@Mooch82 I am totally on the fence with Etienne for next year. I think he would help us more than Ferguson but less than a grad transfer, and, with less certainty. On the other hand, there is likely real 4 yr value to lock him up this year before someplace else gets strong with him and only the staff can handicap that. I have no doubts he will become a contributor over time. Another thought only the coaches can evaluate is 'chemistry'. Kids play for each other, and his relationships with Bouknight, Springs, Jackson, and Ferguson, might be such that they really think he can contribute and they want to play with him ASAP. I would consider that a factor. On the negative side, I don't see the junkyard dog, 'edginess', or toughness, that Hurley said he wanted to recruit and that Sanogo has. Our likelihood of Sango and impact on him would also be a factor. A major factor if we think we can get Sanogo and having Etienne would hurt our chances. It would also be important to my thoughts to have any sense how Richie Springs has looked and the roll the coaches envision for him. I never saw much from Springs in games I watched, then he was reported to be a glass eater, now 4 mos of silence. If Springs will be deep on the bench then I would tend to prefer an experienced player to help next year. If Springs is going to be a good contributor then I'd be more willing to take a chance with Etienne. Lastly, I do like the fact that Etienne looks to score and seems to have that in his DNA. We do need the capability to have an offensive oriented big. So like I said. Firmly on the fence.
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