 51/41/77 on the road this season.

 

[Fan1978]

Yet team beat nobody on road. He did not pass eye test for me. Did you watch any wake games? Again, would be disgusted if Huskies signed him

 

[hooskies]

No need to spend this much time on a round of 64 team

 

[bjc42]

No need to spend this much time on a round of 64 team

this is bait, right?

 

[UconnU]

From what I’m hearing, It sounds like UConn might not be all in on Brea. If I had to guess it’s bc he wants big money and we really need more ball handlers.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

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Good thing Norlander switched accounts before posting this one

 

[ec33]

As of right now, UConn has 9 players under scholarship. The roster is not set.

Thank you:

Right now our starting backcourt is Diarra (I swear he is already back and trolling us by not making it public) and Ball. Nowell is the only other guard on the roster. And Solo is not a backup PG type should one of the primary PG types get injured.

The starting "forwards" are Stewart and McNeeley with Ross and Abraham in reserve. So an injury away from Ross or Abraham starting.

And some people think we might be done and all set to make a run at another championship? Or only need one player?

 

[3rdbass]

Thank you:

Right now our starting backcourt is Diarra (I swear he is already back and trolling us by not making it public) and Ball. Nowell is the only other guard on the roster. And Solo is not a backup PG type should one of the primary PG types get injured.

The starting "forwards" are Stewart and McNeeley with Ross and Abraham in reserve. So an injury away from Ross or Abraham starting.

And some people think we might be done and all set to make a run at another championship? Or only need one player?

We still need another guard as you basically pointed out with having 2-3 guards on the team now depending on Diarra. We will definitely get another before it is over at least. More players depending on who is coming back.

 

[ec33]

We still need another guard as you basically pointed out with having 2-3 guards on the team now depending on Diarra. We will definitely get another before it is over at least. More players depending on who is coming back.

Brea isn't a backup "ballhandler" - so they are open to adding two (how much "if it is the right guy remains to be seen").

The "Mad" Ukranian may cover both though.

 

[3rdbass]

Brea isn't a backup "ballhandler" - so they are open to adding two (how much "if it is the right guy remains to be seen").

The "Mad" Ukranian may cover both though.

Don't automatically expect a back up ball handler. We are aiming for a SG and if he has a handle like Mahaney then even better. I think most teams having 2 good ball handlers is pretty good. How many teams have 3rd string ball handler out there. Last year we lucked out having Cam also able to handle the ball with Castle. Don't expect this team to have that luxury depending on who we get. Solo Ball while not a PG has a handle showed early on in the season but for whatever reason decided to just become a 3 pt shooter. I'm not that worried about having another ball handler but lets see who we. I never said it was going to be Brea. If reports are true we might be backing away from him.

 

[ec33]

Don't automatically expect a back up ball handler. We are aiming for a SG and if he has a handle like Mahaney then even better. I think most teams having 2 good ball handlers is pretty good. How many teams have 3rd string ball handler out there. Last year we lucked out having Cam also able to handle the ball with Castle. Don't expect this team to have that luxury depending on who we get. Solo Ball while not a PG has a handle showed early on in the season but for whatever reason decided to just become a 3 pt shooter. I'm not that worried about having another ball handler but lets see who we. I never said it was going to be Brea. If reports are true we might be backing away from him.

Last year was well covered with guys who could handle the point Newton, Castle, and Diarra - with Cam I think fine in a pinch.

I mentioned Brea more as an example of them looking for a non-guard type in addition to a ball hander (to serve as backup point guard should Nowell or Diarra get injured). We differ on the need for such a player. I think it is a must (at least at a Cam level, likely better even if only an emergency level player - Bettencourt on the women's team).

 

[Fatroony5]

Thank you:

Right now our starting backcourt is Diarra (I swear he is already back and trolling us by not making it public) and Ball. Nowell is the only other guard on the roster. And Solo is not a backup PG type should one of the primary PG types get injured.

The starting "forwards" are Stewart and McNeeley with Ross and Abraham in reserve. So an injury away from Ross or Abraham starting.

And some people think we might be done and all set to make a run at another championship? Or only need one player?

As of typing this right now, we’re still at 9 official scholarship players. Consensus still seems to be Diarra returns but no official word yet. Getting Diarra & Karaban back would be massive. Then it’d be another guard or possibly two to finish out the roster. If they miss out on both of these transfers; they’ll find another piece, I’m not worried really.

 

[CL82]

Good point, it's been about 3 weeks since a top 10 freshman won a national championship

Three weeks is a lifetime ago. It's not like today's players know or remember what happened back then.

 

[boog204]

As of typing this right now, we’re still at 9 official scholarship players. Consensus still seems to be Diarra returns but no official word yet. Getting Diarra & Karaban back would be massive. Then it’d be another guard or possibly two to finish out the roster. If they miss out on both of these transfers; they’ll find another piece, I’m not worried really.

Yep, as constructed, with expected improvement from Ball and Stewart especially, we will be a formidable team. Bringing back Diarra and Karaban makes us an absolute contender for a three-peat. I'd really like to add Aidan, but if we don't, I guarantee we will find another guard who will fit the role.

 

[oshkosh]

Nick Timberlake 2; starring Koby Brea

 

[UC0NN]

From what I’m hearing, It sounds like UConn might not be all in on Brea. If I had to guess it’s bc he wants big money and we really need more ball handlers.

All it takes is a simple ask for an NIL counteroffer. You can call it speculation all you want, but this is the norm nowadays in CBB. Players have that right and should try to maximize their worth.

 

[UConnRock]

Nick Timberlake 2; starring Koby Brea

The question is….who plays Cam Spencer is this docu-drama

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Last year was well covered with guys who could handle the point Newton, Castle, and Diarra - with Cam I think fine in a pinch.

Did most on here believe twelve months ago that we were well covered in terms of ball handlers?

I remember a good amount of criticism towards HD and a lot of questions about CS. We fully expected Newton and Castle to be our starters but did not know if we had anyone else that we could depend on to play PG if it became necessary.

Things have worked out well for us recently and I don't see it as merely good fortune. I candidly would be more surprised if someone who is already on our roster (Ball?, Ross?) doesn't perform at an acceptable level as a facilitator next season than I would if someone does.

This staff is too good and far too determined to not develop the kids we have to a level beyond what our limited imaginations can forsee.

 

[Mooch82]

The question is….who plays Cam Spencer is this docu-drama

Shulga!

 

[UCTitleTown]

Don't automatically expect a back up ball handler. We are aiming for a SG and if he has a handle like Mahaney then even better. I think most teams having 2 good ball handlers is pretty good. How many teams have 3rd string ball handler out there. Last year we lucked out having Cam also able to handle the ball with Castle. Don't expect this team to have that luxury depending on who we get. Solo Ball while not a PG has a handle showed early on in the season but for whatever reason decided to just become a 3 pt shooter. I'm not that worried about having another ball handler but lets see who we. I never said it was going to be Brea. If reports are true we might be backing away from him.

HD or AN is our backup ball handler.

 

[Mr. French]

And I’m perplexed by what you mean

I’m besmirched!